WorldPingEngadget
The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags
AirTags are great, but there are competing trackers that offer handy features and unique form factors.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
TechCrunch
Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries
Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.
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WorldPingCNBC
More tech millionaires are using donor-advised funds for tax savings and giving
DAFs are gaining in popularity as private firms like Anthropic and OpenAI skyrocket in value and more companies stay private for longer.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC
Deutsche Welle
Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was operating at about 10% of capacity because of a lack of cooling riverwater. In Romania, the military blew up a rock outcrop in a bid to improve water flow to the Cernavoda plant.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
CNBC World
Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
It is also the latest move by Visa to expand its value-added services business, which has become one of the company's fastest-growing divisions.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingTimes of India
Centre raises windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports from August 3
India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. These revised rates will be effective from August 3 for the next fortnight. Domestic fuel duties remain unchanged, providing stability for local consumers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingTimes of India
Amazon market cap crosses $3 trillion as AI, cloud growth power stock rally
Shares of the Seattle-headquartered e-commerce and cloud giant had surged 15% on Friday after the company reported its fastest cloud revenue growth in over four years and increased its forecast for annual capital expenditure.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India