Apple already planning second-generation AR headset, claims analyst

It’s a mark of how long there have been firm rumours spreading of Apple working on an augmented and mixed-reality headset that, before any form of announcement, we’re now hearing about the device’s second generation. Apple Glasses: What’s the story so far on Apple’s AR headset? Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has written a blog post…

Kadmos, a salary payments platform for migrant workers, raises $29.5M

Companies from across the industrial spectrum often rely on a migrant workforce, with data from the International Labour Organization indicating that some 169 million workers travel abroad for employment. But being away from their domestic jurisdiction and financial infrastructure presents a host of challenges, including what is probably the most important part for the worker…

A passenger bought an airline ticket just to look for his lost luggage at Dublin Airport

The aviation industry is dealing with a messy summer travel season as demand returns to pre-pandemic levels. Mark Wayt Dermot Lennon arrived back in Dublin, Ireland, on June 28 from Brisbane, Australia. His luggage was still missing after a week, so he bought an airline ticket just to enter the baggage claim area. The aviation…

Russia’s turning off natural-gas supply via a key pipeline to Germany for maintenance today. Europe fears the shutdown may be permanent.

German economy minister Robert Habeck warns Russia may cut off natural-gas supply via the Nord Stream 1 permanently after a scheduled maintenance. Andreas Gora/Getty Images The Nord Stream 1 pipeline carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany shuts on Monday. The key pipeline is shut from July 11-21 for scheduled maintenance work. Europe is waking…

Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

Thousands of leaked confidential files reveal a treasure trove of sketchy and unlawful behavior from Uber. The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top…