Air travel is still a hellscape, but at least the Wi-Fi will be free. | Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images After hinting that it would be coming in 2023, Delta has confirmed that all SkyMiles members will get free in-flight Wi-Fi as part of a partnership with T-Mobile. The wireless carrier already offers free … Read more
Can Katrina Lake save Stitch Fix? The founder of the nearly 13-year-old, subscription-based online personal shopping service is going to try, returning today to her role as CEO one-and-a-half years after stepping down from the position. Indeed, as first reported by CNBC, it was Lake who today informed the company’s 1,700 salaried employees in a company-wide … Read more
Come on in, the water is lovely. You wouldn’t have thought there was space for more players in the busy soup that’s the crowded sous-vide market, but Typhur begs to differ, thank you very much. At CES in Las Vegas, the company released an exquisitely designed $99 temperature sensor and announced its flagship product, the … Read more
ECB board member Fabio Panetta has woven his enthusiasm for blockchain technology and skepticism of cryptocurrency into an argument that supports both, albeit begrudgingly.
Venture capitalists are in the business of predicting the next big thing, even if they get burned in the process. While everyone piled onto crypto in 2021 — and many remain bullish about its future despite multiple failures this year — 2022 saw the rise of generative AI. But as is the case with any … Read more
Want to get a “text” from your dog when he’s hungry, wants to go outside, or wants to play? The dream of being able to communicate with your dog is coming closer to reality with the launch of FluentPet’s new app-connected talking button system. The new product is an update to the model first made … Read more
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August.
We didn’t make it to the in-person CES last year, but we did manage to get our hands on a few products from the comfort of our own homes. That list included Power1, an iPhone battery case with a built slot for AirPods charging. The product’s creator, AXS Technologies, has since done a rethink of … Read more
The largest crypto exchange’s Binance USD stablecoin endured $5.5 billion net redemptions in a month amid concerns about Binance. Top rivals USDT and USDC picked up market share.
Razer claims the Leviathan V2 Pro can envelop a user with “3D audio” thanks to a built-in IR camera that allows it to optimize audio based on the users location. | Image: Razer Soundbars might not be the audio system of choice for most desktop setups, but Razer is trying is offering a new one … Read more
Silvergate also cut 40% of its staff and has written off the $196 million related to its Diem acquisition.
The 5G version is coming very soon at a not-outlandish price. | Image: Razer Razer and Verizon co-announced the pricing for the 5G-enabled Edge gaming handheld during CES 2023. It’s launching on January 26th for $359.99 when you add it as a new tablet line to your account. With an installment plan, Verizon says the … Read more
The new split-screen Android Auto UI. | Image: Google The Android Auto look and feel has evolved greatly since we reviewed it in 2015, but now its biggest update is starting to roll out to all users, introducing a split-screen UI that can let you see more things at once. Keeping the map on screen … Read more
We learned two things about Coinbase yesterday: First, the U.S. crypto exchange will have to disburse $100 million for failing to conduct adequate background checks. And second, its stock jumped 12% in the aftermath of the news. (It’s since moderated, trading at $34.10 per share at the time of publication, roughly in line with where … Read more
Google today is announcing a HD version of its vehicle mapping solution. Unlike Google Maps, Google’s HD map is not a consuming-facing application, but an additional layer of data that’s served to the vehicle’s L2+ or L3 assisted driving systems through Google Automotive Services. The additional information sits on top of Google Maps’ data and … Read more
Google is rolling out new Android Auto features Thursday that make it easier for drivers to navigate, play podcasts and music, and communicate while on the go. The new user experience design update, which was first previewed in May during Google’s I/O event, features a split screen layout that displays directions, music and texts — … Read more
The Kiyo Pro Ultra’s shutter can be closed by twisting it, which is something the previous model couldn’t do. | Image: Razer Razer’s new 4K webcam, the $299.99 Kiyo Pro Ultra, is available starting today from Razer’s site and at its retail stores. Razer promises DSLR-like video quality with its 1/1.2-inch Sony Starvis 2 sensor, … Read more
The HTC Vive XR Elite. | Image: HTC HTC is opening preorders for a new virtual and augmented reality headset, the Vive XR Elite. The XR Elite is a $1,099 standalone headset that’s designed to compete with Meta’s Quest headsets and the rumored Apple AR / VR device. Shipping in late February worldwide, it supports … Read more
Image: Volvo Google is rolling out a brand-new high-definition version of Google Maps for cars with the tech giant’s native Android Automotive operation system. The HD maps will provide granular details that were not previously available, like lane markings, road signs, and traffic barriers. The first vehicles to get the new HD maps will be … Read more
Google hasn’t had a massive presence at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). But the search giant announced that it is working on a couple of useful media playback features including better playback options for Spotify Connect-compatible devices and cross-device notifications to let you resume media playback on the move. The idea behind cross-device notifications … Read more
Consumer tech is at an inflection point right now, with slowing growth in developed markets and economic depressions pulling emerging markets back when it comes to investment and usage. Into that vacuum, at CES this year, major industrial company John Deere has put itself front and center to launch its latest tech and to make … Read more
U.S. non-profit healthcare giant Maternal & Family Health Services has confirmed hackers accessed sensitive patient, financial and medical information months earlier. In an advisory published on its website on Thursday, MFHS said a “sophisticated ransomware incident” exposed the sensitive information of current and former patients, employees, and vendors. This information included names, addresses, dates of … Read more
