Samsung may invest in $100M round for medical imaging startup Exo

Samsung’s venture investment unit is looking to invest in California-based medical device startup, Exo, in a round that could climb to $100 million, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The round is being led by Sands Capital, Bold Capital and Qubit Health Capital, the report said, adding that Qubit’s chairman, Imar Ishrak, would join Exo’s board. … Read more

Charlotte Edwards: I have been impressed but ODI series will be crucial for England’s World Cup hopes | Cricket News

New England women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards says she was impressed with her side as they completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep against West Indies but acknowledges that the upcoming ODI series is the crucial preparation with a World Cup around the corner. In her first series in charge, Edwards’ side romped to victory in … Read more

Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected

It’s not your imagination, graduating seniors. The tech industry’s pullback from entry-level hiring has reached concerning levels. LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, warned in The New York Times last week that “bottom rung of the career ladder” is “breaking” as AI eliminates traditional stepping-stone positions. The numbers are eye-opening: hiring of new grads … Read more

Study finds high levels of forever chemicals in US beers with contaminated water

Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of “forever chemicals” and are considered above the allowed EPA limit. A team from the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology conducted a study to find out how polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” get into beers and how much they contain. “As an occasional … Read more