If you get carried away with setting up helpful reminders, eventually you’ll get tired of your smart speaker’s endless nagging and will start ignoring it. But what if instead of Siri or Alexa reminding you to water the plants or that your Pop Tarts are ready, it sounded like your ficus or your toaster was
Month: April 2020
FP TrendingApr 20, 2020 19:44:17 IST Search giant Google has issued a security warning for users of Chrome and asked them to update to the latest version, which patches the issue. The update of the browser, version 81.0.4044.113 — has been rolled out for Windows, Mac and Linux, Google posted on support pages. In a
When working from home, it can be hard to focus, whether you’re distracted by the sound of raucous children or the silence of your lonesome apartment. Research has shown that music relieves stress and stimulates the brain, and since we’ve all been working from home ourselves, we’ve put together a playlist for when you need
The iPhone 12 may have a smaller notch than the iPhone 11 series, and each iPhone before it going back to the iPhone X. A leak has shown a schematic purported to illustrate the layout of the newly minimized notch, and it appears to be around half the width of the current notch. It follows
tech2 News StaffApr 20, 2020 13:08:45 IST Apple recently launched its much awaited “low-cost” iPhone SE 2 in India at Rs 42,000. Now, rumour has it that the company is planning to unveil affordable AirPods as soon as next month. As per a tweet by JonProsser, tech analyst at Tech Front Page, a new pair
French startup Alan has raised a $54.4 million (€50 million) Series C funding round. Temasek is leading the round with existing investors (such as Index Ventures) also participating. Overall, Alan has raised $136 million (€125 million) over the past four years. Alan has built a health insurance product for the French market. The company first
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new version of its AirPods next month, alongside the rumored refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. In February, an unverified report from DigiTimes via MacRumors said that Apple is working on what was referred to as the AirPods Pro Lite. Not much was revealed about the device, as
After mounting pressure from the U.K. tech startup ecosystem, and much debate, the British government today unveiled plans for a new “Future Fund” designed to ensure high-growth companies — namely, startups — across the U.K. receive enough investment to remain viable during the coronavirus crisis. Initially, the U.K. government is pledging a total of £250
There are loads of different subscription services available on Apple’s iOS devices, whether you’ve got an iPhone 11 Pro, an iPhone X, or an iPad Mini 5. You may have signed up for Apple Music, gotten a subscription to Wired through Apple News, or opted to get HBO Now via the HBO app. A lot
Graphic: Facebook Gaming (Google Play Store) With so many people turning to video games to while away their newfound time stuck indoors, Facebook is releasing a dedicated mobile app for Facebook Gaming months ahead of schedule to try to capitalize on the recent surge of viewership seen on other livestreaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
VR sharks doo doo doo doo doo doo! The viral children’s song “Baby Shark,” ranked on the Billboard Hot 100 list for 20 straight weeks, the first Korean non-pop song to do so. Collectively the Pinkfong YouTube channels have garnered over 27 billion views and more than 53 million followers, becoming one of the hottest
Welcome to a look back at the past week in security and what it means for you. Each week we’ll look at the big news of the week and why it matters. What will the world look like after the coronavirus pandemic subsides? Some of us are now in our fifth week of sheltering in
Amazon is using thermal cameras to scan for fevers at its warehouses. Above, a thermal imaging camera smart system at an airport in Malaysia.Photo: Rahman Roslan (Getty Images) With cases of covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, at more than 70 of its warehouse and delivery facilities in the U.S., Amazon has started
Forget the calendar invite. Just jump into a conversation. That’s the idea powering a fresh batch of social startups poised to take advantage of our cleared schedules amidst quarantine. But they could also change the way we work and socialize long after COVID-19 by bringing the free-flowing, ad-hoc communication of parties and open office plans
Artists can self-publish their creations online for potential buyers to view in WebAR. The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted numerous industries across the globe, including the art sector. Government-mandated lockdowns and strict social distancing protocols have resulted in the mass closure of museums and curated art galleries, making it difficult for many creators to
