[ad_1] Lately I’ve been thinking about media publishing startups (think Semafor and Puck) and their fundraising rounds. Semafor recently raised a $44 million seed round, and Puck raised a $7 million Series A in 2021. The Messenger, among the newest in the industry, recently raised $50 million. Publishing media jobs are uncertain, pushing those with … Read more
[ad_1] Image: Toei Animation Bandai’s Digimon franchise is deeply beloved and hit at just the right time for kids who grew up in the 90s. But it’s one of those properties whose earlier installments have been difficult to get physical releases of for one (usually rights-related) issue or another. Fortunately, things are about to change, … Read more
[ad_1] Automakers appear to have had an awakening last week: Electric vehicles are the future, and if they want to continue selling cars, they have to think beyond the car. I’m not talking about subscriptions, though; I’m talking about charging. For years, major auto manufacturers were happy to leave the infrastructure to someone else. Tesla … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Maria Sbytova (Shutterstock) Though we tend to think about landscaping in terms of lawns, shrubs, and flowers, there are plenty of reasons to consider planting trees in your yard as well. Not only can they increase your home’s value by up to 15%, and decrease your energy bills by providing shade from summer … Read more
[ad_1] Image: Lionsgate/Twisted Pictures We’ve known for some time now that Saw X was on the horizon, and would return to the series’ roots of people having to escape these elaborate traps or die gruesomely. The question that’s been on folks’ minds, especially when it was revealed that Tobin Bell would return as John “Jigsaw” Kramer … Read more
[ad_1] In this week’s edition of The Interchange, we get into M&As in the fintech space as AngelList nabbed a startup and Uplift got bought for less than it raised in venture funding. We get into those deals and much more. Want to receive this in your inbox every Sunday? Sign up here. Shopify’s credit … Read more
[ad_1] Getting a flat tire isn’t just a hassle: It can also be expensive. Depending on the circumstances, and what caused the flat, it may be possible to have the tire repaired, instead of replacing it. But when that’s not an option, and you only have one flat tire, how do you know whether you … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re a gamer, your graphics card is likely to be one of the most expensive components in your entire rig—so you want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your investment. As with other pieces of hardware, the graphics card requires some careful care and attention over the course of its … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re adventurous with your food, or just like to keep up with the fast-moving food tech industry, here’s a roundup of this week’s stories and some notable news we weren’t able to cover. Supply Change Capital The venture capital fund madness we’ve seen all year has made its way to the food sector. … Read more
[ad_1] Your pants are lying to you. You don’t have a 36″ inch waist, even if the label in your jeans says “waist 36.” Your waist probably measures closer to 38″. I’m sure many people reading this (particularly women) are thinking, “no shit,” but if you were unaware of “vanity sizing,” it’s a shocking revelation. … Read more