Google says it’s doing more to downrank low-quality content that’s designed primarily to generate traffic through search engine optimization. Over the coming months, it will roll out several updates to Search aimed at making it easier for people to find helpful content created primarily for humans rather than the attention of algorithms. Starting next week,… Continue reading Google will downrank click-farm garbage and aggregators to improve search results
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The James Webb Space Telescope runs JavaScript, apparently
It turns out that JavaScript, the programming language that web developers and users alike love to complain about, had a hand in delivering the stunning images that the James Webb Space Telescope has been beaming back to Earth. And no, I don’t mean that in some snarky way, like that the website NASA hosts them… Continue reading The James Webb Space Telescope runs JavaScript, apparently
Mubadala-backed UAE firm G42 sets up $10b fund to invest in tech startupsG42 said the fund would operate as a PE investor targeting a broad spectrum o…
Emirati artificial intelligence firm G42, chaired by the Gulf state’s national security advisor, on Thursday launched a $10 billion fund to invest in late-stage technology companies. G42, which also counts Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala as an investor, said the fund would operate as a private equity investor targeting a broad spectrum of technologies “that promise… Continue reading Mubadala-backed UAE firm G42 sets up $10b fund to invest in tech startupsG42 said the fund would operate as a PE investor targeting a broad spectrum o…
China’s Geely wants half its vehicle sales to be electric in 2023, says CEO
China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd aims to increase the proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in its total sales to 50% in 2023, as it accelerates a transition to electric power amid weakening demand for petrol-driven cars. Sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrids will already account for more than 30% of Geely‘s monthly sales in the second half… Continue reading China’s Geely wants half its vehicle sales to be electric in 2023, says CEO
China Tourism Group Duty Free said to have raised $2.1b in Hong Kong listing
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp is set to price its shares at HK$158 each to raise up to $2.07 billion in its Hong Kong listing, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Shanghai-listed China Tourism sold 102.76 million shares in the largest share sale in Hong Kong so far this year. The sources could not be… Continue reading China Tourism Group Duty Free said to have raised $2.1b in Hong Kong listing
South Korea’s SK Inc. invests $100m in EV-focused US startup Atom Power
Korea’s SK Inc has invested $100 million in North Carolina startup Atom Power, which aims to upgrade the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience in the United States with new hardware and software, the companies said Thursday. Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, eight-year-old Atom Power has developed a digital circuit breaker that provides more control, flexibility and reliability… Continue reading South Korea’s SK Inc. invests $100m in EV-focused US startup Atom Power
The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
The Big Ten Conference announced a new slate of sports TV and streaming deals on Thursday, which will reportedly bring the conference more than $8 billion over the next seven years. It’s the richest rights deal in the history of college sports, with most of the money coming from Fox, CBS, and NBC — and… Continue reading The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
Acura’s vision for EVs is an SUV concept inspired by F1 and luxury Italian power boats
The premium performance brand under is prepping for an EV SUV in 2024 Roberto Baldwin 9 hours Acura is preparing for the EV future in the same way most other automakers are planning out their transition to electric car manufacturers, with an SUV. The awkwardly named Acura Precision EV Concept will make its debut at… Continue reading Acura’s vision for EVs is an SUV concept inspired by F1 and luxury Italian power boats
Aero raises $65M for its semi-private airline
Aero Technologies, which describes itself as a “next-generation air travel company” which currently operates on a limited number of routes in the U.S. and Europe, today announced that it has raised $65 million, with $50 million of those as a Series B funding round co-led by Albacore Capital Group and $15 million in convertible notes.… Continue reading Aero raises $65M for its semi-private airline
Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now
If you’re still on the hunt for an Xbox, our deals team has got you covered. The Xbox Series S, the slimmer and paler cousin of the Series X, is on sale right now at Adorama for $249.99 instead of its usual $299.99. Discounts as steep as this are pretty rare, making this a great… Continue reading Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now