May 2023

The Download: a bold fusion claim, and a new augmented reality game

May 10, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This startup says its first fusion plant is five years away. Experts doubt it. The news: A startup called Helion, backed by Sam Altman, claims it’s on track to flip on the world’s…

This startup says its first fusion plant is five years away. Experts doubt it.

May 10, 2023
A startup backed by Sam Altman says it’s on track to flip on the world’s first fusion power plant in five years, dramatically shortening the timeline to a carbon-free energy source that’s eluded scientists for three-quarters of a century.  Helion Energy’s announcement that it’s on the verge of commercializing the process that powers the sun…

What Are the 3 Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now?

May 10, 2023
Gold is usually seen as a safe-haven asset during troubled times. With rising concerns of a recession later this year, it could be wise to buy gold mining stocks B2Gold…

3 Hot Summer Stock Buys

May 10, 2023
People are increasingly participating in some kind of outdoor activity as they snap out of the pandemic. Moreover, given the government efforts, investors could consider buying BRP (DOOO), MasterCraft Boat…

Kenya plans special startups’ employee-equity tax regime

May 10, 2023

Kenya is proposing a special tax regime on startups’ Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), as it aligns to its plan to spur innovation. The finance bill 2023 proposes the deferment of taxes on employee-allocated shares, recommending for them to apply after the expiry of five years from the time of share-award, or when an employee […]

Kenya plans special startups’ employee-equity tax regime by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch

‘Attack on Titan’ publisher Kodansha launches K Manga app in U.S.

May 10, 2023

Kodansha, the publishing company behind popular titles like “Attack on Titan,” “The Seven Deadly Sins” and “Ghost in the Shell,” launched its new K Manga app on Wednesday for U.S. users to read hundreds of manga for free. At launch, about 400 manga titles are available, including the three above titles we mentioned as well […]

‘Attack on Titan’ publisher Kodansha launches K Manga app in U.S. by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch