Amazon has rolled out a new feature for Alexa that can make sure you hear what the voice assistant says even while the TV’s on or while people are talking. According to The Verge, the new feature called Adaptive Volume will make Alexa speak louder if it detects a lot of ambient noise. The goal,… Continue reading Alexa will now speak louder if it detects a lot of background noise
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Twitch streamers are taking a day off to protest hate raids
Twitch streamers are planning to step away from the platform on September 1st for a day of protest, the Washington Post has reported. The #DayOffTwitch action aims to bring attention to a recent burst of harassment in the form of “hate raids” directed toward marginalized creators. The day long walkout was spearheaded by Twitch streamers… Continue reading Twitch streamers are taking a day off to protest hate raids
Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans
The United States created a biometric system to register as many Afghans as possible over 15 years ago, and it’s become a cause for concern now that the Taliban has taken over. According to NBC News, privacy advocates are worried [PDF] about the possibility of the Taliban using the database to identify and target individuals… Continue reading Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans
India: Medical devices maker Healthium buys CareNow in third acquisition this year …
Healthium Medtech, a global player in medical devices, on Wednesday announced the acquisition of CareNow Medical Private Limited, strengthening its product portfolio with patented and differentiated products in the advanced wound management and infection prevention segments. This is the third acquisition by Healthium this calendar year. Earlier this year, Healthium had acquired the AbGel business… Continue reading India: Medical devices maker Healthium buys CareNow in third acquisition this year …
Chinese semiconductor firm Hefei SINEVA bags $93m led by CMBI, Cowin Capital
Hefei SINEVA Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, a maker of intelligent equipment based on semiconductors, has raised 600 million yuan ($93 million) in equity financing. The funding was jointly led by CMB International (CMBI), the Hong Kong subsidiary of China Merchants Bank; and Cowin Capital. Other investors in the round included US-based Walden International; Ping An’s… Continue reading Chinese semiconductor firm Hefei SINEVA bags $93m led by CMBI, Cowin Capital
Lightspeed China looking to raise $850m across two vehicles, show SEC filings
Premium Lightspeed China Partners, an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm that manages over $2 billion, is planning to raise $850 million across two new funds, show two separate filings it made to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. Go to Source
Paytm to transfer its payments business to a new subsidiary
The company is to convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on 23 September to seek shareholder approval for setting up Paytm Payments Services Ltd that will house its online payment aggregator and payment gateway business. In the letter to shareholders, One97 Communications said the transfer of its payments business will be made on a slump… Continue reading Paytm to transfer its payments business to a new subsidiary
Ivermectin misinformation has poisoned Amazon’s platform, with few fixes planned
Earlier this week, I started a search on Amazon and mistyped, entering just two letters in: “iv.” Amazon then helpfully compiled a list of suggested search results, almost all of which were for the horse de-worming version of the drug ivermectin. That drug is at the center of one of the more recent and more… Continue reading Ivermectin misinformation has poisoned Amazon’s platform, with few fixes planned
Doctors Claim to Have Discovered How to Reverse Cell Aging
Image by Getty Images A team of scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology says it’s found a way that to reverse the natural aging of immune system cells — and potentially make the elderly far more resistant to COVID-19 and other infections. The researchers identified the molecular pathway that the human body uses to… Continue reading Doctors Claim to Have Discovered How to Reverse Cell Aging
A Single Alcoholic Drink Immediately Increases Risk of Heart Dysfunction
Image by Terry Vlisidis / Futurism Scientists have had a difficult time determining whether alcohol is good or bad for your health — myriad studies have found that wine seems to simultaneously prevent and increase the risk of cancer, for example. But when it comes to moderate amounts, like perhaps a drink with dinner, scientists… Continue reading A Single Alcoholic Drink Immediately Increases Risk of Heart Dysfunction