Image by Getty / Futurism A new investigation from Consumer Reports has found plastics in “almost every food” it tested, affirming that these chemicals remain “widespread” in what we eat despite the risks they pose to our health. The chemical phthalate, a type of “plasticizer” used in plastic manufacturing that makes the material more flexible… Continue reading Scientists Found Hazardous Phthalates in Almost Every Food They Tested
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Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know
It’s ironic, but we here at WIRED have long been fans of wireless charging. Not having to fumble with cables is nice! Most wireless charging devices these days follow the Qi (pronounced chee) standard, which has taken its time reaching ubiquity (the user experience has not always been great). The Wireless Power Consortium, which manages… Continue reading Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know
Hatz AI Raises $2.5M in Funding
Hatz AI, a NYC-based provider of a platform that allows MSPs to deliver AI to their customers, raised $2.5m in funding. The round was led by Vestigo Ventures, with participation from Alex Weiss from ClearSky, Matt Higgins from Shark Tank and RSE Ventures, Jim Brown from Long Ridge, Jon McNeill, founder of DVx Ventures and former president of Tesla and former COO… Continue reading Hatz AI Raises $2.5M in Funding
India Digest: Country Delight snags $20m; Curebay raises $7.5mCountry Delight has raised its Series E round from new and existing investors.
Dairy brand Country Delight has raised $20 million or Rs 164.4 crore in a Series E round from new and existing investors. Separately, health-tech platform Curebay has raised Rs 61.8 crore or $7.5 million in a new round led by existing investor Elevar Equity, Entrackr reported. Country Delight snags $20m Dairy brand Country Delight has… Continue reading India Digest: Country Delight snags $20m; Curebay raises $7.5mCountry Delight has raised its Series E round from new and existing investors.
Aurora and Continental pass first major hurdle in commercial self-driving trucks deal
Aurora and automotive supplier Continental have wrapped up the first phase of a more than $300 million project to mass produce autonomous vehicle hardware for commercial self-driving trucks. The two companies said Friday that the design and system architecture of an autonomous vehicle hardware kit is now complete. The blueprint for a secondary computer that… Continue reading Aurora and Continental pass first major hurdle in commercial self-driving trucks deal
The Cybertruck’s Real World Range Is Incredibly Feeble
It’s not looking great. Hypomiling While we still don’t know exactly how the mileage of Tesla’s Cybertruck will perform over time, early tests for the handful that the company finally delivered aren’t looking all too promising. YouTube account Out of Specs rented a Cybertruck and took it for an extended spin, livestreaming the ordeal over… Continue reading The Cybertruck’s Real World Range Is Incredibly Feeble
People Digest: Nabventures CEO quits; PhonePe names CEO of international paymentsRajesh Ranjan, CEO of Nabventures, has quit to set up a growth-stage …
Rajesh Ranjan, CEO of NABARD’s venture arm Nabventures Ltd has quit the VC to set up his growth-stage fund. Separately, Phonepe said it has named former Yes Bank executive Ritesh Pai as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its International Payments business. Nabventures CEO quits Rajesh Ranjan, CEO of NABARD’s venture arm Nabventures Ltd has… Continue reading People Digest: Nabventures CEO quits; PhonePe names CEO of international paymentsRajesh Ranjan, CEO of Nabventures, has quit to set up a growth-stage …
ADIA-backed Indian payments firm MobiKwik files for smaller $84m IPO
Indian digital payments firm MobiKwik, backed by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Bajaj Finance, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to 7 billion rupees ($84 million), about 63% less than its first attempt in 2021. The company, founded over a decade ago, had filed for a 19 billion rupees IPO in… Continue reading ADIA-backed Indian payments firm MobiKwik files for smaller $84m IPO
Lazada faces another leadership shake-up amidst layoffs: Report
As part of its ongoing downsizing exercise, e-commerce giant Lazada has reportedly let go of several senior-level executives including chief customer care officer Brigitte Daubry, who is based in Singapore, Lazada Malaysia’s CEO and chief logistics officer, as well as chief marketing officers across markets, according to a report in The Edge Singapore on Friday.… Continue reading Lazada faces another leadership shake-up amidst layoffs: Report
BlackRock appoints Hua Fan as China head, succeeding Tony Tang
BlackRock Inc has appointed Hua Fan, formerly general manager of its majority-owned China asset management unit, as head of China, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Fan, who joined the world’s largest asset manager in 2022 to lead its 51%-owned China joint venture, has been promoted to oversee BlackRock’s entire China onshore business, including the… Continue reading BlackRock appoints Hua Fan as China head, succeeding Tony Tang