In the highly competitive world of smartphone technology, Realme is one of the brands that has been making a lot of noise in recent years. The Chinese company has been gaining popularity among consumers for its affordable yet high-performance devices that often boast impressive features. Now, reports suggest that Realme is getting ready to launch…
GM recalls 40,428 Chevrolet Silverado trucks over potential brake fluid leak
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later due to a potential brake fluid leak that could result in a fire. According to documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Saturday, the recall affects 40,428 vehicles, including 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model…
Acer unveils new Swift X 16 laptop for creative professionals
Acer has recently launched the Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16-61G), an advanced laptop designed to meet the demands of creative professionals. The sleek and thin laptop comes packed with a range of performance-packed features, including AMD Ryzen 9 7940H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUs with NVIDIA Studio Drivers to help users elevate…
Walmart sells online apparel brand Eloquii to FullBeauty Brands in 3rd divestiture this year
Walmart has announced the sale of its online apparel brand Eloquii to FullBeauty Brands, marking the company’s third divestiture of a direct-to-consumer brand this year. The retailer sold Bonobos to WHP Global and Express earlier in April, and in February, it offloaded Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods. These sales represent a reversal of a 2017-18…
Fiona Clutterbuck appointed as non-executive Chair of UK investment platform, AJ Bell
LONDON, UK: AJ Bell, one of the UK’s largest investment platforms, has announced the appointment of Fiona Clutterbuck as its new non-executive Chair, effective from 1 May 2023. The board believes that Clutterbuck, who has previously served as a non-executive director for Hargreaves Lansdown and chair of Paragon Banking Group, is well-suited to lead the…
RHI Magnesita acquires Europe, India, US operations of Seven Refractories for €93mn
LONDON, UK: RHI Magnesita, a global leader in refractories, has announced its acquisition of the Europe, India, and US operations of Seven Refractories for approximately €93 million in cash. Seven Refractories specializes in non-basic monolithic refractory mixes, which have a wide range of applications across several customer segments, including iron and steel, cement, aluminum, and…
Britten-Norman and CAeS merge to create zero-emissions sub-regional aircraft by 2026
LONDON, UK: HydrogenOne, a fund based in London that invests in clean hydrogen for positive environmental impact, has announced a £7 million investment in Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd (CAeS) on March 24, 2022. Today, HydrogenOne and its co-investors are excited to announce that Britten-Norman, the manufacturers of the Islander aircraft, and CAeS, pioneers in hydrogen-electric…
Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro flagship phones, slated for release in October
Google is set to release its highly anticipated Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro flagship phones in October, with rumors and leaks already giving us a glimpse of what we can expect from these devices. Both phones are expected to be unveiled via a livestream event in early October, with a release date later in…
Equatorial Resources acquires Nimba Alliance Iron Ore Project in Guinea
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Equatorial Resources Limited has signed a conditional agreement to acquire the Nimba Alliance Iron Ore Project in Guinea, West Africa. The acquisition is in line with Equatorial’s strategic focus on large-scale exploration and development of iron ore assets situated within clusters of major iron ore projects. The purchase is subject to due diligence…
LiveHire Limited to acquire Arrived Workforce Connections for A$5.92 million
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: LiveHire Limited (ASX: LVH) has announced that it has entered into a conditional binding Asset Sale Agreement with Arrived Workforce Connections Inc. (Arrived) for the acquisition of all of Arrived’s business and assets. The deal, which is subject to LiveHire shareholder approval, will see the company pay an aggregate purchase price of up…
SmartAsset expands consumer-advisor connection with DeftSales acquisition
New York-based web marketplace, SmartAsset, has acquired DeftSales, a Houston-based prospect engagement firm for financial experts. This acquisition will help SmartAsset to expand its services. DeftSales, founded in 2020 by Brendan Brown, James Fason, and Hunter Wright, automates outreach, provides analytical insights and seamlessly integrates with various CRM platforms. SmartAsset, founded by Michael Carvin, is…
BuzzFeed to shut down news division and cut 15% of staff in major restructuring move
BuzzFeed, the digital media company known for its listicles and quizzes, is shutting down its news division and will cut about 15% of its entire staff. The decision was announced by BuzzFeed’s co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti in a memo to staff. According to multiple media reports, the cuts will affect teams across its business,…