Halo’s Pelican heads to ‘Flight Simulator’ today, helicopters and more coming in November

If you’re running out of things to fly in Flight Simulator, Microsoft has got you covered. You’ll be able to fly Halo’s Pelican ship today, thanks to a free add-on. And on November 22nd, the game will also add support for gliders, helicopters and other unique ship designs. It’s surprising to see Flight Simulator give… Continue reading Halo’s Pelican heads to ‘Flight Simulator’ today, helicopters and more coming in November

Game over for Tencent’s Penguin Esports as Beijing tightens noose …

Tencent has officially shut down its game-streaming service Penguin Esports, in the latest retreat by the Chinese social media and gaming giant in the face of mounting pressure to tidy up its offerings in Beijing’s heavily regulated gaming industry. Tencent, an investor in some of the country’s biggest video game streaming sites Huya, DouYu and… Continue reading Game over for Tencent’s Penguin Esports as Beijing tightens noose …

CPPIB, GIC pull out of Eletrobras privatisation race

Singapore state investor GIC Pte and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have not bought shares in Eletrobras‘ privatisation offering because they demanded prices below what the Brazilian government was willing to accept, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. CPPIB and GIC each had orders of 4 billion reais ($802 million), but those were conditioned on the offering… Continue reading CPPIB, GIC pull out of Eletrobras privatisation race

HarbourVest Partners raises over $870m for new Asia fund of funds

Global private markets investment firm HarbourVest Partners has raised more than $870 million for its latest Asia-focused fund of funds (FoF) and its sidecar vehicles, according to regulatory filings. The asset manager has raised $370 million for HarbourVest Asia Pacific Fund 5, a multi-strategy FoF launched in 2021, according to its filings with the US… Continue reading HarbourVest Partners raises over $870m for new Asia fund of funds

Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air. Why I hate myself for wanting it

Just enough? In recent years, Apple has perfected the art. No, it’s not the art of uplifting your soul toward the clouds and forcing you to ululate with joy. It’s the art of doing just enough to tempt you. Apple WWDC Every couple of years, I upgrade my iPhone because, yeah, that new blue color… Continue reading Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air. Why I hate myself for wanting it

Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only

When it comes to my own health, I’m not a hypochondriac. But if we’re talking about Daisy, my 4.5-pound, 17-year-old Yorkie? Every sneeze, every meal she doesn’t finish, or any time she loses a fight that she started with our 18-pound cat — I’m convinced she’s embarking on her inevitable journey across the rainbow bridge.… Continue reading Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only

Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta V10.12.2 — A Big Improvement, More Aggressive … But!002038

Background: I have driven my 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range now for two years and 7 months. The odometer reads 70,469 miles. I’ve been driving it across the country on the Interstate highways from North Carolina to Southern California, on the 12-lane metropolitan I-15 freeways and intersections of Salt Lake City, as well as… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta V10.12.2 — A Big Improvement, More Aggressive … But!002038

Clean Technica: How Will The Tesla Stock Split Affect Current Stockholders?002037

Tesla has filed its annual proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In it, the all-electric and renewable energy company revealed that it plans to offer a three-for-one stock split at the August annual meeting. The Tesla stock split will appeal to smaller investors who may have wanted to invest with Tesla but were… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Will The Tesla Stock Split Affect Current Stockholders?002037

Clean Technica: Rivian Truck Raffle: You Get the Keys NOW! Tickets Support Fight Against Climate Change.002035

By Mike Tidwell This summer you could win the super-hard-to-find Rivian electric truck in a Rivian truck raffle! You’ll be the first in your neighborhood to drive one. Or you could win a custom-built Tesla. It’s all part of a unique raffle just launched to fight climate change. Your $200 ticket supports a good cause… Continue reading Clean Technica: Rivian Truck Raffle: You Get the Keys NOW! Tickets Support Fight Against Climate Change.002035

Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034

Aside from other issues, setting up Tesla’s new global headquarters in Texas was always weird since Texas has always had anti-Tesla laws in place that prevent easy, convenient in-store sales for Tesla buyers. Sure, you can buy online and have a Tesla shipped to Texas, but you can’t go into a Tesla store, test drive… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034