Fund Advisor Presses EV Startup Rivian on Environment, Human Rights Ahead of IPO | Investing News
DETROIT (Reuters) -A union-affiliated pension fund advisor said it is pressing Rivian on human rights and environment concerns in the electric vehicle startup’s battery supply chain ahead of its expected blockbuster initial public offering. SOC…
Amazon Expands Free Local News Coverage on Fire TV Platform
Amazon has expanded the availability of free local news coverage on its Fire TV platform to 158 cities across the US. This coverage is available via the Amazon news app, which debuted in 2020 with just 12 cities. It expanded to 88 cities in March, and…
SAS and Pappas Capital partner to propel AgTech startups with analytics | News
CARY, N.C., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two North Carolina companies, analytics leader SAS and venture investment firm Pappas Capital, are joining forces to help advance the state as a global leader in agricultural technology. The state’s…
After Google, Oppo Making Chips Spells Bad News for Qualcomm
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. At the Pixel 6 launch event, Google detailed the capabilities of its in-house Tensor chip, joining the likes of Samsung and Huawei as Android smartphone manufacturers making…
Miners nearly sweep M-PC meet | News, Sports, Jobs
Ishpeming High School runner Lola Korpi continued her cross country dominance, winning the M-PC meet by nearly 40 seconds, finishing in 21 minutes, 4.4 seconds. (Photo courtesy of Jill Korpi) By Journal Sports Staff ISHPEMING —…
Oppo may be developing own chipset for flagship phones, and it is bad news for Qualcomm
Oppo could be the next major smartphone brand that will soon have its own chipset that will power flagship phones. A new report has shed light on the Chinese brand’s next goal: to join the big league where brands like Apple, Samsung, and now Google…
Israeli Startup AIR Unveils Flying Vehicle to Be Used ‘Like Cars’ | Investing News
LONDON (Reuters) – Israeli startup AIR on Tuesday unveiled its first “easy-to-operate” electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that it aims to sell directly to consumers predominantly in the United States starting in…
Funding news: Camping app The Dyrt lands $11M; Cascade Seed Fund will back more PNW startups
The Dyrt co-founders Sarah Smith (left) and Kevin Long. (The Dyrt Photo) Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. — The Dyrt, the Portland, Ore.-based camping app that makes it easier for users to figure out…
Foxconn, possible LMC plant buyer, announces electric car venture | News, Sports, Jobs
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Taiwanese company that manufactures smartphones for Apple Inc. and other global brands announced plans Monday to produce electric cars for auto brands under a similar contract model. Foxconn Technology Group will produce…
Delivery Hero Buys Minority Stake in Grocery Delivery Startup Gorillas | Technology News
BERLIN (Reuters) – Delivery Hero on Tuesday said it had invested $235 million in Berlin-based grocery delivery company Gorillas, as the race to dominate the rapid delivery service sector picks up speed. The purchase means Delivery Hero owns 8% of…