Day: November 2, 2026

Zurich-based SCEPTICS will use the funds to expand its Swiss engineering team, complete safety and privacy certifications, and launch Sparkie in Europe and North America. (YorkPedia Editorial):- Zurich, Switzerland Oct 31, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – SBI Investment, the venture capital arm of Japan’s SBI Group, has invested US$8 million in SCEPTICS (https://sceptics.com), a Swiss startup developing Sparkie, a magnetic, screen-free AI learning companion for children. The deal marks a fresh bet by the Japanese investor on AI hardware aimed at early education. Sparkie attaches magnetically to everyday surfaces and objects, turning a child’s…

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Beijing, China Oct 30, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho had resigned to take political responsibility for the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which claimed 168 lives in November 2025, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee announced on Thursday as the government released an independent committee’s investigation report into the tragedy, according to local media reports.  Lee said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that he had accepted Ho’s resignation, although no personal misconduct had been found. Ho offered…

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Pune, Maharashtra Oct 30, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Engage Wave Media is a Pune-based full-stack digital marketing agency helping brands build visibility, generate qualified demand and achieve measurable business growth through integrated, data-driven marketing solutions. Founded by Agam Dubey, the agency has completed three years of operations and has worked with more than 100+ brands across real estate, education, retail, healthcare, e-commerce, IT, B2B and other growth-focused sectors. During this period, Engage Wave Media has managed over 10 crore+ in paid media investments across Google, Meta and other digital platforms. The…