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Google and Microsoft will invest $30 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years

Following a meeting with President Joe Biden today, Google and Microsoft promised to invest a total of $30 billion in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years. Google pledged $10 billion, while Microsoft pledged $20 billion.  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Twitter that $150 million of that money will be used to expand Microsoft’s… Continue reading Google and Microsoft will invest $30 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years

Watch Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 in under 18 minutes

Well, some of us need a nap. Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 event kicked off at 2pm ET today, and what ensued was a rapid-fire parade of game trailers and teasers. It was quite an eclectic selection, too, including a new Saints Row game, Lego Star Wars, a turn-based RPG, kung-fu battles, dinosaur building, something… Continue reading Watch Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 in under 18 minutes

Ant Group invests $15m in Chope, buys call options to own 40% stake …

Cherry Huang, general manager of global merchant partnership, South and Southeast Asia at Alipay, and Arrif Ziaudeen, CEO of Chope. Source: Chope. Premium Singapore-based food and beverage startup Chope has secured $15 million from Ant Group as part of its Series E round, according to regulatory filings seen by DealStreetAsia – DATA VANTAGE.  Go to Source

Buffett-backed Brazilian lender Nubank to seek IPO valuation of over $55b

Brazil’s Nubank is seeking a valuation in its planned U.S. initial public offering that would push the eight-year-old fintech past the $55.4 billion value of the country’s top traditional lender, two sources familiar with the matter said. In a recent funding round led by Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Nubank was valued at $30 billion. With… Continue reading Buffett-backed Brazilian lender Nubank to seek IPO valuation of over $55b

Southeast Asia’s VCs report lacklustre fundraising performance in Q2

Southeast Asia-based venture capital (VC) firms witnessed muted fundraising during the second quarter, with only two venture funds holding a final close, finds the latest report by DealStreetAsia – DATA VANTAGE. As a result of a subdued Q2, VC fundraising performance – measured in terms of both volume and value – in the first half… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s VCs report lacklustre fundraising performance in Q2

Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi

Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now offering robotaxi rides to the public in San Francisco.  Waymo’s Trusted Tester program will let residents hail a ride in an all-electric Jaguar vehicle. All of the rides will still have a back-up driver onboard to take the wheel in case of emergencies.  Loading Something is loading. San Francisco… Continue reading Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi

Google and Microsoft promise billions to help bolster US cybersecurity

Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft promised to help bolster US cybersecurity after a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday. The pledges vary by company but range from spending billions on cyber infrastructure to offering supply-chain aid and education. Wednesday’s high-profile meeting with tech CEOs comes on the heels… Continue reading Google and Microsoft promise billions to help bolster US cybersecurity

Chase Ink Business Cash card review: Big rewards

When you’re looking for the perfect credit card for your business, you want one that will reward you for your existing spending while providing other perks to help make your business and life easier. And for some business owners, the Chase Ink Business Cash will be the perfect fit. The Chase Ink Business Cash is… Continue reading Chase Ink Business Cash card review: Big rewards