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Japan’s latest life-sized Gundam statue is almost complete

No matter how many times a new Gundam statue goes up in Japan, it’s always a sight to behold. This week was no different when workers attached the head of the RX-93FF V to its body as a crowd of onlookers and journalists came to watch the spectacle. The one-to-one recreation is a riff on… Continue reading Japan’s latest life-sized Gundam statue is almost complete

Intel apologizes for letter on forced labor in Xinjiang

Intel is learning first-hand about the challenges of pleasing both its home country and China. The New York Times reports Intel has apologized on Chinese social networks after it sent local suppliers a letter saying it wouldn’t use labor and products from the province of Xinjiang. The company said it was honoring US sanctions against… Continue reading Intel apologizes for letter on forced labor in Xinjiang

Amazon will remind workers about their rights following an NLRB deal

The tussle between Amazon and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken another turn after the company reached a nationwide settlement with the agency. Amazon has agreed to remind current and former workers across the US about their labor rights on notices posted in workplaces, and on the mobile app and website for workers.… Continue reading Amazon will remind workers about their rights following an NLRB deal

Bukalapak secures EGM approval to use IPO money for acquisitions …

Indonesia’s Bukalapak, which became the first tech unicorn in the country to be listed on IDX, has secured stakeholder approval to use the proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) for business acquisitions, the company said in a statement on Thursday. At the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Thursday, shareholders also approved the resignation of… Continue reading Bukalapak secures EGM approval to use IPO money for acquisitions …

Thai tech startup ecosystem gets a boost as viable exit routes emerge …

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Thai tech startup ecosystem gets a boost as viable exit routes emerge …

GM is also dropping its CES exhibit, organizers still planning in-person show

Update: CTA head Gary Shapiro has offered TechCrunch the following updated statement,  Over 2200 companies are confirmed to participate in person at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Our focus remains on convening the tech industry and giving those who cannot attend in person the ability to experience the magic of CES digitally. CES 2022 will provide… Continue reading GM is also dropping its CES exhibit, organizers still planning in-person show

Tesla will stop letting people play games in cars that are moving

Tesla won’t let people play video games on its cars’ built-in display while in motion anymore, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This change, which will be included in a software update, comes right on the heels of the NHTSA announcing an investigation into the feature, which would include the evaluation of over… Continue reading Tesla will stop letting people play games in cars that are moving