Oculus releases ‘Authentically Us’ in celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility. Just three months into 2020 and Oculus TV is already crushing it with its selection of captivating 360 and VR180 content. This past February saw the release of Everest VR, a jaw-dropping VR docuseries featuring some of the most stunning 360-degree footage we’ve
Month: March 2020
Vericool, a Livermore, Calif.-based startup that’s replacing plastic coolers and packaging with plant-based products, has raised $19.1 million in a new round of financing. The company’s stated goal is to replace traditional packaging materials like polystyrene with plant-based insulating packaging materials. Its technology uses 100% recycled paper fibers and other plant-based materials, according to the
Image: Getty The Federal Communications Commission has announced it’s approved new rules that will require carriers by June of next year to implement protocols to protect consumers against scammers and spoof callers attempting to mask their unfamiliar numbers. The agency said Tuesday that the newly adopted rules requiring carriers to adopt STIR/SHAKEN protocols for protecting
Spider-Man meets classic Centipede in this arcade-style VR shooter. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from games like Windlands and the Spider-Man: Far From Home Virtual Reality Experience, it’s just how fun swinging in VR can be when done right. Greensky Games’ SWARM aims to capitalize on that fun, offering players an action-packed arcade shooter
On-orbit satellite refueling technology is closer than ever to a practical reality, which could help immensely with the cost and sustainability of orbital businesses. Startup OrbitFab, a 2019 TechCrunch Battlefield finalist, is one of the companies working to make orbital refueling a reality, and it just secured a new contract from the National Science Foundation’s
On-demand shuttle startup Via has hit a $2.25 billion valuation following a Series E funding round led by Exor, the Agnelli family holding company that owns stakes in PartnerRe, Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The Series E funding round, which included other investors, totaled $400 million, according to a source familiar with the deal. Exor invested
Stuck at home? JK! I know you are! You’re not alone. FirstMark Capital partners Rick Heitzmann, Amish Jani, Matt Turck and Beth Ferreira are also working from home. But neither distance nor virus can truly keep us all apart. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that tomorrow at 12pm EDT/9am PDT, we will be joined
As you read this, there is a better-than-average chance you’re working from home for what may be the first time, and that means a lot of changes in your routine. Working from home requires a certain amount of discipline that the office does not. There are more distractions, more things to pull your attention away,
Now that you’re working from home, your bandwidth use will increase and likely impact your family or housemates’ online experience. So it is crucial that you are armed with a super-fast router that can handle the load you are putting on it. Below are some amazing wireless router deals that you can find on the
FP TrendingMar 31, 2020 18:46:40 IST Despite a global lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic, tech companies have been continuously launching a number of new products. Apple did unveil a couple of new products earlier in March, but the iPhone SE 2/ iPhone 9 was missing from the list. However, new reports suggest that the
Monzo, the U.K. challenger bank with over 4 million account holders, is taking a number of precautionary steps to help see it through the current coronavirus downturn, including voluntary furloughs and its CEO forgoing a salary, TechCrunch understands. In an internal company-wide memo issued by co-founder and CEO Tom Blomfield, he tells the bank’s over
If you’re stuck at home, that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. When gyms and health clubs are closed, you can set up a home gym with plenty of top-quality equipment. You can add equipment one piece at a time or do it all at once. Whether this is the first time you’ve set up
Don’t let being stuck at home stand in the way of a nutritious dinner. Sign up for a meal kit service like Blue Apron and have all the (fresh) ingredients — portioned and ready to cook — delivered to your door. Never tried a meal kit before, or maybe you already have a subscription to
Traffic in Baltimore, 2019.Photo: Rob Carr (Getty Images) Donald Trump’s administration is set to gut Barack Obama-era fuel efficiency standards on Tuesday, the New York Times reported, in a huge middle finger to anyone who cares about the environment and likely the White House’s biggest backtrack in federal climate policy. The new rule by the
So, you’re looking to jam out to your favorite tunes, but trying to haul around a bunch of cords to plug in your speaker isn’t convenient. If you’re going on a road trip or you need something small enough to slip into your bag, a wireless speaker will be your best option. Even with a
