Parmy Olson's Blog, page 29

Fast-Growing Deliveroo Raises $100 Million, Expands Into Asia

The restaurant delivery service takes new money from veteran Internet investor Yuri Milner’s DST as daily orders grow tenfold since the start of 2015.

Messaging App Telegram Shuts Down 78 ISIS Propaganda Channels

Having refused government access to its encrypted network, it’s taken matters into its own hands by blocking terrorist broadcasts.

U.K.'s Own 'DARPA' Will Pour £165 Million Into Cyber Security Startups

The government tries to draw private expertise into its intelligence services as it doubles public funds for fighting fraudsters and terrorists in cyberspace.

Apple's Tim Cook Says Mac And iPad Won't Converge

Its latest ‘Pro’ tablet is more powerful than many laptops, but Cook says bringing the two together would mean too many compromises.

The AppThat 'Hears' You Sleep

The founder of popular alarm app Sleep Cycle has completely rewritten the way his app measures sleep.

The App That 'Hears' You Sleep

The founder of popular alarm app Sleep Cycle has completely rewritten the way his app measures sleep.

The A.I. Will See You Now

Babylon Health’s on-demand app is testing its artificial intelligence software on patients.

iPad Pro: Not A Laptop Killer Just Yet

Reviews for Apple’s 12.9 inch tablet computer suggest it outperforms Microsoft’s Surface on features but has some way to go before replacing a laptop.

Google Seeks More Control Over Android Phone Chips: Report

It’s reportedly talking to chip makers about building mobile processors based on Google’s own designs.

Vertu, ThePhone Maker For The Super Rich, Has A New Chinese Owner

A Hong Kong holding company said to be working on a secure mobile operating system will now churn out diamond encrusted smartphones for the wealthy and private.