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Data Vantage: Vertex’s Binance exit, Conversant’s funding, and other updates

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India and Vertex Ventures China have exited their investment in the Singapore affiliate of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to regulatory filings. The funds, which are part of Temasek-backed Vertex Holdings’ global VC network, transferred their stakes in Binance Asia Services to Ireland-based Binance (Services) Holdings on Monday. The development coincided… Continue reading Data Vantage: Vertex’s Binance exit, Conversant’s funding, and other updates

Scientists Spot Hidden Water in Mars’ Grand Canyon

With the help of the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), a team of scientists has made a fascinating discovery: a huge deposit of water at the bottom of the Valles Marineris, one of the planet’s deepest canyon systems and which is ten times as long and five times as deep as the… Continue reading Scientists Spot Hidden Water in Mars’ Grand Canyon

Princeton Researchers Create Terrifying VR Simulation of Nuke Attack to Train US Officials

If Russia launches nuclear missiles at the US, the president — or whoever has the authority at the moment — has just minutes to react. As the clock ticks down, they’ll be forced to make what’s arguably the most consequential decision in human history.  How would you handle the situation? That’s the question behind “Nuclear… Continue reading Princeton Researchers Create Terrifying VR Simulation of Nuke Attack to Train US Officials

Audi built a custom EV for Ken Block’s next Gymkhana video

Ken Block’s Gymkhana series is ready to go electric. On Wednesday, the rally driver showed off his new Audi S1 Hoonitron, a purpose-built EV the automaker designed specifically for Block. Audi didn’t share many details on the prototype, but as you can see from the photo above, it pulls more than a few design cues… Continue reading Audi built a custom EV for Ken Block’s next Gymkhana video

Via’s personal ride-hailing will shut down next week

You’ll have to say goodbye to Via’s personal on-demand rides. Bloomberg reports Via is shutting down its ride-hailing operations, currently in New York and Washington, DC, after December 20th. After that, the company will shift its attention to mass transit systems like buses, shuttles and vans. You might still use Via to arrange pickups (including… Continue reading Via’s personal ride-hailing will shut down next week

Hulu’s Theranos miniseries ‘The Dropout’ premieres March 3rd

As with many wild and dramatic stories, the tale of Theranos and its former CEO Elizabeth Holmes is getting multiple adaptations. The Jennifer Lawrence-led Bad Blood, which was just snapped up by Apple, will likely get the most attention. (Expect it to get plenty of Oscar love, like Adam McKay’s recent films, Vice and The… Continue reading Hulu’s Theranos miniseries ‘The Dropout’ premieres March 3rd

Apple closes three stores in US and Canada amid COVID-19 surge

Apple is closing more stores in response to COVID-19’s resurgence. Bloomberg reports the iPhone maker has temporarily shuttered three stores in the US and Canada following increases in exposures and outbreaks among employees. Shops in Annapolis (Annapolis Mall), Miami (Brickell City Centre) and the Canadian capital Ottawa (Rideau Centre) will remain closed until either December… Continue reading Apple closes three stores in US and Canada amid COVID-19 surge

Apple releases Swift Playgrounds 4, letting budding iOS developers create on iPad

The wait is over. Following an announcement at WWDC 2021, Apple has released Swift Playgrounds 4.0. The update is a significant one for the app, which both kids and adults can use to learn the company’s Swift programming language. For the first time, the software allows you to build both iPhone and iPad apps directly… Continue reading Apple releases Swift Playgrounds 4, letting budding iOS developers create on iPad

PE firm BGH Capital makes $431m bid for Australia’s Virtus Health

Private equity firm BGH Capital has proposed a A$607.3 million ($431.37 million) buyout of Australia’s Virtus Health after acquiring a 10% stake, the fertility services provider said on Tuesday, sending its shares up by more than a third. BGH proposed to pay A$7.10 per share, representing a 36% premium to the stock’s last close, after… Continue reading PE firm BGH Capital makes $431m bid for Australia’s Virtus Health