Because Pokémon Go wasn’t dangerous enough already. The amount of money I’d pay for a peek inside the mind of Elon Musk is embarrassing. But can you blame me? The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is easily one of the most interesting—not to mention provocative public figures of our time. Over the
Month: May 2020
Ransomware is getting sneakier and smarter. The latest example comes from ExecuPharm, a little-known but major outsourced pharmaceutical company that confirmed it was hit by a new type of ransomware last month. The incursion not only encrypted the company’s network and files, hackers also exfiltrated vast amounts of data from the network. The company was
Swiss watchmaker Alpina has announced a new version of its AlpinerX hybrid smartwatch, called the AlpinerX Alive. The big changes here include a new color screen with touch-sensitive glass over the top, and plenty of new features including a heart rate sensor. The original Alpina Alpiner X smartwatch was a fantastic blend of connected technology
The cost of investing in photography can be overwhelming. But while the latest gear and accessories can cost a pretty penny, there are many affordable accessories you can call on to spice up your images. As you’re likely to be stuck inside right now, it’s the perfect time to experiment with some cheap camera hacks.
There are now roughly three weeks left until Microsoft kicks off its annual developer event known as the Build conference in Redmond, Washington. But this year, things have been changed. The effects of the coronavirus outbreak have turned the event into an all-digital experience now set for May 19 and May 20. Microsoft typically uses
After months of rumors, Apple’s long-awaited refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro is now official. As expected, the new MacBook Pro’s biggest upgrade lies in its keyboard. It swaps Apple’s flawed butterfly mechanism with a much more reliable scissor-switch keyboard that was first introduced on the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro last year. More importantly, this
Windows 2-in-1s come in all shapes and sizes these days, but two of the best high-end options include the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and Samsung’s new Galaxy Book Flex. Samsung’s option is known for its beautiful QLED display, and Dell’s features one of the most stunning designs ever. You might be wondering which one is right
FP TrendingMay 04, 2020 17:34:37 IST Reddit has introduced a new chat feature called ‘Start Chatting’. The tool will make it easier for Reddit users to find other people who want to talk about the same topic. “This past month, as people around the world have been at home under various shelter-in-place restrictions, Redditors have
Evidence has emerged Huawei may be ready to launch a revised version of its 2019 P30 Pro flagship smartphone. Huawei’s official consumer site in Germany mentions a P30 Pro New Edition in a series of terms and conditions, alongside listings for the P30, P30 Pro, and the P30 Lite New Edition. What’s special about this?
Oxwash, a UK-based laundry startup that’s aiming to disrupt traditional but environmentally costly washing and dry-cleaning processes by using ozone to sterilize fabrics at lower temperatures, along with electric cargo bikes for hyper local pick ups and deliveries, has bagged a £1.4 million (~$1.7M) seed. Backers in the funding round include TrueSight Ventures, Biz Stone
Vincent Cassel in Westworld.Photo: HBO The latest season of Westworld has revolved around Serac, an enigmatic figure who came out of nowhere to serve as the puppet master of their world. Every episode has brought us one step closer to understanding the man behind the tech—and it turns out the answer was the very thing
Although many of today’s popular video games are free-to-play titles, it might surprise you to find out that Minecraft — the best-selling game of all time — isn’t one of them. Its price varies depending on your platform of choice, but it’ll always cost you something to pick up and play the hit title. However,
Xbox Live requires a lot of personal info if you want to play online and purchase games. Your email address, payment info, game purchases, and more are all stored online. As such, protecting that information is vital, as there are hackers out there with poor intentions who want nothing more than to find out those
Burn up those calories with a brand new song and additional customizable features. Kinemotik Studios had an awesome 2019 with the launch of their rhythmic dance VR hit, Audio Trip. Choreographed by a professional dancer, Audio Trip launches you into this psychedelic dance arena packed with fans cheering you on as you bust out killer
When it comes to the iPad, Apple loves to make a controversial statement or two. Remember when CEO Tim Cook said, “Why would you buy a PC anymore? No really, why would you buy one?” Or the commercial with the iPad-toting kid that sparked rage in the PC world with the question “What’s a computer?”
