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.....»»
Sonic suspends operations at 8 EchoPark sites, will take Q2 charge
Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight EchoPark used-only locations, citing lower used-vehicle availability and higher wholesale pricing. The auto retailer will take a significant second-quarter charge as it writes down.....»»
Sonic suspends operations at 8 EchoPark locations, will take Q2 charge
Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight EchoPark used-only locations, citing lower used-vehicle availability and higher wholesale pricing. The auto retailer will take a significant second-quarter charge as it writes down.....»»
iPhone battery replacement legislation raises a huge number of questions
We reported a couple of days ago that a planned new European law could force Apple to make iPhone battery replacement an easier process. The law would also apply to other tech products made by the Cupertino company – indeed, it might apply to all.....»»
Adjusting Your Body Clock May Stave Off Cancer
Research shows that disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down.....»»
How Arctic ice melt raises the risk of far-away wildfires
As millions of people in New York and other major North American cities choke on acrid smoke, they could point their accusatory fingers farther North than the wildfires ravaging Quebec—all the way to the global Arctic......»»
Why hasn"t LA seen a big San Andreas quake recently? Researchers find a clue
It's a riddle that has both blessed California and still raises worries for the future: Why hasn't L.A. seen a big San Andreas earthquake in generations? And what does that mean when it does come?.....»»
Honor Magic 5 Pro Review: A True Flagship Contender
The Magic 5 Pro comes with some impressive hardware, but that raises the question of whether or not you should go with this phone over mainstream devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14. Honor’s efforts towards making a name f.....»»
Infinite possibilities: Ecomtent and the value of generative AI
As headlines about artificial intelligence continue to dominate news feeds and anxieties abound about what world will be wrought by the continued advancement and adoption of AI technologies, it is helpful to peek behind the curtain to witness the cre.....»»
Wholesale used-vehicle prices decline again in May
Wholesale used-vehicle prices slid in May, the second month in a row they've fallen after appreciating to start the year......»»
Wedbush raises Apple stock target to $220 after Vision Pro launch
Analysts at investment firm Wedbush have raised their Apple target price by $15, based on predictions of success for the Vision Pro headset, iPhone 15 range, and Apple services.In April 2023, Wedbush raised its target price from $190 to $205, based o.....»»
Apple Vision Pro raises the bar for VR and AR headsets
Apple just announced its first XR headset, a high-quality augmented reality and virtual reality device that integrates with Apple's ecosystem......»»
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse review: an animated superhero extravaganza
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an atomic, rainbow-colored blast of pure wonder that raises the bar for modern superhero movies......»»
Galvanick raises $10 million for its industrial cybersecurity platform
Galvanick announced its $10 million seed round. Major investors included MaC Venture Capital, Founders Fund, Village Global, Countdown Capital, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Shrug Capital, 8090 Industries, and over 25 angel investors spec.....»»
Preexisting stereotypes found to influence entertainment selection
Entertainment media has increasingly featured diverse representations that have the potential to combat harmful social stereotypes, but a new University of Michigan study raises questions about how effective they can be in the current media landscape.....»»
Study identifies boat strikes as a growing cause of manatee deaths in Belize
The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival of what had been considered a relatively healthy population......»»
1Kosmos BlockID available in AWS Marketplace
The 1Kosmos BlockID distributed identity cloud service, which unifies identity verification and passwordless authentication, is now available in the AWS Marketplace. This listing makes it easy for customers to test and deploy BlockID, as well as dire.....»»
Dealer-backed VC fund raises $13 million, lower than target
Automotive Ventures had hoped to raise as much as $50 million for its DealerFund, but economic trends left investors more cautious......»»
Foxconn raises joining bonuses in preparation for iPhone 15
Foxconn is offering sign-up bonuses to new employees at its Zhengzhou factory, in advance of its annual busy period when it mass-produces the next model of iPhone.A Foxconn workerEvery year, Foxconn tries to get its workforce as large as possible at.....»»
Ayar Labs raises another US$25 million in latest funding round
Ayar Labs has completed Series C1 funding, raising an additional US$25 million to bring its total Series C funding to US$155 million, according to the US-based silicon photonics chip startup......»»
Hopr raises $500K to accelerate product-led go-to-market strategy
Hopr has secured $500K in funding from TEDCO, that has invested an additional $300K, doubling down on their initial investment of $200K, which occurred last year. “The outlook for startups has been rocky over the past 12 months due to liquidity and.....»»