Gobi Partners along with Malaysia Venture Capital has created a $14.5 million investment pool to focus on tech start-ups in the Southeast Asian region.
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Nielsen teams with DISH Network to improve its rating service
Nielsen Holdings has entered into an agreement with DISH Network to enhance its business service to the global standard. Nielsen plans to license set-top box data from DISH.
Microsoft HoloLens Offers New Perspective to Virtual Reality
Microsoft started to ship the Development Editions kit for HoloLens on Wednesday. With its augmented reality device, the company offered a new perspective in virtual reality realm.
Dyson unveils Pure Cool Link air cleanser for household pollutants
Dyson with its new air purifier is aiming to create fresh air within the household environment. The company's newly launched Pure Cool Link air cleaner pledges to clean up the pollutants enveloping the home atmosphere.
Unity said to be in talks to raise funds valued at $1.5 billion
Unity Technologies, a creator of gaming software, is reportedly in negotiations to raise funds, which could value Unity at $1.5 billion.
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French tech startups managed to secure almost 1 billion euros in funding last year, establishing the country’s place in the European tech landscape. Most investments were still made by domestic investors, although there are prominent foreign investors involved in big fundings.
Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors LLC reduced its shareholding in Apple by 6% in the final quarter of 2015. Dumont sold 2,164 shares of the company in the fourth quarter and currently owns 34,115 of Apple shares.
United States gave a three-month reprieve for ZTE on export curbs imposed earlier this month. U.S. Commerce Department announced the decision on Tuesday.
Domino’s Pizza has unveiled an exciting way to deliver their hot and sumptuous pizza. The pizza chain introduces Domino’s Robotic Unit or DRU, which can hold up to ten pizzas and travels at 20 km/h.
South Africa's energy crisis will now be answered by the launching of the largest solar farm built in Northen Cape. It could generate power that could supply electricity from renewable energy to 75,000 households yearly.
Optus at last revealed on how Aussie football fans will be able to watch their favorite game via live stream. It will team up with SBS to broadcast live streaming of their favorite team and players from around the world provided that the viewers are Optus subscribers.
The self-lacing shoe technology finally arrives, as Nike announced its newest adaptive lacing technology. The HyperAdapt 1.0 will be available for Nike+ members later this year.
It's Sesame Street's very own Cookie Monster that stars in the latest Apple iPhone 6s advertisement. It reiterates Siri's hands-free capabilities of getting commands. Siri was able to understand Cookie Monster's accent when he requested to set a timer for the cookies and play music while waiting for it to get done.
It will be a different experience for consumers and golf fans alike as they take part in the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA Tour event. MasterCard has teamed up with Wearality that develops VR glasses and other wearables and with Callaway Golf Company to enable people to engross themselves in the virtual and augmented reality.
