The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to confront harsh realities. First, our ultra-high-tech existence can be brought to its knees by even a modest display of nature’s destructive power. Second, the…
Chinese Tech Billionaire ‘Poisoned;’ Dead at 39
A Chinese gaming and movie production tycoon has been found dead at the age of 39, the victim of an alleged murder plot. Yoozoo Group CEO Lin Qi, famous for developing the…
LogDNA lands $25 Million in Series C Funding, Replaces CEO
Silicon Valley startup LogDNA has announced a raise of $25 million in investment in their latest round of funding. Alongside the announcement, former co-founder Chris Nguyen will be stepping down from his…
Israeli Startup Syqe Proves Microdosing Cannabis Relieves Pain Without Side Effects
Research conducted by Israeli startup Syqe Medical shows that extremely low doses of the psychoactive constituent THC relieve pain without side effects common to cannabis. The clinical trial’s results were released today.…
Coronavirus Hammers Apple iPhone Production Forecast
Apple has warned that the ongoing Coronavirus will hit its March revenue forecast, as the outbreak continues to wreak havoc on China’s economy. In a statement, Apple declared that, “Our quarterly guidance…
Security Firm MyGate Wins $56m Series B Round
VCs including China’s Tencent and JS Capital have injected a reported $56 million into MyGate, an Indian security solutions startup that is growing at a phenomenal rate. The Bangalore-based company, founded in…
Mr Trump Goes to Biarritz: What Does a Dramatic G7 Summit Mean for Tech?
This week’s G7 summit in Biarritz, France, has been jam-packed with all the amateur-dramatics we’ve come to expect from America’s CEO—from an insistence that Vladimir Putin be allowed back to the negotiating…
Thailand Urges Fake news-busting Centers Across SE Asia
Thailand’s telecoms regulator has suggested that tech firms open centers across Southeast Asia, to combat regional “fake news”. The agency wants the proposed centers to act as first-warnings for its ten regional…
Why has it taken Asia to Kickstart Latin America’s Tech Boom?
Oftentimes at tech events, when companies pitch the breadth of their market, or investment opportunities, their Powerpoint presentation misses Latin America entirely. It’s not that they simply forget to mention the 639…
Israel’s OurCrowd Launches first Latin American Event in São Paulo
Israeli equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has announced its first event in Latin America, as the company aims to spread its influence on the continent. OurCrowd Sync: Sao Paulo 2019, an invite-only event,…