For most people, universal remotes are a way to make your life a little easier and avoid having tons of different remotes for every TV or soundbar in your house. While our favorite has to be Logitech Harmony 665, the search for the best universal remotes does not end there. We’ve combined decades of experience
India is adding more resources to tackle its increase in coronavirus cases by announcing that private hospitals may be requisitioned to help treat virus patients, and turning railway cars and a motor racing circuit into makeshift quarantine facilities. The steps were taken after a nationwide lockdown announced last week by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led
Track your estimated hear rate, squats, and calories burned without taking off your headset. Fitness-focused VR developer YUR today announced the release of YUR.watch, a virtual smartwatch device compatible with a massive selection of existing PC VR titles, as well as several Oculus Quest releases. The VR extension sits conveniently on your virtual wrist, offering
Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta announced in a blog post today that the company has laid off 250 employees. Much has been written about the impact that the COVID-19 and the resulting social distancing/shelter in place measures are having on small businesses (and the steps that internet platforms like Facebook and Yelp — which, after all,
Spice up your next video meeting with this free PC VR app. With more people than ever working from home as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, many of us find ourselves relying upon various video messaging apps and teleconferencing solutions to effectively communicate with team members and coordinate on projects remotely. Whereas some apps,
The massive bailout package that the U.S. government passed last week to stave off an economic collapse from measures put in place to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic is giving out billions to American small businesses. But startups that received venture capital money could be left out. So the nation’s investment organizations and lobbying
Photo: Getty Over the past few years, the idea of algorithmic bias—whether entirely real or mostly conspiratorial—is something that’s cropped up in conversations of niche internet groups and White House officials alike. And now, researchers and tech journalists are legally free to investigate these issues to their heart’s content—within reason, at least. After a nearly
In need of some new entertainment while you’re stuck at home bored? You can currently sign up for a no-strings attached 14-day free trial of Sling TV. You don’t even need to enter your credit card details. You can just enjoy the cord-cutting service for 14 days without any hassle. Sling TV gives you access
Run out of things to watch on Netflix? Why not dive into an amazing book courtesy of a free Amazon Kindle Unlimited trial? It’s the perfect way to kill time when you’re stuck at home and want to lose yourself in a fascinating story, or discover something new via a non-fiction offering. Right now, you
Hyundai Motor India’s CSR arm has announced immediate order of COVID-19 Advanced Diagnostic Testing Kits from South Korea. These kits, Hyundai says, have a very high level of accuracy and can help serve over 25,000 People. Hyundai says that once the shipment of the kits is received, it will be distributed in consultation with Center and
Is remote work a foreign concept to you? One great way to establish a healthy work-from-home routine is to set up a workspace. If you’re going to have your laptop positioned next to other external displays, you wouldn’t want to stretch across your desk to use your laptop’s internal touchpad, would you? That said, it
Ah, coffee. The fuel that gets us going in the morning or the pick-me-up that can brighten a midday slump. Nowadays, enjoying a nice cup of joe no longer entails going to a cafe and waiting in line. When you have a Keurig coffee maker sitting on your countertop, you can get the caffeine rush
Air Doctor, the health tech startup that connects travellers with local doctors, has raised $7.8 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Kamet Ventures (the AXA-backed venture builder), and The Phoenix Insurance Company. Founded in 2016, Air Doctor aims to empower travellers who get sick when abroad and need non-emergency advice or
Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty) President Donald Trump has extended federal social distancing guidelines through the end of April, thus walking back an earlier insistence that America should be “opened up and just raring to go by Easter” despite warnings from health professionals about the growing severity of the novel coronavirus outbreak. At a Sunday press
Square Enix revealed that Nier Replicant, the prequel to Nier Automata, will arrive on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC as part of the celebrations for the game’s 10-year anniversary. The full name of the game is Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, and according to the official Nier account on Twitter, is it already in development.
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