Month: March 2021
IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets
Bolt, an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. The International Finance Corporation, a division…
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iPad mini Pro could launch this year, as well as the iPad mini 6 iPad mini (2019)
We’re due a new iPad mini, given that the latest one was the iPad mini (2019) and that’s around two years old at this point. But rather than just a new slate, Apple could have a whole new range on the way, as there’s talk of an iPad mini Pro.…
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HomeKit makes Ikea’s cheap buttons and motion sensors much more powerful
Ikea’s new $9.99 / €7.99 / £6 Trådfri Shortcut Buttons and existing $14.99 / €12.95 / £12 Trådfri Motion Sensors recently gained HomeKit support to the delight of many Apple device owners. Importantly, the addition is cumulative for the most part, allowing the Ikea devices to function with the best…
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Amazon’s cashierless tech expands to London with first international store
Amazon has opened its first cashierless store outside of the US with a new Amazon Fresh location in London, UK. The store uses the company’s Just Walk Out technology, which allows customers to pick items off shelves and take them out of the store without having to stop and pay…
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PS5 restock: Walmart may have it in stock today – here’s how to know PS5 restock
All eyes are on Walmart PS5 restock today, Thursday, March 4 in the US, and our PS5 restock Twitter tracker is ready for the moment the Sony console is back in stock. Last week, the American retailer had Xbox restock on Thursday at 3pm EST, so we’re expecting the same…
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Amazon UK’s first checkout-free Fresh grocery store opens in London
Amazon has opened its first checkout-free store outside of the US, a Fresh store powered by the "Just Walk Out" tech used in US Go stores. The shop, located in the West London borough of Ealing, offers Brits the same automated shopping expe… Source
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