Ofo shuts down Bronx pilot program as other dockless bikes make their mark
Though Beijing-based Ofo bikes has managed to raise a staggering $2.2 billion to fund its dockless bike sharing program, the company plans to shutter its operations in Bronx in the coming days. Ofo was part of a pilot program sponsored by the NYC Department of Transportation, and the city is expected to announce a replacement dockless bike service, allowing the city to continue its dockless bike experiment. [Read More]
Amazon will now deliver your Whole Foods groceries directly to your door
Amazon purchased Austin-based grocery Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion, and immediately began incorporating its high-tech spirit into the organic megalith. Now, Amazon will bring Whole Foods directly to your door with its two-hour Prime Now program. Grocery orders of $35 or more have no delivery fee, and drop-off times range from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy eating. [Read More]
Skillshare raises $28M Series C funding to accelerate growth
Earlier this week, Skillshare announced it had closed its Series C round of funding to the tune of $28 million. Skillshare, founded in 2010, has emerged as a premier knowledge-sharing platform where individuals can learn everything from calligraphy to calculus from professional experts. Reportedly, the company plans to use its fresh funds to expand its platform, bringing in new teachers and learners. [Read More]
Want to store your data in the U.S. or in Europe? G Suite will let you decide
At its recent Cloud Next conference in San Francisco, Google announced that users of its G Suite products, which include Gmail and Calendar, will soon be able to decide whether their data is stored in the United States or in Europe. The welcome option comes in the face of growing concerns for data protection, and new laws like the GDPR. [Read More]
Bitcoin price cracks $8,000 ahead of potential drop
Remember Bitcoin? Yep, it still exists. Though the mainstream hype may have died down, there’s still a lot happening in the coin-verse. For one, Bitcoin prices have jumped up nearly $3,000 in the month of July, and just recently surpassed the $8,000 for the first time in months. Yet, prices could possibly drop just as sharply later this week, as a number of contracts held by CME Group are set to expire. According to Coindesk, history indicates this could cause a drop of nearly eight percent — or roughly $640. [Read More]
