Before there was WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or WeChat, there was BlackBerry Messenger. Launched in August of 2005, BBM was the first popular mobile chat to pull people away from text messages or desktop clients. Nearly 14 years later, the service will meet its end – unless you pay up. Since 2016, BBM has been managed
Read MoreA billion-dollar investment is meant to prop up a money-losing unit before Uber makes its pitches ahead of a planned I.P.O. Investors Value Uber’s Self-Driving Cars at .25 Billion Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company’s CEO says the updated MCAS software is in its final form after 127 test flights. Boeing completes test flights for 737 Max software fix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFederal regulators investigating Facebook for mishandling its users’ personal information have set their sights on the company’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, exploring his past statements on privacy and weighing whether to seek new, heightened oversight of his leadership. Federal investigation of Facebook could hold Mark Zuckerberg accountable on privacy, sources say Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIan Sherr / CNET: A look at Apple’s Material Recovery Lab, which houses Daisy, a robot that can disassemble 15 different iPhone models at a rate of 200/hour for parts recycling — Hidden not far from downtown Austin, Texas, a research lab is working to change the way we recycle electronics. And it’s being run
Read MoreIt takes the Atlas’ blocky looks and adds a dash of hardcore off-road cred. VW Atlas Basecamp concept brings the outdoors into the New York Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLin Classon, Director of Public Cloud Product at managed cloud provider Ensono and former Googler, has spent her entire career attending technology conferences – places where, unlike the public restrooms at most events, women tend to have the toilet all to themselves. The reason? Only about 25 percent of the speakers and audience of the
Read MoreMarc Hochstein / CoinDesk: Winklevoss Capital settles with ex-BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem; Winklevoss Capital had alleged Shrem stole 5K bitcoin in 2012, worth ~$26M at today’s prices — Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have settled their lawsuit against fellow early bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem … Winklevoss Capital settles with ex-BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem; Winklevoss Capital had
Read MoreThe remaining Avengers have no room for error in their plan to take down Thanos. See all the Endgame movie footage and posters so far. All Avengers: Endgame trailers and posters so far — 'We've found something' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Super, a startup providing an online subscription service for home maintenance and repairs, raises $20M Series B led by Aquiline Technology Growth — Home owners in the US spend upwards of $300 billion annually on home repairs and maintenance — a huge sum that often comes with another … Super, a
Read MoreTake a toke with tech. From a vaporizer with an app to a smell-squashing backpack, we’ve got your pot gadgets and gear right here. On 4/20, say high to these gadgets for weed lovers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBeychella will stand the test of time as the definitive and declarative Beyoncé performance, and now we can witness history being made in our homes. Homecoming review: Beyoncé film brings fireworks to Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe adversaries told a judge they were working to resolve a dispute over Mr. Musk’s statements on financial prospects. Regulators had sought a contempt citation. Tesla and Elon Musk Are Given Week to Reach Accord With S.E.C. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s Samsung’s answer to the Pixel 3’s Night Sight. Galaxy S10's camera may get dedicated low-light mode – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMary Loritz / EU-Startups: Paris-based Bankin’, whose money management app uses algorithms to detect savings opportunities, raises €20M Series B, bringing its total raised to €28M — Paris-based Bankin’ is an app that connects with banks in France, the UK, Germany, and Spain to make money management simple, accessible, and enjoyable. Paris-based Bankin', whose money
Read MoreFacebook today revealed it’d discovered millions of improperly secured passwords on its server. So, you know… business as usual. Facebook revealed in March it’d discovered a cache of Facebook passwords being stored in plain text form — meaning several thousand Facebook employees who had access could have read them at any time. The company stated
Read MorePaulina Duran / Reuters: Life360, an SF-based startup that makes a family tracking app, announces IPO in Australia, plans to raise A$145M, valuing the company at ~A$689M — SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. family tracking app operator Life360 has launched a A$145 million ($104 million) initial public offering in Australia … Life360, an SF-based startup that
Read MoreWhen people submit their DNA to companies such as 23andMe for testing, they’re usually not too surprised to find out they have relatives they haven’t met. But, it’s a bit different when you realize you have a cousin who works in the same field, shares some colleagues and friends, and once collaborated with you on
Read MoreThe company had long struggled to gain traction in China despite operating there for more than a decade. Amazon Gives Up on Chinese Domestic Shopping Business Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIf your phone is feeling a little laggy, here are some tips to clear out old apps and other things that may be slowing it down. How to Declutter and Speed Up Your Phone Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLauren Debter / Forbes: Returnly, which offers users instant store credit when they decide to return items bought online, raises $19M Series B from Craft Ventures and Max Levchin — We have all been there: You buy a jacket or pair of shoes online and they don’t fit or the color is all wrong. Returnly,
Read MoreU.S. robotics company Boston Dynamics has debuted a new promotional video showing its four-legged dog-like robot, SpotMini, pulling a box truck. The video shows off the machine’s physical prowess ahead of a potential commercial launch later this year. Boston Dynamics latest video shows a herd of robotic dogs hauling a massive truck with ease Source:
Read MorePinterest may not be as big as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat. But that could be a good thing. Pinterest's IPO shows the internet isn't always as awful as you thought – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus, the Samsung Galaxy Fold stumbles, and Apple shows off its recycling lab. Google and Amazon settle their long-standing beef (The 3:59, Ep. 546) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe video platform just made it a bit easier to contribute to creators. YouTube testing free monthly Super Chat credit for Premium users – CNET Source: CNet
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