Apple Doubles Investment in Carbon-Removal Fund to $400 Million

Apple has announced plans to invest another $200 million in its carbon removal initiative, a fund aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This move comes as part of the company’s long-term efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral by 2030. With this investment, Apple hopes to accelerate the development of innovative … Read more

UAE’s Emirates Telecom buys 50% stake in Careem super app for $400m

UAE telco company, Etisalat, is taking a page out of India’s playbook by launching its own super app, Breakingviews. Hoping to emulate the success of India’s Jio Platforms and its all-in-one app JioMart, Etisalat’s Breakingviews aims to offer customers a seamless experience that combines e-commerce, digital payments, and a variety of other services. As the … Read more

Philippine toy maker creates life-like plushies of deceased pets for grieving owners using synthetic fur and customer-provided photos.

David Tan, a toy maker in the Philippines, is inundated with requests from grieving pet owners asking him to create stuffed replicas of their deceased animals. Tan and his team use photographs of the pets to create life-like stuffed toys using synthetic fur, which is airbrushed to reproduce the creatures’ colors and physical characteristics. The … Read more

Colombia plans to evacuate area around Nevado del Ruiz volcano

Colombia is home to many natural wonders, including the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. While this majestic mountain has impressed tourists and locals alike, it also poses a significant risk to those living in the surrounding areas due to the potential for volcanic activity. As the threat of an eruption looms, Colombian authorities are taking steps … Read more