Our industry moves fast and is consistently making the news with new and innovative technology. Below are the most recent news articles from around the world.
- Singapore-based Volopay raises $2.1 million seed round to build a “financial control center” for businesses
Volopay, a Singapore-based startup building a “financial control center” for businesses, announced today it has raised $2.1 million in seed funding. The round was led by Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen, and included participation from Soma Capital, CP Ventures, Y Combinator, VentureSouq, the founders of Razorpay and other angel investors. The ... read more - The best toaster ovens for 2021 – CNET
Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, I said it. Now let's find the ones that are actually worth it. ... read more - Rocket Lab begins 2021 with mission dubbed Another One Leaves the Crust – CNET
The small satellite launcher is ready for its first launch of 2021, a year in which it has big plans. ... read more - Where you can buy the PS5: Restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more – CNET
The Sony PlayStation 5 has been sold out since its release last November. Here's the latest news on when Sony will restock the console. ... read more - Audeze Mobius premium gaming headset with planar magnetic drivers is now $60 off – CNET
With Waves Nx head-tracking tech, the sound genuinely seems to surround you. ... read more - The best checking accounts for January 2021 – CNET
From branch access to ATMs to "monthly maintenance" fees, we break down everything you need to know to pick the best checking account. ... read more - The best DIY home security systems of the year – CNET
Keep an eye on things with one of these do-it-yourself systems. ... read more - The 8 best headphones for sleeping: Hoomband, Bedphones and Bose – CNET
These specially designed headphones block out ambient noise and play your favorite sounds, so you can sleep more soundly ... read more - Mercedes-Benz EQA electric crossover will debut on Jan. 20 – Roadshow
The small SUV will go on sale in Europe this spring. ... read more - Curious octopus snaps a selfie to win first place in underwater photo contest – CNET
An Australian photographer won the prize, but the octopus deserves a share of the winnings. ... read more - Honda working on new HR-V specifically for the US – Roadshow
Previously, America's HR-V was nearly identical to the global Vezel crossover, but that won't be the case moving forward. ... read more - proSapient raises $10M Series A led by Smedvig Capital to expand expert network platformFor several years there has been talk about how to leverage “experts” online. How do you “suck their brains” for information in an efficient manner, whether it be for research into companies or sectors, often for investment purposes. Major players in this arena include GLG, Third Bridge, Guidepoint and Alphasights. ... read more
- Samsung vice chairman Jay Y. Lee sent back to prison in bribery caseSamsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee is back in prison following a retrial of his 2017 conviction in a bribery case that helped lead to the downfall of former South Korean president Park Geun-hye. The Seoul High Court sentenced Lee to 30 months on Monday. Lee was originally convicted ... read more
- Goama lets developers integrate a social gaming platform into their apps
Goama (also known as Go Games) lets developers quickly integrate social games into their apps. Some of Goama’s clients have used it for promotional campaigns, while others rely on the platform, which introduces new games every week, to add a full-fledged gaming function to their app. The startup, which recently ... read more - Twitter is bringing Moments to Indian social app DailyhuntFive years after its launch, Twitter Moments is growing beyond the American social networking platform. On Monday, Twitter said it had partnered with Dailyhunt to bring Moments to the Indian social app. Dailyhunt app now has a dedicated tab called “Twitter Moments India” to showcase curated tweets pertaining to news ... read more
