I cannot sleep in total silence. I need the hum of a fan or the crackle of a fire. Too much noise and I can’t turn my brain off, but too little and every toss, turn, or sniffle is amplified. Whether or not you feel the same, you probably still don’t get enough sleep, and… Continue reading The Best White-Noise Machines for a Blissful Night’s Sleep
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Apple Music now has over 100 million songs
Apple Music just passed a symbolic milestone. Apple has revealed that its streaming music service now has 100 million songs. That’s a significant expansion from the 30 million upon launch in June 2015, and suggests that you’ll probably find the new tunes you want. The company also says it’s adding about 20,000 new tracks to… Continue reading Apple Music now has over 100 million songs
A data-sharing agreement between the US and UK is now in effect
As of today, a data-sharing pact between the US and the UK is in effect, five years after it was first floated. The two sides claim that the Data Access Agreement, which was authorized by the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act in the US, will help law enforcement to combat serious crimes… Continue reading A data-sharing agreement between the US and UK is now in effect
Apple no longer activates its proprietary SIM cards for iPads with cellular data
You may need to perform some extra legwork to connect an earlier iPad to cell networks. MacRumors has learned the company stopped activations for the Apple SIM in certain iPads as of October 1st. If you’re affected, you’ll have to either contact your carrier (and likely obtain a SIM card) or use an eSIM in… Continue reading Apple no longer activates its proprietary SIM cards for iPads with cellular data
Hackers release 500GB of data stolen in LA school district ransomware attack
The ransomware attack against the Los Angeles Unified School District just got worse. TechCrunch reports the group that took credit for the heist, Vice Society, has published a 500GB data cache from the early September breach. The collection includes extremely sensitive details like Social Security numbers, bank account info and health data that extends to… Continue reading Hackers release 500GB of data stolen in LA school district ransomware attack
India continues to be a bright spot in the global PE landscape, says Motilal Oswal’s Vishal TulsyanMotilal Oswal Alternates made the final close of it…
India-focused fund manager Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts) has made the final close of its fourth private equity (PE) fund at a whopping Rs 4,500 crore ($550.3 million) as it gears up to ramp up its investments in mid-market companies across India. Called the India Business Excellence Fund IV (IBEF IV), the vehicle plans to… Continue reading India continues to be a bright spot in the global PE landscape, says Motilal Oswal’s Vishal TulsyanMotilal Oswal Alternates made the final close of it…
Shimao appoints two firms to conduct independent probes amid restructuring push
Shimao Group said on Monday it appointed two firms to conduct independent investigations into issues raised by its previous auditor and its internal control systems, as the developer looks to meet regulatory conditions to resume trading. The Shanghai-based company also reiterated its commitment to restructure its offshore debt and said it had entered into a HK$10.30 billion ($1.31 billion) loan deal… Continue reading Shimao appoints two firms to conduct independent probes amid restructuring push
JPMorgan must pay $1b for full ownership of China mutual fund JV
JPMorgan would need to pay $1 billion for full ownership of its Chinese mutual fund venture, a statement on the Shanghai United Asset and Equity Exchange showed on Tuesday, a price tag that analysts said was expensive. JPMorgan‘s asset management business is to buy a 49% stake in China International Fund Management Co (CIFM), a move which follows Beijing’s decision earlier this year to fully open up the mutual fund industry to foreign… Continue reading JPMorgan must pay $1b for full ownership of China mutual fund JV
Ares SSG acquires majority stake in HK commercial project for $392m
Alternative asset manager Ares SSG, which is a pan-Asian unit of Ares Management Corporation, has purchased a 51% stake in New World Development’s Hong Kong office project for around $392 million (HK$3.07 billion), per a regulatory filing. A fund under the management of Ares SSG had formed a joint venture with the HKEX-listed developer, led… Continue reading Ares SSG acquires majority stake in HK commercial project for $392m
SG cashback platform ShopBack secures $80m from Temasek arm
Singapore-based cashback platform ShopBack has raised an additional $80 million in equity in a Series F extension from 65 Equity Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of state investor Temasek Holdings. Having raised $80 million from Asia Partners in July this year, the total funds raised by ShopBack in its Series F round now stands at $160… Continue reading SG cashback platform ShopBack secures $80m from Temasek arm