Xiaomi granted reprieve against investment ban
Xiaomi was designated a CCMC in January, one of the final acts by Donald Trump's outgoing administration. A 1999 law requires the Defense Department to compile a catalog of companies owned or controlled by the People's Liberation Army. The Pentagon h.....»»
NHL Piracy Streaming Lawsuit Fizzles Out After Blocking Measures End
Canada's Federal Court has granted several piracy-blocking injunctions as part of lawsuits against actual infringers, such as IPTV services. However, these underlying cases seem to go nowhere. A few days ago, rightsholders including Bell and Rogers q.....»»
Google TV Gets Another 25 Free Channels, NFL Sunday Ticket Integration
The investment that Google has made into pushing the NFL and NFL Sunday Ticket through all of its streaming platform is significant. We know all about how you can watch a never-ending Sunday stream of games on Sundays (with new features on the way) t.....»»
Judge tears apart Republican lawsuit alleging bias in Gmail spam filter
Gmail isn't a common carrier and is protected by Section 230, judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | pagadesign) A federal judge yesterday granted Google's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Republican Nation.....»»
Apple"s Beats signs 15 college athletes to endorsement deals
In its largest single endorsement investment in college football players to date, Apple's Beats by Dre will now pay a range of athletes to wear its products.Beats by Dre logoBeats is no stranger to sports endorsement, for instance with a slew of NBA.....»»
Intriguing Vision Pro accessory described by Apple: a digital ‘stone’
Apple has been granted a patent for an intriguing Vision Pro accessory, which is at one point referred to as a digital “stone.” The description of the device is intentionally vague, as Apple wants to cover all potential uses, but it appears th.....»»
Best refrigerator deals: new freezer and fridge as low as $700
A new refrigerator is a hefty investment but you can bank on savings with the best deals from these retailers......»»
Color-coordinated Apple Watch faces could automatically match your band – or clothes
If your commitment to fashion runs as far as color-coordinated Apple Watch faces to match your band or outfit, a future Watch may be able to automate the process. A newly granted Apple patent describes how a future model could have a sensor embedd.....»»
New study finds electoral uncertainty threatens international investment at companies with government ties
In emerging countries, where the differences between political parties are considerable, elections often bring sweeping policy changes, even when the incumbents remain in power. This electoral uncertainty creates challenges for all businesses, and a.....»»
Auto supplier Plastic Omnium plans $170M hydrogen investment in Michigan
The operation, expected to support 40,000 vehicles annually by 2027, will create 175 jobs, paying an average wage of $1,710 per week plus benefits, according to a state memo......»»
Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices
A newly-granted Apple patent proposes a Smart Ring that would give Apple Watch-style haptic notifications, and let the wearer press on the surface to respond.One proposed design for a Smart RingEither Apple is going to release a Smart Ring or someone.....»»
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......»»
A carbon tax on investment income could be more fair and make it less profitable to pollute, analysis finds
About 10 years ago, a very thick book written by a French economist became a surprising bestseller. It was called "Capital in the 21st Century." In it, Thomas Piketty traces the history of income and wealth inequality over the past couple of hundred.....»»
Buyers of Bored Ape NFTs sue after digital apes turn out to be bad investment
Lawsuit: Sotheby's $24M sale to FTX gave Bored Ape NFTs "an air of legitimacy." Enlarge / Bored Ape NFTs can now be purchased for just $50,000 each. (credit: Sotheby's) The Sotheby's auction house has been named as a def.....»»
Stellantis invests $100M in Calif. "green" lithium project
The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives......»»
The Redmi Pad SE is Xiaomi’s New Affordable Tablet
The Redmi Pad SE comes with a large display and an attractive price tag. Xiaomi’s been building up its tablet selection lately, with the company recently unveiling the Redmi Pad SE, a budget-friendly tablet that the company says is de.....»»
ArcelorMittal weighs possible bid for U.S. Steel, report says
ArcelorMittal is discussing a possible offer with its investment bankers, and there is no certainty that it will press ahead with it, unnamed sources told Reuters......»»
Xiaomi’s Redmi K60 Ultra Packs Some Impressive Hardware
The Redmi K60 Ultra comes with a solid set of hardware features. Xiaomi recently announced the latest addition to its Redmi smartphone lineup on the form of the Redmi K60 Ultra, which counts as one of the brand’s most high-end smartph.....»»
Warren Buffett"s Berkshire Hathaway cuts its stake in GM by 45%
Warren Buffett's investment firm sold 45 percent of its stake in GM, reducing its shares from about 40 million to about 22 million......»»
Xiaomi’s Newest Foldable is Finally Here
The phone is exclusive for Chinese markets at the moment. Just this year alone, Xiaomi has launched a multitude of Android-powered smartphones for different price brackets, although a lot of these are admittedly aimed at developing markets.....»»