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San Jose approves massive Google ‘Downtown West’ project

After nearly four years of securing community buy-in, Google’s plan for a San Jose campus is moving forward. Per The San Francisco Chronicle, the city’s council voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to approve the company’s Downtown West project. Once complete, the 80-acre site will be one of Google’s largest office complexes to date.  In a… Continue reading San Jose approves massive Google ‘Downtown West’ project

Now you can unlock 1Password’s browser extension without your password

When it comes to password managers, their mobile apps tend to get the most attention. But just as important are the browser extensions they offer. They can make or break the experience of using that platform. 1Password has one of the better ones I’ve used, and thanks to the company new 2.0 update, it’s becoming… Continue reading Now you can unlock 1Password’s browser extension without your password

SoftBank leads $775m funding in US consumer products firm Perch …

SoftBank Group Corp‘s Vision Fund 2 has led a $775 million investment in Perch, a technology firm that buys and operates third-party brands that sell their products on Amazon.com Inc. The Series A funding will make Perch a so-called “unicorn” – implying a valuation of $1 billion or more and brings the company’s total funding… Continue reading SoftBank leads $775m funding in US consumer products firm Perch …

India: Patanjali to sell stake in Ruchi Soya via a follow-on public offer

Patanjali had acquired the erstwhile bankrupt firm known for the Nutrela brand of products in 2019 for around ₹4,350 crore through an insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) process. The process resulted in Patanjali owning 98.9% of the company, leaving very little public float in the stock market. With the proposed FPO, the company hopes to raise… Continue reading India: Patanjali to sell stake in Ruchi Soya via a follow-on public offer

Ford’s $30B investment in electric revs up in-house battery R&D

Ford is increasing its investment in its electric vehicle future to $30 billion by 2025, up from a previous spend of $22 billion by 2023. The company announced the fresh cashflow into its EV and battery development strategy, dubbed Ford+, during an investor day on Tuesday.  The company said it expects 40% of its global… Continue reading Ford’s $30B investment in electric revs up in-house battery R&D

Lucid Motors reveals all the tech inside its all-electric Air sedan

Eight months after Lucid Motors showed off the final version of its all-electric Air sedan, the company has finally revealed the in-cabin tech — from the curved 34-inch display and second touchscreen to the underlying software, integrated apps and Amazon Alexa voice assistant — that drivers and passengers will use once the automaker begins deliveries… Continue reading Lucid Motors reveals all the tech inside its all-electric Air sedan