Dark Souls 2 players can once again team up and square off against each other on PC after FromSoftware reactivated the servers. The studio and publisher Bandai Namco switched off the online components for all Dark Souls games on PC back in January in order to tackle a security issue that allowed hijackers to take over… Continue reading ‘Dark Souls 2’ PC multiplayer servers are back online after a nine-month outage
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Ken Block’s first electric Gymkhana features a one-of-a-kind Audi EV
As promised, Ken Block has released his first Gymkhana video with an electric car — and this time, the vehicle is almost as important as the hooning. The “Electrikhana” sees Block drift around Las Vegas landmarks in a one-of-a-kind Audi S1 Hoonitron. It borrows design cues from the well-known Sport Quattro S1 while using a… Continue reading Ken Block’s first electric Gymkhana features a one-of-a-kind Audi EV
Sony made a version of the LinkBuds S using recycled water bottles
Sony’s LinkBuds S offer a more traditional true wireless fit as opposed to the open wear design of the original model. The company debuted the follow-up back in May, filling out the features list with active noise cancellation (ANC) and a host of other handy items from Sony’s premium audio products. Like the first LinkBuds,… Continue reading Sony made a version of the LinkBuds S using recycled water bottles
A store that sells Nothing will open in London this year
Nothing only just released its first phone months ago, but that isn’t stopping the company from establishing a physical retail presence. The company is opening its first Nothing Store on 4 Peter Street in London’s fashion-oriented Soho neighborhood sometime “before Christmas” this year. The company is promising a “boutique” rather than the usual tech shop… Continue reading A store that sells Nothing will open in London this year
RapidSOS, Interview With CEO Michael Martin
RapidSOS CEO Michael Martin RapidSOS, a New York-based provider of an intelligent safety platform, just raised $75m in financing. In conjunction with the announcement, CEO Michael Martin answered to our questions about the company, the product and the funding, as well as their plans. FinSMEs: Hi Michael, can you tell us a bit more about… Continue reading RapidSOS, Interview With CEO Michael Martin
The people who make your apps go to Stack Overflow for answers. Here’s how it works.
Stack Overflow is basically Reddit for developers. CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar explains how the company moderates its content. Share this story Stack Overflow is a major part of the modern software development landscape: it’s where developers come together, ask questions, and get answers about how to build software, including actual code they can use in their… Continue reading The people who make your apps go to Stack Overflow for answers. Here’s how it works.
India slaps $113m fine on Google, orders third-party paymentsAntitrust body says Google forces app developers to use its in-app payment system.
Alphabet Inc’s Google should not restrict app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India, the country’s antitrust body said on Tuesday, as it fined the US giant $113 million for anti-competitive practices. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Google used its “dominant position” to force app developers to use its in-app payment system, noting the sale of… Continue reading India slaps $113m fine on Google, orders third-party paymentsAntitrust body says Google forces app developers to use its in-app payment system.
Mirae Asset said to be in talks to help fund Elon Musk’s Twitter deal
South Korea’s Mirae Asset Financial Group is planning to commit about 300 billion Korean won ($208 million) to help finance Elon Musk‘s $44 billion buyout of Twitter Inc, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. The deal with Mirae is expected to be finalised in the coming days before the deadline for the closing of the Twitter… Continue reading Mirae Asset said to be in talks to help fund Elon Musk’s Twitter deal
SEA digest: iGrow teams up with eFishery; Enterprise SG partners Stellar Lifestyle
In Indonesia, agri fintech lender iGrow and aquatech firm eFishery have teamed up to help fish farmers access loans, while Enterprise Singapore has teamed up with Stellar Lifestyle to jointly fund startups innovating for the public transport network. iGrow partners with eFishery to enable loans for fish farmers LinkAja-owned agri P2P lender iGrow has partnered… Continue reading SEA digest: iGrow teams up with eFishery; Enterprise SG partners Stellar Lifestyle
Who wants to buy an e-bike made by a car company?
/ Rivian might make its own e-bike, making it the latest automaker to see the potential in micromobility. But past efforts by car companies have been less successful, and it’s not clear whether there’s a market for e-bikes that share their brand with SUVs and trucks. Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Last week,… Continue reading Who wants to buy an e-bike made by a car company?