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Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is the first non-English series to earn a best drama Emmy nomination
For the first time in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy has nominated a non-English series for Outstanding Drama. Netflix’s Squid Game earned the distinction on Tuesday when the organization announced the nominations for the 2022 awards. In addition to Outstanding Drama, the runaway hit earned 14 total nominations, including an… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is the first non-English series to earn a best drama Emmy nomination
Spotify is buying daily music trivia game ‘Heardle’
Heardle, a music trivia game that popped up following the massive success of Wordle, has a new owner. Spotify has announced it’s buying the game. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As The Verge notes, Heardle is Spotify’s first game acquisition. Heardle is a straightforward game of name that tune. Players are given six… Continue reading Spotify is buying daily music trivia game ‘Heardle’
Hunter Biden phone hack claims test platforms’ misinformation policies
Once again, search and social media platforms are facing moderation challenges tied to data allegedly leaked from the president’s son’s devices. Over the weekend, users of 4Chan’s /pol/ messageboard were whipped into a frenzy of excitement by one poster claiming to have hacked into Hunter Biden’s phone. Exact details are hard to confirm, but the… Continue reading Hunter Biden phone hack claims test platforms’ misinformation policies
VC firm Cathay launches $1b fund to invest in sustainable techThis will be Cathay Innovation’s third venture fund
Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital group backed by TotalEnergies, has launched a 1 billion euro ($1 billion) fund to invest in technology start-ups with an eye on sustainability, it said on Tuesday. Cathay Innovation’s third venture fund, backed by multinationals including French drugmaker Sanofi, will focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital health, new mobility and financial technology, it said. “We believe the time is now to accelerate digital… Continue reading VC firm Cathay launches $1b fund to invest in sustainable techThis will be Cathay Innovation’s third venture fund
Pakistani delivery startup Airlift shutters operations as funds dry up
Less than two months after pulling out of several markets, Pakistan’s last-mile delivery startup Airlift told its employees on Tuesday it is shutting down permanently. The announcement did not come as a surprise to employees as Airlift had paused all deliveries across Pakistan during Eid, which typically sees a surge in demand for delivery services.… Continue reading Pakistani delivery startup Airlift shutters operations as funds dry up
Lightspeed raises $500m early-stage fund for India, SE Asia
Venture capital investor Lightspeed Venture Partners has amassed over $7 billion across four funds including $500 million for its vehicle dedicated to India and SE Asia, according to its announcement on Tuesday. Lightspeed India Partners – the backer of prominent startups such as Oyo, BYJU’s and Udaan – closed its $500-million early-stage LSIP Fund IV.… Continue reading Lightspeed raises $500m early-stage fund for India, SE Asia
SEA Digest: Vauld files for moratorium; OJK bans certain financial products
Singapore-based crypto lending and trading platform Vauld has filed an application for a moratorium in local courts while Indonesia’s OJK has banned trading firms from issuing certain financial products. SG’s Vauld seeks moratorium for 6 months Singapore-based crypto lending and trading platform Vauld has filed an application for a moratorium in local courts. With this,… Continue reading SEA Digest: Vauld files for moratorium; OJK bans certain financial products
May Mobility aims for fully driverless autonomous shuttles by 2023
May Mobility, a Michigan-based autonomous ride-hail and shuttle startup, says its most recent round — a $111 million Series C — will help it get to driver-out operations in 2023. To advance its technology and scale its commercial efforts, the company intends to use the funding to triple corporate headcount, particularly in engineering. May will… Continue reading May Mobility aims for fully driverless autonomous shuttles by 2023
Honda key fob flaw lets hackers remotely unlock and start cars
The hackers demonstrating the radio replay attack using a vulnerable Honda keyfob. Honda said it could not determine if the attack was “credible.” Image Credits: Star-V Lab Security researchers have revealed a vulnerability in Honda’s keyless entry system that could allow hackers to remotely unlock and start potentially “all Honda vehicles currently existing on the market.”… Continue reading Honda key fob flaw lets hackers remotely unlock and start cars