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Dec 14, 2022 • 5min
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus
China’s abrupt easing of its zero-COVID policy last week has led to a spike in cases and rising fears of the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022 • 5min
NASA’s Orion capsule returns to Earth as ispace’s lunar lander takes flight
Sunday was a landmark day for both commercial and public space ventures, with NASA’s Orion capsule returning to Earth just hours after the launch of a privately funded and built lunar lander by Japanese company ispace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022 • 4min
Uber sues NYC Taxi & Limo Commission to block rate increase for drivers
Uber is suing the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission, which last month approved a fare hike for ride-hail apps and taxi drivers amid a post-pandemic driver shortage, rising operational costs and higher inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 • 3min
Microsoft to acquire 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group as part of 10-year cloud partnership
Microsoft is to acquire a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the company that owns the London Stock Exchange as well as a several other businesses including financial market data company Refinitiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 • 4min
Roblox will let 13+ users import contacts and add recommended friends
Roblox is adding two new ways for people who spend time in its virtual worlds to find old friends and make new ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 • 3min
Disney+ ad-supported plan is currently unavailable on Roku devices
On Thursday, Disney+ launched its first-ever ad-supported plan, “Disney+ Basic,” in the U.S. at $7.99 per month, which is the same price as the previous ad-free plan before Disney raised the price to $10.99/month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 • 5min
Renault China boss is making super-premium EVs that monitor your health
There’s an ever-growing list of wearables that track people’s health, but what about a vehicle that monitors one’s blood pressure and heart rate with smart sensors and algorithms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022 • 5min
Zeraki, a Kenyan edtech providing digital solutions for school admin, raises $1.8M
Kenyan edtech Zeraki, a scale-up that is building digital learning and school data analytics platforms, has raised $1.8 million seed funding in a round led by Acumen Fund, for product catalog growth and regional expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022 • 3min
Uber and Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Uber and Motional, the Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture focused on commercializing self-driving technology, have launched a robotaxi service in Las Vegas — the first step in the companies’ 10-year plan to co-scale across major North American cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2022 • 3min
Google Search’s new topic filters make it easier to refine results and expand searches
Google announced today that it’s making it easier for users to drill down on a search and explore related topics. Search currently has a few filters to help you refine and separate your search results between videos, news, images or shopping results. Now, the search giant is going to start showing users a scrollable list […]Google Search’s new topic filters make it easier to refine results and expand searches by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
