Author: Neha Raj
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Lionel Messi’s MLS Debut: Exclusive Coverage on Apple TV Set to Reshape Soccer Viewing Experience
Excitement is in the air as Lionel Messi, the esteemed football player, gears up to make his debut in Major League Soccer (MLS) for Inter Miami. Apple TV has secured exclusive streaming rights for MLS with its MLS Season Pass, running until 2023, and fans around the world are eager to witness Messi’s first match.…
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Foreign Visitors in China Can Now Enjoy Cashless Payment Options
Exciting news for travelers visiting China! If you’ve heard about the convenience of cashless payments in the country and felt left out, fret no more! China’s leading mobile payment platforms, WeChat Pay and Alipay, have made a significant announcement that allows foreign users to link their foreign credit cards, such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover,…
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Congress Launches Investigation into Ford’s Deal with CATL for Battery Technology
Ford Motor Company is facing a congressional investigation into its licensing agreement with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL. In a public letter addressed to Ford CEO Jim Farley, House Republicans Mike Gallagher and Jason Smith revealed that two congressional committees are probing the automaker’s deal with CATL, particularly focusing on the utilization of CATL’s battery cell…
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Bolt, and Its Former CEO Ryan Breslow, Under SEC Probe
The e-commerce software company Bolt and its former CEO, Ryan Breslow, are currently the subjects of a probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The investigation, initiated last year, is examining whether any federal securities laws were violated during Bolt’s fundraising efforts in 2021. According to a letter from a lawyer representing Bolt…
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Amazon to Establish $120M Satellite Processing Facility for Project Kuiper in Florida
Amazon is making significant strides in its satellite venture, Project Kuiper, as it plans to invest $120 million in a satellite processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The facility’s construction is already underway, and it will be strategically situated near the launch operators responsible for sending Kuiper satellites into orbit, including Blue Origin…
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Astranis Shifts to Backup Plan After First Commercial Internet Satellite Malfunctions in Orbit
Astranis, the space-based internet startup, faced a setback when its first commercial internet satellite, Arcturus, encountered a malfunction with its solar panels, preventing continuous coverage to Alaska. The dedicated satellite was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy in May and initially performed well. However, an issue with the solar array drive assembly caused a pointing…
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FedNow: U.S. Government Launches Instant Payment System, Revolutionizing Transactions
The much-anticipated FedNow Service, the U.S. government’s instant payment system, has finally gone live. This new infrastructure aims to revolutionize the way money is transferred by providing financial institutions with a faster payment rail, ensuring immediate access to funds at any time of day, regardless of the day of the week. This move is significant…
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AMC Theaters Abandons Tiered Pricing for Preferred Seats: New Seating Concept in the Works
AMC Theaters recently announced that it has decided to drop its plan to implement a tiered pricing system for preferred seats and front-row seats. The plan, known as “Sightline,” had been under testing in three U.S. markets since March. The original idea behind the tiered pricing system was to charge more for preferred seats and…
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Botinkit Raises $13M in Funding to Expand Kitchen Robot Business and Enable Cross-Regional Restaurant Expansion
Kitchen robot manufacturer Botinkit has secured $13 million in a Series A funding round, led by Forebright and featuring investors such as 5Y Capital and Brizan Venture. Zexiang Li, known for his angel investment in drone giant DJI, and Ko Ping-Keung, an investor and professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, also participated…
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YouTube Premium Individual Plan Price Increases to $13.99 for US Subscribers
YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform, has raised the prices of its Premium individual plan for subscribers in the United States. The monthly cost has been increased from $11.99 to $13.99, following last year’s price hike for family plans in various countries, which saw the family plan tariff rise from $17.99 to $22.99 per month. The…