Pulse 2.0

Israel-Based Magenta Venture Partners Is Closing A New $100 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 17, 2019

Hertzliya, Israel-based Magenta Venture Partners announced that it is closing $100 million for a new fund to invest in Israeli associated tech companies.

Semiconductor Company Wiliot Raises $30 Million, Demos Sticker-Sized Bluetooth Sensor Tag

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 17, 2019

Fabless semiconductor company Wiliot announced that it has raised $30 million in funding on the heels of demoing its sticker-sized Bluetooth sensor tag.

Fiserv To Buy First Data For $22 Billion

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 16, 2019

Wisconsin-based Fiserv and Georgia-based First Data announced that the boards approved an agreement where Fiserv will buy First Data for $22 billion.

Mobile Augmented Reality Company Niantic Raises $245 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 16, 2019

Niantic, the mobile augmented reality company behind hits like Pokemon Go and Ingress Prime, has raised $245 million in Series C funding.

Apple iPhone XS And XR Smart Battery Case Features: What You Need To Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 16, 2019

Apple has released a smart battery case for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Here is a breakdown of the features that you need to know.

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG Feature Helps Save Man’s Life

By Noah Long ● Jan 16, 2019

Recently, the ECG feature on the Apple Watch Series 4 notified Barry Maden of Nashua, New Hampshire that he may be experiencing AFib. The device was right.

Why Netflix Is Increasing Prices On Its Subscription Plans

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 16, 2019

Video streaming service Netflix is increasing the prices of its subscription plans. Here is why the company is doing so.

TemperPack Raises $22.5 Million To Build On Its Styrofoam Alternative

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 15, 2019

Sustainable thermal packaging solutions company TemperPack has raised $22.5 million in Series B funding led by Revolution Growth.

Apple Siri Helped Save This Man’s Life

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2019

Nate Felix was driving his Jeep in a Nevada desert last month when it flipped. So he called on Siri to contact emergency services and it saved his life.

How Bowery Valuation Is Disrupting Commercial Appraisals

By Noah Long ● Jan 15, 2019

Bowery Valuation, a New York-based startup that is disrupting the commercial appraisal industry, has raised $12 million in Series A funding.

Rumor: Apple AirPower Wireless Charging Mat Entering Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2019

Rumor has it that Apple's suppliers have started mass producing the Apple AirPower wireless charging mat, which would allow you to charge 3 devices at once.

Ford Is Shutting Down Its Chariot Shuttle Bus Service

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 15, 2019

Ford Motor Company is shutting down the Chariot shuttle bus service in March. There are more than 625 employees who work for Chariot worldwide.

Volkswagen To Invest $800 Million In Chattanooga Factory For Electric Cars

By Noah Long ● Jan 15, 2019

German automaker Volkswagen is investing €700 million ($800 million) in its Chattanooga, Tennessee factory for building new electric vehicles.

Michigan-Based Crypto Investing Company Totle Raises $1 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 15, 2019

Birmingham, Michigan-based crypto investing company Totle has raised $1 million in a private round of funding.

ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700 Features: What You Need To Know

By Noah Long ● Jan 12, 2019

At CES 2019, ASUS revealed a new desktop replacement gaming laptop known as the ROG Mothership (GZ700). Here is a breakdown of the features.

Whirlpool Unveils Connected Hub Wall Oven Concept

By Annie Baker ● Jan 12, 2019

At CES 2019, Whirlpool introduced the Connected Hub Wall Oven concept -- which features augmented reality and a touchscreen.

JBL Unveils A Wide Range Of Headphones At CES 2019

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 12, 2019

At CES, JBL unveiled a number of new headphones including the LIVE 650BTNC, LIVE 400BT, LIVE 500BT, LIVE 200BT, LIVE 100, TUNE120TWS, REFLECT FLOW, and ENDURANCE PEAK.

Petcube Bites 2 And Petcube Play 2 Features: What You Need To Know

By Annie Baker ● Jan 11, 2019

Petcube recently unveiled the Petcube Bites 2 and Petcube Play 2 devices at CES. Here is a breakdown of the features.

WeWork Is Raising $2 Billion More From SoftBank, Rebrands To The We Company

By Noah Long ● Jan 10, 2019

WeWork announced it is raising an additional $2 billion from SoftBank at a valuation of $47 billion.

Withings: ECG Being Added To New Smartwatch And Blood Pressure Cuff Products

By Noah Long ● Jan 9, 2019

At CES, Withings unveiled two new ECG products including a smartwatch called the Move ECG and a blood pressure cuff called the BPM Core.

TCL And Roku Are Partnering On An 8K HDR TV

By Noah Long ● Jan 9, 2019

Chinese electronics company TCL is partnering with Roku to create the 8K TCL Roku TV.

LG Signatures Series OLED TV R Features: What You Need To Know

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 9, 2019

At CES, LG unveiled the Signatures Series OLED TV R -- which is a 65-inch rollable OLED TV device. Here is what you need to know.

India-Based Online Car Search Platform CarDekho Raises $110 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 9, 2019

CarDekho, an India-based new and used car search service has raised $110 million at a valuation of between $400 million and $500 million.

ClassPass Acquires Asia-Based Rival GuavaPass

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 8, 2019

Monthly fitness subscription service ClassPass has acquired its Asia-based rival GuavaPass.

Alphabet Company Verily Raises $1 Billion

By Annie Baker ● Jan 8, 2019

Verily, an Alphabet company focused on life sciences research, has raised $1 billion in funding led by Silver Lake.

LiDAR Technology Company Baraja Raises $32 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 7, 2019

Baraja, a LiDAR technology company, announced that it has raised $32 million in funding from Sequoia, Blackbird Ventures, and the CSIRO Innovation Fund.