Caroline Merin, who spent nearly a decade developing on-demand services as the first Latin American general manager for Uber Eats and later the COO of Rappi, recognized how badly healthcare tech lagged behind. While patients expected doctors to respond as quickly as their delivery apps, most medical professionals on the continent are forced to rely on WhatsApp for all patient…
Databricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up
December 17, 2025
The IPO window may have cracked open, but it seems some former startups have no intention of going public. Makes sense, in a way: IPOs were traditionally a way to raise money, and if you can manage to raise ungodly amounts without having to put your company through public…
Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
December 17, 2025
Cashmere sweaters are everywhere these days, often at unbelievably low prices. The appeal is obvious: If you’ve ever worn cashmere, you know it’s soft, light, and warm – an impressive fiber that’s hard to give up. Unfortunately, those bargain prices…
The tragic cost of wildlife photography: Rare and beautiful Galaxy frogs threatened by photo tourism
December 17, 2025
A striking photograph of the rare Galaxy frog (Melanobatrachus indicus) is drawing attention to the latest report from global conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London).
The paper, published today (December 17 2025) in Herpetology Notes, highlights that a small population of Galaxy frogs in India’s Western Ghats is no longer detected at a monitored study site following a series…
Your photographs can inspire millions: Enter the Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition for free (shot on ANY camera, digital or film)
December 17, 2025
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition is officially open, inviting professional photographers worldwide to showcase their most creative, technically masterful and inspiring work.
Free to enter and open to submissions captured on any camera system, the competition offers a…
Vivian Maier: Street Photographer review: an insight into one of photography's greatest stories
December 17, 2025
Vivian Maier: Street Photographer, edited by John Maloof with a foreword by Geoff Dyer, stands as one of the most essential monographs of the past two decades; not only because of the photographs themselves, but because of the extraordinary story behind them.
Vivian Maier…
BYD is making a significant move to boost confidence in its electric vehicles in Europe. The Chinese automaker has announced a major update to its warranty terms, extending the battery coverage to 8 years or 250,000 km (approx. 155,000 miles), whichever comes first.
This new policy significantly outpaces the industry standard and puts pressure on competitors like Tesla and Volkswagen to follow…
If I enjoy anything almost as much as riding electric bikes, it’s trying out new gear while I’m out on the road. With the holidays on us in full force, there’s just a bit of time left to share that excitement with the e-bike fan in your life. Below are some of the…
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs.
Volkswagen announces ID.Polo EV range…
Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors
December 17, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase inside the atmosphere, according to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation.
“The desired outcome is to develop and integrate high-G propulsion systems, advanced seekers, and low-SWaP [size, weight and power] interceptors integrated into…
