Revolut confirms a fresh $800M in funding at a $33B valuation to supercharge its financial services superapp
www.techcrunch.com The fintech funding continues to roll in at a rapid pace, a result of the huge shift underway in how consumers spend and manage their money. In the latest development, Revolut — the London-based financial “superapp” that provides banking, investing, currency transfer and other money management services to some
How to send a text message in Clubhouse
www.mashable.com Clubhouse has introduced a new text messaging feature called Backchannel, allowing users to chat to each other in writing while simultaneously chatting to each other verbally. The social media app’s big point of difference may be that it’s audio-based, but even Clubhouse can’t deny the practical benefits of being
Easy Eat AI raises $5M to help Southeast Asian restaurants digitize their operations
www.techcrunch.com Easy Eat AI, a Singapore-based startup that wants to “transform restaurants into technology companies,” announced today it has raised $5 million in funding. Easy Eat AI offers an operating system for restaurants that lets them digitize all parts of their business, from inventory and customer orders to delivery, and
Brain implant helps man ‘speak’ through a computer
www.cnn.com A brain implant has helped restore a type of speech to a man more than 15 years after a stroke robbed him of the ability to speak, researchers reported Wednesday.… Read More
YC-backed Deskimo, an on-demand coworking space app, launches in Singapore and Hong Kong
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Clubhouse's hot new feature is… text
www.mashable.com Clubhouse’s leaked text messaging feature has finally officially arrived. Called Backchannel, the new messaging system allows users to talk to each other via the written word, just like in practically every other social media app that came before it. Tech is a circle. The audio-based app announced its new
China's economy grows by 7.9% in the second quarter
www.cnn.com China’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter, as surging costs of commodities and supply chain disruptions hurt production activity, while consumption growth also slowed.… Read More
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Developing Animated Series For Netflix
www.huffpost.com The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s show has the working title of “Pearl” and focuses on the adventures of a 12-year-old girl. … Read More
Ashton Kutcher says he sold his ticket to space
www.mashable.com Remember when Ashton Kutcher bought a seat on a flight to space? Well, he sold his golden ticket. During AT&T’s 5G event in New York City on Wednesday, Mashable sat down with the actor and tech investor. We asked him if he was booked on a flight to space
Britney Spears Can Choose Her Own Attorney To Take On Conservator Case
www.huffpost.com “This conservatorship has allowed my dad to ruin my life,” the singer told a California judge. … Read More
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