April 19, 2024
Tech News
Amazon has announced the renewal of its live-action Fallout series for a second season, just a week after its premiere. The show, set in the Fallout universe, has quickly become one of Prime Video’s top three most-watched titles globally. It features a new story told through the perspectives of three characters: a vault dweller, a Brotherhood of Steel member, and a Ghoul. The series is part of a trend of successful video game adaptations.
Razer has released the Kishi Ultra, a gaming controller designed for USB-C phones, PCs, and tablets, including the iPhone 15 and iPad Mini. The controller features Razer’s Sensa HD immersive haptics technology, which converts audio into haptic feedback, though it currently only supports Android 12 or above and Windows 11. The Kishi Ultra also includes Chroma RGB lights and requires the Razer Nexus app for functionality. It is priced at $150, with a less expensive version, the Kishi V2 USB-C, available for $99.
Despite not receiving federal funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Tesla plans to proceed with building an 1,800-mile electric charging corridor for semi-trucks from Texas to California. The project aims to support long-distance and regional electric trucking, contributing to the electrification of the heavy-duty trucking sector. Tesla may explore state funding opportunities or future rounds of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant program to support this initiative.
Tourplus CEO Rickson Goh has navigated the company through the pandemic by seizing opportunities and adapting to new market conditions. Despite the tourism industry’s standstill, Tourplus raised US$1 million in seed funding and formed strategic partnerships, including with Tourism Selangor for a mobile app development and profit-sharing agreement. Goh’s efforts have positioned Tourplus for success in the post-pandemic travel rebound, with projected revenue of US$1.65 million in 2021 from diversified sources beyond travel.
Tech Explained
Haptics Technology – Haptics technology is a tactile feedback technology that recreates the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user. In the case of the Razer Kishi Ultra gaming controller, Sensa HD immersive haptics technology converts audio into haptic feedback, enhancing the gaming experience.
Charging Corridor – A charging corridor is a network of electric vehicle charging stations strategically placed along a route to enable long-distance travel for electric vehicles. Tesla’s plan to build an 1,800-mile electric charging corridor for semi-trucks aims to support the electrification of the heavy-duty trucking sector.
Seed Funding – Seed funding is the initial capital raised by a startup to support product development and market research. Tourplus raised US$1 million in seed funding during the pandemic to sustain its operations and expand its services, positioning the company for growth in the post-pandemic travel industry.
