www.techcrunch.com German startup Gorillas has announced that it plans to acquire Frichti, a French startup that delivers both ready-to-eat meals and groceries. The acquisition hasn’t closed just yet but both companies have entered exclusive discussions. … Read More
www.mashable.com Bike company Peloton has had a rough few weeks, between reports of a total halt on manufacturing and increasing prices. Meanwhile, the company has been fighting fires on another unlikely front, TV, appearing on the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… as the cause of death for a major character. And…
www.cnn.com The Supreme Court announced Monday it will reconsider race-based affirmative action in college admissions, a move that could eliminate campus practices that have widely benefitted Black and Hispanic students.… Read More
www.techcrunch.com Two years into the pandemic, online conversations are for many of us still the primary interactions that we are having every day, and we are collectively having billions of them. But as many of us have discovered, not all of those are squeaky clean, positive experiences. Today, a startup called Spectrum Labs — which…
www.mashable.com After two long years, Dan has finally returned to The Slow Mo Guys — and he’s picked up exactly where he left off. Ever the half of the YouTube duo to get stuck into new experiments, Dan’s first stunt back was to attempt to put on a swim cap in mid-air by diving into…
www.cnn.com Former NBC sportscaster Bob Costas, who has covered 12 Olympic Games as a host and commentator, did not hold back when discussing the challenges journalists will face during the Beijing Winter Olympics next month.… Read More
www.techcrunch.com Swiggy, India’s top food delivery startup, has raised $700 million in a new financing round, just six months after securing $1.25 billion, as it aggressively expands its offerings including the instant-delivery service in the South Asian market. … Read More
www.mashable.com Australian adults can now tattle to the government if they’re being bullied on social media. New laws allow Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to compel platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to remove “cyber‑abuse material” within 24 hours, or face a hefty fine. It’s a second avenue of recourse for those dissatisfied with the platforms’…
www.techcrunch.com Shares of Paytm, Zomato, PolicyBazaar, and Nykaa — four Indian tech startups that went public last year — on Monday tumbled to their record lows since market debuts last year as analysts predict a global market correction amid US investors worrying about the prospect of high interest rates. … Read More
www.cnn.com US and Japan show off naval might; dozens of Chinese warplanes fly near Taiwan… Read More