The Wyze Cam Outdoor from Wyze Labs. (Wyze photo) Smart home device maker Wyze Labs raised $ 110 million in new funds on Friday, according to GeekWire, reflecting the Kirkland, Washington, U.S.-based company’s plans to improve its existing line of products and bring even more to market bring forward. Wyze has launched more than 30 … Read more
It was revealed last week that Rivian plans to build a second U.S. manufacturing facility for its electric vehicles and batteries, and more details have now been leaked. The company plans to initially invest $ 5 billion in the second facility called Project Tera, which Reuters says will begin construction in the fall of 2021. … Read more
Are you intrigued by the possibility of using nuclear reactors to limit emissions, but worried about their water consumption and long-term safety? A solution may be imminent. LiveScience reports that China has outlined plans to build the first “clean” commercial nuclear reactor using liquid thorium and molten salt. The first prototype reactor should be ready … Read more
Sir Richard Branson could visit space before Jeff Bezos. Virgin Galactic has announced that it will open the flight window for SpaceShipTwo Unity’s next rocket-powered test flight on July 11th, more than a week before Blue Origin’s first tourist flight is scheduled to take off on July 20th with Bezos on board. The Unity 22 … Read more
Orbillion Bio’s plans to make high-end meat in a lab have investors lining up for a spot on the company’s cap table. Just weeks after launching Y Combinator’s famous accelerator program, the Silicon Valley-based prospect of premium lamb fillets, elk steaks, bison burgers and more raised $ 5 million in funding. The company is led … Read more
California wasn’t shy about getting rid of oil, and that includes oil production now. Earther reports that Governor Newsom has announced plans to end oil production in California by 2045. Officials are yet to pinpoint the exact route, but the exit will come through the climate protection plan, which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions … Read more
Alphawave IP is a global semiconductor IP company focused on the way semiconductors communicate. This will be crucial as 5G data networks are rolled out, for example powering everything from homes, industry and autonomous vehicles. It is interesting, therefore, to note that the Toronto-born company has plans to go public in London valued at $ … Read more
The White House defended its first COVID-19 vaccination strategy in America this week. She described them as justified because of the terrible outbreak in the country and promised to exchange shots after the Americans were protected. World leaders and residents of other countries are increasingly critical of the United States and other wealthy nations for … Read more
Destiny 2: Beyond Light. (Bungie picture) Bungie, the Bellevue, Washington-based video game company behind popular online shooter Destiny 2, is preparing to take its business to the next level. Bungie announced plans on Thursday to open its first international studio in Amsterdam in 2022 and more than double the size of its US headquarters. It … Read more