According to Canoo’s latest earnings, the struggling EV startup spent $1.7 million on private jet reimbursements for CEO Tony Aquila in 2023, against the $886,000 in revenue it generated that year.
A further $1.3 million and $1.8 million in 2022 and 2021 respectively, was paid to Aquila Family Ventures for the jet hires — a company owned by the CEO.
The $150 Facecam MK.2 is cheaper than its $200 predecessor and includes the virtual Pan-Tilt-Zoom tech that was previously only available on the Facecam Pro.
The field of view has also been increased from 82 to 84 degrees, alongside other visual improvements mentioned in the post below. There’s still no built-in mic, but good riddance because webcam mics tend to suck anyway.
The company’s latest cost-cutting efforts — which include selling off Vancouver-based Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment — impact the Sega Europe office, and UK-based Sega Hardlight and Creative Assembly studios.
In an email to staff seen by Eurogamer, Sega Europe CEO Jurgen Post said that “change is necessary to secure the future of our games business.” The news was announced less than a day after Sega’s US union ratified its first contract.
