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The Fascinating Saga of the 22-Year-Old Woman Trapped in Body of 8-Year-Old

Image by TLC She may look like a preteen, but Shauna Rae is legally old enough to drink — and soon the world will know her story, or at least the TLC version of it. Next month, the channel is airing a docuseries called “I Am Shauna Rae,” which it’s billing as a look into… Continue reading The Fascinating Saga of the 22-Year-Old Woman Trapped in Body of 8-Year-Old

Google Voice now lets you decide who goes to voicemail

Google now lets you customize how its Voice service handles incoming calls. Starting today, you can configure the app to forward calls from either individual or groups of contacts to a linked phone number or your voicemail. Separately, you can set a rule that plays custom voicemail greetings for specific contacts. And if you want… Continue reading Google Voice now lets you decide who goes to voicemail

Microsoft’s $19.7 billion Nuance acquisition wins EU approval

The European Commission has approved Microsoft’s $19.7 billion bid to buy Nuance Communications. The regulator said on Tuesday the proposed acquisition “would raise no competition concerns” within the European Union. In analyzing the bid, it found that “Microsoft and Nuance offer very different products.” Moreover, it believes the company will continue to face “strong” competition… Continue reading Microsoft’s $19.7 billion Nuance acquisition wins EU approval

Tascam is making brand new cassettes for its ancient four-track recorders

Tascam knows some musicians pine for the ‘warm’ quality of cassette recordings, and it’s willing to effectively resurrect dead technology to meet their needs. The company has introduced a 424 Studio Master High Bias Type II Cassette designed for the brand’s decades-old Portastudio four-track cassette recorders. Artists can record analog samples and tunes without hunting… Continue reading Tascam is making brand new cassettes for its ancient four-track recorders

Adidas’ final commemorative Xbox sneakers are now on sale

Since October, Microsoft and Adidas have been releasing commemorative Xbox-themed sneakers to mark the brand’s 20th anniversary. It all started with a pair of Forum Tech shoes the two companies gave away to a group of lucky fans. Then, in November, they released a pair of Xbox 360-themed Forum Mid sneakers you could buy in… Continue reading Adidas’ final commemorative Xbox sneakers are now on sale

DuckDuckGo offers a first look at its desktop web browser

DuckDuckGo has offered an early peek at its upcoming desktop app. In a blog post that recaps the company’s year, CEO Gabriel Weinberg looked toward the future as well. He said DuckDuckGo will bring the privacy protections the company is known for to the app. You can expect the speed and simplicity of its mobile… Continue reading DuckDuckGo offers a first look at its desktop web browser

SoftBank to borrow $4b from PE giant Apollo Global-led group

SoftBank Group Corp is borrowing nearly $4 billion from a group led by private equity giant Apollo Global Management Inc, a source familiar with the matter said, as the conglomerate looks to increase cash on hand after its finances came under pressure. The loan, to be secured by SoftBank‘s $40 billion Vision Fund 2, is expected to… Continue reading SoftBank to borrow $4b from PE giant Apollo Global-led group

SoftBank-backed e-commerce player Snapdeal files for IPO, eyes $165m

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 SoftBank-backed e-commerce player Snapdeal files for IPO, eyes $165m

India: Online grocery startup Zepto raises $100m at $570m valuation

Zepto, an instant grocery delivery startup headquartered in India’s financial capital Mumbai, has secured as much as $100 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. The investment has pegged the valuation of the startup at $570 million within five months of starting services in the country’s fast-growing quick commerce segment. Zepto, founded by… Continue reading India: Online grocery startup Zepto raises $100m at $570m valuation