Galaxy Watch 4 users can now start using Google Assistant on the device. Along with being available in the app tray, you can trigger Assistant via voice command and assign it to a long press on the home button. In addition, today’s update offers users access to Google Pay, Maps and YouTube Music. During Google… Continue reading Google Assistant is now available on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
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Take-Two’s $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga is complete
One of the biggest takeovers in the history of the gaming industry is complete — Take-Two now owns Zynga. The companies announced the $12.7 billion acquisition in January. The two sides have cut through all the red tape and, after shareholders gave the thumbs up last week, the deal is done. Zynga has joined the… Continue reading Take-Two’s $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga is complete
CyberConnect Raises $15M in Series A Funding
CyberConnect, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a decentralized social graph protocol for Web3 connections, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Animoca Brands, and Sky9 Capital with participation from Delphi Digital,Protocol Labs, IOSG Ventures, Tribe Capital, GGV Capital, Spartan Group, Amber Group, Polygon Studios, and SevenX Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further build its… Continue reading CyberConnect Raises $15M in Series A Funding
Sales stop for Ford in Germany: patent dispute
On Friday it was announced that Ford vehicles may not be sold in Germany for the time being. It’s about patent rights. This was announced on Friday District Court of Munich a temporary ban on sales of Ford models infringing the wireless transmission patent. The verdict is not yet final, but it is setting ford… Continue reading Sales stop for Ford in Germany: patent dispute
Future classics: car investments that could make you money
Absence, they say, makes the heart grow fonder. And as once-familiar cars start disappearing from our roads, it’s hard not to be stirred on the rare occasions that you see them. When was the last time you spotted a Ford Puma coupe or Citroen BX? It’s even more of a cause for celebration when you… Continue reading Future classics: car investments that could make you money
India: Paytm, Zomato feel the heat with wider quarterly losses …
Two of India’s hottest startups, fintech firm Paytm and food delivery provider Zomato, have reported wider losses in their quarterly earnings. One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, reported a higher fourth-quarter loss on Friday due to higher payment processing, marketing and employee costs. However, its shares jumped 8% as CFO Madhur Deora… Continue reading India: Paytm, Zomato feel the heat with wider quarterly losses …
Ex-Twitter India head’s Invact Metaversity explores shutting ops after disagreements with co-founder
Just three months after raising funds, Invact Metaversity, referred to as a “metaverse” university, is exploring options that include cutting the burn rate, pivoting to another idea, letting one of the founders take full charge, or returning the excess capital to investors, as its founders stand at crossroads regarding their vision for the edtech company.… Continue reading Ex-Twitter India head’s Invact Metaversity explores shutting ops after disagreements with co-founder
Abu Dhabi’s Borouge secures cornerstone investors including India’s Adani family
Abu Dhabi-headquartered petrochemicals firm Borouge said on Monday it secured seven cornerstone investors, including India’s wealthy Adani family for its $2 billion initial public offering (IPO). The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Borealis’ joint venture set the offer price for its IPO at 2.45 dirhams ($0.67) a share, which implies an equity value of $20 billion, it… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s Borouge secures cornerstone investors including India’s Adani family
Majority shareholders vote for delisting of Chinese ride-hailer Didi from NYSE
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global will delist from the New York Stock Exchange, after a majority of the company’s shareholders voted in favor of the plan, putting to rest a year-long clash with Beijing over its U.S. stock market listing. In an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on Monday, 96.26% of shareholders who were present… Continue reading Majority shareholders vote for delisting of Chinese ride-hailer Didi from NYSE
Skoda Afriq is one-off, Kamiq-based Dakar weapon
Skoda has revealed a rally-ready one-off version of its Kamiq SUV, which has been designed by 25 of its apprentices. Called the Skoda Afriq, it features a wider front to the Skoda Kamiq, along with a single central exhaust, welded roll-cage and chunky rally-spec tyres. Front floodlights and a rear wing have also been added,… Continue reading Skoda Afriq is one-off, Kamiq-based Dakar weapon