Affirma Capital invests $38m in US digital content producer Terapin Studios

Singapore-based private equity firm Affirma Capital announced that it has pumped in a total of $38 million in US-headquartered digital content producer Terapin Studios. The investment was part of a $93-million co-investment made with Korean private equity firm NPX Private Equity, according to the announcement. Terapin Studios is engaged in the production of digital content… Continue reading Affirma Capital invests $38m in US digital content producer Terapin Studios

Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities

Bolt Mobility, the Miami-based micromobility startup co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, appears to have vanished without a trace from several of its U.S. markets.  In some cases, the departure has been abrupt, leaving cities with abandoned equipment, unanswered calls and emails and lots of questions. Bolt has stopped operating in at least five… Continue reading Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities

Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022

Playing modern PC games used to require a desktop machine worth thousands of dollars, but the gaming laptops under $1,000 offer similar performance for a lot less. Yes, desktop PCs still have an advantage over portables because they don’t have to balance power consumption with battery life, but laptops win on portability. A gaming laptop… Continue reading Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022

Scientists Discover Unique Triple Star System

But there might be more. Three’s Company There’s something pretty special about the star system that a team of researchers just discovered. The international group of scientists published a study in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society in June, and yesterday Axios revealed additional details about the stars. The triple system features two… Continue reading Scientists Discover Unique Triple Star System

Taylor Swift Didn’t Rack Up Wasteful Private Jet Miles Alone, Team Says

“To attribute most or all of these trips to her is blatantly incorrect.” Seeing Red A solid portion of the internet flipped out on Taylor Swift this week after a marketing firm dropped a report that says she and her private jet are the world’s worst celeb CO2 emission offenders. Yard said Friday they used… Continue reading Taylor Swift Didn’t Rack Up Wasteful Private Jet Miles Alone, Team Says

Step Away From Screens With the 20 Best Family Board Games

It’s good to take a break from screens every now and then. The great outdoors has plenty to offer, but there are times when you’re stuck inside for one reason or another. Board games are a fun way to gather everyone around the table to engage in some group escapism. My family has had a… Continue reading Step Away From Screens With the 20 Best Family Board Games

BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns

BMW is recalling 83 iX and i4 vehicles after investigating multiple battery fire incidents involving the two EVs. In an advisory spotted by Autoblog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns owners of select iX xDrive 50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 vehicles not to drive their cars, charge them or park them… Continue reading BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns

Hitting the Books: How Moderna dialed-in its vaccine to fight COVID variants

The national news cycle may have largely moved on from coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic — despite, as of this writing, infections being on the rise and more than 300 deaths tallied daily from the disease. But that certainly doesn’t diminish the unprecedented international response effort and warp speed development of effective vaccines.  In The… Continue reading Hitting the Books: How Moderna dialed-in its vaccine to fight COVID variants

Indonesia allows temporary access to PayPal after blocking sparks backlashThe country had blocked PayPal over failure to comply with licensing rules.

Indonesia temporarily opened access to online payment firm PayPal to allow users to access their money, a senior official said on Sunday, after the country’s blocking of some online services and games sparked an outcry. The Indonesian communication ministry on Saturday blocked PayPal, search engine website Yahoo, and several gaming services due to failures to meet a deadline… Continue reading Indonesia allows temporary access to PayPal after blocking sparks backlashThe country had blocked PayPal over failure to comply with licensing rules.