GoldenEar Technology’s Triton Five are the best speakers we’ve tried. In our team’s combined 50 years of combined experience testing and reviewing the latest equipment in the consumer and pro-audio spaces, we’ve never come across a set of speakers that are quite as impressive. The reason is simple: They deliver the kind of dynamic and
Month: March 2020
Hungry, a catering marketplace that connects businesses with independent chefs, announced this week that it has raised $20 million in Series B funding. Hungry tells me that the funding valued the company at more than $100 million (pre-money). The investors were also pretty impressive: The round was led by Evolution VC Partners and former Whole Foods
The COVID-19 crisis is touching all aspects of society, including how we work. In response, many companies are considering asking some percentage of their workforce to work remotely until the crisis abates. If your organization doesn’t have a great deal of experience with remote work, there are a number of key things to think about
Oribi, an Israeli startup promising to democratize web analytics, is now launching in the United States. While we’ve written about a wide range of new or new-ish analytics companies, founder and CEO Iris Shoor said that most of them aren’t built for Oribi’s customers. “A lot of companies are more focused on the high end,”
The FCC is finally going to require wireless carriers to implement an anti-robocalling technology, after asking them nicely for more than a year to do so at their convenience. Of course, the FCC itself is now required to do this after Congress got tired of waiting on them and took action itself. The technology is
Starting today, online shoppers are in for a treat as Best Buy has just kicked off a three-day weekend sale that will run through Sunday. With a huge number of electronic devices that are up for grabs for as much as 70% off, now’s your chance to get that gadget of your dream at an
Startup accelerator Y Combinator has moved its famed demo day online, citing a “growing concern over COVID-19,” or coronavirus. The demo day has historically drawn crowds of Silicon Valley elite, journalists, and both national and international venture capitalists to watch more than 100 startups come out to the world. “While we won’t be able to
If you’re an early-stage startup founder with a big vision and even bigger dreams, join us and more than 10,000 other like-minded startuppers at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2020 on September 14-16. Silicon Valley’s premier early-stage startup extravaganza focuses on founders, investors and startup experts determined to disrupt and reshape technology. Attending is awesome, but
Postmates announced today it would be adding a “non-contact delivery option,” for those concerned about COVID-19 exposure from workers bringing them food. Instacart set up something similar earlier this week, announcing sales were 10x higher this week over last due to coronavirus concerns and rolling out the “leave it at my door” option for customers
The winter season is winding down, and spring is nearly here. That means it’s time for REI’s annual End of Season Sale, where you can save big on a variety of items. Also, through March 9, you’ll save an extra 25% off of select clearance items (prices that end in .83 or .93), which in
High fidelity hand tracking lets you pinch, grab, and zoom in AR. Nreal’s 3D system Nebula is getting a big upgrade that will bring hand tracking to Nreal’s Light AR glasses, allowing users to interact with 3D digital objects through multiple hand gestures that will make owning a pair of Nreal Light’s even more helpful
Ragini VermaMar 06, 2020 18:20:54 IST Ajey Nagar aka CarryMinati is one of the most popular YouTubers in India, with over 10 million subscribers on YouTube. TIME Magazine named the 20-year-old ‘Next Generation Leader’ in 2019, and this young streamer also regularly makes videos on roasting and rapping. At Tech2 Innovate, he spoke to Network18
OverdriveMar 06, 2020 17:34:18 IST Renault has unveiled the Morphoz which is a shape-shifting concept car that is designed to act as both a city car and a long-range cruiser. The concept sits on the adaptable CMF-EV skateboard chassis which pushes the wheels to corners and is designed to adopt the changing motor and battery
tech2 News StaffMar 06, 2020 17:27:15 IST Redmi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 9 series on 12 March. The smartphone series will include Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. A recent leak about Redmi Note 9 Pro reveals its RAM options, storage options and colour variants. As per a report
Convert Group, a startup based in Athens that offers a SaaS to help FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) brands understand how they are performing across e-commerce, has raised €1.2 million in seed funding. The investment comes from Uni.fund, which is backed by the EquiFund investment platform (an initiative created by cooperation between the Hellenic Republic and
