International expansion for European companies is never easy, particularly in the USA. The rewards can be vast, but the risks can be equally significant. Many companies will overstretch and overspend, struggling to win market share in such a competitive economy. When DeepCrawl closed its $19 million Series B led by Five Elms in March, it
Read MoreWhile they’re not quite ready for production, the printed parts were lighter, ran cooler and unlocked more power than the standard forged pistons. Porsche tests 3D-printed pistons for its 911 GT2 RS – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA document sent by the search giant to Australian regulators argues that the company doesn’t control enough of the digital ad industry to overcharge customers or block competitors. How May Google Fight an Antitrust Case? Look at This Little-Noticed Paper Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter earlier today to let the world know that there is not going to be a cheaper version of the Model Y. Prior to the launch of the Model Y, Tesla said that it would effectively mirror the pricing structure of its Model 3 sedan. The only difference would
Read More{$inline_image} Bloomberg: Total value of digital payment transactions in India reached an all-time high in June, as people avoid handling banknotes amid the coronavirus pandemic — – Indians opting for electronic transactions as infections surge — Questions remain about whether change will outlast pandemic Total value of digital payment transactions in India reached an all-time
Read MoreLooking for a great movie? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer. 30 best movies to watch on Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read More[Leaded Solder] found some ColecoVision game cartridges at a flea market, and like most of us would, thought, “I’ll build a ColecoVision console from scratch to play them!” Well, maybe most of us would think of that, but not actually do it. He did and you can read about the results in great detail since
Read MoreToday, you probably don’t think much about object-oriented programming, it’s just part of the landscape. But decades ago, it was strange and obscure technology. While there were several languages that led up to the current object-oriented tools we use today, one of the most influential was Xerox PARC’s Smalltalk language. [Michael Engel] took a C++
Read MoreDarrell Etherington / TechCrunch: LA-based Kernel, which wants to offer a “Neuroscience as a Service” that can provide clients access to its brain imaging devices, raises $53M Series C — LA-based bio science startup Kernel has raised $53 million from investors including General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures … LA-based Kernel, which wants to offer a "Neuroscience
Read MoreCara Lombardo / Wall Street Journal: Sources: semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices is in talks to buy rival Maxim Integrated for $17B+ in an all-stock deal — All-stock sale of Maxim could be announced as soon as Monday — Semiconductor maker Analog Devices Inc. ADI .20% is in talks to buy rival Maxim Integrated MXIM -.59%
Read MoreBased in the US as Hackaday is, it’s easy to overload the news with stories from home. That’s particularly true with dark tales of the expanding surveillance state, which seem to just get worse here on a daily basis. So we’re not exactly sure how we feel to share not one but two international stories
Read MoreDavid Pierce / Protocol: Talkspace and other teletherapy companies are working to scale their businesses during the pandemic, including working with insurance companies and regulators — The last few months have proven Talkspace right about a lot of things. Video, for one: When Talkspace launched in 2012 … Talkspace and other teletherapy companies are working
Read MoreUber and Lyft hailed a Cornell paper’s conclusion that their drivers make solid wages. But others have questioned the researchers’ approach. Are Uber and Lyft Drivers Well Paid? It Depends on the Study Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreUbisoft, like many other video game companies, was unable to host its typical in-person press conference at E3 in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it hosted a digital event on Sunday called “Ubisoft Forward,” revealing more about its biggest upcoming games. Those included Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, its newly-announced battle royale
Read MoreThe game makers revealed the latest news about their upcoming lineup. Ubisoft Forward livestream: ‘Watch Dogs Legion’ gameplay; ‘Hyper Scape’ open beta; ‘Far Cry 6’ reveal Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} As we’ve said many times in the past, the creation of custom cases and enclosures is one of the best and most obvious applications for desktop 3D printing. When armed with even an entry-level printer, your projects will never again have to suffer through the indignity of getting hot glued into a nondescript plastic
Read MoreUbisoft login failed as gamers tried to to gain their free copy of Watch Dogs 2, but the company promises we’ll still get them. Ubisoft Forward's game giveaway glitched – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUbisoft login failed as gamers tried to to gain their free copy of Watch Dogs 2, but the company promises we’ll still get them. Ubisoft gives players Watch Dogs 2 for free after game giveaway glitch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Ubisoft Ubisoft debuted the first trailer for Far Cry 6 as part of its Ubisoft Forward digital conference today. The cinematic trailer didn’t have any gameplay, but showed a city in revolt under the regime of Antón Castillo, who is played by Giancarlo Esposito, perhaps best known as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and
Read MoreHere are our biggest takeaways after three hours in the Viking Age. For better or worse, ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ feels like more of the same Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreLegion is hilarious when you play as a snappy and spry old lady. Playing as an elderly woman in ‘Watch Dogs: Legion’ brings thrills, danger and laughs Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIt’s been nearly two years, but Ubisoft is finally gearing up to release a new Assassin’s Creed game. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is billed as “the ultimate viking fantasy,” set not in the fjords of Scandinavia but in the fields and rivers of England during the ninth century Viking invasion. Players are put in the role
Read MoreNPCs were a big part of the first two Watch Dogs games; their colorful histories and biographical snippets would pop up when you scanned anyone in the game world, mostly for comedic effect. But in Watch Dogs Legion, Ubisoft is taking that potential and expanding it into a core part of the game — or
Read MoreThe French gaming company’s said it’s committed to change, but it won’t address that change during its biggest event of the year. Ubisoft Forward game event won't address sexual harassment issues company's facing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Ubisoft Ubisoft has announced that the open beta for its upcoming battle royale shooter Hyper Scape kicks off on PC today, and the company also shared a trailer for the beta and a new cinematic trailer detailing some of the game’s story. The news came as part of the Ubisoft Forward presentation that aired
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