UK mobile startup F(x)tec today announced the upcoming availability of its inaugural handset, the F(x)tec Pro 1. This handset is a contemporary take on the old Nokia E7 slider phone, aimed at power users, as well as those for whom virtual keyboards aren’t good enough At first glance, it resembles an ordinary (if not somewhat
Read MoreThe mighty, would-be Mars rocket has made two low-altitude flights, and America’s rocket man says he has much more to show us soon. What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe largest US grocery chain is proof that plant burgers have made it. Kroger announces its answer to Beyond and Impossible burgers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMedium has become a popular place for people who don’t run their own websites to post long essays and scathing exposes, in addition to producing some journalism itself, all in an elegant interface that lends itself to longform reading. But a new experimental “Save to Medium” feature discovered by app sleuth Jane Manchun Wong suggests
Read MoreIt looks to be haptic and filled with motion sensors. Nintendo shows off a new Switch circular controller – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIan Agar / PitchBook: Sources: P2P car sharing startup Getaround is raising $201.5M Series D extension at ~$1.7B valuation, up from an estimated valuation of $840M last year — Getaround is seeking to raise up to $201.5 million in Series D extension funding, PitchBook has learned. Sources: P2P car sharing startup Getaround is raising 1.5M
Read MoreThe unsecured server matches phone numbers with Facebook accounts. Facebook user phone numbers still online – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNetflix today revealed the latest update to its platform, in which it’ll serve alerts when a show you’re interested in is available. This comes on the heels of backlash over a change in show release schedules (which wasn’t actually a change), so it’s fortuitous the site will now remind people that yes, they actually can go binge-watch
Read More“She confidently tells stories that leave an unforgettable mark,” the streaming service says after inking the multiyear deal. Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins signs Netflix deal worth million – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe see all kinds of projects come across the news desk at Hackaday. Sometimes it’s a bodge, neatly executed, that makes us laugh out loud at its simple ingenuity. Other times, it’s a case of great skill and attention to detail, brought to bear to craft something of great beauty. [Greg Davill]’s LED cube is
Read MoreGears 5 is almost here, it’s welcoming to queers, and the fact that it’s just one of many AAA gaming titles featuring in-game inclusivity for LGBTQPIA+ gamers means you’d better get used to it. The latest entry in the saga for humanity’s survival (read my colleague Rachel Kaser’s review here on TNW) doesn’t just feature a playable female protagonist
Read MoreJim Watkins, YouTube 8chan owner Jim Watkins provided evidence to congressional staffers on Thursday to comply with a subpoena the House Homeland Security Committee issued him after a series of racist manifestos from mass shooters were posted on the site. His site has remained down since shortly after the shooting — but new statements made
Read MoreFresh off its Nintendo Direct announcements yesterday, the gaming company is already teasing a “new experience” for the Switch — some sort of bizarre new motion controller accessory that uses the console’s Joy-Con controllers, promising more details on September 12th. The teaser is light on details but it appears that there’s two pieces of the
Read MoreOnline trolls ruined the app, which allowed the “Avengers” actor to connect with, and monetize, his superfans. The Rise and Fall of the Jeremy Renner App, Which Was a Real Thing Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto: Chris Welch / The Verge Verizon is continuing the rollout of its fast but spotty 5G service by bringing 5G to 13 NFL stadiums for kickoff weekend this Sunday. But the speedier network will only be available in “parts of the seating areas” and “could” be available in other parts of the stadiums. That
Read MoreWith Android 10 rolling out, users are finding some unexpected surprises included in the update. For example, an upgrade to the Pixel 3a and 3a XL’s Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) feature that (finally) enables true dual-SIM card support on these devices. Read more… How to Use Android 10's Dual SIM Feature on Your Pixel
Read MorePhoto: Nick Wiegand / Instagram Apple may be warning owners of its new titanium credit card against storing the card in leather wallets for fear it could tarnish its all-white finish, but the company may have inadvertently created the perfect canvas for savvy DIYers. Twitter user Nick Wiegand clued us into this when he posted
Read MoreWe live a few blocks from a hospital, so I was surprised when our pediatrician told me—sitting in the office with a new baby—that if our little one ever had to go to the emergency room, in most cases we should pass it right up and drive down to Children’s. For a serious stop-the-bleeding type
Read MoreI have not been watching the Good Eats reboot, but Joel (of Joel’s Hot Takes) has, and this morning he shared a very good tip from the most recent episode, Hittin’ the Sauce II: Read more… Store Tomato Paste the Alton Brown Way Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you make printed circuit boards the old fashioned way by etching them yourself, you may need to drill a lot of holes; even surface-mount converts still need header pins on occasion. But, drilling these holes by hand often leads to broken drill bits, which always seems to happen with one un-drilled hole and no
Read MoreParent-teacher conferences are the speed-dating of the education world. You sign up for a 10-minute slot (15 if you’re lucky), the teacher pulls out a timer, and away you go. How are his reading skills progressing? Is she doing okay with transitions? Have you noticed an issue between him and Brayden? You. Better.… Read more…
Read MoreApple Music is getting a big expansion today with a new web interface that will let subscribers stream music directly from a browser without having to install iTunes or a separate Apple Music app. The new web interface launches today as a public beta for subscribers at beta.music.apple.com. The interface looks a lot like Apple’s
Read MoreThe new streaming service could be priced the same as HBO, a report says. HBO Max could launch for a month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company’s Morningstar Farms line already sells popular veggie burgers, but this new patty will “bleed” like the Impossible Burger. Kellogg enters the faux-meat game with its 'Incogmeato' burger – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJabra’s Elite 65t true wireless earbuds were the default recommended alternative to AirPods for a long time. They were one of the first pairs to nail the basics of solid connectivity, satisfactory battery life, and good-enough sound quality. But other companies like Sony, Beats, and Samsung have managed to catch up in recent months. So
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