Koen Bok Contributor Koen Bok is the co-founder of Framer, a design software company focused on helping people express their most creative ideas. Previously, Koen founded Sofa, an Apple Design Award-winning agency that was eventually acquired by Facebook. It is a commonly held belief that startups can measure their way to success. And while there
Month: September 2019
Team-up with a friend and battle recognizable super-villains using six legendary heroes. From Asgard to the Fear Dimension and every realm in between, fans of the Marvel Universe have followed their favorite characters on a journey across time and space in a quest to defeat the forces of evil. However, with the just-launched MARVEL Dimension
Kshitij PujariSep 05, 2019 22:25:49 IST Reliance Jio has entered the stiff market of fibre optic broadband today with its new offering called JioFiber which has been in a testing phase since last year. It is expected to disrupt the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) industry just like Jio disrupted the telecom industry three years ago by bringing mobile data prices
Georgina Torbet/Digital Trends Sony took to IFA 2019 to announce a whole host of new devices, and among them was a neat new flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia 5. While Sony’s smartphone division has struggled to stand out in the last few years, Sony is likely hoping a new focus on its strengths — including
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has been working on in-screen fingerprint readers. But that feature won’t be ready for the new iPhone that will be announced next week. It could be released in 2020, or maybe 2021 if Apple’s suppliers can’t meet deadlines. If you’ve played with the most recent smartphones from
Sonos has a new entry-level connected speaker that will give you all of its multi-room, high-quality sound – without the onboard microphones and smart assistants of the Sonos One. The microphone-free Sonos One SL retails for $179.99 ($20 less than the existing Sonos One) and comes with AirPlay 2, delivering good functional upgrades over the
Sonos has a new addition to its ecosystem for connecting in your existing stereo and AV equipment, and for adding sound out and AirPlay 2 capabilities to existing speaker setups connected via an amplifier. It’s the $399 Sonos Port, and it replaces one of the older existing devices in the Sonos lineup, the Sonos Connect,
Best Tech DealsThe best tech deals from around the web, updated daily. Marshall Kilburn II Portable Bluetooth Speaker | $200 | Amazon Today’s Gold Box is marking down Marshall Kilburn II Portable Bluetooth Speaker to a low $200. While that may still seem like a lot, this speaker normally sells for $100 more and
In the same week that it announced a $51 million round of funding, OpenGov — the startup that provides SaaS software designed to help governments and other civic organizations run their operations — is announcing an acquisition to expand the kinds of tools it provides to customers. The company has acquired ViewPoint, a platform used
Samsung Samsung already has a 5G smartphone in its lineup, ready to tempt you into adopting the latest network technology, but the price is a little on the high side to be considered an impulse upgrade. The solution is in a cheaper 5G phone, possibly in the shape of the Galaxy A90 5G — which
Samsung is desperate to drag 8K into the mainstream, and it’s hoping its smallest 8K TV to date will help it do just that. Granted, with a 55-inch screen, it’s far from small, but it’s no giant when compared to the 65, 75, 82, 85, and 95-inch models that tower above it in the firm’s
We were expecting many folding smartphones this year, with the first major release being the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Now, due to the Galaxy Fold’s problems and Huawei’s ongoing issues, the excitement around them has cooled. Issues with the screen delayed the Fold’s initial April 25 release, but they are now apparently fixed and we now
tech2 News StaffSep 05, 2019 09:33:05 IST A few months ago, WhatsApp was spotted testing a feature for the iOS app that could allow users to preview voice messages directly from the notifications. Now, the feature has started to rollout to 2.19.91.1 beta version on TestFlight. As part of the new feature, WhatsApp on iOS will allow
Reefknot Investments, a joint venture between Temasek, Singapore’s sovereign fund, and global logistics company Kuehne + Nagel, announced today the launch of a $50 million fund for logistics and supply chain startups. The firm is based in Singapore, but will look for companies around the world that are raising their Series A or B rounds.
