Southeast Asia-focused Jungle Ventures announces $225M first close for its fourth fund
Southeast Asia’s funding boom is set to continue, with Jungle Ventures announcing today the $225 million first close of its fourth fund. Fund IV started raising in mid-May and is targeting a total of $350 million. The majority of its limited partne.....»»
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heat wave roasts Southeast Asia
Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media reports suggesting a brutal heat wave and the lake's management are to blame......»»
Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs
For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down the road......»»
Apple releases fourth dev and public betas for iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, and more
The weekly iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the fourth developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. Public betas are also incoming on the same day. more….....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Approaches
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update for Mac took another step toward its public release today. The company has pushed the fourth version of the macOS Sonoma 14.5 beta to developers and those using the public version of the beta. The release comes.....»»
iOS 17.5 Update for iPhone Gets Even Closer
The iOS 17.5 update for iPhone got another step closer to its public release today. The company today released the fourth version of the iOS 17.5 beta with the release coming a week after it pushed the third version of the beta. The fourth iOS 17.5 b.....»»
Apple releases fourth beta for iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, and more
The weekly iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the fourth developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. more….....»»
Apple distributes fourth visionOS 1.2 developer beta
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro who are also in the developer beta can now download and install the fourth test build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe fourth build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the third, which Apple issued on April 24. The second arrived.....»»
Apple issues its fourth round of developer betas
The fourth round of developer betas for Apple's current operating systems has arrived, with new builds of iOS 17.5 and others now available for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Deve.....»»
Apple poaches AI experts from Google, creates secretive European AI lab
At least 36 former Googlers now work on AI for Apple. Enlarge / Apple has been tight-lipped about its AI plans but industry insiders suggest the company is focused on deploying generative AI on its mobile devices. (credit: FT mo.....»»
Will the M4 chip entice you to buy the upcoming iPad Pro? [Poll]
We’re close to seeing Apple officially unveil its next-gen iPad Pro and we’ve learned that it may skip the M3 chip for a more powerful and capable M4 SoC. All else being constant, would the next-gen chip from Apple make you go for the new iPad Pr.....»»
Peacock announces price increase for both new and existing subscribers
Paying for streaming platforms has been getting more expensive, and now there’s some bad news for Comcast’s Peacock subscribers. The company announced this week that subscription prices will increase soon for both new and existing subscribers. Re.....»»
Plastic pollution talks move closer to world-first pact
A fourth and penultimate round of UN-led negotiations to solve global plastic pollution wrapped up in Ottawa early on Tuesday with a world-first pact said to be within reach by year's end but without a cap on the production of polymers......»»
Lear to acquire Spanish automation supplier to ease labor costs
Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal, announced Monday and expected to close by the third quarter......»»
Scientists" research on RNA editing illuminates possible lifesaving treatments for genetic diseases
A team at Montana State University published research this month that shows how RNA, the close chemical cousin to DNA, can be edited using CRISPRs. The work reveals a new process in human cells that has potential for treating a wide variety of geneti.....»»
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heat wave
South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief......»»
Chevy prices entry-level gasoline Equinox below $30,000
Chevy redesigned its bestselling crossover and No. 2 U.S. nameplate for a fourth generation. Production is expected to begin midyear......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: What’s new and everything available [U]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
I compared Google and Samsung’s AI photo-editing tools. It’s not even close
Google and Samsung both have their own versions of an object removal tool. But which one works better? We found out......»»
Breaking down the numbers: Cybersecurity funding activity recap
Here’s a list of interesting cybersecurity companies that received funding so far in 2024. Aim Security January | $10 million Aim Security raised $10 million in seed funding, led by YL Ventures, with participation from CCL (Cyber Club Lond.....»»
Former Apple researchers launch startup focused on protecting iOS devices
Two former Apple employees who worked for the company as cybersecurity researchers are now launching their own startup. Called DoubleYou, the startup is focused on helping creators of cybersecurity products protect iOS devices and Macs. more….....»»