The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s plan to phase out and ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035. ABC News reported the EPA gave California the waivers it needed to enact the Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations (ACC II) devised and approved by the California Air Resources Board… Continue reading EPA gives thumbs up to California’s new gas-powered car sale ban
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Threads’ new ‘use media’ feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming
Another day, another new Threads feature. Meta’s app will “soon” be rolling out a feature that allows users to re-share photos and videos to their timelines with credit to the original poster but without the original post attached. Once available, users will need to long press on a photo or video from their feed and… Continue reading Threads’ new ‘use media’ feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming
Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
Apple is shelving its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, Bloomberg reports. The company was first said to be exploring a hardware subscription in 2022, but like the company’s “buy now, pay later” product, Apple Pay Later, it seems like it ultimately proved too problematic. The hardware subscription was rumored to work… Continue reading Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
Rivian vehicles now offer more entertainment options with the adoption of Google Cast in the company’s cars. When the cars are parked, passengers can use Google Cast to stream from thousands of apps to the dashboard screen. The cars are also getting native apps for YouTube and SiriusXM for playing media directly from the vehicle’s… Continue reading Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
India’s Vishal Mega Mart jumps 41% in trading debut to $5.8b valuationThe $943 million IPO drew bids worth $19 billion last week.
Shares of India’s Vishal Mega Mart surged 41% in debut trade on Wednesday, giving the budget retailer a valuation of $5.8 billion as investors bet on the company’s growth prospects and resilience to challenges faced by larger rivals. The stock, which listed at 104 rupees on the National Stock Exchange, rose to 110.03 rupees as… Continue reading India’s Vishal Mega Mart jumps 41% in trading debut to $5.8b valuationThe $943 million IPO drew bids worth $19 billion last week.
PH Digest: Navegar exiting Royale Cold Storage; Pinnacle selling minority stakeNavegar currently holds an estimated 30% stake in Royale Cold Storage.
Navegar, a Philippines-based private equity firm, is reportedly exiting local cold chain logistics company Royale Cold Storage while KKR-backed Pinnacle Towers is said to be selling a minority stake. Navegar reportedly exiting Royale Cold Storage Philippine-based private equity firm Navegar is exiting local cold chain logistics company Royale Cold Storage (RCS), according to a MergerMarket… Continue reading PH Digest: Navegar exiting Royale Cold Storage; Pinnacle selling minority stakeNavegar currently holds an estimated 30% stake in Royale Cold Storage.
Vietnam’s AI Hay said to be in talks to raise new funding roundThe round could be around $8 million or more, said sources.
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India Digest: Bizom, Seekho app, Zingbus raise fundsEdtech firm Seekho has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed.
Retail intelligence platform Bizom, edtech firm Seekho and intercity mobility startup ZingBus have secured funding. Bizom raises $12m from Pavestone Bizom, a retail intelligence platform that optimizes distribution processes for retail brands, said it has raised $12 million in its Series B funding round led by Pavestone. Pavestone contributed $7.5 million, alongside participation from IndiaMART,… Continue reading India Digest: Bizom, Seekho app, Zingbus raise fundsEdtech firm Seekho has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed.
Honda teases reveal of two new Honda Zero EV prototypes
/ The automaker is showing off a pair of prototypes at CES 2025. 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 If you buy something from a Verge… Continue reading Honda teases reveal of two new Honda Zero EV prototypes
This waterproof coffin will keep an AirTag alive for a decade
/ The TimeCapsule replaces the AirTag’s coin cell battery with a pair of AAs. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading This waterproof coffin will keep an AirTag alive for a decade