SpaceX announced this week that it plans to take three tourists to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as next year. The company has teamed up with Houston-based startup Axiom Space, which will coordinate the mission using SpaceX’s reusable rocket system. The private citizens will travel to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule,
Laptop computers are displayed during an Intel press event for CES 2020 in January.Photo: David Becker (Getty) If your computer uses an Intel chipset made in the last five years, it could be leaving you vulnerable to hackers thanks to a critical flaw in its read-only memory (ROM). The fix? There isn’t one, really. Not
The M4A file format might not be as well-known as it comes far behind the vastly more popular MP3. But that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant. Apple’s iTunes store — a dominant force in digital music distribution — offers DRM-free music as M4A files alongside AAC, and so it is possible that you’ll one day find
After repeated backlash, Sonos is tossing Recycle Mode in the trash. As first reported by The Verge, Sonos is eliminating the controversial part of its trade-up program, known as Recycle Mode, which made older devices unusable in exchange for a 30-percent discount on a new Sonos speaker or device. To be clear, the trade-up program
Do you feel like throwing yourself into your couch and playing a few of the top games on Apple TV? Since the introduction of tvOS 9 in 2015, users have been able to play a collection of games using the TV’s built-in AppStore. Since then, tvOS has grown to feature an excellent selection of games
Spindrift, maker of fizzy soda and sparkling water, has raised $29.8 million in a funding round, per an SEC filing. The Charlestown, Mass. company was founded by Bill Creelman and has raised $70 million in known venture capital funding to date, per Crunchbase data. The company did not immediately respond to request for comment. Previous
Sales start March 9th at 10am PT via the Steam digital storefront. With the launch of Valve’s highly-anticipated VR first-person shooter Half-Life: Alyx less than three weeks away, those without VR headsets are clamoring to get their hands on anything capable of running the graphically-intense Half-Life prequel/sequel hybrid. Of course, the most immersive experience will
Photo: Doogee When it comes to making phones with prodigious battery life, it’s easy to slap on a humongous battery and call it a day like Energizer did for its dummy thick P18K Pop last year. But for people who don’t like carrying a brick around, there’s now an alternative in the Doogee N100. While the
Anyone who wants to blast good tunes whenever and wherever would be thankful for the invention of portable Bluetooth speakers. Nowadays, you can find one in all shapes and sizes from more than a handful of manufacturers. If you’re looking for durability, multifunctionality, and great audio, JBL’s lineup comes through at fairly affordable prices. Take
FP StudioMar 05, 2020 23:14:43 IST John Bayne, SVP & GM, Corning® Gorilla® Glass, took the Tech2Innovate keynote talking about the relevance of an event like Tech2Innovate in today’s digital times and our collective initiative to work for our environment. #CorningGorillaGlass #Tech2Innovate Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news,
The Chinese government has been removing criticism of its coronavirus response from apps like Weibo, the local equivalent of Twitter. But before it can, that content is being saved, decentralized, and highlighted thanks to Arweave’s permaweb. Today it’s announcing another $8.3 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures. Arweave has
In between seesawing stories about coronavirus taking hold in 14 countries and one cruise ship, schools in several countries have announced closures: Hong Kong closed all schools in January and recently announced they would remain closed until the middle of March. Japan in February said its schools would also close for a month. Italy, which
Take on colossal giants across numerous cartoon-style levels in this comical VR beat-em-up. Indie game developer Knock Twice Games today unveiled its brand new arcade-action game, Good Goliath, a tower-defense-style VR beat-em-up that will have players taking on the role of a storybook giant on the receiving end of an all-out attack lead by hordes
The iPhone XS Max might not be Apple’s newest and most powerful big iPhone any more — that’s the iPhone 11 Pro Max — but it’s still a powerful device with some gorgeous good looks. Glass laid over a stainless steel frame makes for a jaw-dropping look, and that’s paired with an enormous display that
COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has made its presence felt on the Indian subcontinent, authorities have gone into overdrive to contain the outbreak of this contagious infection. Infected cases are being treated while all those who have come in contact with them are being identified and quarantined as a safety measure. But the looming