Monthly Archives: September 2022

Amazon’s massive sale offers up to 60 percent off Casio and Timex watches

There’s a deal to fit any style. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. This week, reviews started rolling out for Apple’s impressive Apple Watch Ultra. It’s an impressive piece of gear, but it’s also $800 and overkill for most people who don’t plan…

Volkswagen and Belgian utility giant partner on vehicle-to-grid energy storage

Volkswagen is partnering with a Belgian network operator to integrate electric vehicles into the power grid, as more EVs take to the road amid rising energy costs. Volkswagen’s charging unit Elli and re.alto, a startup owned by Brussels-based Elia, signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to collaborate on ways to integrate EVs into the…

Declining VC investment into LatAm startups could throttle digital growth

This column is fascinated by Latin America, a region of the world rich in history, culture and, recently, a massive boom in technology company formation and financing. The period of rapidly accreting venture capital activity, however, is slowing. Fast. The declines in capital availability, as far as TechCrunch can see, will not prove lethal. However,…

Electroshocking your face isn’t as scary as it sounds

Using an electric current to sculpt your face sounds instantly terrifying. But since microcurrent facials entered the skincare scene, it’s been a popular technique for instant results — and you don’t even need a professional to administer the electricity. Microcurrent facials use a low-level electric current to stimulate facial muscles, ideally helping to lift dull…