Author Archives: Techme101

How Chinese EV makers are winning in Brazil

China automakers have turned to emerging markets like Brazil to offload their massive supply. Brands including BYD now make up over 80% of EV sales in Brazil.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on How Chinese EV makers are winning in Brazil

Lyft, United Airlines launch loyalty program months after Delta partnership ends

Earlier this year, Lyft dissolved its eight-year partnership with Delta Airlines and brought its loyalty program to ride-hailing competitor Uber.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Lyft, United Airlines launch loyalty program months after Delta partnership ends

Ripple Craves Crypto Custody Momentum with Palisade Acquisition

By merging Ripple’s “bank-grade vault” with Palisade’s wallet, Ripple aims to provide an end-to-end institutional infrastructure. The post Ripple Craves Crypto Custody Momentum with Palisade Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Ripple Craves Crypto Custody Momentum with Palisade Acquisition

Election results, McDonald’s earnings, AI valuation fears and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Election results, McDonald’s earnings, AI valuation fears and more in Morning Squawk

Amazon upheaval: With morale shaken, Jassy looks for next big play after mass layoffs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been overhauling the company’s corporate culture in recent years, and went even further last week, announcing 14,000 layoffs.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Amazon upheaval: With morale shaken, Jassy looks for next big play after mass layoffs

Armis raises $435 million, valuing cybersecurity startup at $6.1 billion

The cybersecurity startup reaches a $6.1 billion valuation three months after topping $300 million in annual recurring revenues.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Armis raises $435 million, valuing cybersecurity startup at $6.1 billion

Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers

Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers

BofA downgrades hit DraftKings and Flutter as prediction market risks grow

DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment both stumbled on Tuesday (November 4) after Bank of America (BofA) issued downgrades for the two online betting heavyweights, warning that the gambling industry is under pressure from several directions, including the growing influence of prediction … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on BofA downgrades hit DraftKings and Flutter as prediction market risks grow

Former Meta employees launch a ring to take voice notes and control music

A raft of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket; pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya; and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon. … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Former Meta employees launch a ring to take voice notes and control music

Chinese EV maker Xpeng to launch robotaxis, humanoid robots with self-developed AI chips

Chinese electric car company Xpeng is following in Tesla’s footsteps by moving into robotaxis and humanoid robots.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Chinese EV maker Xpeng to launch robotaxis, humanoid robots with self-developed AI chips