This week, a couple of notable mortgage rates sank, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. As interest rates surge, it’s getting more expensive to buy a house.Lees verder op Cnet
The Series 9 is expected to be a modest update over the Series 8. But there are a few ways Apple could make it stand out.Lees verder op Cnet
A totally new iPad Pro model is expected in 2024, raising questions on what updates for the rest of the line are coming in 2023.Lees verder op Cnet
Several benchmark refinance rates were down this week. If you haven’t locked in a rate yet, now’s a good time to assess your options.Lees verder op Cnet
Six years after Hurricane Maria crippled Puerto Rico’s antiquated electrical grid, residents are embracing energy resiliency and renewables on their own terms. The mainland should take notice.Lees verder op Cnet
The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said.Lees verder op New York Times
Aisha S Gani / Bloomberg: Swedish payments company Trustly acquires French recurring payments service SlimPay, sources say for €70M; Trustly shelved IPO plans in 2021 — Swedish payments firm Trustly has acquired the French recurring payments platform SlimPay as it continues its Europe-wide expansion. Lees verder op Tech Meme
Reuters: A look at Disney’s shifting India strategy, after the unit reported a $41.5M loss on $390M revenue in the year to March 2022, including free cricket on mobile — Walt Disney (DIS.N) is attempting to revive the fortunes of its streaming business in India by offering free cricket on smartphones … Lees verder op Tech Meme
Katie Roof / Bloomberg: Apollo.io, which offers sales and marketing tools used by 500K+ firms, raised $100M led by Bain at a $1.6B valuation, up from ~$900M after raising $110M in 2022 — – $100 million investment led by Bain Capital Ventures — Apollo’s clients include Stripe, DocuSign, Utah Jazz Lees verder op Tech Meme
Annie Palmer / CNBC: Amazon confirms testing increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 from $25 for non-Prime members; Walmart also has a $35 minimum for non-Walmart+ members — – Amazon is testing a $35 free shipping minimum for people who aren’t members of the company’s Prime loyalty program. Lees verder op Tech Meme