Tesla has now disclosed that it is lobbying the Canadian government for an accelerated permitting process to build a factory in the country. At the same time, it reportedly scouted factory sites in Quebec and Ontario. We have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential factory in Canada. In June, Electrek obtained… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) scouts factory sites in Quebec and Ontario
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Biointron closes $72m and 21 more deal updates from Greater China worth $280mBiointron’s $72m Series B and another 21 deals have raised a combined $28…
Biointron, a Chinese contract research organisation (CRO) that serves life science researchers and biopharmaceutical companies, has secured almost 500 million yuan ($72.4 million) in a Series B funding round to expand its operations. Biointron, which specialises in the provision of recombinant protein and antibody reagents, raised the funding from a wide range of Chinese domestic… Continue reading Biointron closes $72m and 21 more deal updates from Greater China worth $280mBiointron’s $72m Series B and another 21 deals have raised a combined $28…
Ring’s latest device makes voice intercom systems smarter
Ring is today announcing Intercom, its twist on the video and audio entry systems found in many apartment blocks. It’s designed to replace the hardware that’s already wired in to these buildings, and will work with a number of existing audio intercom handsets already in place. But unlike those systems, users will be able to… Continue reading Ring’s latest device makes voice intercom systems smarter
You’ll soon be able to control your Philips Hue sync box from the main app
When you search for “Philips Hue” on your phone’s app store, a few options will pop out. Now, Signify has announced that it’s making things a bit less confusing by merging the Philips Hue sync app into the main Hue app sometime in the fourth quarter. The Philips Hue sync app controls the ecosystem’s sync… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to control your Philips Hue sync box from the main app
NVIDIA reveals new US government rule restricting export of AI chips to China and Russia
The US government has introduced and immediately started imposing a new rule that would restrict the export of computer chips used for supercomputers and artificial intelligence to Russia and China. NVIDIA has revealed in a SEC filing that the government has informed the company of the new license requirement affecting one of its current (A100)… Continue reading NVIDIA reveals new US government rule restricting export of AI chips to China and Russia
The Kobo Clara2E e-reader is waterproof and made of recycled plastic
If you’re looking for an e-reader that doesn’t fall under the Amazon or Apple umbrella, Kobo is a solid option. The company today unveiled the Clara2E, the successor to the affordable, 6-inch Clara e-reader it released in 2018. The new model is waterproof and features a shell that is made of 85 percent recycled plastic,… Continue reading The Kobo Clara2E e-reader is waterproof and made of recycled plastic
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Chromebook features a 16-inch display and full-sized keyboard
Like many other tech companies this week, Lenovo is at IFA Berlin sharing details about what it has in store for the end of the year. The company’s 2022 holiday lineup includes the first-ever 16-inch Chromebook. You can configure the IdeaPad 5i with a 2.5K 16:10 LCD that features a 120Hz refresh rate and a… Continue reading Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Chromebook features a 16-inch display and full-sized keyboard
Bike Bazaar secures $21m in Series D funding and India deals worth $112m
WheelsEMI Pvt. Ltd, which operates two-wheeler sales and financing startup Bike Bazaar, has raised about $21.4 million (Rs 170 crore) in its Series D funding round led by Women’s World Banking Asset Management, per media reports. According to a report in VCCircle, Bike Bazaar will use the funding proceeds to grow its co-lending business across… Continue reading Bike Bazaar secures $21m in Series D funding and India deals worth $112m
Used car marketplace Carro logs first profitable year, posts $464m revenue in FY22
Singapore-based used car marketplace Carro announced that it has clocked its first profitable year so far, achieving more than S$650 million ($464 million) in revenue and doubling its gross profit in the year ending March 2022. “FY2022 was our strongest showing yet. Not only did we grow 2.5 times, we did so profitably,” said the… Continue reading Used car marketplace Carro logs first profitable year, posts $464m revenue in FY22
Troubled Indian airline SpiceJet in talks to raise $200m as losses widen, CFO resigns
SpiceJet is in talks with bankers to raise up to $200 million in fresh capital after reporting a wider quarterly loss, the battered Indian airline said in a regulatory filing. The company, which reported a loss of Rs 7.89 billion ($99 million) in the quarter ended June 30 from Rs. 7.29 billion a year ago,… Continue reading Troubled Indian airline SpiceJet in talks to raise $200m as losses widen, CFO resigns