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FIGLAB Chris Harrison is thinking about the future. His. Yours. Ours. Everyone’s. More specifically, he’s thinking about how the world will be using computers, and what those computers might look like, a quarter-century from now. Since Harrison is 35 years old today, that’s right around the time that he may be contemplating retirement. It’s Harrison’s
Despite being one of the biggest names in the smartphone market (and perhaps the most dominant player when it comes to Android mobiles), Samsung never managed to penetrate the tablet world in quite the same way — that turf still unquestionably belongs to the Apple iPad. But if you’re in the market for a quality
Few brands evoke strong feelings quite like Apple does. Many people either love this brand or would be happy to see it disappear forever (although we’re sure most fall somewhere in-between), but whether you’re a lover or a hater, you’re probably aware of how pricey Apple hardware can get — and how fleeting Apple deals
Learn how to dominate the arena ahead of next weeks open beta. Ready at Dawn’s fast-paced VR sports experience will soon arrive on Oculus Quest headsets in open beta, meaning a whole new wave of standalone players are about to try their hand in the arena for the first time. We’ve spent a good amount
Photo: Rokid Chinese startup Rokid has found a unique and somewhat terrifying market foothold for its AI and augmented-reality tech amid the coronavirus pandemic: smart glasses that clock the temperature of those around you. Advertisement The Hangzhou-based company has already sold roughly 1,000 pairs to governments, businesses, and schools, according to a Reuters report. While
In case you missed it, board games have gotten really good recently. With so much of our lives mediated through screens, it’s refreshing and humanizing to play face-to-face with people. Millions of people have taken the step from the tedious Monopoly and Life of their youth to modern gateway classics such as The Settlers of Catan, Ticket
New vehicles today can produce a treasure trove of data. Without the proper tools, that data will sit undisturbed, rendering it worthless. A number of companies have sprung up to help automakers manage and use data generated from connected cars. Israeli startup Otonomo is one such player that jumped on the scene in 2015 with
Let’s hope Death doesn’t get heatstroke. Screenshot: ABC 13 (Twitter) A few Florida beaches reopened this week despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, prompting one Florida lawyer, scythe in hand, to help beachgoers gain a better understanding of why that’s such a dumb idea. Advertisement In a clip that went viral on Twitter Friday, what at
ABC will air a second star-packed singalong of Disney songs on Mother’s Day. The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II will feature songs from Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog, Coco, The Little Mermaid, and more. Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Shakira, Halsey, and Idina Menzel are among the artists scheduled to perform during the
tech2 News StaffMay 02, 2020 04:42:58 IST A cybersecurity researcher claims that he found that his Xiaomi phone was tracking his behaviour and usage patterns while also harvesting various kinds of device data. The researcher was reportedly using Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 and he claims that the device was recording his web browsing history (even in incognito
This article was last updated by Digital Trends section editor Luke Larsen on 5/1/2020. If you’re shopping for an all-round display, we highly recommend the Dell P272DC monitor. It looks fantastic, comes at an affordable price, and has a handy USB-C connection. Our reviewers, who’ve tested more than 100 displays over the years, find little fault
FP TrendingMay 02, 2020 04:03:00 IST TikTok has introduced an enhanced in-app reporting feature to restrict the spread of COVID–19 misinformation. The feature will allow users to report content that they believe contains “intentionally deceptive information” within the popular social media platform. Any user that finds content that contains deceptive information can report it by
Jamie Goldstein Contributor Jamie is the founding partner of Pillar VC, a Boston-based seed-stage venture capital firm. He has spent the last 22 years investing in early-stage startups. When we launched in 2016, we took the unusual approach of saying we’d buy common stock in startups. We believed then, and still do, that alignment with
How will modern retail adapt to a post-COVID-19 world? Retail in early 2020 will see a decade of digital transformation compressed into a year due to COVID. But how can digital replace the physical? We are physical beings. We need physical goods to live our daily lives. There’s no replacing this. But we have been