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
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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
Hinge is adding video identity verification to combat scam accounts and catfishing
Starting next month, dating app Hinge will begin rolling out a new profile verification feature to combat a surge in fake accounts. Dubbed “Selfie Verification,” the feature will prompt users to upload a video of themselves, which the app, with a combination of machine learning and human oversight, will use to confirm they look like… Continue reading Hinge is adding video identity verification to combat scam accounts and catfishing
HK’s new listing regime may not be game changer for startups, investorsExperts foresee years of wait-and-see before HK thrives under a tech-friendly l…
The Hong Kong government’s new initiatives including a $3.8-billion industry development fund and revamp of listing norms may not be a game changer for the city’s startups and their venture investors seeking exits at a time of market volatility. Hong Kong chief executive John Lee announced a series of measures to spur the city’s economic… Continue reading HK’s new listing regime may not be game changer for startups, investorsExperts foresee years of wait-and-see before HK thrives under a tech-friendly l…
Southeast Asia’s startup funding hits seven-quarter low in Q3 at $3.7b
Fundraising by Southeast Asia’s privately held companies dipped to a seven-quarter low in the July-September period amid a worsening macroeconomic environment, finds the latest report by DealStreetAsia – DATA VANTAGE. Startups in the region secured $3.72 billion in venture capital funding in the third quarter, down 22% from the previous quarter and 36.4% year on… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s startup funding hits seven-quarter low in Q3 at $3.7b
Ohio SERS commits $75m to Carlyle’s latest Asia-focused fund
Photo: Reuters Mars W. Mosqueda Jr. 26 October, 2022 US pension fund School Employees Retirement System (SERS) of Ohio has approved a total commitment of $75 million to the latest Asia-focused vehicle of alternative investment giant Carlyle Group. According to Ohio SERS’ board meeting highlights, the commitment to Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II was part… Continue reading Ohio SERS commits $75m to Carlyle’s latest Asia-focused fund
China’s CR Beer in $1.7b deal for 55% of baijiu spirit maker
China Resources Beer Holdings said on Tuesday its unit agreed to acquire a 55.19% stake in Chinese “baijiu” liquor maker Guizhou Jinsha Jiaojiu Winery Industry for about $1.7 billion, as it diversifies alcohol businesses with non-beer assets. China Resources Wine Holdings Limited would boost capital in Jinsha Jiaojiu by 1.03 billion yuan ($141.70 million), after which it would… Continue reading China’s CR Beer in $1.7b deal for 55% of baijiu spirit maker
Helbiz’s Wheels acquisition fails to impress investors
Helbiz’s deal to buy Wheels has officially gone through, and with it some promises from the shared micromobility operator to its investors that the tie up will double its annual revenue and help it reach profitability. Helbiz is hardly the only shared micromobility operator battling to achieve profitability. It’s a situation that most companies in… Continue reading Helbiz’s Wheels acquisition fails to impress investors