A study just released by an intergovernmental group has found that using an e-scooter is no more dangerous than cycling. The study, from intergovernmental organization the International Transportation Forum (ITF), says fears over e-scooter safety “have been exaggerated.” What’s more, the ITF says that if alternative forms of transport like bikes and e-scooters get people
Read More{$inline_image}Atomico, the venture capital firm set up by Skype‘s co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, has raised an additional €757 million ($820 million) to back “mission-driven” European tech startups, targetting Series A and beyond. The firm raised the funds from several institutional investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, banks, family offices, insurance companies, and government-backed entities from all
Read MoreNintendo has announced the first new Switch Lite color since the portable-only console launched last fall. The new hue is “coral,” perhaps belatedly inspired by Pantone’s decision to name “Living Coral” the Color of the Year for 2019. Or maybe Nintendo wants it out in time for cherry blossom season. Coral joins turquoise, grey, and
Read MorePhoto by GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images Supply-chain analytics provider TrendForce has issued a report assessing the likely impact of the 2019-nCoV outbreak on tech manufacturing. The coronavirus has already caused major disruption throughout the tech industry, with huge trade shows cancelled and companies like Apple expecting to miss their forecasts. The report breaks its
Read More{$inline_image}Fundraising can be daunting at the best of times, but when you’re an early-stage startup founder looking to raise your first million, the idea of having to pitch to investors can be even more intimidating. How exactly do you go about planning your raise while also trying to get a business off the ground? I
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Report: 2019’s total web traffic to top 100 sites was up 8% from 2018, driven by mobile; the top 10 sites saw 167.5B monthly visits in 2019, up 10.7% YoY — Mobile adoption around the world is having a significant impact on the web’s traffic. According to a new report from
Read MoreThe Face ID-compatible mask is supposed to be so accurate you can unlock your phone with it. Protect yourself from coronavirus with a mask that looks like your face – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis small utility vehicle is handsome and pampers passengers with an unexpectedly premium interior. The new Kia Seltos looks great and feels fine – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Last week, Samsung launched its second foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip. Now, new reports are suggesting that the company might be already preparing to launch its next foldable — a sequel to the Galaxy Fold. Korean news outlet Ajunews and the founder of Display Supply chain Consultants (DSCC), Ross Young, separately reported this development. Both
Read MoreHarrison Ford is pure magic and I hope he never changes. Harrison Ford has no idea what a Star Wars 'Force ghost' is and he 'doesn't care' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: Indonesia’s ride-hailing service Gojek purchased a 4.3% stake in local taxi operator PT Blue Bird, for $30M — Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. — Indonesia’s on-demand services app Gojek purchased a minority stake … Sources: Indonesia's ride-hailing service Gojek purchased a 4.3% stake in
Read MoreVictorian transportation meets high-tech robotics thanks to former MythBusters host Adam Savage. Watch a Boston Dynamics robot dog pull a rickshaw – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Humans thrive on simplicity, a black and white existence that helps to define otherwise grey subject matter. When born, a doctor checks a box denoting whether a newborn has a penis (male) or a vagina (female), but the truth, as many already knew, might not be that simple. A new paper published in the journal Cerebral
Read MoreAstronomers detected powerful radio signals from across the cosmos in a weird pattern. A Harvard professor says E.T. is on the table of possible explanations. Mysterious, looping space signal could be aliens, says Harvard scientist – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmelia Lucas / CNBC: Sources: US Commerce Department is proposing restrictions requiring foreign companies to obtain licenses in order to make chips for Huawei using US equipment — – The Commerce Department is considering requiring chip factories globally to obtain licenses if they want to use American equipment … Sources: US Commerce Department is proposing
Read MoreIn a statement Monday, Apple said it expects iPhone shortages because manufacturing of the phone has been slower than expected. In addition, store closures in China have dampened demand for Apple products. Apple says the coronavirus will cause it to miss its revenue goals Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Tests of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s “Ultra Thin Glass” display show durability is on par with plastic screens; Samsung to offer one-time $119 screen replacement — The Z Flip’s display scratches as easily as plastic — Samsung’s claim that the new Galaxy Z Flip uses “Ultra Thin Glass” … Tests
Read MoreCorbin Davenport / Android Police: Microsoft’s Office app for Android is now generally available, after releasing a public preview in November, but lacks support for tablets and Chromebooks — Once upon a time, you could view and edit Google Docs files from a single Drive app, but Google later split them up into multiple editing
Read MoreThese trendy cans have solid bass, a port to share music with a friend and have hit their lowest price ever. The Urbanears Pampas are style-forward Bluetooth headphones that can be yours for 1 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBenjamin Parkin / Financial Times: Research: Chinese VCs’ investments into Indian startups broke records in 2019, hitting ~$1.4B in Q4 and spanning 54 funding rounds over 2019, vs. three in 2013 — Two-thirds of start-ups valued at more than $1bn have at least one Chinese investor — Chinese venture capitalists provided … Research: Chinese VCs'
Read MorePhoto by Avery White for The Ver The new Motorola Razr is not a good phone — it’s expensive, has a mediocre camera, the hinge is creaky, and a display has odd dips and bumps underneath the screen. But now, there’s at least one reported instance of the new foldable’s screen actually separating from the
Read MoreSupply is a problem, as factories slowly reopen in China, and demand is down, too, with stores there still mostly closed. Apple Warns That Coronavirus Will Hurt Revenue Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge Ring’s security devices are advertised as a way to have peace of mind about your home, and the company’s work with law enforcement to provide additional security is well-documented. But two recent stories about the Amazon-owned company demonstrate how its security cameras can distort your view of how
Read MoreCNET’s new giveaway will send one lucky winner home with Samsung’s latest and greatest. *It’s open to residents of US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Enter for your chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra* – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBlack Wireless has branched out into T-Mobile for this all-you-can-eat cellular plan that also features 20GB of mobile hot spot coverage. Get 6 months of unlimited talk and text with 50GB of LTE data for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read More
