February 2024

Social networks are getting stingy with their data, leaving third-party developers in the lurch

February 9, 2024

2023 was the year social networks realized that they were sitting on massive troves of data. And some companies, such as Twitter (now X) and Reddit, decided to change their terms to shut out third-party experiences on these platforms. In the process, they also put a price on their data — something they believe is […]

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Samsung gets FDA nod for smartwatch sleep apnea detection

February 9, 2024

Samsung this morning announced that the Galaxy Watch line has received FDA approval for sleep apnea detection. The move is a big one for the smartwatch category, where health and fitness now comprise a majority of new features. For the last several years, the industry has focused on heart monitoring and blood oxygen detection, as […]

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As Iran-backed groups attack Red Sea ships, investors are backing startups assisting global cargo

February 9, 2024

Multiple shocks to global supply chains brought about first by the pandemic and more recently by Iran-backed Houthis targeting cargo ships in Red Sea have shown there’s a need for greater resilience in global shipping. At the same time, the pressure to reduce both costs and carbon footprints continues apace.  Quietly, investors are eyeing up […]

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