Month: January 2023
Support for spatial audio arrives on the Google Pixel
The Pixel Buds Pro. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The Google Pixel’s January update is here, and it adds a new spatial audio feature for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and 7 Pro phones. Android researcher Mishaal Rahman has verified that a toggle for the feature is appearing in the settings … Read more
Formlabs inches towards mass manufacturing with high-volume 3D printing solutions
3D printing stalwart Formlabs today showed off a series of new solutions that enables its customers to dramatically increase their 3D printing output. The result is better large-scale manufacturing options, and a significant reduction in cost-per-part, given that machines don’t have to sit around waiting for operators to fill resin tanks or remove parts. The … Read more
Holoride launches new device to bring VR entertainment to any vehicle
Holoride, the Audi-backed startup, is ready to take its in-vehicle virtual reality entertainment system into the mainstream. The company unveiled Wednesday at CES 2023 in Las Vegas a device about the size of a smart speaker that can be retrofitted into any vehicle to make it VR ready. The product marks a turning point for … Read more
Meta’s New Year kicks off with over $410M in fresh EU privacy fines
Meta is kicking off the New Year with more privacy fines and corrective orders hitting its business in Europe. The latest swathe of enforcement relates to EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaints over the legal basis it claims to run behavioral ads. The Facebook owner’s lead data protection watchdog in the region, the Irish … Read more
When will IPOs return? The past may hold some clues
Natalia Holgado Sanchez Contributor Natalia Holgado Sanchez is head of capital markets at Secfi, an equity planning, stock option financing and wealth management platform for startup executives and employees. I am not sure about you, but lately I’ve been hearing the same chatter from friends and colleagues at startups. It’s usually a version of: “Will … Read more
Dear Sophie: How can I transfer my H-1B to my new startup in 2023?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: Do … Read more
Panasonic’s new mirrorless camera gets the autofocus overhaul we’ve been waiting for
It’s a black camera, but trust me when I say it could be blacker. And thankfully Panasonic will soon do something about that. | Image: Panasonic Panasonic’s new cameras are finally making the leap to a new autofocus system, potentially putting them in line with the latest offerings from Sony, Canon, and Nikon. At CES, … Read more
Eve’s new gadget turns retro rollers into smart blinds
The kit includes mounting brackets, covers, and adapters to ensure a proper fit with your blinds. | Image: Eve The purpose of Eve’s MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds is apparent right from the name: it’s a device meant to make your regular old shades smart by adding a motor and a way to talk … Read more
Samsung’s $200 Galaxy A14 5G comes with an upgraded display
The A13 5G comes with a big 6.6-inch 1080p display, an upgraded selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel rear camera. | Image: Samsung Samsung is starting off 2023 with a budget phone refresh, making some smart upgrades with the Galaxy A14 5G — at least on paper. The A14 will cost $199, which is $50 lower … Read more
Here’s how Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion, according to Prince Philip of Serbia
Prince Philip of Serbia outlines key ways in which Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion and its importance in conflict-affected nations.
Genesis CEO Says Solution Requires More Time
Derar Islim addressed the institutional crypto brokerage’s clients in a letter on Wednesday.
Roku unveils its first-ever TVs designed and built by the company
Roku today is expanding its product line to include a range of smart TVs that are the first ever to be both designed and built by Roku itself. The Roku Select and Roku Plus Series TVs will be Roku-branded HD and 4K TVs available across 11 models, ranging from 24” to 75” in size, and made to … Read more
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Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges
The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program.
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Product Science, which develops mobile app performance monitoring tools, lands $18M
The performance of a mobile app can impact how customers perceive a brand. According to a survey from Dimensional Research sponsored by HP, 53% of app users who responded said they’ve uninstalled a mobile app with issues like lag, while 37% said that they hold an app responsible for performance problems. Given the pace of … Read more
Hackers steal $3.5M worth of digital assets from GMX whale
The hackers took control of 82,519 GMX tokens and exchanged the assets for 2,627 Ether, and then transferred the assets to the Ethereum network using Hop Protocol and Across Protocol.
Roborock’s new vacuums take on one of Roomba’s best features
The new Roborock S8 vacuums now come with two roller brushes. | Image: Roborock Roborock, arguably Roomba’s biggest competitor in the world of robot vacuum cleaners, launched a new line of flagship robot vacuums at CES this week. The S8 Series starts at $750, and its big new feature is straight out of Roomba’s playbook: … Read more