Stop by the Center for Wellness Promotion, to find out about all of Georgetown Law’s wellness activities, ask questions about your student medical insurance and more. Very nice gym with good tools and nice staff to make your expertise one of the best even throughout Covid-19. When you’ve a health […]
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China’s internet users reach 940 million: report
China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) Photo: CNNIC The number of people using the internet in China reached 940 million in June, an increase of 40 million from 2019, according to the China Internet Network Information Center’s (CNNIC) annual report on internet development in China on Tuesday. The report […]
Pixar’s computer graphics pioneers have won the $1 million Turing Award
3 years ago
Two men who invented game-changing 3D computer graphics techniques now widely used in the film industry have won the highest distinction in computer science: the Turing Award. If you enjoyed Toy Story, The Lord of the Rings, Finding Nemo, Titanic, Avatar, or Jurassic Park, you have them to thank. Who […]
Back Market raises $120 million to grow refurbished gadget market
3 years ago
Back Market has raised a $120 million round of venture capital as it seeks to dramatically expand the market for refurbished consumer electronics. The investment round included Goldman Sachs, Aglaé Ventures, Eurazeo Growth, and Daphni and follows rounds of $48 million in 2018 and $7 million in 2017. The Paris-based […]
Refurbed raises $17 million to expand its refurbished gadget marketplace
3 years ago
Vienna, Austria-based Refurbed announced today that it has raised a $17 million round of venture capital to fuel the expansion of its marketplace for restored consumer electronics. Refurbed, which focuses on the European market, works with factory partners that specialize in restoring smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The company makes those […]