Fed up with the imbalance between online influencers and brands, Lindsey Lee Lugrin and Isha Mehra created a platform to change that. The App With the Unprintable Name That Wants to Give Power to Creators Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image}A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. Rolling to the Launch Pad Source: NASA
Read MoreA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. Rolling to the Launch Pad Source: NASA
Read MoreGovee’s Immersion TV LED backlights can elevate your TV watching experience by syncing its lights to what’s on your 55-inch or 65-inch screen. The effect makes it look like the colors bleed through the bezels of your TV, out onto your walls. It’s not the only product that can do this, but it’s far less
Read MoreGo small or go home. Razer Blade 14 (2021) review: A mighty mite of a gaming laptop – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFitbit, Apple, Samsung and more: Check out our top-rated smartwatches for every wrist and every budget. Best smartwatch for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis is one of the lowest prices on record. Grab an Echo Show 5 smart screen for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVast segments of the PC population are unprotected. Upgrade your hardware and get the shot. Windows 11 is the COVID-19 vaccine for your PC Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe Sun Joe washer bundle is nearly half off right now. Grab a cordless Sun Joe power washer and keep that new car sparkling – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUpgrade your wifi with a router with something that will last a while. A lot of great Netgear Nighthawk routers are on sale today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat’s new in Windows 11? What are its minimum hardware requirements? When will your PC be eligible for the upgrade? We’ve got answers to your Windows 11 questions. Windows 11 FAQ: Here's everything you need to know Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Libertarians built a Bitcoin economy in a small New Hampshire town — then feds tore it down Continue reading… Libertarians built a crypto mecca in Keene, New Hampshire — then feds tore it down Source: New feed
Read MorePhoto: For Colored Nerds hosts Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse | SiriusXM/Stitcher The co-hosts of The Nod are back, and this time, they’ve separated from Gimlet Media and Spotify and are instead taking their work to SiriusXM’s Stitcher. Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings tell The Verge today that they’re relaunching their Black culture show For
Read MoreSexual harassment in gamer culture burst back into the spotlight on July 21, 2021, with news of California’s lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, publisher of top-selling video games Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush, and a walkout by company employees. The lawsuit alleges a “pervasive ‘frat boy’ culture” at the company and discrimination
Read MoreCarly Page / TechCrunch: Nozomi Networks, which aims to shield critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, raises $100M Series D led by Triangle Peak Partners as it prepares for an IPO — Nozomi Networks, an industry cybersecurity startup that aims to shield critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, has raised $100 million in pre-IPO funding. Nozomi Networks, which aims
Read MoreIRIS plans to capitalise on Payplus’ specialist knowledge, as well as its ability to handle managed payroll more efficiently. IRIS Software is buying Payplus to boost payroll software arsenal Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreCompanies could increasingly look to social media to find their dream candidates. TikTok's resumes feature could reflect larger shift to video-first job applications – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA first-of-its-kind EV charging system that sits flush within the pavement is being installed in London. The “flat and flush” charge points require no permanent raised street furniture at the pavement edge, which means they don’t take up any space when not in use. The chargers then pop up when a user plugs a cable
Read MoreMicrosoft Paint is finally seeing an updated look in Windows 11. Rejoice – Paint has a new look for Windows 11 Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreHeather Somerville / Wall Street Journal: Non-VC funds invested in a record 42% of tech startup funding deals in Q2 2021; H1 ’21 US startup funding was $150B, with FY 2021 on pace to double 2020’s total — Hedge, mutual and pension funds are investing heavily, leading to higher valuations and more leverage for company
Read MoreOne of the newer luxury brands on the block, Detroit’s Shinola partnered with Lincoln to create a unique concept for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Lincoln Aviator digs into Detroit roots with Shinola Concept – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePremium Lite offers ad-free viewing at a lower price. | Screenshot: YouTube Google is piloting a more affordable premium subscription tier for YouTube that offers ad-free viewing without YouTube Premium’s other features like offline downloads or background playback. The new “Premium Lite” plan was spotted by a user on ResetEra, and YouTube subsequently confirmed the
Read MoreRyan Browne / CNBC: Estonian ride hailing startup Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, raises $713M at a ~$4.75B valuation, led by Sequoia, Tekne, and Ghisallo — – Estonian ride-hailing start-up Bolt has raised $713 million in fresh funding to push into the rapidly-growing online grocery delivery industry. Estonian ride hailing startup Bolt, formerly known as
Read MoreBuy now, pay later credit services are proving increasingly popular with consumers looking to spread payments. Square snaps up buy now, pay later service Afterpay Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: London-based Kuda, which offers mobile-first banking services in Nigeria, raises $55M Series B at a $500M valuation co-led by Valar Ventures and Target Global — Kuda Bank, the London-based, Nigerian-operating startup that is taking on incumbents in the country with a mobile-first … London-based Kuda, which offers mobile-first banking services in
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