The Download: longevity for the uber-rich, and wrongful prosecutions of Chinese scientists

November 16, 2022
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. Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever Back in September, Jessica Hamzelou, our senior biotech reporter, traveled to Gstaad, a swanky ski-resort town in the Swiss…

Airbnb rolls out a host of new perks for hosts

November 16, 2022

Airbnb has more than 4 million hosts managing accommodation and experiences on its platform. Now, as it looks to drive more bookings, it’s on the hunt for more. After introducing a major redesign for customers earlier this year, Airbnb is now turning its attention to improving the experience for new and existing hosts. Today, it’s […]

Airbnb rolls out a host of new perks for hosts by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

EU’s Digital Services Act enters into force — but no confirm if Twitter will feel its full force yet

November 16, 2022

The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) enters into force today — setting the clock ticking on designations that will determine which larger Internet platforms face an extra layer of rules in areas likes algorithmic transparency and risk assessment. Larger platforms will also face centralized oversight by the European Commission in a marked change to […]

EU’s Digital Services Act enters into force — but no confirm if Twitter will feel its full force yet by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch

Parallel Domain says autonomous driving won’t scale without synthetic data

November 16, 2022

Achieving autonomous driving safely requires near endless hours of training software on every situation that could possibly arise before putting a vehicle on the road. Historically, autonomy companies have collected hordes of real-world data with which to train their algorithms, but it’s impossible to train a system how to handle edge cases based on real-world […]

Parallel Domain says autonomous driving won’t scale without synthetic data by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Goodera makes corporate volunteering events easier, even for remote and hybrid workplaces

November 16, 2022

Corporate volunteering is on the rise, as a way to increase a company’s social impact while boosting employee engagement. Managing volunteer programs, however, can get tricky. Goodera wants to make it easier with an end-to-end platform that includes pre-vetted volunteer opportunities and trained hosts. The Utah-based startup announced today it has raised a $10 million […]

Goodera makes corporate volunteering events easier, even for remote and hybrid workplaces by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

A big settlement for one Chinese-American scientist won’t end wrongful prosecutions

November 16, 2022
China Report is MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Honestly, it’s hard to keep up with the news these days. If you aren’t already consumed with the slow-moving implosion of Twitter or the quick collapse of crypto exchange FTX, there are also the flashy…

Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever

November 16, 2022
“Who wants to live forever?” The immortal words of Freddie Mercury blast from the speakers as blue lights swivel around the room and a smoky mist floats up from the stage in front of me. If the audience is anything to go by, the answer to his question is: the mega rich. I’d come to…

The Idea to IPO Man

November 16, 2022
When the CEO of a traditional business decides to start up, the one thing he ensures is not just to identify the right gap in the market but also to ensure that growth doesn’t come at the cost of losses, unlike other start-ups. Vinay Sanghi who left Mahindra First Choice Wheels to start CarTrade not only took the company public but also ensured profitable growth.