Chrome OS, Google’s Linux-based operating system for its Chromebook devices, has been around for more than a decade, but the company has made a small but notable branding change: it’s now called ChromeOS, with no space in between. James Croom, Google’s senior director of marketing for ChromeOS, confirmed the change to The Verge. You can
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It’s hard to deny the appeal of an überwagon like the Audi RS6 Avant. It looks rad, it’s fast as hell, it’s comfy-cozy inside and it has some of the best multimedia and safety tech in the world. It’s even surprisingly utilitarian, thanks to that lovely longroof shape. About the only thing the RS6 Avant
Systemiq Capital, a backer of early-stage climate tech startups, says it has secured $70 million to kick off its second fund. The London-based VC aims to raise as much as $130 million more; that would mark quite a step up for the firm, which says it has funneled $30 million into 19 startups since 2018.
Sentai In contrast to TV anime, Thew told Kotaku that OVAs like LoGH, which were sold in stores on VHS or LaserDisc, had the advantage of not being beholden to TV schedules. Because of this business model, the production quality of OVA anime like LoGH took precedence over mass marketability. Advertisement “They really, truly, don’t
Wordle, the popular New York Times word game, will soon be coming to a living room near you. Hasbro announced Thursday the company is working with the New York Times to produce a new board game based on the word game called Wordle: The Party Game. “Wordle truly brought us all together and that’s what
It is a rare delight for a sequel to be as good as the original, but the second set of images released from the James Webb Space Telescope certainly lived up to expectations set by Monday evening’s thrilling deep field reveal. As a matter of fact, it surpassed it by leaps and bounds. The unveiling of that
Nintendo has acquired Japanese animation studio Dynamo Pictures, the gaming giant said Thursday. The maker of Super Mario Bros. and other iconic titles plans to change Dynamo’s name to Nintendo Pictures and says it expects the deal to close on Oct. 3. It’s not entirely clear what Nintendo might have in mind, or what may
Wing, the drone delivery company operated by Google parent Alphabet, unveiled a series of new prototype aircraft designed to handle a variety of payloads. The company said the new drones will share the same underlying components with the aircraft currently in use delivering pharmaceuticals and other small packages in the suburbs outside of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Kraig Swensrud Contributor As a founder, it’s easy to say, “Of course, we’ll pivot!” But actually pulling a pivot off is no easy feat. How do you set yourself up for success in this new world? Which levers should you pull first? How do you ensure you can secure capital when needed or that your
Lithium-ion batteries are one of the driving forces behind the transition away from fossil fuels, but the rechargeable battery that started it all — lead-acid — has received very little attention. Invented over 160 years ago, lead-acid batteries have been upgraded a few times, but today’s cells are largely unchanged from those sold in the
Sony on Thursday introduced its PlayStation Stars loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 gamers. It’ll be free to join, and players will be able to earn loyalty points by completing a variety of campaigns and activities. Players can choose from a catalog of options to redeem points, including PlayStation Network wallet funds and select PlayStation Store products. Campaigns
India has proposed to introduce a right to repair law, aiming to provide consumers the ability to have their devices repaired by third parties to fight the growing “culture of planned obsolescence” in a move that follows similar deliberations in the U.S. and the UK. The Indian Department of Consumer Affairs said Wednesday that it
Google is releasing Chrome OS Flex today, a new version of Chrome OS that’s designed for businesses and schools to install and run on old PCs and Macs. Google first started testing Chrome OS Flex earlier this year in an early access preview, and the company has now resolved 600 bugs to roll out Flex
Read more: Apple unveils AirPods Pro with new design and noise cancellation Such incremental upgrades tend to be a little boring. And on the surface anyway, the new AirPods aren’t exciting. However, thanks to those updated components on the inside, including a new H1 chip that supports Bluetooth 5.0, improved audio synchronization and always-on Siri, they’re
General Motors is teaming up with Pilot Flying J to build a national fast-charge network for EVs. The partnership between GM and Pilot will help accelerate EV sales by filling in gaps along the charging infrastructure. Access to charging stations remains American drivers’ top concern over buying or leasing an EV, according to a July
Accessibility features aren’t exactly the most well-known pieces of the modern smartphone puzzle. And yet, they might be the pieces with the greatest potential to make a meaningful impact on someone’s life. For anyone facing issues with hearing, vision, or other senses, Android’s accessibility options can help bring the outside world closer and allow for
Powin, an energy storage technology developer, said today it has raised $135 million in funding led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from existing investors Trilantic Energy Partners North America and Energy Impact Partners (EIP). The investment comes on the back of the recent funding from Samsung Venture Investment and a strategic partnership
What’s happening Between the launch of iOS 16, lock screen content company Glance’s upcoming expansion in the US and updates to Google’s Pixel phone widgets, it’s clear the lock screen is about to change. Why it matters The lock screen is the first thing most people see when they pick up their phones. These updates
Kindly His’ at home semen test kit Hormonal healthcare can be intimidating, since it touches on the most intimate parts of our lives. Kindly Health wants to make it accessible to more people, with a combination of at-home diagnostic tests (including semen tests and tests for polycystic ovary syndrome), telehealth consultations and supplements. The Bangalore-based
Advertisement Addressing this, the team wrote a post earlier today that says: We’re aware of an earlier version of the game that has been distributed without our authorization. This build is from September 2021 and was never intended for external use. While we understand you’re excited to get into the game, we encourage you to
GameStop’s experiment with NFTs has gotten off to a surprisingly good start. Since its NFT marketplace launched on Monday, over $3.5 million has been spent on the platform’s top 50 NFT collections. With a royalty rate of 2.25% per sale, GameStop’s marketplace has generated about $67,500 in revenue for the company. That’s not gamechanging money,
Advertisement Responses in the replies generally ranged from “it looks like shit” to “that’s massively overpriced” to “lmao all that just to gamble” (more on that soon). That first sentiment might be a bit much. I think this looks great! It’s a gaming PC, what do you expect, and the white lighting in these photos
Stranger Things‘ fourth season has finally come to a conclusion. Can Max shake off the curse? Can Hopper get back from the USSR? Will Eddie rock the Upside Down? Can Eleven defeat the monstrous Vecna? Two extra-long finale episodes hit Netflix on July 1 (although Netflix crashed for some early viewers). We already recapped Episode
The Sega Genesis Mini 2 will be released in North America on Oct. 27, the company announced Wednesday. The second edition mini console is now available for preorder exclusively on Amazon. Fans will be able to play over 50 classic games and CD titles on the updated console, and current Sega Genesis Mini controllers will
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Apple’s AirPods Pro ($249, £249, AU$399) first hit the market in late October 2019. A lot has changed in the world since then and new competitors have arrived on the scene. But not much has changed about the way I feel about these earbuds. The AirPods Pro are Apple’s first headphones to offer active noise
Wordle addicts will soon be able to track their game stats through their New York Times account, which will allow their scores to be linked across multiple devices. On Tuesday, the NYT Games Twitter account said it had “exciting news” for Wordlers. “You will soon have the option to link your Wordle stats to your
Tonal, an at-home fitness company last valued at $1.6 billion, has laid off 35% of its workforce in what the company says was a “responsible” decision made in order to grow at a more sustainable rate. “Tonal is prioritizing becoming a self-sustaining business with an emphasis on profitability,” the company said in a statement confirming
Wear OS watches could finally get the upgraded chip that they so desperately need (via 9to5Google). Qualcomm teased the possibility in a video posted to Twitter, indicating its next Snapdragon smartwatch chip is “coming soon.” After Samsung and Google announced their collaboration on Wear OS 3 last summer, Qualcomm said it would roll out a
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