A group of Uber drivers in New Zealand won a landmark case Tuesday against the ride-hail company which will force Uber to treat them as employees, rather than independent contractors. New Zealand’s employment court decision only applies to four drivers who were part of a class action lawsuit filed last July, but the ruling may… Continue reading New Zealand Uber drivers win case declaring them employees
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Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon
The Bluetti AC200MAX. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Winter is coming. A time for storms and power outages. And it seems like blackouts are in the cards for us in the UK. What better time to invest in a battery power station, the modern answer to the noisy, smelly, dangerous gasoline generator. Think of a battery power station… Continue reading Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon
Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way
Idra, the maker of Tesla’s large casting press, confirmed that it is now shipping Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press, which is going to be the new world’s largest press. Earlier this year, Idra teased a new 9,000-pound Giga press that would take the prize as largest in the world. Considering Tesla’s relationship with Idra, it was… Continue reading Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way
Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory
Tesla is expanding the hiring of recruiters and a support team for a “high-volume” hiring effort in Quebec amid rumors of a potential factory coming to the region. Earlier this year, we started reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next Gigafactory. Tesla plans to ramp… Continue reading Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory
Thailand’s ChocoCRM raises $8m Series C funding led by TechMatrixThe round was participated by InnoSpace Thailand and Krungsri Finnovate.
ChocoCRM, a Thailand-based customer relationship management (CRM) and point-of-sale services provider, has bagged $8 million in a Series C funding round led by Tokyo-listed software giant TechMatrix, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The round was participated by the public-private venture capital project InnoSpace Thailand, while Krungsri Finnovate, a long-time backer, participated through the Finnoventure… Continue reading Thailand’s ChocoCRM raises $8m Series C funding led by TechMatrixThe round was participated by InnoSpace Thailand and Krungsri Finnovate.
India Digest: Sofina leads agri platform DeHaat’s $46m funding; Green Frontier backs EMotorad
Agritech platform DeHaat has raised about $46 million in a Series E funding round led by Sofina Ventures. Separately, EMotorad has secured funding from e-bikes startup Green Frontier Capital (GFC), LetsVenture, and Ivy Growth Associates. Sofina leads $46m funding in DeHaat Agritech platform DeHaat has raised about $46 million in a Series E funding round… Continue reading India Digest: Sofina leads agri platform DeHaat’s $46m funding; Green Frontier backs EMotorad
Cash-rich Singapore Airlines to spend $2.7b redeeming convertible bonds
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said on Tuesday its strong cash position would allow it to spend S$3.86 billion ($2.71 billion) to redeem convertible bonds issued in 2020 that helped it weather the halt in travel during the pandemic. The airline said in a statement that the bonds, which have a conversion price below the current share price,… Continue reading Cash-rich Singapore Airlines to spend $2.7b redeeming convertible bonds
Dubai’s BitOasis inks deal with Mastercard for crypto-linked cards
BitOasis, a Middle East-focused cryptocurrency exchange based in the United Arab Emirates, said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Mastercard to launch payment cards linked to cryptocurrencies, they said in a joint statement. The cards will allow BitOasis customers in the Middle East and North Africa to make purchases at points of sale or online,… Continue reading Dubai’s BitOasis inks deal with Mastercard for crypto-linked cards
Sheriff Annoyed That People Are 3D Printing Guns to Sell to State Buyback Programs
“You can’t guarantee that those guns will never be used to harm someone.” Buy It Back An upstate New York sheriff is irked that people around the US are 3D printing firearms to turn into gun buyback programs for cold, hard cash. “I know in Utica, New York, Houston, Texas, and Spartanburg, South Carolina that… Continue reading Sheriff Annoyed That People Are 3D Printing Guns to Sell to State Buyback Programs
Tentacle Robot Can Use Its Gangly Grippers To Pick Up Fragile Cargo
Gross… but practical? Knotty Knotty Robotic hand and claw-like grippers haven’t been able to achieve anything close to a human-like dexterity, making them a clumsy choice to pick up delicate or oddly shaped objects. Now, researchers at Harvard’s engineering school are working on an ingenious alternative: why not throw a bunch of grippy tentacles at an… Continue reading Tentacle Robot Can Use Its Gangly Grippers To Pick Up Fragile Cargo