Overwatch 2 is just a few weeks away and more details are trickling out about what to expect from the sequel. It’s been known for a while that there will be three new heroes at launch, the first fresh faces for the series in over two and a half years. But there will be significant… Continue reading New ‘Overwatch 2’ heroes will be locked behind a battle pass
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Twitter finally gets around to adding direct Insta and Snap sharing to its Android app
Why screencap when you can simply share? Twitter Support announced on Thursday that its Android app will soon receive the same functionality that its iOS alternative already enjoys: the ability to share tweets directly on Instagram or Snapchat. We enjoyed the Tweet. Now everyone should enjoy it too. Sharing a Tweet directly to Snapchat and… Continue reading Twitter finally gets around to adding direct Insta and Snap sharing to its Android app
Meta dissolves team responsible for discovering ‘potential harms to society’ in its own products
Meta’s “Responsible Innovation Team,” a group meant to address “potential harms to society” caused by Facebook’s products, is no more. The Wall Street Journal reports that the team was recently “disbanded” though “most” members will stay on with other teams at the company. A Meta spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal the company was “committed… Continue reading Meta dissolves team responsible for discovering ‘potential harms to society’ in its own products
How Chinese fast-fashion app Shein beat Uniqlo and Zara in market value
Shein’s unconventional approach has propelled the Chinese fast-fashion app to a market value far surpassing that of its closest competitors Uniqlo and Zara. The startup has taken the world by storm by rolling out thousands of new products every day that can be bought for affordable prices. Shirts and bags can go for as little as $5. Go to Source
SE Asia Deal Review: At $5.3b, funding hits year’s highest in Aug on the back of megadeals
Startups in Southeast Asia raised at least $5.3 billion in August, the highest so far in 2022, on the back of nine megadeals that collectively accounted for $4.4 billion of the total. (Megadeals are those valued at at least $100 million.) While the number of deals in August was only the year’s third highest at… Continue reading SE Asia Deal Review: At $5.3b, funding hits year’s highest in Aug on the back of megadeals
Shopee said to have shut operations in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
Sea Ltd‘s e-commerce arm told employees on Thursday it was shutting down local operations in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico and leaving Argentina entirely, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter and an internal email. The Singapore-based company will maintain cross-border operations in the first three markets but will cut the majority of… Continue reading Shopee said to have shut operations in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
Singapore’s Whampoa Group to invest $100m via VC fund for digital assets
Singapore’s Whampoa Group, a multi-family office with investments in global tech firms, aims to deploy about $100 million through a venture capital fund in startups in the burgeoning digital assets segment, its senior executives said. Whampoa Digital, the group’s digital assets investment arm, will invest in and incubate early stage startups in Web3 – a utopian vision of… Continue reading Singapore’s Whampoa Group to invest $100m via VC fund for digital assets
SG-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP raises $5m and other SE Asia dealsThe round was backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu.
Singapore-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP announced raising $5 million in a Series A funding round backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu. The startup, which has been based in the city-state since 2019, provides a one-stop Travel Rule solution encompassing counterparty due diligence, Travel Rule messaging, and integrated risk monitoring toward over 70 digital… Continue reading SG-based blockchain compliance startup VerifyVASP raises $5m and other SE Asia dealsThe round was backed by Peak Capital, FTX Ventures, and Bcharu.
Tesla wants your vote for new Supercharger locations
Tesla said Thursday it is turning to the public to help determine where to locate its next Superchargers as the automaker continues to expand its network of EV fast-charging stations in North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s @TeslaCharging account wrote in a tweet on Thursday: “Supercharger Voting coming soon. Reply with location suggestions —… Continue reading Tesla wants your vote for new Supercharger locations
Mullen acquires controlling interest in EV startup Bollinger Motors
Mullen Automotive has acquired a controlling interest in Bollinger Motors, a move intended to strengthen the two EV companies’ positions within the fast-growing electric sport utility and commercial vehicle markets. The $148.2 million acquisition announced Thursday gives Mullen a 60% controlling interest in Bollinger, as well as an opportunity to expand into the “high-demand commercial… Continue reading Mullen acquires controlling interest in EV startup Bollinger Motors