Apple loses several top execs from self-driving car division

In February, Benjamin Lyon, who helped create Apple’s original car team several years ago and was key in the future project’s development, left to become the chief engineer at Astra, a company developing technology for sending satellites to space. New Delhi: Apple has lost multiple top managers of its self-driving car team in recent months,… Continue reading Apple loses several top execs from self-driving car division

Synctera Raises $33M in Series A Funding

Synctera, a San Francisco, CA-based solution for partnership banking at scale, raised $33M in Series A funding. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $45.4M, was led by Fin VC, with participation from Mastercard and Gaingels, and follow-on investments from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Diagram Ventures, SciFi Ventures and Scribble Ventures, and strategic… Continue reading Synctera Raises $33M in Series A Funding

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

June 3, 2021 THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY Open share list Share this content. The mobility landscape has been completely reshaped over the last few years with landmark achievements being made in electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving.1 With next-generation electric vehicles and intelligent driving fast approaching, LG Electronics also has been hard at work developing future-enabling… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

E-biking a viable commuting option for urban elites in India

GoZero Mobility founder, Ankit Kumar at a felicitation ceremony for Covid Warriors in Kolkata along with Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation chairman and British deputy high commissioner. Covid has stalled many cycles but it has revived the demand for electric bicycles worldwide. In India, sales (which were stagnant) grew by over two-fold in the last year. The acceleration… Continue reading E-biking a viable commuting option for urban elites in India

Continental signs F1 ace Nico Rosberg as brand ambassador

2016 Formula 1 World Champion and  sustainability  entrepreneur Nico Rosberg has signed on as a new brand ambassador for international tyre manufacturer Continental. “Nico Rosberg and Continental make a perfect fit,” says Philipp von Hirschheydt, Head of Business Unit Replacement Tires EMEA.  “Nico Rosberg has achieved massive success in motorsport, personifies elite-level driving performance at the limit and displays a multi-faceted commitment to environmental protection. Meanwhile, Continental – as a… Continue reading Continental signs F1 ace Nico Rosberg as brand ambassador

Hero Cycles’ Pankaj Munjal: ‘E-cycles will become a common mode of delivery in the future.’

The pandemic has brought back the focus on the need for effective, sustainable and affordable personal mobility. Pankaj Munjal, CMD of Hero Cycles, the largest bicycle maker in the world, shares his views on the Indian cycle market, new trends, opportunities, challenges, a new Rs 200 crore investment and future plans.  How has the Covid-19… Continue reading Hero Cycles’ Pankaj Munjal: ‘E-cycles will become a common mode of delivery in the future.’

Dual National Pakistani Students Have ‘Brighter’ Chances of Securing Visas

LONDON, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There are hundreds and thousands of Pakistani students who travel abroad each year to attain higher education. According to a Lahore-based education consultancy, those with dual citizenship have “brighter chances” to be granted study visas abroad. Currently, Pakistani citizens can travel to a small handful of destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival, resulting in… Continue reading Dual National Pakistani Students Have ‘Brighter’ Chances of Securing Visas

Social Marketing is Getting More Personal(ized)

Since the earliest days of MySpace, internet celebrities have flexed their promotional muscle by spinning up their own direct-to-consumer brands and selling millions of dollars worth of merchandise to their followers. It’s no surprise their campaigns work so well: Influencer marketing is widely understood to be one of the most effective forms of marketing, primarily… Continue reading Social Marketing is Getting More Personal(ized)

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You

THIS MONTH’S PROMPT In six words, write a story about a casual encounter with aliens. Disclaimer: All #WiredSixWord submissions become the property of WIRED. Submissions will not be acknowledged or returned. Submissions and any other materials, including your name or social media handle, may be published, illustrated, edited, or otherwise used in any medium. Submissions… Continue reading Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You

Rideshare drivers gather in NYC in hopes of unionizing

Protesters gathered in bright red t-shirts and matching masks bearing the Independent Drivers Guild logo. Placards bearing slogans like “Freeze Hiring, Reactive Workers Now!” and “Unlock Uber” were being handed out at a table toward the entrance. What the gathering lacked in sheer numbers, it made up with enthusiasm. A wide range of speakers approached… Continue reading Rideshare drivers gather in NYC in hopes of unionizing