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Fujifilm’s $3,999 GFX 50S II is its most affordable medium format camera yet

Fujifilm has announced the latest addition to its GFX family of cameras. Body-only, the new GFX 50S II will debut at $3,999, making it the company’s most affordable medium format camera to date. That’s still a lot of cash to put down to get the tonality and micro-contrasts you can only find on a medium… Continue reading Fujifilm’s $3,999 GFX 50S II is its most affordable medium format camera yet

Audi’s Grandsphere concept EV is a self-driving living room on wheels

If Audi’s Skysphere concept is a driver’s car with an autonomous option, the company’s follow-up is the polar opposite. The automaker has introduced a Grandsphere concept electric sedan that uses Level 4 self-driving (full autonomy in limited conditions) to help you avoid driving “whenever possible” — this is a luxurious living room that just happens… Continue reading Audi’s Grandsphere concept EV is a self-driving living room on wheels

FAA grounds Virgin Galactic space flights during anomaly investigation (updated)

Virgin Galactic is having a particularly bad day. Reuters reports the Federal Aviation Administration has barred Virgin from flying SpaceShipTwo while the agency investigates an anomaly in the descent of Richard Branson’s spaceflight. The regulator wants to be sure the “mishap” leading to the aircraft’s deviation from its cleared route won’t hurt public safety. Officials… Continue reading FAA grounds Virgin Galactic space flights during anomaly investigation (updated)

GM suspends production at North American plants amid ongoing chip shortages

The global semiconductor shortage is about to claim another casualty. Starting on Monday, General Motors will temporarily halt production at all but four of its North American factories due to chip supply constraints. The halt in production will affect many of the automaker’s most profitable vehicles, including the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. “During the… Continue reading GM suspends production at North American plants amid ongoing chip shortages

VC veteran leaves Qiming Ventures to launch new fund He…

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 VC veteran leaves Qiming Ventures to launch new fund He…

Indonesia’s state airline Garuda hangs by a financial thread

Workers clean the body of a Garuda Indonesia Airbus A320 aircraft inside Hangar 4 of PT Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) Aero Asia at Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta. Premium Indonesia’s government is under mounting pressure to resolve the financial crisis at the nation’s flagship airline, which faces an existential threat from COVID-19 after years of chaotic… Continue reading Indonesia’s state airline Garuda hangs by a financial thread

Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

Apple Inc is facing an antitrust challenge in India for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. The allegations are similar to a case Apple faces in the European Union, where regulators last year started an investigation… Continue reading Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

BMW Group’s Neue Klasse lineup to focus on circular economy to achieve reduction in CO2 emissions

The BMW Group announced Thursday its intentions to commit to a 50% reduction from 2019 levels in global carbon dioxide emissions during the use-phase of its vehicles by 2030, as well as a 40% reduction in emissions during the life cycle of the vehicle. These goals, including a plan to focus on the principles of… Continue reading BMW Group’s Neue Klasse lineup to focus on circular economy to achieve reduction in CO2 emissions