World Bank Group member International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed to extend a senior loan of up to $30 million to Vivriti India Retail Assets Fund, the latest alternative investment fund of Vivriti Asset Management Private Limited (VAM), according to a disclosure. The fund, which will be established in the GIFT City, India’s International Finance… Continue reading IFC proposes $30m senior loan to Vivriti’s latest alt investment fund
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Could Be “Recession-Resilient,” Says Elon Musk 002340
As many tech companies are finding ways to cut costs and downsize ahead of an expected recession, Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems confident that the automaker will be okay. While Tesla is unlikely to be completely immune from the economic downturn, Musk doesn’t expect Tesla’s production to slow down at all because of one key factor.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Could Be “Recession-Resilient,” Says Elon Musk 002340
Cleantechnica: Europe Electric Car Sales — 16% of New Cars Fully Electric, 24% Have a Plug 002339
After over a year in the red, Europe was back in black in August, with a 3% growth rate. September confirmed the trend with a 9% increase in market sales, signaling that the worst of the production constraints might be over. Although, with an energy-derived recession knocking on the door, this uptick might not last… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Europe Electric Car Sales — 16% of New Cars Fully Electric, 24% Have a Plug 002339
Scientists Discover That Cats Simply Do Not Give a Crap
Yes, your cat knows you’re talking to it — it just doesn’t care. Meow Mix Every cat person has suspected that their cats are ignoring them — and now, new research seems to support that hunch. As a new study published in the journal Animal Cognition details, feline researchers have demonstrated that cats do appear… Continue reading Scientists Discover That Cats Simply Do Not Give a Crap
Developers are Transforming the Fyre Fest Island Into an Exclusive Colony for Crypto Millionaires, Because of Course They Are
“We bought this property because we see its future, not its past.” Scammer’s Paradise The Fyre Fest island — yup, the Bahamas locale where convicted felon Billy McFarland “hosted” the wretched music festival that never was in 2017 — has reached its natural next form: a luxury real estate colony for the crypto elite, where… Continue reading Developers are Transforming the Fyre Fest Island Into an Exclusive Colony for Crypto Millionaires, Because of Course They Are
There’s a Fascinating Reason These Astronauts’ Eyes Look So Strange
Not your average piece of eyewear. Do Not Avert Now that’s an unnerving gaze. Astronauts gearing up for SpaceX’s private Polaris Dawn mission have recently puzzled netizens with their strange, almost creepy eyes that look straight out of “Minority Report.” “What’s with the weird Photoshop in each Polaris Dawn crew member’s eye?” asked one confused… Continue reading There’s a Fascinating Reason These Astronauts’ Eyes Look So Strange
Rode’s gaming sub-brand debuts with ‘Unify’ streaming software and two familiar mics
Gaming creators and streamers will already be familiar with Rode. The company’s microphones and podcasting products make good options for those plugging into OBS, YouTube, Twitch and anywhere else you might “go live.” But as of today, there’s a whole new sub brand specifically catering to their needs: Rode X. The first three products under… Continue reading Rode’s gaming sub-brand debuts with ‘Unify’ streaming software and two familiar mics
Samsung’s Maintenance Mode protects your personal data while your phone is out for repair
Back in July, Samsung began testing a new privacy feature on Galaxy S21 phones in Korea. Dubbed Maintenance Mode, the tool allowed users to secure their personal information – including photos, messages and contacts – when sending their device in for repair. Now Samsung says the feature is ready for primetime. Starting today, the company… Continue reading Samsung’s Maintenance Mode protects your personal data while your phone is out for repair
Apple’s Freeform whiteboard app is now available for developers
With the first betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 rolling out earlier today, Apple is letting developers try its Freeform app for the first time (via MacRumors). Announced at WWDC this past June, Freeform is a whiteboard-style collaboration app with integrations across the company’s ecosystem. The software provides a “flexible canvas”… Continue reading Apple’s Freeform whiteboard app is now available for developers
Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web
It took a while, but you no longer need to use an app just to check on your home through a current-gen Nest camera. As The Verge explains, Google has introduced a home.google.com portal in preview that offers web viewing for the latest Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell models. You can’t watch recorded video, but… Continue reading Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web