/ It’s “economically risky” to compete directly with Google instead of cooperating. 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 Illustration: The Verge Apple senior VP of services Eddy… Continue reading Eddy Cue explains why Apple won’t make a search engine
Category: Tech News
Category Added in a WPeMatico Campaign
2024 was a rebound year for Hong Kong’s IPO marketFunds raised from IPOs on HKEX in 2024 stood at $10.7b, 80% more than in 2023.
Investors in the Hong Kong IPO of Chinese cosmetics firm Mao Geping Cosmetics Co. Ltd. got an early Christmas present on Dec. 10 when the company made its debut — the shares rose as much as 92% before closing the day 77% higher. It was the best first-day performance in four years and a further… Continue reading 2024 was a rebound year for Hong Kong’s IPO marketFunds raised from IPOs on HKEX in 2024 stood at $10.7b, 80% more than in 2023.
Bose SoundLink Home review: a speaker that’s all about looks
This Bluetooth speaker’s design is a breath of fresh air, but Bose skimped on some features that are usually standard at this price. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Sometimes it’s okay to… Continue reading Bose SoundLink Home review: a speaker that’s all about looks
The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories for 2025
Steelseries has been making some of our favorite gaming headsets for years, and its latest Xbox option, the Arctis Nova 7X, is a sterling example of why. It features beefy neodymium magnetic drivers for crystal clear sound, up to 38 hours of battery life and a nifty retractable microphone. It can also be used across… Continue reading The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories for 2025
KKR and Bain bid more than $5b each for Seven & i’s non-core assetsJapanese buyout firm JIP has also placed a bid for around 750b yen.
Private equity firms KKR and Bain Capital each offered more than $5 billion in first-round bids for the non-core assets of Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, according to people familiar with the matter. KKR offered around 800 billion yen ($5.1 billion) for York Holdings, an entity due to be spun out of the Japanese retailer, two of… Continue reading KKR and Bain bid more than $5b each for Seven & i’s non-core assetsJapanese buyout firm JIP has also placed a bid for around 750b yen.
Google-backed Pixxel, Baring PE-backed SatSure apply to build Indian satellite constellationThe space regulator has received nine applications, repres…
Thirty Indian companies have answered the space regulator’s call to build and operate constellations of Earth observation (EO) satellites in a groundbreaking private-public partnership to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign data for defense, infrastructure management and other critical mapping needs. “We have received nine applications … Each applicant represents a consortium, involving a total of 30… Continue reading Google-backed Pixxel, Baring PE-backed SatSure apply to build Indian satellite constellationThe space regulator has received nine applications, repres…
Clean Technica: Bitcoin Is Going to Be the Nail in Our Climate Coffin003767
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! I realize that this article is not going to be popular with everyone. Bitcoin is a kind of tech financial fantasy, whereby many tech fans have come to the conclusion that we can live in some kind of financial… Continue reading Clean Technica: Bitcoin Is Going to Be the Nail in Our Climate Coffin003767
‘Doctor Who: Joy to the World review:’ What a star
Spoilers follow for “Joy to the World.” If there’s one thing Steven Moffatt loves to do with Doctor Who, it’s to find a monster buried in the mundane. He’s made statues, shadows, lost children and even the idea of silence into some of the show’s most terrifying villains. Sadly, the mysterious extra door you often… Continue reading ‘Doctor Who: Joy to the World review:’ What a star
11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble
A Beard Trimmer is a blessedly straightforward device that can have widely disparate results. Different beards have wildly different needs, depending on hair type and style. And quality matters. Cheap blades don’t save money if they die young. The last thing anybody needs in the morning is a dull or underpowered trimmer pushing your hair… Continue reading 11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble
CES 2025: The new tech we’re expecting to see in Las Vegas from AMD, NVIDIA, Hyundai and more
The holiday season has barely begun, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from… Continue reading CES 2025: The new tech we’re expecting to see in Las Vegas from AMD, NVIDIA, Hyundai and more