Monday, April 20, was supposed to be the most epic 4/20 of our lifetime: the once-in-a-century date on which 4/20 can refer to either the day of the month or the year. But the spread of Covid-19, which has grown to more than 2.1 million cases and 140,000 deaths, 4/20/20 will be a more subdued
Tushar BurmanApr 18, 2020 13:55:02 IST While in the office, and on my typically crazy travel schedule, the Jabra Elite 75t true wireless earbuds found a permanent place in my backpack. I carried them ostensibly for occasions when I could not practically carry around my large, heavy 85h over-the-ear cans that are my go-to’s in
FP TrendingApr 18, 2020 13:31:40 IST NASA and SpaceX are gearing up to send the first astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from the US since 2011. The space agency has revealed that a SpaceX rocket will send two American astronauts to the ISS on 27 May. Jim Bridenstine, head of the NASA, tweeted
Google has been sharing endearing doodles celebrating all the people who are tirelessly working amid the coronavirus outbreak across the world. In its final doodle for the week, Google shared a compilation of all the week-long animations, thanking the frontline workers fighting COVID-19. Google India shared the image of the doodle on their Twitter page alongside
Photo: Angela Weiss (AFP via Getty Images) During this pandemic, nothing is more important than friends. Fortunately for Stephen Ross, the CEO of the firm that owns Equinox, SoulCycle, Blink Fitness, and Pure Yoga, he may have very beefheaded, suggestible friends in high places. Advertisement Ross, a Trump supporter, was one of 16 business leaders
There may be no concrete way to tell if you are immune to the coronavirus, regardless if you’ve contracted it or not, according to a statement the World Health Organization (WHO) issued on Friday. In recent weeks, serological tests — or antibody tests — have grown in popularity across the U.S. as a way to
The U.S. Army tends to be a pretty high-tech, state-of-the-art kind of organization, which is why it’s no surprise to hear that it’s heavily involved with a cutting-edge emerging tech field like 3D printing. Even so, the scale of what it’s working on is pretty impressive. According to a report from New Scientist, the U.S.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up the world and reshaped the economy, Boston was quietly setting records. According to new venture data compiled by TechCrunch, the region set what was at least a local maximum in venture capital raised in the space of a single quarter in Q1 2020. But while Boston’s startup market announced
The Mendel Air Sensor app is the first app I open every morning. Before Reddit, before Gmail, before NYT. I roll over, grab my phone and check my plants. I don’t know if there’s a higher honor I can bestow on an app. The Mendel Air Sensor is a game-changer for indoor growers. It offers
Another startup has turned to downsizing and fund raising to help weather the uncertainty around the economy amid the global coronavirus health pandemic. People.ai, a predictive sales startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Iconic, Lightspeed and other investors and last year valued at around $500 million, has laid off around 30 people, working out to about
Oculus Connect 7 switches to a virtual format as a result of Coronavirus. Facebook has confirmed its upcoming Oculus Connect 7 developer conference will be switching to a digital format this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. In a blog update posted to the Oculus website, the company states that in order to ensure
This weekend, a slew of artists will perform from their homes as part of One World: Together at Home. The concert — curated by Lady Gaga and organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization — will raise funds to support frontline healthcare workers. Stars like Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Elton John, Taylor Swift, the
The next update to Windows 10 is right around the corner, keeping in line with the twice-a-year update schedule — once in the spring and once in the fall. Known as the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, this one seeks to tweak some things across the operating system that’s now used on 1 billion devices
If you have ever attended (or tuned into) one of Monzo’s many community events, you are likely familiar with the work of Simon Balmain. An early employee of the challenger bank, he has played a long term role in helping to build Monzo’s customer support and community efforts and was often seen emceeing events. Now
Google wants to take on the Apple Card. The web giant is developing its own competition for Apple’s credit card in partnership with a number of different banks, including Stanford Federal Credit Union and CITI bank, according to imagery surrounding Google’s efforts uncovered in a new report from TechCrunch. Source: TechCrunch Customers would be able
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