Twitter is working to make Spaces more discoverable. On Wednesday, the company announced an update to its API v2 that will allow developers to search for live and scheduled Spaces using criteria like user IDs and keywords. “With the Spaces lookup and Spaces search endpoints, we hope to enable developers to build tools and solutions… Continue reading Twitter updates developer API to make Spaces easier to find
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This ingestible robot delivers insulin to your body without external needles
Researchers from Italy have created a robot that could one day allow diabetes patients to get a dose of insulin without any needles. PILLSID involves two separate parts. One component is an internal insulin dispenser that a doctor would surgically implant in your abdomen. The other is a magnetic capsule loaded with the hormone. Anytime… Continue reading This ingestible robot delivers insulin to your body without external needles
Coalition of 31 states calls on FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes
The US crackdown on flavored e-cigarettes might soon reach the federal government. A New York-led coalition of 31 states and territories is pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to regulate flavored e-cigarettes. The group wants to not only ban e-cigs with “youth-appealing” flavors like candy, mint and menthol, but to limit nicotine levels and restrict… Continue reading Coalition of 31 states calls on FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes
SGX said to consider lowering minimum SPAC value in final listing framework …
A logo of the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) is pictured outside its premises in the financial district of Singapore April 23, 2014. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Files Premium The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is said to be considering lowering the minimum value for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) as it finalises the framework for SPAC listings on the bourse.… Continue reading SGX said to consider lowering minimum SPAC value in final listing framework …
Billionaire Adrian Cheng’s C Ventures raises $10m for third VC fund from US investors
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 Billionaire Adrian Cheng’s C Ventures raises $10m for third VC fund from US investors
500 Southeast Asia makes $17.9m initial close of latest venture fund
Premium 500 Southeast Asia (formerly 500 Durians), the Southeast Asia-focused fund of global venture capital firm 500 Startups, has raised $17.9 million so far for its latest VC fund, according to its filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Go to Source
Last-mile delivery firm Airlift nets $85m — the largest ever round for a Pakistan startup
Airlift Technology, an online shopping delivery startup in Pakistan, announced raising $85 million in a Series B funding round, co-led by Harry Stebbings from 20VC and Josh Buckley from Buckley Ventures Ltd. The funding round is the largest-ever round for a Pakistani startup and is equivalent to the entire amount raised by local startups so… Continue reading Last-mile delivery firm Airlift nets $85m — the largest ever round for a Pakistan startup
Feiyu one-ups DJI by letting you stick its tiny self-balancing camera to anything you like
Half a decade ago, dronemaker DJI realized its miniature aerial steadicams might be handy to carry around on foot — but it’s not the only company monopolizing on the shrinking tech. Rival FeiyuTech now has a DJI Pocket competitor that ups the ante by letting you detach the entire motorized gimbal, so you can stick… Continue reading Feiyu one-ups DJI by letting you stick its tiny self-balancing camera to anything you like
Uber is showing ads in its core app for the first time — a feature former CEO Travis Kalanick once rejected as bad for users — as it seeks profitability (UBER)
Uber has started showing some ads in its core ride-hailing app as it seeks new revenue models. Its CEO said the company was on track to surpass a $300 million run rate in ad revenue next year. Travis Kalanick opposed ads in the app because they would hurt the user experience, a source said. Uber… Continue reading Uber is showing ads in its core app for the first time — a feature former CEO Travis Kalanick once rejected as bad for users — as it seeks profitability (UBER)
Two senators are calling on the FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘deceptive and unfair’ claims about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software (TSLA)
Sens. Blumenthal and Markey have asked the FTC to investigate Tesla over its Autopilot claims. The company’s self-driving technology has been involved in numerous accidents and fatalities. Musk’s statements “demonstrate a deeply concerning disregard for the safety of those on the road,” they said. Loading Something is loading. Two US senators have called on the… Continue reading Two senators are calling on the FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘deceptive and unfair’ claims about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software (TSLA)