The Apple Watch Series 8 is $50 off ahead of Black Friday

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‘God of War Ragnarok’ and ‘Elden Ring’ lead the 2022 Game Awards nominees

2022 is winding down, which means it’s almost time to reward the folks behind some of the year’s best games. While many folks tune into The Game Awards primarily for world premieres, trailers and an inevitable Hideo Kojima sighting, there are, in fact, some trophies to dole out as well. The show’s host and producer,… Continue reading ‘God of War Ragnarok’ and ‘Elden Ring’ lead the 2022 Game Awards nominees

The first-ever Xbox transparency report reveals a surge in bot bans

If you’ve had to deal with a rash of fake Xbox Live accounts in recent times, you’re far from alone. Microsoft has published its first-ever Xbox transparency report, and it’s now clear the company is banning or otherwise cracking down on bots. The company says it issued over 4.33 million “proactive enforcements” (that is, taking… Continue reading The first-ever Xbox transparency report reveals a surge in bot bans

Soft robotic device stimulates muscles, sparks hope for ALS and MS patients

Today, muscle atrophy is often unavoidable when you can’t move due to severe injury, old age or diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS). However, Harvard researchers see hope in soft robotics that could someday stretch and contract the muscles of patients unable to do so themselves. The Harvard engineers tested a… Continue reading Soft robotic device stimulates muscles, sparks hope for ALS and MS patients

Disney is bringing the first two episodes of ‘Andor’ to Hulu and a few TV stations this month

Disney is making one of its best shows of the year more accessible. On Monday, the company announced it would begin airing Andor on ABC, FX, Freeform and Hulu. Starting November 23rd, the expansion will allow those without access to Disney+ to watch the first two episodes of the Tony Gilroy project. That’s just enough… Continue reading Disney is bringing the first two episodes of ‘Andor’ to Hulu and a few TV stations this month

Tiger Global picked up Microsoft, Block, Uber shares in Q3The hedge fund cut stakes in most of its portfolio in the second quarter amid losses.

Investment firm Tiger Global Management raised its stake in tech giant Microsoft Corp, Jack Dorsey’s payments firm Block Inc and Uber Technologies Inc last quarter, a regulatory filing released on Monday showed. The hedge fund cut stakes in most of its portfolio in the second quarter amid losses. The tech-focused investor had logged losses earlier this year as the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening and surging inflation… Continue reading Tiger Global picked up Microsoft, Block, Uber shares in Q3The hedge fund cut stakes in most of its portfolio in the second quarter amid losses.

Singapore’s GIC makes $4b splash on APAC real estate in 2022It has been the largest buyer and third-largest seller in the region so far.

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has become APAC’s top real estate spender this year, with $4 billion of investments so far. Chinese e-commerce major JD.com stood a distant second with $3 billion worth of property deals in the region year-to-date, according to data from the MSCI Real Capital Analytics (RCA). China’s state-owned CITIC Group ranked… Continue reading Singapore’s GIC makes $4b splash on APAC real estate in 2022It has been the largest buyer and third-largest seller in the region so far.

SG private exchange ADDX secures $20m from KB Securities in upsized pre-Series B

Singapore-based private exchange ADDX has raised an extension of $20 million to its pre-Series B funding round led by KB Securities, a South Korean investment bank under KB Financial Group.  With the total funds raised amounting to around $140 million, the startup plans to deploy its fresh fundings to develop ADDX advantage, its wealth management… Continue reading SG private exchange ADDX secures $20m from KB Securities in upsized pre-Series B

Australia’s Nitro Software backs KKR-owned Alludo’s $335m takeover offer

Australia’s Nitro Software said on Tuesday its board had determined the near A$500 million ($335 million) offer from KKR Inc’s Alludo to be “superior” to an earlier bid from major shareholder Potentia Capital Management. In late October, the company took on an offer from Alludo at A$2.00 per share, which it said was an 11% premium to tech-focused private equity firm Potentia’s offer of A$1.80 per share. Nitro in a statement said… Continue reading Australia’s Nitro Software backs KKR-owned Alludo’s $335m takeover offer

TPG said to have appointed SE Asia co-head to tap region’s increasing opportunities

TPG Capital Asia is understood to be strengthening its investment activity in the region as its partner, Dominic Picone, has recently taken on an additional role as co-head of Southeast Asia, DealStreetAsia has learnt. The appointment comes at a time of continued growth in investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, said a source privy to the… Continue reading TPG said to have appointed SE Asia co-head to tap region’s increasing opportunities