Swedish investment house EQT Group has set a hard cap of $14.5 billion for its ninth Asia buyout fund, BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX), according to an announcement. The actual fund size is dependent on the outcome of the fundraising process, EQT said. It earlier set the target fund size at $12.5 billion.… Continue reading PE major EQT sets $14.5b hard cap for ninth Asia buyout fundIt earlier set the target fund size at $12.5b.
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Barbers Alarmed When Customers Start Asking for AI-Generated Haircuts
“Usually it’s got a sheen.” Taper Expectations Most of us are probably guilty of having unrealistic expectations for how our haircuts should look. Showing your barber a photo of David Beckham, sadly, does not mean you will strut out the shop looking like the iconic soccer champion. That being said, bringing a photo of a… Continue reading Barbers Alarmed When Customers Start Asking for AI-Generated Haircuts
Scientist Injects Her Own Cancerous Tumor With Viruses She Grew in Lab
Image by Getty / Futurism Upon learning she had a breast cancer tumor, a Croatian virologist decided to grow her own viruses to fight the disease — a radical departure from medical norms that appears to have worked. As the journal Nature reports, the risky self-treatment gambit undertaken by the University of Zagreb’s Beata Halassy has… Continue reading Scientist Injects Her Own Cancerous Tumor With Viruses She Grew in Lab
US Military Tests AI-Powered Machine Gun
What could go wrong? Gun Bots US Defense Department contractor Allen Control Systems (ACS) has developed an artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robotic gun system called the “Bullfrog,” which can target small drones using proprietary computer vision software. As Wired reports, the Defense Department tested out the system during the Technology Readiness Experimentation event earlier this year,… Continue reading US Military Tests AI-Powered Machine Gun
HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone
I have probably tested close to 100 cheap phones over the last 9 years, and I’ve never really had to worry about bringing a backup in case things go awry. Budget phones are usually sluggish but work well enough. But I almost immediately regretted not bringing a spare smartphone when I took the HMD Fusion… Continue reading HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone
Apple’s next AirTag is coming in 2025 with privacy improvements
It’s been a few years since Apple first introduced the AirTag, and while the tracker has undoubtedly become a useful everyday tool for a lot of buyers, there have also been concerns — and a class-action lawsuit — over misuses of the device as reports of AirTag stalking have come to light. With all of… Continue reading Apple’s next AirTag is coming in 2025 with privacy improvements
A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras is only $35 in this Black Friday deal
We have received compensation to create this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a pair of Blink Mini 2 cameras. The security cam, which just arrived earlier this year, has a built-in spotlight and supports person detection. Typically, it costs $40 apiece or $70 for a pair,… Continue reading A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras is only $35 in this Black Friday deal
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer drops to a record-low price for Black Friday
One of our favorite air fryer toaster ovens is on sale for a record low. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer, which has 11 cooking functions and takes up less counter space than the pricier “Pro” model, is available for $80 off. The appliance will usually set you back $350, but this Black Friday deal… Continue reading The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer drops to a record-low price for Black Friday
One of the most reliable power banks I’ve tested can even inflate car tires (and get 50% off in this Black Friday deal)
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for $40, which is 50% off the regular price. ZDNET’s key takeaways The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for $80. It’s portable, has an excellent runtime, and is very powerful and easy to use. The supplied hose is a bit on the… Continue reading One of the most reliable power banks I’ve tested can even inflate car tires (and get 50% off in this Black Friday deal)
I recommend this $60 anti-spy camera finder and bug detector to anyone traveling (get 38% off in this Back Froday deal!)
Three-in-one anti-spy camera finder and bug detector. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Get 38% off the K18 Hidden Camera Detector at Amazon in this limited time deal. As cameras and listening devices have become smaller and more affordable, there’s a growing fear that this technology could be used to spy on us and our families.… Continue reading I recommend this $60 anti-spy camera finder and bug detector to anyone traveling (get 38% off in this Back Froday deal!)