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Clean Technica: The DOJ’s Investigation Into Short Selling Is A Good Thing For Investors001559

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into short selling by hedge funds and research funds, Reuters reports. This is a good thing for all investors, especially for those of us who invest in companies that we feel will make a positive impact on our lives and the world. I have some… Continue reading Clean Technica: The DOJ’s Investigation Into Short Selling Is A Good Thing For Investors001559

Clean Technica: Plugin Vehicles = 23% Of New Car Sales In France001558

Plugins continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 28,578 units, divided between 16,416 BEVs and 12,162 PHEVs. The former jumped 71% year over year (YoY), while the latter were up 35%. With the overall market keeping its losses to just a 3% drop, plugins reached 23% share of the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Plugin Vehicles = 23% Of New Car Sales In France001558

Apple’s AirTag drops to $25 for Amazon Prime members at Woot

It’s now that much more affordable to scoop up an AirTag and track your keys or bag from your iPhone. Woot is selling single units of Apple’s item tracker for $25 to Amazon Prime Members, and $27 for everyone else. The sale runs either until the end of 2021 or supplies run out, so this… Continue reading Apple’s AirTag drops to $25 for Amazon Prime members at Woot

Someone ‘briefly compromised’ the Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account

People aren’t done hijacking major politicians’ Twitter accounts for financial gain. TechCrunch reports an intruder temporarily seized control of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter account on December 12th in local time. The attacker tweeted a bogus claim that India had adopted Bitcoin as legal tender and pointed users to a (thankfully broken) scam website.… Continue reading Someone ‘briefly compromised’ the Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube drops to an all-time low price of $75

Amazon just made it easier to rationalize the Fire TV Cube as a do-it-all speaker and streaming hub. The internet retailer has put the Fire TV Cube on sale for $75, or $45 off. That’s a record low price for the media device, and even better than the Black Friday pricing from just two weeks… Continue reading Amazon’s Fire TV Cube drops to an all-time low price of $75

To stand up to the competition, Indonesia’s Bukalapak must fix its low take rate …

Logo of Bukalapak, an Indonesian e-commerce firm, is seen outside its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 16, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Premium Bukalapak, which became the first Indonesian tech unicorn to list on the domestic stock market in July this year, has struggled to keep its share price afloat — the company’s stock closed at 515… Continue reading To stand up to the competition, Indonesia’s Bukalapak must fix its low take rate …

Grab-backer GGV Capital sees opportunities as SE Asia’s tech sector catches up with China

Jixun Foo, managing partner, GGV Capital Premium Global venture capital firm GGV sees more investors being lured to Southeast Asia, driven by liquidity as well as the tougher regulatory environment in China. At the same time, the tech sector in Southeast Asia is fast catching up with China, in terms of development and adoption. Go… Continue reading Grab-backer GGV Capital sees opportunities as SE Asia’s tech sector catches up with China

Telio founder transfers shares to settle dispute with investors in previous venture

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Telio founder transfers shares to settle dispute with investors in previous venture

Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob

Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes, buyers are given the option to choose… Continue reading Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob