You might know Apogee for its pocketable headphone or guitar interfaces. Or maybe its microphones. But ask a bedroom producer and most will tell you they know the company for its audio interfaces and software tools. Today, the company unveils the Boom ($300), a new 24-bit/192kHz desktop audio interface with both studio and mobile creators… Continue reading Apogee Boom brings its DSP-powered plugins to a budget-friendly audio interface
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Blizzard explains how ‘Overwatch 2’ battle passes work
Blizzard just clarified how Overwatch 2’s switch to a battle pass system will work in practice. When the team shooter debuts on October 4th, there will be both free and $10 premium battle passes like you see in other free-to-play titles. You’ll similarly deal with a virtual currency, Overwatch Coins, that you use to buy… Continue reading Blizzard explains how ‘Overwatch 2’ battle passes work
Ford won’t say whether the new Mustang runs on Android
/ Sync 4 gets a glow-up in the newest version of Ford’s legendary pony car The 2024 Ford Mustang looks mostly the same on the outside, but the software got a glow-up.Image: Ford Ford announced the 2024 Mustang yesterday — maybe the last gas-powered one? — and while the vehicle is very similar in its… Continue reading Ford won’t say whether the new Mustang runs on Android
Polywork Raises $28M in Series B Funding
Polywork, a NYC-based provider of a professional network, raised $28m in Series B funding. The round, which brought brings total financing to $44.5m, was co-led by Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO) and Caffeinated Capital with participation from existing and new investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Baron Davis, Bungalow Capital, Daniel Gross, Elad Gil, Fidji Simo, Maverick… Continue reading Polywork Raises $28M in Series B Funding
CVC seeks $2b for Malaysian funeral service provider Nirvana
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is selling Malaysian funeral services provider Nirvana Asia Ltd in a deal that could fetch up to $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The sale process, which is being run by Morgan Stanley, has entered its second round of bids, two of the people said. Suitors in the second round are mostly strategic… Continue reading CVC seeks $2b for Malaysian funeral service provider Nirvana
Ethereum blockchain slashes energy use with major software upgrade
The Ethereum blockchain has undergone a major software upgrade, drastically reducing its energy usage, its inventor and co-founder tweeted on Thursday. The new system will use 99.95% less energy, according to the Ethereum Foundation. The upgrade, which changes how transactions occur and how ether ETH=BTSP tokens are created, could give Ethereum a major advantage as it seeks to surpass rival blockchain bitcoin. “We believe this is a significant moment that will lead to ETH… Continue reading Ethereum blockchain slashes energy use with major software upgrade
Denim, a fintech platform for freight brokers, raises $126M in equity and debt
Denim, the fintech platform for freight and logistics formerly known as Axle Payments, today announced that it raised $126 million in a Series B funding round led by Pelion Venture Partners with participation from Crosslink Capital, Anthemis, Trucks VC, FJ Labs, Tribeca Early Stage Partners and Refashiond Ventures at a “nine-figure” valuation. CEO and co-founder… Continue reading Denim, a fintech platform for freight brokers, raises $126M in equity and debt
HICX raises $30M to give companies visibility into their supply chain
HICX, a supplier experience management platform designed to give companies visibility into their supply chain, has raised $30 million in a round of funding led by U.S. private equity firm Wavecrest Growth Partners and Canada’s Espresso Capital. The funding constituted a mixture of $22 million equity and $8 million in debt. Founded in 2004, London-based HICX… Continue reading HICX raises $30M to give companies visibility into their supply chain
SpaceX Starlink now reaches all seven continents as it tests polar service
Image: Getty Images SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband is now available across Earth’s seven continents after a test of its service in Antarctica. The US National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it was testing Starlink’s “polar service” at McMurdo Station, the largest station on Antarctica which serves as a logistics hub for the NSF-managed US Antarctic Program… Continue reading SpaceX Starlink now reaches all seven continents as it tests polar service
Unagi’s new electric scooter adds more range to woo more commuters
/ Unagi is all in on subscriptions — and maximizing range Unagi’s new Model One Voyager comes in several colors, including a new “Latte.”Image: Unagi Unagi, the electric scooter maker behind one of the better micromobilty vehicles on the market right now, has a new model ready for you. It’s called the Model One Voyager,… Continue reading Unagi’s new electric scooter adds more range to woo more commuters