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Philippine online group buying platform Grouping bags $30m in Series B

The Philippines-based online group buying platform Grouping has secured $30 million in a Series B financing round, according to a statement released on Friday. The round was led by online group-buying firm Groupon and saw the participation of venture capital company a16z. Grouping plans to use the fresh capital to develop new functional modules within the… Continue reading Philippine online group buying platform Grouping bags $30m in Series B

Elon Musk learns the hard way that being a Twitter troll is way more fun than being a mod

The most expensive forum drama of all time? Share this story How many billions can users troll him out of?Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge I honestly did not think chaos would engulf Twitter so quickly, but I must admit: this rules. This owns so hard. Awoooou (wolf howl), Twitter is good again. We’re… Continue reading Elon Musk learns the hard way that being a Twitter troll is way more fun than being a mod

GM reveals first four SUVs getting access to expanded Super Cruise driver-assist network

Transpo/ Tech / These General Motors SUVs will be the first to receive access to over 400,000 miles of the expanded Super Cruise road network. GM has confirmed that its Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system will be made available to a total of 22 vehicles globally by the end of 2023.Image: General Motors General… Continue reading GM reveals first four SUVs getting access to expanded Super Cruise driver-assist network

ADB, VPB ink $500m financial package for women-owned SMEs, social projects in Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPB) have signed a loan package of up to $500 million to expand financial access to women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) and social loan projects in Vietnam. The financing comprises a $100-million loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources that will be dedicated… Continue reading ADB, VPB ink $500m financial package for women-owned SMEs, social projects in Vietnam

Japan’s SoftBank books hefty losses on Vision Fund but returns to quarterly profit

Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp on Friday unveiled a loss at its sprawling Vision Fund investment arm for the third straight quarter, even as the tech company posted a net profit from selling some of its stake in China’s Alibaba. Vision Fund upended the world of venture capital with splashy bets on startups, but it has been hammered in recent quarters by a global tech rSofout, prompting SoftBank Chief… Continue reading Japan’s SoftBank books hefty losses on Vision Fund but returns to quarterly profit

This Steam Deck dock has a thermoelectric cooler

If you’re lucky enough to track down a Steam Deck, chances are you’ve already experienced the sweaty palm syndrome with this handheld console — just as our very own Jess Conditt did in her review. Worse yet, the machine is prone to throttling or even crashing due to overheating, to the point where modders came… Continue reading This Steam Deck dock has a thermoelectric cooler

UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots

The United Nations is betting that satellites could help the world catch up on emissions reductions. The organization has unveiled a Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) that, as the name implies, will warn countries and companies of “major” methane emission releases. The technology will use satellite map data to identify sources, notify the relevant… Continue reading UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots

Twitter starts doling out ‘official’ checkmarks – again

Twitter’s “official” gray checkmarks seem to making their way back to accounts owned by brands, publishers and other public figures. The website initially rolled out its official badges — the ones you can’t buy with its new $8 Blue subscription service — on November 9th. But it paused deployment and pulled them back down from… Continue reading Twitter starts doling out ‘official’ checkmarks – again

Kae Capital backs Bold Finance and other India deals worth $183mExisting investor Antler India also joined Bold Finance’s funding round.

Fintech startup Bold Finance has raised $1.5 million in its seed funding round led by venture capital firm Kae Capital, per an announcement. The round also saw participation from existing investor Antler India and several angel investors, including Nitin Gupta (Uni Cards), Ishpreet Gandhi (Stride Ventures), Shashikant Dola (McKinsey & Company), Tushar Mehndiratta (Avail Finance),… Continue reading Kae Capital backs Bold Finance and other India deals worth $183mExisting investor Antler India also joined Bold Finance’s funding round.