Google is being targeted for oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has started the process of placing Google under federal supervision, an action which could create new standards for how the federal government can oversee big tech if the effort is successful. Falling under the CFPB’s supervision would subject Google to regular inspections and scrutiny, although the exact aims of the… Continue reading Google is being targeted for oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Apple Black Friday deals discount the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM to $899

If you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one to a new laptop without breaking the bank, there are plenty of early Black Friday deals worth considering. Even better, there’s a discount on what we reckon is the best laptop for most people and the best laptop for college students. Apple’s M3 MacBook Air… Continue reading Apple Black Friday deals discount the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM to $899

This Apple Black Friday deal drops the Apple Watch Series 10 to a new low price on Amazon

You don’t have to look too hard to find early Black Friday deals on Apple devices. For one thing, the Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a new all-time-low price on Amazon. The wearable can be yours for $350. That’s $50 off, or a discount of 13 percent. That price is for the smaller… Continue reading This Apple Black Friday deal drops the Apple Watch Series 10 to a new low price on Amazon

Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving

Amazon just unveiled a new line of Fire TVs, just ahead of Thanksgiving and, more importantly, Black Friday. The Fire TV Omni Mini-LED series is being advertised as “the most powerful and innovative Amazon-built TV yet.” Let’s take a look at some specs. These TVs all include QLED Mini-LED panels that deliver up to 1,400… Continue reading Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving

The best Black Friday 2024 deals: Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Anker and others

November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping… Continue reading The best Black Friday 2024 deals: Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Anker and others

Ford penalized $165 million over moving too slowly on a rearview camera recall

/ The total penalty, including payments and spending on compliance, is the second largest in the NHTSA’s history. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story The 2020 Ford Explorer is one… Continue reading Ford penalized $165 million over moving too slowly on a rearview camera recall

How Trump’s second term could be bad for EVs — but great for Tesla

What Elon Musk really wants from a Trump presidency.  Share this story Image: The Verge / Getty Images On this week’s episode of Decoder, we’re talking about Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Tesla — and I have to say, it feels like the first of many episodes about these three characters that we’ll be doing… Continue reading How Trump’s second term could be bad for EVs — but great for Tesla

India’s rural credit startup SarvaGram bags $67m in round led by Peak XVExisting shareholders Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek and TVS Capita…

Rural credit startup SarvaGram on Thursday said it has bagged Rs 565 crore ($67 million) in its Series D round of funding, led by Peak XV Partners, bringing its total capital raised to date to Rs 950 crore ($113 million). The round also saw participation from existing shareholders Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek and TVS… Continue reading India’s rural credit startup SarvaGram bags $67m in round led by Peak XVExisting shareholders Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek and TVS Capita…

Indian VC firm Pavestone Capital closes maiden fund at $97mPavestone has backed firms like E42, Bellatrix Aerospace, LivNSense, NewSpace, and Cynlr.

Pavestone Capital, a Hyderabad-based venture capital firm, has hit the final close of its maiden fund at Rs 816 crore ($97 million), surpassing its initial target of Rs 600 crore, to back early growth-stage B2B technology companies. The fund has attracted investors, including the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the family office of Mankind Pharma promoters,… Continue reading Indian VC firm Pavestone Capital closes maiden fund at $97mPavestone has backed firms like E42, Bellatrix Aerospace, LivNSense, NewSpace, and Cynlr.

Google will let you search for products on Maps to help with holiday shopping

Google/ Tech / The new Maps update also makes it easier to track bus and rail delays and tells you the least busy times to visit local locations. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this… Continue reading Google will let you search for products on Maps to help with holiday shopping