Alchemy raises $80M at a $505M valuation to be the ‘AWS for blockchain’
Blockchain developer platform Alchemy announced today it has raised $80 million in a Series B round of funding led by Coatue and Addition, Lee Fixel’s new fund. The company previously raised a total of $15.5 million, so the latest financing brings.....»»
Ford, UAW close in on tentative deal with 25% raises, sources say
Ford and the UAW could announce a tentative agreement as early as Wednesday evening. If ratified, the deal would provide roughly 57,000 hourly workers with 25 percent raises over four years and bring an end to a 6-week-old strike......»»
Sources: UAW now wants at least 25% raises
The new figure, relayed to some bargaining teams in recent days, is 2 percentage points above the raises proposed by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, which would put top earners at more than $40 per hour by 2027......»»
GM, Stellantis offer 23% raises in new proposals to UAW
The automaker said its comprehensive offer 'made substantial movement in all key areas in an effort to reach a final agreement with the UAW and get our people back to work.'.....»»
Autoliv raises sales guidance after solid third-quarter profit
Autoliv CEO Mikael Bratt said the company would increase its 2023 sales guidance to about 17 percent organic growth from 15 percent, citing development of light vehicle production, to which it is highly exposed......»»
GM offers 23% raises in new proposal to UAW
The automaker said its comprehensive offer 'made substantial movement in all key areas in an effort to reach a final agreement with the UAW and get our people back to work.'.....»»
Netflix raises prices up to 17% amid new contracts, licensing costs
2023 subscription costs will pay for 2024's increased content and talent costs. Enlarge / The Netflix logo at the entrance to Netflix Albuquerque Studios film and television production studio lot. Having earned a 22 per.....»»
Reddit’s blockchain-based “Community Points” tokens crash after sunsetting
Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement. Enlarge Reddit's Community Points, a blockchain-based rewards system for quality posts, comments, and other contributions in a subset of sub.....»»
Prove Identity raises $40 million to boost its digital identity solutions
Prove Identity has announced a $40 million funding round led by MassMutual Ventures and Capital One Ventures. The funds will be used to launch new commerce enablement and fraud-fighting use cases, continue Prove’s global expansion, and address the.....»»
Customers warn they’ll leave Netflix in droves if it raises prices again
In life, so they tell us, there are only two certainties: Death and taxes. But to that list, I’ll add one more inevitability — Netflix’s … The post Customers warn they’ll leave Netflix in droves if it raises prices again.....»»
Space Rock Games raises $1.2M to develop Criminals Within
Space Rock Games has raised $1.2 million for a video game studio working on a game called Criminals Within. Space Rock Games has raised $1.2 million for a video game studio working on a game called Criminals Within.Read More.....»»
Deta raises $3.6M seed round to develop cloud-based operating system
Deta, an upstart Berlin-based technology company, is aiming to revolutionize personal computing with the launch of Deta Space — a platform its founder describes as the world's first personal cloud computer. Deta, an upstart Berlin-based techn.....»»
Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns
Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland's coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorous that are having a profound environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef......»»
How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots......»»
Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots......»»
How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers' willingness to pay for a product or service......»»
Ford gives UAW "costly" new offer with more than 20% raises
Ford said it was offering to increase temporary workers' pay 26 percent to $21 an hour, versus $20 in the last publicly known proposal, and raise most full-time workers' pay by "more than" the 20 percent over four years it previously offered......»»
A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don't see an imminent risk of eruption......»»
Discovery+ raises price for ad-free subscriptions
If you're still using the standalone Discovery+ streaming service, get ready for a price increase. (Or just move to Max and get it all, plus HBO and CNN.).....»»
Lithia Motors raises bid for Pendragon car dealerships
Two weeks after Lithia Motors Inc. revealed its plans for Pendragon in the U.K., the auto retailer has updated its offer to pay significantly more cash for the business......»»
Nexusflow raises $10.6 million to improve generative AI in cybersecurity
Nexusflow announced that it has raised a $10.6 million seed round led by Point72 Ventures, with participation from Fusion Fund and several AI luminaries in Silicon Valley. Nexusflow was founded by AI experts Professor Jiantao Jiao and Professor Kurt.....»»