Bosch is increasing its previously stated investment in semiconductor production in order to stay on top of the ongoing chip shortage. The company is adding an additional $296 million, on top of the $473 million Bosch already pledged to spend
Day: February 22, 2022
Russia facing new sanctions after Putin recognizes breakaway regions
MOSCOW/DONETSK, Feb 22 – The United States and its European allies are poised to announce harsh new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin formally recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, escalating a security crisis on the continent. The Ukrainian
How to Set Up Vertical Dual Monitors
When it comes to your computer, you’ll want to know how to set up vertical dual monitors. They’re a great solution if you’re having trouble seeing everything on a single monitor. If you’re not sure which configuration is right for
Why Tuesday is a special kind of palindrome
The deuces are wild today as one of the grandest palindromes of 2022 arrives on Tuesday, unofficially known as “Twosday.” Feb. 22, 2022, written out numerically is 2/22/22. Not only is it a palindrome because it reads the same forward and
Sony Hosting an Official ‘Sword Art Online’ Exhibition in VR Through March 10th
Sony is hosting an official Sword Art Online fan exhibition in VR from today through March 10th. The event drops players into a familiar setting to celebrate the iconic anime with interactive exhibits, immersive clips from the show, and even a
Europe’s Revent hits $68M hard cap on its climate, health & impact-focused fund
Last year I covered the launch of Berlin-HQ’d Revent — a new European early-stage with an “impact” focus — it was aimed to launch a €50 million ($60 million) fund to focus on climate tech, health, and well-being, and economic
The ‘Nation’s Psychiatrist’ Takes Stock, With Frustration
The country’s mental health crisis is “not a research problem, it’s an implementation problem,” he said. Good treatments for serious diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder already exist, he said, and it is not the job of scientists at N.I.M.H.
BYU student brewing rocket fuel in dorm kitchen causes massive ‘fireball’ explosion
A Brigham Young University student was brewing homemade rocket fuel on a dormitory stove when the concoction suddenly exploded into a massive “fireball,” according to campus police. The blast from the experiment-gone-wrong set off fire alarms and sprinklers at Heritage
PerchPeek raises $11M to woo ‘great resignation employees’ with easy relocation
Relocating employees can involve up to 20-30 different complex processes, while many of the support packages on the market can be inflexible and expensive. Plus, relocating services are usually only available to company leaders, not staff. But an even bigger
Photos: Alia Bhatt stuns in white at the airport
Alia Bhatt has been going for back-to-back white looks for the promotions of her film, Gangubai Kathiawadi. For her appearance at the Berlin Film Festival, she had donned a white Dolce & Gabbana gown and a silvery saree. These outfits
Ad Agency Publicly Calls Out Coinbase CEO Over Credit For Super Bowl Ad Idea
The head of an advertising agency called out Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong after he suggested his company’s popular Super Bowl ad was conceptualized in-house. The ad agency head claimed the idea was actually inspired by her company’s pitch. Coinbase, a
Global leaders condemn Putin moves — China urges ‘restraint’
European and other global leaders widely condemned Monday’s decisions by Russian President Vladimir Putin that have escalated the crisis in Ukraine — and China urged that “all parties concerned must exercise restraint.” “This is plainly in breach of international law,”
Last mile delivery e-bike supplier Zoomo tacks on $20M to Series B
Zoomo, an Australian startup that builds utility e-bikes for delivery workers, has raised an additional $20 million in equity to close out its Series B round. In November, the company raised $60 million in equity and debt for its Series
U.S. Relocates Ukraine Embassy Staff To Poland Amid Russian Threat
The United States moved its Ukrainian embassy operations to neighboring Poland overnight amid the buildup of Russian military assets around Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fiery speech saying he wants to redraw the region’s borders. “For security reasons, Department
Dillian Whyte Signs Contract To Fight Tyson Fury On April 23d In London
Posted on 02/21/2022 By: Sean Crose Some say he dragged his heels, while others claim he may have been engaging in a bit of psychological warfare. Either way, longtime heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has finally signed a contract to face