Spain’s Wallapop raises $191M at an $840M valuation for its classifieds marketplace
Through all of the last year’s lockdowns, venue closures, and other social distancing measures that governments have enacted and people have followed to slow the spread of Covid-19, shopping — and specifically e-commerce — has remai.....»»
BigID raises $60 million to accelerate AI data security innovation
BigID announced that it closed a $60 million growth round led by Riverwood Capital with participation by Silver Lake Waterman and Advent. With the strong momentum of generative AI, enterprises have rushed to stand up new initiatives that drive produc.....»»
The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested—but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels
The San José was a galleon ship owned by King Philip V of Spain (1683–1746) in the 18th century. It sailed from Portobelo in present-day Panama to Cartagena in Colombia in 1708......»»
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men, research shows
The decisions we make now inevitably shape the prospects for generations to come. So tackling a long-term problem like climate change raises an intergenerational moral dilemma: should we invest in solutions that might not personally benefit ourselves.....»»
Researchers discover a new species of carnivorous dinosaur in La Rioja, Spain
The first dinosaur to be described in La Rioja, Spain, is a spinosaurid about 7–8 meters long with an estimated body mass of 1.5 metric tons. It is bipedal and had mainly piscivorous habits, although, as a good predator, it would also have been cap.....»»
Nozomi Networks raises $100 million to help secure critical infrastructure
Nozomi Networks announced a $100 million Series E funding round to help accelerate innovative cyber defenses and expand cost-efficient go-to-market expansion globally. This latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Elec.....»»
Study raises concerns over rising river temperatures in Scotland
Rivers in Scotland's west and northwest could be the most sensitive to climate change and should be monitored more closely, according to a study, published in the journal, Science of The Total Environment, by scientists at The James Hutton Institute.....»»
Defense Unicorns raises $35 million to enhance national security through open-source software
Defense Unicorns has raised a $35 million Series A funding round led by Sapphire Ventures and Ansa Capital. Founded by early leaders of the Department of Defense’s software factories – a grassroots Air Force initiative turned mandate to accelerat.....»»
Spain tells Sam Altman, Worldcoin to shut down its eyeball-scanning orbs
Cryptocurrency launched by OpenAI's Altman is drawing scrutiny from regulators. Enlarge / Worldcoin's "Orb," a device that scans your eyeballs to verify that you're a real human. Spain has moved to block Sam Altman’s.....»»
Sweet Security raises $33 million to identify and address cloud risks
Six months after coming out of stealth, Sweet Security is announcing a $33 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners, joined by Munich Re Ventures and Glilot Capital Partners. Capitalizing on its strong market tra.....»»
Mobivention announces its own App Marketplace ahead of iOS 17.4 release
Apple is about to release iOS 17.4, which introduces App Marketplaces – a new way to install third-party apps outside the App Store for users in the EU. And mobivention, a company focused on providing IT solutions, has just announced that it will b.....»»
Maximizing Security and Efficiency in Your Business with Linux
In the bustling digital marketplace of today, businesses are like ships navigating through a sea of data, facing storms of cyber threats and waves of technological challenges. At the heart of these vessels, ensuring a smooth and secure voyage, lies t.....»»
Suppliers, competing with UAW raises, expect higher labor costs in 2024
During quarterly earnings calls with analysts and investors in February, suppliers frequently highlighted one area in which cost increases are expected to persist this year: labor......»»
Fisker raises "substantial doubt" as a going concern after $463 million Q4 net loss; 15% work force cut planned
Fisker said it has entered negotiations with a "large automaker" for a potential investment, joint development of one or more electric vehicle platforms, and North America manufacturing. Fisker didn't name the automaker......»»
Spain"s Tragic Tower Block Fire Exposes the World"s Failing Fire Regulations
A deadly tower block blaze in Spain has focused attention on notorious flammable building materials—but around the world, there's little momentum to stop using them......»»
Fisker raises "substantial doubt" as a going concern after $463 million Q4 net loss; 15% workforce cut planned
Fisker said it has entered negotiations with a "large automaker" for a potential investment, joint development of one or more electric vehicle platforms, and North America manufacturing. Fisker didn't name the automaker......»»
GM"s Cruise valuation slashed by more than half, email shows
Cruise employees were told the share price had been estimated by a third party at $11.80, according to an email viewed by Reuters. That's down from a prior estimate of $24.27 just one quarter ago......»»
MacPaw announces ‘Setapp Mobile’ app store coming to the EU in April
Ahead of iOS 17.4 being released in March, MacPaw has announced its plans to offer an alternative app marketplace in the EU. According to the company, it will launch a beta version of Setapp Mobile in the EU in April. The move makes MacPaw the fi.....»»
EV maker Polestar raises $950 million, anticipates improved profit margin
Polestar projects double-digit gross profit margin by year end......»»
CarGurus aims to tap CarOffer wholesale digital marketplace"s full potential
CarGurus now fully owns CarOffer, a wholesale digital marketplace, and the vehicle listings company plans to strengthen operations between platforms......»»
Strange seismic wave arrivals lead to discovery of overturned slab in the Mediterranean
Strange seismic wave arrivals from a 2010 earthquake under Spain were the clues that led to an unexpected discovery beneath the western Mediterranean: a subducted oceanic slab that has completely overturned......»»