Beijing-based Zhipu AI, one of China’s top large language model (LLM) startups, has pocketed 3 billion yuan ($411.8 million) in its latest funding round roping in state capital investors and strategic backers, whose names were not disclosed. Existing shareholders including Legend Capital, which is affiliated with Legend Holdings, also re-upped in the fresh round, according… Continue reading Chinese LLM unicorn Zhipu AI pockets over $411mLegend Capital re-upped in the fresh round.
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Nest Learning Thermostat review: pretty smart
The fourth generation of the Nest Thermostat improves on the original in almost every way, and it’s still a stunner. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. There are only a handful of smart home gadgets I… Continue reading Nest Learning Thermostat review: pretty smart
The Honda Prelude returns as a sporty hybrid with a new drive mode
/ The electrified version of the automaker’s coupe is coming to the US in late 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… Continue reading The Honda Prelude returns as a sporty hybrid with a new drive mode
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund’s $150m new AI-focused vehicle hits first closeBesides anchor sponsor, AEF, the new vehicle has roped in external limited p…
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The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2025
There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space. There are dozens of these… Continue reading The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2025
Waymo will start testing its driverless cars in Tokyo next year
Waymo will deploy its driverless cars in Japan and will test its technology in another country for the first time. According to CNBC, the company will begin testing its Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025 and expects to remain in the country for an “extended period.” During the vehicles’ experimental phase, which will… Continue reading Waymo will start testing its driverless cars in Tokyo next year
Carraro India sets price band for downsized IPOThe company is seeking a valuation of $471m at the upper end of the IPO price range.
Carraro India has set a price band of 668 rupees to 704 rupees per share ($7.87-$8.29) for its downsized $147 million initial public offering, a newspaper advertisement showed on Tuesday. Carraro India, a unit of Italian vehicle transmission systems manufacturer Carraro International, makes axles and transmission systems for agricultural tractors and construction vehicles in India.… Continue reading Carraro India sets price band for downsized IPOThe company is seeking a valuation of $471m at the upper end of the IPO price range.
Nuveen secures $100m private capital mandate from South Korean pension managerThe mandate tapped Nuveen’s US private capital specialist Churchill Asse…
Property investment manager Nuveen announced that it has secured a $100-million private capital mandate from the Government Employees Pension Service of South Korea (GEPS). Nuveen, a $1.3 trillion global asset manager, said the mandate tapped its US private capital specialist, Churchill Asset Management, for the investment that will focus on US junior capital and private… Continue reading Nuveen secures $100m private capital mandate from South Korean pension managerThe mandate tapped Nuveen’s US private capital specialist Churchill Asse…
Singapore’s Tyme Group raises $250m, becomes first SE Asian unicorn of 2024The Series D funding was led by Brazil’s Nubank.
Singapore-based digital banking group Tyme has become the first startup from Southeast Asia to enter the unicorn club this year after raising fresh funding at a valuation of $1.5 billion. The fintech startup has raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D round led by Brazilian neobank Nubank, which injected $150 million, according to a… Continue reading Singapore’s Tyme Group raises $250m, becomes first SE Asian unicorn of 2024The Series D funding was led by Brazil’s Nubank.
Cybertruck gets un-founded, Tesla computers fail, a Trump has a plan
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, it’s bad news for Tesla as the nonexistent demand for its Foundation Series Cybertruck models leads Musk to desperate tactics. Meanwhile, the company’s new AI4 computers have major safety concerns, and Trump is moving to kill EV tax credits. We’ve also got record-breaking sales from BYD to prove that the… Continue reading Cybertruck gets un-founded, Tesla computers fail, a Trump has a plan