The best fast chargers for 2023

We tested 14 different power bricks on five different devices — here are the results. Now that companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are no longer including power adapters with new phones, getting the right fast charger for your smartphone, laptop or other device is a little trickier than it used to be. And while… Continue reading The best fast chargers for 2023

SG’s Allrites goes public in the US through Aura FAT mergerThe transaction will give Allrites an enterprise value of $92 million.

Singaporean film and television content rights marketplace Allrites Holdings has agreed to go public in the US through a merger with blank cheque company Aura FAT Projects Acquisitions Corp. In a statement, Allrites said the transaction will give it an enterprise value of $92 million, with another potential $18 million in earnout over two years,… Continue reading SG’s Allrites goes public in the US through Aura FAT mergerThe transaction will give Allrites an enterprise value of $92 million.

Good Doctor Technology said to be raising up to $15m in new funding

SE Asian health tech company Good Doctor Technology [GDT] is said to raising up to $15 million in a new funding round, according to sources privy to the development. Several venture capital investors are joining the round including Telkom-affiliated firm MDI Ventures, the people mentioned above said. The round is understood to close in the… Continue reading Good Doctor Technology said to be raising up to $15m in new funding

Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy after SEC complaint

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Inc filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, three weeks after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused it of operating an unregistered securities exchange. Seattle-based Bittrex ceased operations in the United States on April 30, and it said the bankruptcy filing would not impact Bittrex Global, which serves customers outside the… Continue reading Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy after SEC complaint

New Zealand to increase capital pool of NZGIF by $190m

New Zealand’s government said on Tuesday it would increase the capital pool of New Zealand Green Investment Finance, which funds investments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to NZ$700 million ($444 million) from NZ$400 million. “New Zealand’s challenge is not just about financing the climate transition, but the maturity of the markets that are expected to… Continue reading New Zealand to increase capital pool of NZGIF by $190m

Elon Musk teases free Tesla FSD trial in North America

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has laid out a rough plan for expanding access to Full Self-Driving (FSD), the company’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), throughout North America and the rest of the world. “Once FSD is super smooth (not just safe), we will roll out a free month trial for all cars in North America,”… Continue reading Elon Musk teases free Tesla FSD trial in North America

EV maker Lucid misses on revenue, earnings in Q1

Lucid’s first-quarter results showed a company with widening losses and revenue that failed to meet Wall Street expectations, results that sent shares tumbling as investors worried about demand for its luxury all-electric Air sedan. Lucid Group’s shares dropped more than 9% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the dismal first-quarter earnings. Shares have since… Continue reading EV maker Lucid misses on revenue, earnings in Q1

Navier’s hydrofoiling electric boat cruises West Coast waterways to line up first pilot programs

Electric boats are still a rarity on America’s waterways, but everyone seems to agree they represent a cleaner, quieter future for our lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Navier has moved impressively quickly from idea to prototype to production boat, and the startup is now touring the West Coast, winning admirers in high places who hope… Continue reading Navier’s hydrofoiling electric boat cruises West Coast waterways to line up first pilot programs

The best backup cameras of 2023

Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera tech specs: Screen size: 4.3 inches | Installation type: Dashboard mount, surface mount | The real angle of view: 110 degrees | Range: 33 feet | Power source: Reverse light | Image quality: 480P | Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.5 x 3.4 inches The Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera gets our vote for the best backup camera. In addition… Continue reading The best backup cameras of 2023

What to expect as EV startups face critical first-quarter earnings week

It’s earnings season again, and EV startups are on deck this week. EV startups, including Lucid (LCID), Rivian (RIVN), Fisker (FSR), and Nikola (NKLA), are all set to report Q1 earnings as funding and production come into focus. Electric vehicle stocks fall on higher interest rates Electric vehicle sales in the US hit another record… Continue reading What to expect as EV startups face critical first-quarter earnings week