Australia’s majority party has introduced a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from social media. The legislation, which would put the onus on social platforms rather than children or parents, could fine infringing companies up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million). The Labor Party’s bill would apply to (among others) Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram… Continue reading Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
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Kia announces high-performance EV9 GT with virtual shifting and native Tesla charging
/ The 2025 EV6 crossover is also getting a bigger battery. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story The new versions of the Kia EV6 and EV9… Continue reading Kia announces high-performance EV9 GT with virtual shifting and native Tesla charging
US indictments wipe $27b off Adani Group market valueGautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises closed down 23% in its worst one-day drop since Februar…
Adani Group companies lost about $27 billion in market value on Thursday after U.S. prosecutors charged the Indian conglomerate’s billionaire chairman in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme. Gautam Adani‘s flagship Adani Enterprises closed down 23% in its worst one-day drop since February last year. Adani Ports, Adani Total Gas, Adani Green, Adani Power, Adani Wilmar and Adani Energy Solutions, ACC, Ambuja Cements – also fell between 7% and 19%. NDTV shares closed up 0.2%. The sharp selloff had… Continue reading US indictments wipe $27b off Adani Group market valueGautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises closed down 23% in its worst one-day drop since Februar…
Trustar raises $1b continuation vehicle to hold McDonald’s China stakeQatar Investment Authority has committed the biggest amount to become the anchor…
Trustar Capital has raised $1 billion for a continuation fund that will hold the Chinese private equity firm’s controlling stake in McDonald Corp’s operations in mainland China and Hong Kong, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. A continuation fund is a new vehicle created by a private equity (PE) firm to transfer holdings of existing investments. The concept has gained traction in Asia in… Continue reading Trustar raises $1b continuation vehicle to hold McDonald’s China stakeQatar Investment Authority has committed the biggest amount to become the anchor…
Roblox is the latest target of state kids online safety bills
Tech/ Policy / The New York Children’s Online Safety Act would require platforms to make children’s profiles private by default. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation… Continue reading Roblox is the latest target of state kids online safety bills
This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table
/ The crowdfunded Butter Bot replica can be controlled using a wireless remote or navigate autonomously using its camera and AI. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story The Butter… Continue reading This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table
OneCell Diagnostics raises $16m led by Celesta Capital and other India dealsThe funding also saw participation from Tenacity Ventures, Cedars Sinai, E…
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Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to only $23 for Black Friday
Yes, Black Friday is basically here and, though we’re not sure where this year went, all the sales are softening the blow. Amazon, sure to be the home of a lot of shopping this year, has already marked down some of its most wanted products. Included in the sales is our choice for best smart… Continue reading Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to only $23 for Black Friday
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
If vacuuming is your least favorite chore, employing a robot vacuum can save you time and stress while also making sure your home stays clean. While once most robo-vacs landed on the higher end of the price spectrum, that’s not the case anymore. Sure, you could pick up a $1,000 cleaning behemoth with mopping features,… Continue reading The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag
The 25L model is an improvement on perfection, but not without some help. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Perfect is a high bar to live up to, but it’s… Continue reading Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag