The MacBook Pro is a beautiful laptop, but it won’t stay that way for long if you mistreat it. One of the best ways to keep your MacBook pristine is to put it in a carry case or sleeve when you’re not using it, or when in transit. They can help protect it from knocks,
Month: September 2019
The app industry shows no signs of slowing down, with 194 billion downloads in 2018 and over $100 billion in consumer spending. People spend 90% of their mobile time in apps and more time using their mobile devices than watching TV. In other words, apps aren’t just a way to spend idle hours — they’re
Cars might still reign supreme, but things they are a changin’. And companies are lining up to provide new ways — and some recycled ones — for people to get from Point A to Point B. The past several years have seen an explosion in startups, automakers and tech companies launching and testing products from
A prototype of the transforming robot Shapeshifter is tested in the robotics yard at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Shapeshifter is made of smaller robots that can morph into rolling spheres, flying drones, swimming submersibles, and more. NASA/JPL-Caltech Finally, the future that children of the ’80s want to see is on its way. NASA is working
Hello and welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy news pertaining to startups and venture capital. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit. I’ve been on a bit of startup profile kick as of late. Last week, I wrote a little bit about Landline,
tech2 News StaffSep 28, 2019 17:06:59 IST There is some troubling news if you are an iPhone user as today an iOS security researcher has posted what he claims is a ”permanent unpatchable bootrom exploit” that could be used to bypass boot security for millions of iPhones. iPhone. Reuters Developer axi0mx, who had earlier, as per a report
Photo: Gizmodo Love them or hate them, AirPods have quickly become an iconic flex among the millennial and Gen Z crowds. Apple’s wireless earbuds are a not-so-subtle way to broadcast you’ve got money to burn on their high sticker price and any subsequent replacements after you inevitably lose one of the ridiculously tiny buggers. But
Nintendo Switch Lite “Small improvements make the Switch Lite a mini triumph.” Comfortable design Sharp and vibrant display Solid battery life Brings back the iconic D-pad Affordable Slightly smaller game library No TV mode support No motion controls With the release of the Nintendo Switch — the company’s hybrid, grab-and-go console — Nintendo finally found
eFluent, a digital consumer engagement company, recently released the findings of a survey it conducted on April 8, 2019. Though this survey is meant for marketing purposes for its business partners, there’s some interesting information for the consumer, too. One of the biggest surprises (or maybe not if you’re a fan) is that Amazon and
Maryland is no stranger to firsts in America. The first American railroad started in Maryland, as did the first licensed television station. Now, you can add the first petroleum fuel station to change entirely to an electric vehicle charging station to that list. RS Automotive of Takoma Park, a suburb of Washington, D.C., opened as
At least a dozen people have died of an acute lung condition related to vaping, and while officials aren’t ready to pin it on any one chemical or brand, they are warning that many of the patients reported buying THC cartridges from “informal sources” — which is to say off the street or online. “The
Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Wait for the second-gen foldable phone “The Galaxy Fold still proves foldable phones are going to be the next big thing.” Speedy performance Solid multitasking features The 7.3-inch expansive screen is great for reading, watching videos Good battery life Folding it up is satisfying Expensive The front screen looks ugly and
Native hand tracking, PC/standalone hybrid functionality, and new games confirmed for the Oculus platform. That’s officially a wrap on Oculus Connect 6. Facebook’s annual developer conference dedicated to all things Oculus brought its A-game this year, delighting users with a series of bombshell Quest announcements that included native hand tracking and upcoming cross-compatibility with Rift
Krystina Rubino & Lindsay Piper Shaw Contributor Krystina Rubino is a marketing executive who leads the offline growth marketing practice at Right Side Up. Lindsay Piper Shaw is an advertising strategist and growth marketer currently consulting on podcast and offline advertising at Right Side Up. Of the various channels available to growth marketers, podcast is
Most of the people I spoke with at Facebook’s Oculus Connect see the proliferation of virtual reality as a foregone conclusion, one that’s just a matter of timing at this point. For Facebook, the conference’s “The Time is Now” catchphrase showcased that they feel their hardware is ready for everyone. But despite the success, they
FP StudioSep 28, 2019 01:17:26 IST What do Bollywood blockbusters and budget smart phones have in common? The best releases are reserved for the festive season. The market is flooded with coveted budget smart phones options making you spoilt for choice. Now, Flipkart will add to the sea of choices with its irresistible deals and
The number of objects in orbit around Earth has been growing, and growing fast. Before 1957, of course, there were a total of zero human-made objects in the orbital region of outer space just beyond Earth’s atmosphere. There were 4,987 satellites orbiting the globe at the start of this year, according to the U.N. Office
Earlier this month, HTC cofounder Cher Wang stepped down from her role as CEO. In her place, former Orange EVP Yves Maitre has taken up the reins for the Taipei-based smartphone maker. One of Maitre’s first acts as the head of HTC will be to join us at Disrupt in October. The interview — and
Photo: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo) While 5G is still in the early days of its development, now that Verizon has flipped the switch on its 5G network in New York City (alongside activating 5G in Boise, Idaho and Panama City, Florida), there’s another major battleground in the quest for 5G supremacy. Back in April, Verizon was
Ford is taking its autonomous car testing program to the Lone Star State. Austin, Texas, is the latest testing location for Ford’s prototype self-driving cars, joining Detroit, Pittsburgh, Miami, and Washington, D.C. Ford’s ultimate goal is to get an autonomous car into production within the next few years. Ford chose Austin because of the city’s
We’ve got some good news for those who use Spotify on Apple devices: The latest Spotify beta release has built-in support for Siri, which means you can now keep your phone in your pocket (or wherever it lives) and use your voice to ask for your music. As a beta, however, there are some caveats
If you find that you have more chores than time, investing in a robot vacuum is a great idea. Not only does it make everyday housework easier, but it also frees you up for other tasks — or even a little time to relax. If you’re planning to buy one, an iRobot model is a
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. As with yesterday, Kate and Alex were both on-site at TechCrunch’s San Francisco headquarters to chat over the latest. Unlike yesterday, however, Equity brought along a guest: Sean Dempsey from Merus Capital. (Merus writes Seed and Series A
tech2 News StaffSep 27, 2019 11:24:06 IST After launching the Mi Band 4 (Review), Xiaomi could be preparing to announce another product into its fitness lineup. The company is reportedly working on a smartwatch that could be based on Google’s smartwatch OS called Wear OS. Xiaomi’s latest product could be a smartwatch called ‘Mi Watch’
Side sleepers are doing their body good. By side sleeping – rather than back sleeping or stomach sleeping – you’re allowing your spine to fall into proper alignment at night. Stomach sleepers twist their spine all night, and are at risk of hurting their necks. Back sleepers are at risk of tilting their chins upward
Having a slow connection is always frustrating, but just imagine how supercomputers feel. All those cores doing all kinds of processing at lightning speed, but in the end they’re all waiting on an outdated network interface to stay in sync. DARPA doesn’t like it. So DARPA wants to change it — specifically by making a
Sophia Wood Contributor Sophia Wood is a Principal at Magma Partners, a Latin America-focused seed-stage VC firm with offices in Latin America, Asia, and the U.S. Sophia is also the co-founder of LatAm List, an English language Latin American tech news source. SoftBank did not let up the flow of capital to Brazil this month,
Force abilities add a whole new layer of fun to an already incredible experience. I’m trapped within a sprawling underground manufacturing complex on the volcanic planet of Mustafar, my back to the wall as a massive Rancor makes several desperate strikes at me with its gargantuan claws. The only thing keeping me alive is a
A diverse group of civil rights leaders sat down in Atlanta on Thursday for a town hall attended by Facebook officials, including Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, to discuss the matter of hateful content, racist threats, and misinformation that continue to plague the platform. Sandberg was invited to the town hall by Color of Change,
Chromebooks have grown up over the past few years. They’re faster, better built, and more attractive than ever. That also means they’ve increased in price. Options like the HP Chromebook x2 can easily break the $500 mark, while the Pixelbook will push you closer to $1,000. Fortunately, cheaper models are available too, though you’ll need
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