Inshur, a New York, London, UK and Amsterdam, The Netherlands-based on-demand insurance provider, raised USD$26M in funding. Backers included JVP, Munich Re Ventures, Viola Fintech and MTech Capital. Inshur has also made a strategic acquisition of American Business Insurance Services (ABI) to expand and scale its operation across the United States. Founded in 2016 and… Continue reading Inshur Raises USD $26M; Acquires American Business Insurance Services
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Uber and Cartken are bringing sidewalk delivery robots to Virginia
Uber is expanding its partnership with sidewalk delivery robot startup Cartken to Fairfax, Virginia. Starting Thursday, UberEats customers around the Mosaic District can choose to have food from select merchants delivered via one of Cartken’s small, six-wheeled, autonomous bots. This is the second city where Uber and Cartken are partnering for commercial deliveries. The companies… Continue reading Uber and Cartken are bringing sidewalk delivery robots to Virginia
Hertz is bringing 4,000 rental EVs to Atlanta, including Teslas
Hertz is rolling out its EV fleets to cities across the US in a program called Hertz Electrifies, and it’s chosen Atlanta as its latest city. Atlanta is already home to Hertz’s third-largest EV fleet in the US, which is now going to expand significantly through Hertz Electrifies. The car rental giant is going to bring… Continue reading Hertz is bringing 4,000 rental EVs to Atlanta, including Teslas
The Supreme Court Has Delayed Its Abortion Pill Decision
The legal saga over the abortion pill mifepristone isn’t over yet. On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court extended its own deadline to decide on the fate of the drug until Friday by just before midnight Eastern Time. The pill will remain on the market for at least the next few days. The Supreme Court’s decision on… Continue reading The Supreme Court Has Delayed Its Abortion Pill Decision
Hertz and Mayor Dickens Launch “Hertz Electrifies Atlanta”
Hertz and City of Atlanta Launch Partnership to Expand Electric Vehicle Rentals, EV Charging Infrastructure and Education and Training Opportunities ATLANTA, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens launched Hertz Electrifies Atlanta, a public private partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric… Continue reading Hertz and Mayor Dickens Launch “Hertz Electrifies Atlanta”
Mansa Raises $8M in Seed Funding
Mansa, a Los Angeles, CA-based streaming platform for curated global Black cultural content, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from WndrCo, Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Investment Partners, Base Ventures, Dubin & Co, Rainmaker Films, Robert F. Smith, James Norman, and Wemimo Abbey. The company intends to use… Continue reading Mansa Raises $8M in Seed Funding
Indian taxi startup BluSmart looks to overtake Uber, Ola with all-electric fleetBluSmart is looking to beat rivals on electrification, cleanliness and…
Indian ride-hailing startup BluSmart is seeking to challenge Uber and Ola for market share in the country with bets on an all-electric taxi fleet and an aggressive bid to lure disgruntled passengers and drivers from the incumbents. A clean energy push by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is expected to significantly change India’s transport industry… Continue reading Indian taxi startup BluSmart looks to overtake Uber, Ola with all-electric fleetBluSmart is looking to beat rivals on electrification, cleanliness and…
15 Best Deals: Cameras, Binoculars, and Green Home Goods
This week we’ve got deals to help spruce up your home, trick out your photography setup, or get outside and actually use that photo gear. Be sure to check out our Deals page for more of our favorite gear at discounted prices. Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for… Continue reading 15 Best Deals: Cameras, Binoculars, and Green Home Goods
Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2023: Market to Grow at a Staggering CAGR of 58.6% to Reach $17.84 Billion by 2027
DUBLIN, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo taxis market grew from $1.73 billion in 2022 to $2.82 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.2%. The robo taxis market is expected to grow to $17.84 billion… Continue reading Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2023: Market to Grow at a Staggering CAGR of 58.6% to Reach $17.84 Billion by 2027
Sennheiser HD 660S2 Review: Heavenly low end, premium price
They’re all aiming for clarity, but much like camera makers, each high-end headphone brand puts its own flavor on the experience. Fans love Sennheiser’s HD 600 series not only for their remarkable definition and dynamics, but also for the subtle way in which they express those revelations. Unlike some headphones that can sound more “clinical”… Continue reading Sennheiser HD 660S2 Review: Heavenly low end, premium price