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SAN FRANCISCO — Swift Navigation, a tech firm developing GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and precise positioning technology for automotive ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) and autonomy, industrial machine control, commercial transportation, mobile and emerging mass-market applications, has completed a $100 million financing round. The Series D Round was led by SK Inc. and Potentum Partners […]
If you always wanted to use Apple Fitness+ but didn’t have an Apple Watch, now here’s your chance. Starting October 24, Apple Fitness+, the fitness and wellness service designed by Apple, will be available for iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch. With iOS 16.1, Fitness+ will […]
Netflix reported third quarter earnings and subscriber figures that were higher than projected, sending the stock up 13% on Wednesday to close at $272.38. The streaming leader said it had big hits across TV and film in the third quarter – launching some of the most watched series and films of all time on Netflix, […]
SAN JOSE, CA & BENTONVILLE, AR – Roku is launching a new suite of smart home products exclusively for sale in Walmart, including security cameras, video doorbells, lighting, plugs, and more. This expansion of Roku’s product line provides a broad offering affordable smart home devices, available in nearly 3,500 Walmart stores. “As the #1 selling smart TV OS […]
Ticket marketplace StubHub says demand for NBA tickets is up 65% this year with every team seeing increased interest. Core players returning to New York and Los Angeles teams are driving huge demand and prove both cities are epicenters of the sport, while the Celtics and Warriors – fresh off their Finals matchup in June […]
Is Stephen Curry ordering dinner via Doordash?? The 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors have announced multi-year partnership with DoorDash, the nation’s leading food delivery service. A key component of the partnership will allow fans attending games and events at Chase Center to order in-arena food and beverage items using the DoorDash mobile app. Additionally, […]
SAN JOSE — Cadence Design Systems has expanded its collaboration with Samsung Foundry to accelerate 3D-IC chip design. Through the continued collaboration, the reference flow featuring the Cadence Integrity 3D-IC platform has been enabled to advance Samsung Foundry’s 3D-IC methodology. Using the Cadence platform, customers creating complex, next-generation hyperscale computing, mobile, automotive and AI applications […]
Apple has introduced the next generation of Apple TV 4K — more powerful, entertaining, and affordable than ever, and offering impressive cinematic quality. Driven by the A15 Bionic chip that delivers faster performance and more fluid gameplay, the new Apple TV 4K features endless entertainment options for everyone to enjoy on the biggest screen in […]
Pizza Hut is launching new handheld Pizza Hut Melts at restaurants nationwide. Cheesy, crispy, loaded with toppings, and served with a perfectly paired dip, Pizza Hut Melts are great for a quick savory snack, lunch, or on-the-go dinner for just $6.99 at participating restaurants. Unlike most pizza dishes, Melts were designed for a pizza party of ONE, giving […]
SeaWorld announced that a new first-of-its-kind coaster will open in each of its parks nationwide in Spring 2023. They include the world’s first surf coaster in Orlando, the longest and fastest straddle coaster in San Diego, and the world’s first launched flume coaster in San Antonio. The new attractions will bring new experiences for families and […]
Veteran actor Kevin Bacon has joined Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, a sequel to the Beverly Hills Cop action films. The movie will air on Netflix. Bacon has starred in numerous films including Footloose, Sleepers, Apollo 13, A Few Good Men, JFK and Mystic River. Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot have […]
PALO ALTO — Endor Labs officially came out of stealth and raised $25 million, launching the company with a Dependency Lifecycle Management Platform that helps development and security teams maximize software reuse by safely evaluating, maintaining, and updating dependencies. Endor Labs has raised $25 million in seed financing from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dell Technologies Capital, […]