Month: February 2021
Dublin’s Frontline Ventures raises new $83.8M seed fund for European B2B startups
Dublin-based Frontline Ventures has released details of its new €70 million ($83.8M) Frontline Seed fund III which will be aimed at European B2B startups. The new fund will bring Frontline’s total funds under management to €250 million, deployed out of its offices in London, Dublin and San Francisco. Backers of…
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GoldenEye’s canceled Xbox 360 remake leaks online, and it’s playable
A remake of the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 has leaked online, and it’s playable on PC using an emulator, Video Games Chronicle reports. The game, which was originally destined for the Xbox 360’s Live Arcade service, includes the original single-player campaign, as well as local split-screen multiplayer, but online…
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The Samsung Sero TV probably won’t get a successor – here’s why Samsung Sero
When the Samsung Sero TV released, it was thrilling to see a rotating television actually come to market. This wasn’t just a kooky prototype, or a poorly constructed gimmick display, but a premium television designed with care and attention – and poised to ride on a wave of social media…
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Ford commits $29 billion to electric and autonomous vehicle development
Ford will invest $29 billion in electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025, more than double the $11.5 billion it promised through 2022 less than a year ago, the automaker announced. Of that, it will spend $7 billion on self-driving tech and $22 b… Source
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YC-backed Djamo is building a financial super app for consumers in Francophone Africa
Djamo, a financial super app for consumers in Francophone Africa, is the first startup from Ivory Coast to get backing from Y Combinator. While there has been a huge profusion of financial services that have emerged in recent years in Africa, Djamo’s mission is to try to plug one specific…
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This smart display concept looks like a traditional alarm clock Concept smart alarm clock
Smart speakers and displays such as the Amazon Echo Spot or the Lenovo smart clock have become part of the furniture in many households, and they’re unashamedly futuristic-looking, high-tech devices – but what if you prefer a more understated look or long for a more tactile experience? You’re not alone.…
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