‘Rogue One’ will return to IMAX theaters before the Disney+ debut of ‘Andor’

Ahead of Andor’s debut on September 21st, Disney will bring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story back to theaters. The 2016 film will return to IMAX screens in the US on August 26th, along with an “exclusive look” at the upcoming Disney+ series. Details on the preview are sparse, but it’s likely to expand on… Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ will return to IMAX theaters before the Disney+ debut of ‘Andor’

Genshin Impact’s next major update arrives on August 24th

Genshin Impact’s long-awaited 3.0 update will launch on August 24th, Hoyoverse announced on Saturday. Dubbed “The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings,” the update will add a new rainforest and desert-themed region called Sumeru for players to explore, as well as a handful of new characters, including multiple five-star combatants, to collect. Collie, one of the… Continue reading Genshin Impact’s next major update arrives on August 24th

India’s Yulu Bikes in talks with Canada’s Magna to raise funds for new battery entityYulu Bikes had raised $7m in debt funding from Magna in Dec 2021.

Electric mobility startup Yulu Bikes Pvt Ltd is in advanced discussions to raise significant capital from Canadian auto parts maker Magna International for Yulu Energy Pvt Ltd, a newly-formed entity for managing its two-wheeler battery charging and swapping business, DealStreetAsia has learnt. Yulu Bikes is an Indian electric bicycle and scooter rental startup that is… Continue reading India’s Yulu Bikes in talks with Canada’s Magna to raise funds for new battery entityYulu Bikes had raised $7m in debt funding from Magna in Dec 2021.

India, SE Asia are global bright spots for growth, says General Atlantic’s Sandeep Naik

Despite significant uncertainty across global markets, US-headquartered private equity (PE) giant General Atlantic continues to bet big on opportunities in India and Southeast Asia — two regions it considers as the bright spots for growth. “We remain excited about the dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem in India and Southeast Asia,” Sandeep Naik, managing director, head… Continue reading India, SE Asia are global bright spots for growth, says General Atlantic’s Sandeep Naik

Bukalapak-backer Spiral Ventures targets to raise over $30m for fourth vehicle

Singapore-headquartered Spiral Ventures, which has backed Indonesia-listed online marketplace Bukalapak and SE Asian used car platform Carsome, is targeting to raise over $30 million for its fourth Asia-focused fund. The VC firm is targeting the first close of the new vehicle in Q1 2023. Spiral Ventures closed its third fund at $30 million in March… Continue reading Bukalapak-backer Spiral Ventures targets to raise over $30m for fourth vehicle

Uber to sunset free loyalty program in favor of subscription membership

Ride-hailing giant Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can focus on its subscription-based Uber One membership. Uber first launched the rewards program in 2018 as a sort of frequent flyer scheme that allowed riders to earn points for every dollar spent on rides or Uber Eats deliveries. Those points… Continue reading Uber to sunset free loyalty program in favor of subscription membership

Tesla announces Gigafactory Shanghai produced its 1 millionth electric car

Tesla announced today that Gigafactory Shanghai has just produced its 1 millionth electric car – an important milestone for Tesla’s new global export hub. Last year, CEO Elon Musk disclosed that Gigafactory Shanghai has now surpassed Fremont Factory in production capacity, and Tesla has made the Chinese factory its new main export hub. Gigafactory Shanghai is… Continue reading Tesla announces Gigafactory Shanghai produced its 1 millionth electric car

Elon Musk Says Demand for Tesla Outpaces Production Ability Following Giant Order

Will Tesla make good on that order? Tall Order Last week, US-based electric vehicle subscription startup Autonomy announced it would order a total of 23,000 EVs from multiple auto makers. The order cost more than $1 billion, and Tesla came out with the top share. Autonomy ordered 4,300 EVs from Tesla, which will cost just… Continue reading Elon Musk Says Demand for Tesla Outpaces Production Ability Following Giant Order

Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans

Way to go, humanity — we’ve officially killed Freya the globe-trotting walrus. Back in July, Freya made headlines for her love of sunbathing on small Nordic boats, several of which she accidentally sank with her giant 1,500-pound body. At the time, authorities planned to build her a special floating platform that could support her weight… Continue reading Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans