As many states across the country are slowly reopening to get their citizens back to work, the need for testing is more needed than ever. LetsGetChecked is a New York City-based direct-to-consumer at-home health testing and insights startup. The company is […]
Yesterday, we told you about a lawsuit from the state of California accusing the Uber and Lyft for misclassifying workers. Now, it seems Uber has a much bigger problem and things are not really getting better for the ride-hailing giant. Uber announced […]
White Ops, a New York City-based cybersecurity startup that protects enterprises and the largest internet platforms from sophisticated bots, today announced the completion of an investment by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and ClearSky Security to support the Company in […]
Conventional wisdom has it that a roadshow is crucial for startup fundraising. It gives you an opportunity to showcase your product, win over groups of investors around the country (and sometimes the world), and it helps raise enthusiasm about your […]
ApplyBoard, an Ontario, Canada-based edtech startup and an online platform that empowers international students to discover and apply to institutions in Canada, the USA, and the UK, has closed $70.8 million (C$100 million) in Series C funding to accelerate product development, fuel expansion into […]
Sifter Health, a Baltimore, Maryland-based healthtech startup and a centralized aggregator of active telemedicine companies and service providers today unveiled its platform designed to connect, educate, and help patients navigate to digital healthcare that fits their individual needs. Sifter’s mission […]
Last month, we wrote about Apple and Google after the two tech giants joined forces to develop a contact tracing technology that will send you a notification if you were near someone who has the coronavirus. The new contact tracing […]
Binary.com, a trading platform for binary options on financial markets, has rebranded into Deriv.com with new products and enhanced user experience, continuing its mission of serving customers into the future with simple, flexible, and reliable online trading solutions. Binary.com is one […]
The state of California has sued ride-hailing tech giants Uber and Lyft for misclassifying workers. The state is also seeking civil damages and back wages for drivers. The lawsuit, which was first reported by New York Times, was filed California’s attorney general and a […]
Hyroxychloroquine has become the most controversial drug in the United States after the malaria drug was touted by President Trump in March as a potential game-changer. Last week, we told you about a small study from China that found the […]
At least 12 different strains of coronavirus was found in UK in March, according to a new report from a U.K. Government-funded study conducted by COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium. In addition, the scientists also discovered another strain that was unique to […]
We first wrote about Robinhood back in 2018 when the new online brokerage startup launched a commission-free cryptocurrency trading service. The service generated a lot of excitements and interest among cryptocurrency fans. Since then, Robinhood has grown to become a powerhouse […]
What coronavirus? Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many Chinese tech companies companies conintune to thrive in the midst of economic uncertainties. An example of that can be found in Kingsoft, a software developer and internet service provider in China. Today, Kingsoft announced […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the nation’s infectious disease expert, says he doesn’t believe the theory that the deadly novel coronavirus was accidentally unleashed by a lab in Wuhan, China as President […]
Last month, we wrote about how some cities in the United States are using Chinese drones to enforce coronavirus social distancing rules in 22 states. We also raised the question about the risk of the drones sending data back to China. […]
Investment managers, particularly those running active, fundamental strategies, have been in a state of upheaval for years as a result of broader industry forces. In that timeframe, nice-to-have advanced portfolio management techniques, like big data ingestion, have become mission-critical to […]
We last wrote about N26 back in January when the Peter Thiel-backed mobile bank N26 announced it was luring deposits from US heavyweights like Chase and Citibank. At the time, the German mobile bank N26 said it attracted 250,000 users in […]
Last week, we told you about World Health Organization (WHO) after the organization’s emergency expert praised Sweden for its response to the coronavirus. In a conference call with reporters, Dr. Michael Ryan says Sweden could be ‘future model’ for coronavirus policy. “I […]
On April 10, we wrote about Apple and Google after the two tech giants joined forces to develop a contact tracing technology that will send you a notification if you were near someone who has the coronavirus. The new contact tracing system […]
Since December of 2019, scientists and researchers have been working around the world to develop cure and find treatments for the deadly coronavirus. Earlier today, we reported the positive news from pharmaceutical giants after its Ebola drug showed improvement with shorter […]