Smart buoy ‘hears’ the sea to protect whales against ship collisions

Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions — the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a technological way to minimize those deaths, however. Reuters reports Chile’s government and the MERI Foundation have deployed the first smart buoy from the Blue… Continue reading Smart buoy ‘hears’ the sea to protect whales against ship collisions

Exclusive: Amazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.

Amazon churns through workers at an astonishing rate, well above industry averages. According to a tranche of documents marked “Amazon Confidential” provided to Engadget and not previously reported on, that staggering attrition now has an associated cost. “[Worldwide] Consumer Field Operations is experiencing high levels of attrition (regretted and unregretted) across all levels, totaling an… Continue reading Exclusive: Amazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.

Fossil’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year’s model

Fossil is acting on its promise to release Wear OS 3 watches, but you might want to temper your expectations. The fashion brand has introduced its first Wear OS 3 model, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, and the name says a lot about it — it’s a refresh of last year’s smartwatch that focuses on… Continue reading Fossil’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year’s model

Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans

Comcast’s recent speed upgrades now extend beyond the high end. The cable giant is increasing speeds for most of its Xfinity tiers across the US. The entry-level Performance Starter (aka Connect) plan is bumping up from 50Mbps to 75Mbps, while the biggest relative gains come to regular Performance (Connect More) customers climbing from 100Mbps to… Continue reading Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans

Vietnam holds lot of promise but investors need to prioritise due diligence rigour

As investors spot big promise in opportunities in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing market Vietnam, they need to pay more attention to thorough due diligence in order to protect their investments, according to experts. “When an investor makes a decision too fast and bypasses the necessary vetting process, it can often lead to adverse consequences,” said Vy… Continue reading Vietnam holds lot of promise but investors need to prioritise due diligence rigour

Thailand’s latest unicorn LINE MAN Wongnai eyes IPO in next few years

Thailand’s freshly minted unicorn, LINE MAN Wongnai, has started working on an initial public offering (IPO) and is looking to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in the next few years, chief financial officer In Young Chung told DealStreetAsia in an exclusive interview. The Bangkok-based food delivery app has not filed for an IPO… Continue reading Thailand’s latest unicorn LINE MAN Wongnai eyes IPO in next few years

Who is going to buy Cadillac’s $300,000 hand-built EV?

The battery-electric Celestiq sedan, which starts “north of $300,000,”  is tasked with more than restoring Cadillac to its former glory; it now must back executives’ bold claim to “reestablish the iconic brand as the standard of the world.” But with a price tag more than three times the average transaction price of a vehicle from… Continue reading Who is going to buy Cadillac’s $300,000 hand-built EV?

The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet

Years ago, Cadillac was associated with luxury and performance. Today, in an effort to claw its way back to the top of the luxury heap, the U.S. automaker unveiled Monday the production Cadillac Celestiq, a hand-built, bespoke behemoth fastback sedan that adheres closely to the concept it unveiled in July of this year. The vehicle,… Continue reading The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet

5 things you didn’t know about Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV

Cadillac confirmed Monday that its forthcoming flagship Celestiq sedan will launch late next year with all of the futuristic bells and whistles befitting a bespoke EV starting “north of $300,000.” The Celestiq isn’t just a flagship for the GM luxury brand. The four-seater is slated to set the direction for the brand’s transition to a… Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV