*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, November 21, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - NASA To Launch Safety Review Of SpaceX As A Result Of Musk Pot Video <#m_2340406142034367405_0076619> - Semtech Deploys On Mallorca <#m_2340406142034367405_0076618> - ResMed Names New Board Member <#m_2340406142034367405_0076620> - Report: Snap's Next Spectacles Will Have Two Cameras, Costs $350 <#m_2340406142034367405_0076615> - Edmunds Launches New Car Ranking Pages <#m_2340406142034367405_0076614> - Beyond Meat Files For IPO <#m_2340406142034367405_0076607> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_2340406142034367405_ad737> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_2340406142034367405_ad611> - Stradling <#m_2340406142034367405_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_2340406142034367405_ad596> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_2340406142034367405_ad188> *Wednesday, November 21, 2018* *NASA To Launch Safety Review Of SpaceX As A Result Of Musk Pot Video* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076619.html> NASA is getting set to launch a full safety review of Hawthorne-based rocket maker SpaceX, as a direct result of Elon Musk smoking marijuana on the Joe Rogan Experience in September. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076619.html>) *Semtech Deploys On Mallorca* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076618.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Semtech said this morning that has deployed its LoRa lower power, wireless networking devices as part of an Internet-of-Things (IoT) deployment on the island of Mallorca, in Spain. According to Semtech, IOTLABS, a developer of Internet-of-Things services, has launched an application on Mallorca which uses Semtech's LoRa technology to provide monitoring of water levels and air quality in real time on the island. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076618.html>) *ResMed Names New Board Member* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076620.html> San Diego-based ResMed, which provides patient monitoring devices and healthcare software, said Tuesday that it has named Harjit Gill to its board of directors. Gill is currently an advisor to Delmedica Investments, a company focused on respiratory health, and also previously had been Executive Vice president and CEO of Philips ASEAN & Pacific, in addition to serving in many other roles in Philips Consumer Electronics businesses worldwide. Gill replaces Gary W. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076620.html>) *Report: Snap's Next Spectacles Will Have Two Cameras, Costs $350* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076615.html> A report today says that Venice, California-based Snap is getting set to launch a another version of its Spectacles, its connected, video- and snapshot-capturing sunglasses, for the heady price of $350.00. According to the report, the new Spectacles will be capable of producing augmented reality effects in videos, including overlay of AR lenses and 3D photo effects based on footage from the glasses. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076615.html>) *Edmunds Launches New Car Ranking Pages* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076614.html> Santa Monica-based Edmunds, the automotive information and shopping site, says it has launched a new set of pages specifically aimed at providing best car rankings. According to Edmunds.com, its new landing pages will the top 10 vehicles in descending order in each of more than 50 segments. Edmunds claims its rankings are based on its own vehicle testing process, plus evaluation at its test track, a 115-mile road test loop, and day-to-day driving situations. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076614.html>) *Beyond Meat Files For IPO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076607.html> El Segundo-based Beyond Meat, a venture-backed startup which makes vegetarian, plant-based burger patties and other meat alternatives, filed for an IPO last week, saying in a filing that it is looking to raised $100M in an IPO on the Nasdaq Global Market. The company has applied to list as BYND. The company's IPO is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, BofA Merrill Lynch, Jefferies, and William Blair. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076607.html>) *BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://www.bdo.com>* BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies through more than 60 offices domestically and 160 countries globally. Our Southern California technology industry team professionals have deep experience helping online, software, hardware, and cleantech businesses in the local ecosystem to navigate the many issues affecting their businesses and to help them meet their larger strategic goals. Our team provides a wide range of guidance in the key issues effecting technology companies including, M&A advisory, initial public offerings, tax planning and consulting, intellectual property agreements, financial reporting and regulatory compliance matters. For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law (<a href="http://www.sycr.com";>http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 125 attorneys and 10 offices in the western US. The offices are: Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco - SOMA, San Francisco - Financial District, Sacramento, Reno, Denver, Seattle. The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2340406142034367405_funding>* 11/07/18 Mirium Pharmaceuticals <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94247> San Diego $120.00 M 11/06/18 Engineer.ai <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94246> Los Angeles $29.50 M 11/02/18 Syntiant <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94171> Irvine $25.00 M 11/01/18 RingDNA, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94170> Sherman Oaks $10.00 M 11/01/18 Imbellus <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94168> Los Angeles $14.50 M 10/31/18 PatientPop, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94133> Santa Monica $65.00 M 10/30/18 LegalZoom.com <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94128> Glendale $0.00 M 10/30/18 WAYV <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94129> Los Angeles $5.00 M 10/25/18 Pathmatics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94080> Santa Monica $3.00 M 10/23/18 Tala <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94079> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/23/18 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94078> Irvine $0.00 M 10/22/18 Qpex Biopharma <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94077> San Diego $33.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/18/18 ProducePay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94058> Los Angeles $14.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 26, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26122 November 27, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26123 November 28, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26124 November 29, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26125 November 30, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26240 December 1, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26241 December 1, Los Angeles -- *The In.flux Reality Mixer* The In.flux Reality Mixer. The In.flux Reality Mixer is a quarterly innovation lounge. Mixed reality art meets provocative conversations, a hosted bar and signature small bites. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26257 December 2, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26242 December 3, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26243 December 4, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26244 December 5, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26245 December 6, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26246 December 7, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26247 December 8, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26248 December 9, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26249 December 14, Los Angeles -- *Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable* Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable. Special Guest: Joseph Moussiaux, City National Bank, is a retired Special Agent of the U.S. Department of Justice and is currently a Corporate Security Investigator at City National Bank. Joe was instrumental on numerous investigative cases leading to the arrest and conviction of the illicit use of bitcoin. He will provide an overview on bitcoin: how and where it’s purchased, mined, used for illicit purposes, what is a block-chain, a digital wallet, and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26206 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). 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