So you thought group-buying was dead?! Not in Southeast Asia where Fave, a company that aims to connect local merchants with customers using discount sales, has closed a $20 million Series B round as it explores expansion opportunities. The startup began as fitness subscription service KFit, but it pivoted group-buying and coupons after it acquired Groupon’s…
So you thought group-buying was dead?! Not in Southeast Asia where Fave, a company that aims to connect local merchants with customers using discount sales, has closed a $20 million Series B round as it explores expansion opportunities. The startup began as fitness subscription service KFit, but it pivoted group-buying and coupons after it acquired Groupon’s…
The world’s largest app-based bikesharing company has exited the English city of Manchester citing vandalism and theft. The departure marks the first time Mobike has been forced to leave a location in such circumstances. The post App-based bikesharing takes a hit after Mobike suffers at the hands of vandals appeared first on Digital Trends. Source…
Origami Labs wants to bring voice assistants right to your ear without requiring you to wear a device like a Bluetooth headset or Apple AirPods. Instead, the startup is using a ring on your finger combined with bone conduction technology to allow you to use your smartphone’s built-in assistant – whether that’s Google Assistant or…
Livongo Health, a consumer digital health company is focused on the treatment of chronic diseases, is integrating its service with Abbott Labs’ continuous glucose monitoring system. Livongo is about empowering people with chronic conditions live better and healthier lives, CEO Glen Tullman said on stage at Disrupt SF. Livongo started with a connected blood glucose monitor…
Estonian ride-hailing company Taxify will compete with Bird and Lime in Europe with its new brand of e-scooters, called Bolt, launching in Paris on Thursday. The company has rolled the scooter sharing service into its mobile app, which has attracted 10 million users in 25 countries since it launched in August 2013. A spokesperson for…
The i7+ features much-improved mapping and a self-emptying bin The Roomba i7+ looks like, well, it looks like a Roomba. There are few factors distinguishing the product from the last several generations. The rollers are bright green, along with a large Automatic Dirt Disposal section just below. Beyond that, however, it’s nearly identical to what…
The i7+ features much-improved mapping and a self-emptying bin The Roomba i7+ looks like, well, it looks like a Roomba. There are few factors distinguishing the product from the last several generations. The rollers are bright green, along with a large Automatic Dirt Disposal section just below. Beyond that, however, it’s nearly identical to what…
Some really exciting IoT (Internet of Things)-enabled solutions are helping governments, communities, individuals, and organizations address some really tough global issues, such as how best to provide humanitarian disaster relief in times of crisis. As IoT companies bring connected devices and solutions to market, however, product testing must be a priority. Not only is security…
More Like food, music, or literature, every country puts its own spin on cars. While European and Japanese firms are known for emphasizing handling, the traditional American approach has been all about power. In the 1960s, American automakers began stuffing the biggest engines they could find into the smallest, lightest chassis that would hold them.…
