Meet the brothers who built NYC’s favorite congestion pricing tracking tool

/ The college-age brothers started the tracker as a school project. It has since become one of the most-watched tools for assessing the effectiveness of congestion pricing.  By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News… Continue reading Meet the brothers who built NYC’s favorite congestion pricing tracking tool

Polestar announces Polestar 7 SUV amid flagging sales and regulatory hurdles

/ The EV manufacturer gave an update on its business without addressing its regulatory problems in the US. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Polestar… Continue reading Polestar announces Polestar 7 SUV amid flagging sales and regulatory hurdles

Ardian rakes in cash from APAC LPs for largest-ever secondaries fundLPs from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised.

French private equity firm Ardian has closed a record-breaking secondaries fund at $30 billion with significant contributions from investors in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a statement. Limited partners (LPs) from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised, underscoring their growing interest in investing in private markets. The remainder of its… Continue reading Ardian rakes in cash from APAC LPs for largest-ever secondaries fundLPs from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised.

responsAbility secures $350m in third close of Asia climate strategyThe firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025.

Swiss impact investor responsAbility Investments said it has raised a total of $350 million as part of the third closing of its $500 million Asia climate investment strategy. The firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025, investing in low-emission solutions such as renewable energy, battery storage, and energy… Continue reading responsAbility secures $350m in third close of Asia climate strategyThe firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025.

Insta360’s new Flow 2 Pro gimbal can keep multiple people perfectly framed

/ The stabilized smartphone gimbal includes Insta360’s new Deep Track 4.0 AI tracking that can ensure entire groups are always centered in frame. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story… Continue reading Insta360’s new Flow 2 Pro gimbal can keep multiple people perfectly framed

ChargePoint is doing something about all the EV charger cable-cutting crooks

/ ChargePoint is building hard to cut cables and adding tamper-detection alarms to EV charging stations. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Photo by Andrew Liptak /… Continue reading ChargePoint is doing something about all the EV charger cable-cutting crooks

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

Around ten years ago, as the price of cable rose to untenable heights, live TV streaming services arrived as the low-cost, contract-free antidote. The services are still blissfully easy to walk away from, but the cost is inching towards cable levels, with every major provider steadily raising prices. Just in 2024 alone, YouTube TV, Hulu… Continue reading The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has successfully made it to space for its maiden flight, a few days after its planned January 13 launch was scrubbed. The vehicle passed the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, shortly after 2AM Eastern time on January 16. New Glenn’s booster separated from the rest of the… Continue reading Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight

Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

Kedaara Capital, a homegrown private equity (PE) firm in India, has invested $350 million in Impetus Technologies, a provider of data, analytics, and AI solutions, per an announcement. The PE firm, led by Manish Kejriwal, has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation in its data and AI business. “The most… Continue reading Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…

TVS Motor is acquiring ION Mobility at a discount, while early investors in Oyo are in talks with family offices to sell part of their stakes in the hospitality startup. Meanwhile, Google-backed ShareChat is laying off 30-40 employees. TVS Motor to buy ION Mobility at a discount: Report Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor is acquiring… Continue reading India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…