Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce platform, recently gave way to a new mobile messaging app developed by a former Flipkart executive. Flash is the name of this new messaging platform, brought to life by former Flipkart executive Manish Sharma. Aimed at simplifying e-commerce shopping, the app promises to become an “inbox for your e-commerce needs.” Flash… Continue reading Ex-Flipkart exec’s Flash app wants to be an inbox for your e-commerce needs
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The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions
In a bid to protect consumers from difficult and expensive cancellation fees, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a ban on tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions. It’s no secret that many gym members and cable subscription holders find it tough to cancel their memberships. Whether it’s hidden fees, long wait times on hold, or… Continue reading The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Wants to Expand Its Lackluster Vegas Tunnel Project
For Elon Musk and his Boring Company, it looks like the city of Las Vegas is the site for their next tunnel project. The city of Las Vegas has accepted a proposal from the Boring Company to expand their existing tunnel and there has been a lot of interest from local business and investors. The… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Boring Company Wants to Expand Its Lackluster Vegas Tunnel Project
The UN Wants Big Oil’s Help on Climate. Good Luck With That
The United Nations is asking for an unlikely ally in the fight against climate change: the world’s biggest oil companies. The UN has recognized that there needs to be radical change to the existing energy system to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the maximum allowed predicted by the Paris Agreement. The… Continue reading The UN Wants Big Oil’s Help on Climate. Good Luck With That
Credable, a digital banking infra startup that wants to build Unit for emerging markets, gets funding
Emerging markets are whole new balls game when it comes to the digital banking world. Traditional banking solutions often fail to satisfy the needs of young users in these markets due to their complex regulatory environment, lack of widely accepted digital authentication systems and large number of informal sector users. This is why a new… Continue reading Credable, a digital banking infra startup that wants to build Unit for emerging markets, gets funding
Sony wants to help low-vision users enjoy photography by shining lasers in their eyes
The days of blurry photographs and hazy memories could soon be a thing of the past with Sony’s newest technology. In an effort to help low-vision users enjoy the art of photography, the company has developed a new retinal imaging system that uses lasers to stimulate the eyes’ cones and rods, thereby improving vision and… Continue reading Sony wants to help low-vision users enjoy photography by shining lasers in their eyes
Aether wants to shift you from blood diamonds to gems pulled from thin air
When it comes to gems, there is a new entrant in town – a company called Aether. Aether seeks to revolutionize the world of gems and jewelry by providing gems that are “pulled from thin air.” These gems are totally ethical, as opposed to the conventional “blood diamonds” that are mined from conflict zones and… Continue reading Aether wants to shift you from blood diamonds to gems pulled from thin air
Activision Blizzard exec claims that Sony CEO “just wants to block” Microsoft merger
Activision Blizzard Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dennis Durkin recently made a bold claim that Sony’s CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, wants to block Microsoft’s merger with the company. The multi-billion dollar merger was made to expand Microsoft’s gaming portfolio, but Yoshida’s actions have caused major setbacks in the process. Activision Blizzard is a prominent video game developer,… Continue reading Activision Blizzard exec claims that Sony CEO “just wants to block” Microsoft merger
Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
In recent weeks, the Biden administration has made it clear: companies need to take cybersecurity seriously. The White House has released a statement saying that the government intends to hold companies accountable for bad cybersecurity, with consequences for those who do not put appropriate measures in place to protect their data. The threat landscape is… Continue reading Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director wants a full-on trilogy
It looks like director Jack Bender is ready to take a plunge into a galaxy far, far away. Bender, who is best known for his work on the hit series Lost, is reportedly in talks with Disney to helm a new Star Wars series, and he has big plans. Bender is said to be interested… Continue reading Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director wants a full-on trilogy