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Author: Mary Taylor

Spanish Car Subscription Startup Revel Raises $123M for Expansion

Spanish Car Subscription Startup Revel Raises $123M for Expansion

Business
The car sales market has faced challenges in recent years due to economic conditions and evolving consumer preferences, including the rise of ride-hailing apps and alternative transportation options. Spanish startup Revel is addressing this shift by offering a digital car "subscription" service, securing €115 million ($123 million) in funding to expand its flexible lease agreement model, which includes insurance and maintenance. This service is aimed at consumers willing to commit for at least a year, providing a faster, more convenient, and flexible alternative to traditional leasing providers. Revel's approach is innovative, but its sourcing and business model remain undisclosed, with CEO Enrique de Mateo guarding the details. However, the company's structured financing tranche of €1...
USB-C AirPods Pro 2: Exclusive Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro

USB-C AirPods Pro 2: Exclusive Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro

Technology
Apple's recent product unveiling included not only the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models but also an updated version of the AirPods Pro, referred to as AirPods Pro 2, featuring a USB-C charging case. While the shift to USB-C from Lightning is the primary highlight, Apple has also made improvements to audio quality, although these changes may not sit well with some customers. As reported previously, the new AirPods Pro 2 now offer enhanced dust resistance and support for 20-bit 48kHz lossless audio when connected to the Vision Pro headset. It initially appeared unusual for Apple to restrict this significant audio feature to the new AirPods Pro 2 when the original model is just a year old, but that's precisely what they have done. According to the latest PowerOn newsletter by Bloombe...