The Magic Leap-powered AR exhibit premiers at the Venice Film Festival. Homelessness is an epidemic that affects people all around the globe. In the United States alone, it is estimated that approximately 553,000 Americans were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2018, this according to data accumulated by a Point-in-Time (PIT) count, also known
Lee Crane/Digital Trends When it comes to multisport GPS watches, no one does it better than Garmin. The company has been consistent in producing top-of-the-line fitness-focused wearables, with the Fenix 5 series leading the pack. Amazon is running a number of sweet deals on multiple Garmin Fenix 5 variants right now, including the 47mm black
The Disrupt Battlefield is one of the best parts of the conference. Twenty+ startups step on to the Disrupt Main Stage with a product, a pitch, and a dream. They have six minutes to convey how they’re going to fundamentally disrupt their industry, and six minutes of Q&A with world-renowned judges from the VC world.
Microsoft’s flagship social VR platform brings its unique brand of events to the Quest. When I bought my HTC Vive in 2017, I already had a list of games and experiences I wanted to try first. Experiences giving you magical powers were at the top of that list, followed by games like Job Simulator and
The Acer Predator Triton 500 has a 300Hz refresh rate and costs more than my rent. Photo: Victoria Song (Gizmodo) Gaming laptops were out in force today at IFA in Berlin, as both Acer and Asus held their main press conferences just before Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show opens to the public. But while I
All eyes are on the next iPhone, but Apple could also be working on a new Apple TV. The device could be announced next week, or maybe later this fall. The anonymous Twitter account @never_released shared the codename of a new Apple TV — AppleTV11,1 or J305AP. They have been accurate when it comes to
Logitech has delivered a new version of its popular MX Master mouse – the MX Master 3. This brand new iteration of the wireless mouse finally adds USB-C charging, which brings it in line with the charging standards used on most modern smartphones and computer accessories. Along with the MX Master 3, Logitech also debuted
Electric bike maker Cowboy has recruited a well-known name when it comes to mobile app design. Jeremy Le Van co-founded Sunrise, a well-designed calendar app that was acquired by Microsoft back in 2015. Le Van will become VP of Product and lead the development of Cowboy’s mobile app. Following Sunrise’s acquisition, Le Van has worked
tech2 News StaffSep 04, 2019 20:54:18 IST At IFA 2019, laptop-maker Acer has unveiled the thin and lightweight Predator Triton 300 Gaming Notebook along with the Predator Thronos Air Gaming Chair. With the Predator Triton 300, Acer has expanded the Triton lineup to make it more affordable for mainstream gamers who would want to opt-in for a thin
The Porsche Taycan, the German automaker’s first all-electric sports car, has arrived. After four years of development, the company lifted the veil Wednesday on the Porsche Taycan. Here’s a look back at how this four-door electric vehicle developed from a few sketches to the Mission E concept, and then to the Taycan prototype and final
The Porsche Taycan is a missile aimed straight at Tesla. The German electric sedan packs everything needed to give the Model S its first real fight. The Porsche is just as fast, is sleeker thanks to a lower drag coefficient and packs several technical goodies missing from Tesla’s sedan. However, the Tesla Model S has
Porsche has poured more than $1 billion into the development of its first all-electric vehicle, a sleek four-door specimen that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the German automaker and its biggest bet in more than a generation. On Wednesday, in three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany, Porsche finally introduced the
Depop started as a simple app to post photos of clothes and post them for sale. But it has become a cultural phenomenon with millions of users, a vibrant community and even some superusers making a living from the platform. That’s why I’m excited to announce that Depop CEO Maria Raga is joining us at
Tomorrow, the world’s leading manufacturers will take to the stage at IFA 2019 in Berlin, Germany, to showcase their latest innovations. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s show, including when it’s set to start, how long it will run for, where it’s held, the schedule, and all the devices we’re expecting to
Previous Next Ahead of the IFA tech show in Berlin, Acer is announcing four new Chromebook models. Available in 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 11.6-inch sizes, the new devices pack everything you need for productivity and entertainment when on the go. Leading the lineup is the new thin-bezel Acer Chromebook 315, available later in 2020 in the
This isn’t a chair. This is a rig. It’s a throne. It’s gaming monster. The Acer Predator Thronos Air Gaming Chair is a $13,999 device has everything including a massage function. The Predator Thronos Air is a massive steel structure that encases gamers in an immersive experience. There are three monitor mounts, an adjustable keyboard