2024-12-20

One smart ring to rule them all? Finnish startup Oura raises $200M

Finnish startup Oura has closed its Series D funding round at $200mn, bringing the smart ring maker’s valuation to a cosy $5.2bn. Oura’s smart ring uses 20 biometric markers to track sleep, physi [...]

2024-12-20

This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe

Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new [...]

2024-12-19

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning. [...]

2024-12-18

Hostaway secures $365M to cash in on short-term rental boom 

Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed travel. They’ve made it easier for tourists to access personalised, private accommodations and for property owners to monetise their spaces.� [...]

2024-12-17

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumored features: the key tipped upgrades on the S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could have a wealth of new and improved features, and we have a good idea of what to expect. [...]

2024-12-14

Nearly half of U.S. teens say theyre online almost constantly

46 percent of teens told the Pew Research Center that they're online 'almost constantly,' according to a new report. [...]

2024-12-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 rumored features: the key tipped upgrades on the S25 line

There are numerous new features and upgrades rumored for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. [...]

2024-12-11

The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

It’s a question you’ve probably heard many times before: “Which iPhone should I buy?” Most of the time, the answer is simple: Get the best one you can afford. And if you’re happy with your c [...]

2024-12-11

TikTok is giving free Shop credits to people recruiting new users

TikTok is reportedly giving away TikTok Shop credits to people boosting its user numbers and amount of time spent on the app. [...]