AppWorks closes third fund with $150M for Taiwan and Southeast Asia startups
www.techcrunch.com AppWorks, the Taipei-based venture capital firm focused on Taiwan and Southeast Asia, announced today it has closed its oversubscribed third fund, raising $150 million. AppWorks Fund III’s limited partners include Taiwan Mobile, Axiom Asia Private Capital, Fubon Life, TransGlobe Life, Hongtai Group, Wistron, Cathay Pacific, Phison Electronics and Taiwan’s
Scientists say this invisible gas could seal our fate on climate change
www.cnn.com This invisible gas could seal our fate on climate change, scientists say… Read More
Love crystals? Le Wand's latest sex toy could bring you 'sexual nirvana'
www.mashable.com The crystal industry is booming. From a rose quartz water bottle to a crystal facial set, if you want a geode gizmo, the internet of things can likely spit one out for you to purchase. This includes masturbatory crystals. When premium toy brand Le Wand dropped their Crystal Collection,
Who is Captain Britain? The secret history of the MCU's new superhero
www.mashable.com Technically, she’s not called Captain Britain. When agent Peggy Carter becomes a Union Jack-clad, Captain America-style shield-wielding superhero right at the start of episode 1 of What if, she insists only on a new rank: “Captain Carter.” Yet that’s exactly what you’d expect from a true Captain Britain, who
Brendan Fraser Has The Sweetest Reaction To Hearing Fans Are ‘Rooting’ For Him
www.huffpost.com “Shucks, ma’am,” the overwhelmed actor said to a “Mummy” superfan in a Q&A about his upcoming Martin Scorsese project. … Read More
Mushroom-based meat alternative startup Fable Food raises $6.5M AUD, will launch in the US
www.techcrunch.com Sydney, Australia-based Fable Food is the latest plant-based food startup to announce funding. The company, which uses mushrooms in its meat alternatives, has raised $6.5 million AUD (about $4.8 million USD) in a seed round led by Blackbird Ventures, the Australian venture capital firm whose portfolio also includes Canva,
Lil Nas X Reveals He’s In Love: ‘I Think This Is The One’
www.huffpost.com “I can’t explain it. It’s a feeling,” the musician said about his new relationship. … Read More
Tinder’s interactive ‘Swipe Night’ stories return after a 20 million user turnout
www.techcrunch.com Over the last year, Tinder has experimented with creative ways for people to connect beyond just swiping right. Pandemic or not, it’s hard to make the first move — so why not break the ice by weathering a virtual apocalypse with a potential date? Today, Tinder announced that it
Hell yeah, you can buy weed through the Apple App Store now
www.mashable.com You can buy weed through apps on Apple’s App Store now — with some restrictions. Apple, which formerly banned apps that facilitated marijuana sales, now allows weed delivery service apps on its platform. The previous policy forbade apps that “encourage the consumption of tobacco and vape products, illegal drugs,
Afghan capital could be cut off and collapse in coming months, intel assessments warn
www.cnn.com Kabul could be isolated by the Taliban in the next 30 to 60 days, increasing the potential that the Afghan capital could fall under the control of the militant group, according to a senior administration official familiar with one US intelligence assessment.… Read More
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