Amazon launches 30-minute delivery across the U.S. Amazon deliveries keep getting faster. On Tuesday, the online retailer announced the launch of its 30-minute delivery option, dubbed “Amazon Now,” in dozens of U.S. cities. This ultra-fast delivery option will allow customers to shop across “thousands” of items, Amazon says, including fresh groceries, household essentials, and other locally...

Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacherGetty ImagesThe child shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia in 2023A judge in the US state of Virginia has dismissed charges against a former assistant principal at a school where a six-year-old shot his teacher during class. Ebony Parker faced felony child abuse charges for allegedly ignoring...

India’s Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global South Varaha, an India-based climate tech startup, has raised $20 million in fresh funding as it looks to scale carbon removal projects from the Global South and position itself as a lower-cost supplier for verified emissions reductions. The investment marks the first portion of a planned $45 million Series B round led by...

This New Smart UV-Detecting Necklace Aims to Protect You From Sun DamageIf you have a hard time remembering to reapply sunscreen or are worried about sun damage, a new piece of smart jewelry may be the answer. On Thursday, The90, a preventive skin health wearable company, launched The90 Gem, a pendant necklace with a sensor that reads real-time UVA and UVB exposure. UVA rays can cause...

Cash App’s launching a phone serviceStevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.Cash App’s AT&T-based MVNO will offer an unlimited 5G data plan for $40 per month including taxes and fees. The new mobile service is powered by Gigs, the same firm behind the Klarna mobile service that...