Instagram expands policy banning promotion of conversion therapy

Accounts that repeatedly break the rules could be disabled. Instagram will no longer allow any kind of post that promotes conversion therapy. The app is expanding its policy, which already banned the promotion of conversion therapy in paid ads, to include organic posts as well.  The move comes after users in the UK called on … Continue reading Instagram expands policy banning promotion of conversion therapy Continue Reading →

HBO Max plans spin-off series based on upcoming ‘The Batman’ movie

The film’s director Matt Reeves is developing the police drama. HBO Max is working on a police drama set in the same universe as the upcoming Batman movie, which stars Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. Matt Reeves, the director of The Batman, is developing the show with Warner Bros. Television, Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter (who’ll act as writer and … Continue reading HBO Max plans spin-off series based on upcoming ‘The Batman’ movie Continue Reading →

A glint of hope for India’s food delivery market as Zomato projects monthly cash burn of less than $1M

Food delivery startups in India have been struggling to make financial sense for years. They have each lost as much as $50 million a month to win and sustain customers by offering heavy discounts. And unlike some other markets, food delivery startups in India have been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic. But Zomato,  one of the … Continue reading A glint of hope for India’s food delivery market as Zomato projects monthly cash burn of less than $1M Continue Reading →

NASA signs agreement with Japan to cooperate across Space Station, Artemis and Lunar Gateway projects

NASA  has signed a new agreement with Japan that lays out plans for the two nations to cooperate on the International Space Station (continuing existing partnership between the countries there) as well as on NASA’s Artemis program, which includes missions in lunar space and to the lunar surface. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine signed the agreement with Government of … Continue reading NASA signs agreement with Japan to cooperate across Space Station, Artemis and Lunar Gateway projects Continue Reading →

Rivian raises $2.5 billion as it pushes to bring its electric RT1 pickup, R1S SUV to market

Rivian,  the electric vehicle company aiming to become the first to bring an EV pickup truck to market, has raised $2.5 billion in a round led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. New investors Soros Fund Management LLC, Coatue, Fidelity Management and Research Company and Baron Capital Group also participated. Existing … Continue reading Rivian raises $2.5 billion as it pushes to bring its electric RT1 pickup, R1S SUV to market Continue Reading →

Five reasons to attend TC Early Stage online

TC Early Stage on July 21 and 22 will virtually bring together 50+ experts across startup core competencies to give you the tools you’ll need to be able to keep building your business and protect your assets. If you’re on the fence about attending, here are just five reasons why you should get your tickets today: 1. … Continue reading Five reasons to attend TC Early Stage online Continue Reading →

New report outlines potential roadmap for Apple’s ARM-based MacBooks

When Ming-Chi Kuo offers up a new report, Apple followers listen. The latest offering from the analyst adds key detail to the potential roadmap for Apple’s recently announced push into its home-baked ARM-based processors. Once again, Kuo notes that a 13.3-inch MacBook will arrive in the fourth quarter of this year, sporting Apple’s own silicon. … Continue reading New report outlines potential roadmap for Apple’s ARM-based MacBooks Continue Reading →

Facebook code change caused outage for Spotify, Pinterest and Waze apps

If you’re an iPhone user, odds are fairly good you spent a frustrating portion of the morning attempting to reopen apps. I know my morning walk was dampened by the inability to fire up Spotify. Plenty of other users reported similar issues with a number of apps, including Pinterest and Waze. The issue has since … Continue reading Facebook code change caused outage for Spotify, Pinterest and Waze apps Continue Reading →

Nanoleaf’s new Hexagon Shapes are a surprisingly lively and organic addition to your home decor

Nanoleaf  essentially created a new smart lighting category with its connected light panels, and since then it has iterated with its pixel-like Canvas and, most recently, its new Shapes Hexagons. The Hexagons already seem to be proving popular with customers, as they’re currently waitlisted, but I got the chance to spend some time with them and have … Continue reading Nanoleaf’s new Hexagon Shapes are a surprisingly lively and organic addition to your home decor Continue Reading →

nCino sharply raises its IPO price range, boosting possible valuation to $2.6B

As expected, fintech company nCino has raised its IPO price range. The North Carolina-based banking software firm now expects to sell its shares for between $28 and $29 per share, far more than its initial price range of $22 to $24 per share. At its $28 to $29 per-share price interval, nCino  is worth $2.50 billion to $2.59 billion, sharply … Continue reading nCino sharply raises its IPO price range, boosting possible valuation to $2.6B Continue Reading →