Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Demand for COVID-19 tests to outstrip supply for months, says Roche CEO
Geneva (Reuters) - Global demand for COVID-19 testing devices is expected to outstrip supply for a long time, Roche Chief Executive Severin Schwan said on Tuesday. "We still have little information ab...
Dec 08, 2020
Marvell introduces chips for open-source 5G networking gear
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) - Marvell Technology Group Ltd on Tuesday rolled out a set of semiconductors aimed at a new wave of 5G networking gear designed to let telecommunications carriers mix and m...
Dec 08, 2020
Switzerland increases order for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) -Switzerland has increased its confirmed order for Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine doses to 7.5 million from 4.5 million, the U.S. company said on Tuesday. The vaccine, mRNA-1273, is currentl...
Dec 08, 2020
American expands preflight testing to all U.S. destinations with travel restrictions
(Reuters) - American Airlines said on Tuesday it is expanding preflight COVID-19 testing for all U.S. destinations that have travel restrictions. The test, priced at $129 which includes a medical prof...
Dec 08, 2020
Apple launches AirPods Max priced at $549
(Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday unveiled AirPods Max, its next-generation over-ear headphones priced at $549. The company also said Apple Fitness+, its $10 per month fitness subscription service, wil...
Dec 08, 2020
U.S. seeks to secure vaccine supply as Britain starts first COVID-19 shots
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - The Trump administration sought to shore up the U.S. vaccine supply on Tuesday as a 90-year-old British woman became the first person outside of trials to receive the Pfiz...
Dec 08, 2020
U.S. third-quarter productivity trimmed to 4.6% rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity increased strongly in the third quarter, though the pace of growth was likely overstated as the sharp rebound in output has outpaced employment gains. T...
Dec 08, 2020
SoftBank leads $80 million round in healthcare startup Pear Therapeutics
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp's Vision Fund 2 has led an $80 million Series D financing round in digital therapeutics startup Pear Therapeutics in its latest healthcare investmen...
Dec 08, 2020
Nicole Kidman to endorse U.S. cannabis company
(Reuters) - Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has signed up to promote cannabis-based products for U.S.-based Cure Pharmaceutical, the company said on Tuesday, the latest celebrity to endors...
Dec 08, 2020
U.S. FDA staff backs Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
(Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff said on Tuesday that data on Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine was in line with its guidance on emergency use authorization, raising hopes it c...
Dec 08, 2020
