China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van – ProWellTech

China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van – ProWellTech

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has unveiled its first cargo van, the vessel upon which it will self-drive into the world of urban logistics. WeRide will work with Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangling Motors (JMC) and Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express to commercialize its first self-driving van at scale. The deal was signed on Wednesday…

Printify bags $45M, led by Index, to ride the custom printing boom – ProWellTech

Printify bags $45M, led by Index, to ride the custom printing boom – ProWellTech

The creator economy loves merch which is great news for on-demand custom printing startups such as Latvia-based Printify — today it’s announcing a $45 million Series A round, led by Index Ventures, off the back of rising demand for its services. The mission: To keep growing its global marketplace of print shops to meet rising…

Google releases Pixel 6 and 6 Pro teaser ad [Video]

Google releases Pixel 6 and 6 Pro teaser ad [Video]

Just over a month after the first preview, Google this evening released the first Pixel 6 ad. With a “For All You Are’ tagline, this 30-second video provides our first real, non-rendered glimpse of the hardware. It starts by literally turning up the volume (using Android 12’s new slider UI), and asking “What if smartphones…

Headout raises $12M, plans to hire 150+ people as domestic travel rebounds – ProWellTech

Headout raises $12M, plans to hire 150+ people as domestic travel rebounds – ProWellTech

The travel industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, and startup Headout was no exception. A marketplace that let tourists make same-day bookings for tours, events and activities, the app expanded around the world after launching in 2015. Then COVID-19 hit. But business is growing again thanks to rebounds in domestic travel and…