You’ve got the hat. You’ve got the whip. All your Indiana Jones costume needs now is that most crucial prop: the Headpiece of the Staff of Ra. The new collectible from Hasbro is based on the ancient artifact that guides Indy and friends in 1981 classic Raiders of the Lost Ark. Hasbro is billing it
Month: October 2022
Venture capital has been on a roller coaster this year. It came into 2022 riding the wave of the strongest year for venture deployment on record, just before the stock market plummeted and dragged venture down with it. As the third quarter comes to a close, things have started to get really interesting — again.
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. A multibillion dollar acquisition, IPO projections and some good ol’ VC and billionaire drama? It would be unfair to say that this week in tech and startups felt like 2021’s boom cycle; especially
/ A new set of Pixel Watch images reveal a range of silicone, braided, and leather band styles Braided, silicone, and leather Pixel Watch band styles.Image: Slashleaks via OnLeaks As if the launch of the Pixel Watch hasn’t been spoiled by enough leaks already, a new set of images shared with Slashleaks by reliable leaker
Nathan AndrewsAs such an early consumer VR experiment, the project was destined for some roadbumps as new tech hit the scene, quickly aging out existing standards. “Valve and Oculus both abandoned the idea of treating a VR headset as just another monitor,” WormSlayer said. “This was a sound idea for many reasons, but it effectively
Juno, a startup that provides checking accounts to crypto enthusiasts and allows them to take their paychecks in digital tokens, has raised a new funding round as it expands its offerings to include a tokenized loyalty program. The one-and-a-half-year old startup has amassed over 75,000 customers in the U.S. who take their salaries (some in
This story is part of Recession Help Desk, CNET’s coverage of how to make smart money moves in an uncertain economy. Lisa Frink knows firsthand how quickly financial stability can spiral into financial catastrophe. Frink and her husband checked all the boxes: they got their education, worked hard, bought a house and started a family.
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Does thinking about holiday shopping give you a headache? It’s never too early to start checking things off your list, but why not make it even easier on yourself? We rounded up a list of great subscription service gifts that
Foldable phones are here and they are making waves. With Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 2 and Motorola’s Razr 2020 with 5G may be two of the most well-known devices, but they’re not the only worthwhile ones on the market today. We’ve rounded up some of the most exciting foldable phones available now — and have looked ahead at what’s
When ByteDance bought the Chinese VR headset maker Pico a year ago, the message it sent was clear: it was betting that the immersive device would be where future generations spend most of their time consuming digital content. It’s a marriage reminiscent of Meta’s acquisition of Oculus back in 2014, except the world is now