Wholesale marketplace Abound raises $22.9M
Abound, an online marketplace that helps independent retailers stock their shelves with new products from up-and-coming brands, is announcing that it has raised $22.9 million in its first institutional round of funding. CEO Bill Shope founded the com.....»»
Musk’s Plan to Remove Block Feature on X Raises Concerns About Harassment
Users and advocates have raised concerns about what removing the "block" feature could mean for targets of harassment. In 2018, Rachel Cullen began receiving new followers to her account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter......»»
Global COVID monitoring is crashing as BA.2.86 variant raises alarm
"This is on the shoulders of governments right now." Enlarge / WHO's COVID-19 technical lead, Maria Van Kerkhove, looks on during a press conference at the World Health Organization's headquarters in Geneva, on December 14, 2022......»»
Ermetic CNAPP available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Ermetic has unveiled that the Ermetic cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. “The availability of the Ermetic CNAPP on Google Cloud Marketplace makes it fast and easy for customers to pay.....»»
Protecting endangered languages feels right, but does it really help people?
Headlines abound with the plight of endangered minority languages around the world. Read a few of these and you'll see some common themes: the rising number of languages dying worldwide, the distressing isolation of individual last speakers, and the.....»»
Excel gets containerized, cloud-based Python analytics and visualization powers
Visualization and analytics tools available in preview, but may be paywalled. Enlarge / If this kind of thing raises your eyebrows, there's a whole lot more inside a ribbon bar for you. (credit: Anaconda) If you’re dec.....»»
Grip Security raises $41 million to accelerate growth and extend its market
Grip Security is raising $41 million in Series B funding led by Third Point Ventures, with participation from YL Ventures, Intel Capital and The Syndicate Group. The investment would bring Grip Security’s total funding to $66 million and marks a ma.....»»
EV battery producer Northvolt raises $1.2 billion in latest funding round for factory build out
Leading the round alongside BlackRock were the Canada Pension Plan, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System and, as previously reported, pension investor Investment Management Corp. of Ontario......»»
Treehouse home EV charging startup raises $10 million
The company's value proposition is making the installation process less cumbersome. Users can sign up for the installation, compare prices of different charging rigs and maximize consumer rebates and incentives on Treehouse's website......»»
Why I gave up selling tech on Facebook Marketplace
A nightmarish week of trying to sell a MacBook and a gaming PC convinced me that Facebook Marketplace isn't worth your time for tech......»»
End of the road: The Xbox 360 game marketplace will shut down
Players will still be able to download previously purchased games. The Xbox 360. (credit: Thomas Hawk) The digital storefront for purchasing games and other media on the Xbox 360 game console will be shut down next summe.....»»
Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types
Scientists have completed a deep analysis of the proteins driving cancer across multiple tumor types, information that can't be assessed by genome sequencing alone. Understanding how proteins operate in cancer cells raises the prospect of new therapi.....»»
Nikola recalls all battery-electric trucks, halts sales after fire probe
There are 209 battery-powered electric trucks in the marketplace between dealers and customers and the company is recalling those vehicles and is in the process of contacting all parties, Nikola said......»»
EPA decision in Alabama raises questions about Georgia Power"s coal ash
Like many other utilities, Georgia Power's days of burning coal for electricity are dwindling......»»
CarGurus" Q2 net income drops 23%
An increase in the vehicle listing company's U.S. marketplace revenue provided a bright spot......»»
A new Grand Theft Auto V mod features a cast of AI-voiced NPCs
A new Grand Theft Auto V mod from Bloc, Inworld, and ElevenLabs adds NPCs with AI-generated voices, but the data used to create them raises questions......»»
July wholesale used-car prices plunge
Cox Automotive said its Manheim index fell a seasonally adjusted 1.6 percent in July, which is smaller than the decline it recorded in June......»»
Neuralink, Elon Musk"s brain implant startup, raises $280 million
Elon Musk's biotechnology startup Neuralink raised $280 million in a fundraising round, the company announced on Monday via X, the Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter......»»
GameStop, citing “regulatory uncertainty,” winds down its crypto and NFT wallet
Layoffs from late last year may have hinted at company's drift away from crypto. Enlarge / An artifact from an earlier time in GameStop's crypto enthusiasm, the launch of its NFT marketplace in July 2022. (credit: GameStop).....»»
Magna raises outlook after swinging to $339 profit in Q2 amid production surge
Demand for parts has remained strong from automakers as they strive to manufacture new models to cater to consumers looking to snap up pickups, crossovers and SUVs......»»
UAW to seek more than 40% wage gains from Detroit 3, sources say
The gains would include a 20 percent raise upon ratification, followed by 5 percent raises each year of the four-year deal, according to the people, who requested anonymity discussing the negotiations......»»