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Confirmed: Slack Raises $427 Million In Funding

August 21, 2018 | Noah Long

It has been confirmed that Slack has raised $427 million in funding at more than a $7.1 billion valuation.

Logitech MX Vertical Features: What You Need To Know

August 21, 2018 | Annie Baker

Here is a breakdown of all the Logitech MX Vertical features that you need to know about.

Restaurant Delivery Service DoorDash Raises $250 Million

August 19, 2018 | Dan Anderson

DoorDash has raised $250 million funding at a valuation of $4 billion

Two-Way Dash Cam Company Owl Raises $10 Million

August 18, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Popular two-way dash cam company Owl has raised $10 million in funding.

Twitter Shuts Down Legacy APIs, Causing Problems For Developers

August 16, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Twitter has shut down a couple of its legacy APIs, which has caused a number of problems for third-party developers.

Computer Vision Company Clobotics Raises $11 Million In Funding

August 16, 2018 | Noah Long

Clobotics is a computer vision company that has raised $11 million in funding led by Nantian Infotech VC and Wangsu Science and Technology.

Microsoft And Amazon: Alexa-Cortana Integration Now In Public Preview

August 16, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Microsoft and Amazon have announced that the Alexa-Cortana integration is now in public preview mode.

LinkedIn Reveals Deals And Buyer’s Circle Features For Sales Navigator

August 16, 2018 | Dan Anderson

LinkedIn has announced several new features for Sales Navigator, including Deals and Buyer’s Circle.

Revcontent And Poynter Institute Partner To Counter Misinformation

August 16, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Revcontent has partnered with the Poynter Institute to disincentive publishers that are notorious for publishing misinformation.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Nio Files For $1.8 Billion IPO On NYSE

August 15, 2018 | Noah Long

Nio, a Chinese electric vehicle company, has filed for a $1.8 billion IPO on the NYSE. Nio is known for developing the ES8 and EP9 supercar vehicles.

Enterprise Blockchain Company Axoni Raises $32 Million In Series B

August 15, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Axoni, an enterprise blockchain company, has raised $32 million in Series B led by Goldman Sachs and Nyca Partners.

Chinese Workspace Company Ucommune Raises $43.5 Million

August 15, 2018 | Annie Baker

Ucommune is a Chinese workspace company that has raised $43.5 million in funding from Prosperity Holdings and RK Properties.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1: Pros And Cons

August 14, 2018 | Pulse 2.0 Staff

Are you thinking of buying a Lenovo ThinkPad P1? Here are some of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 pros and cons for you to consider before buying it.

Google Makes Several Improvements To Voice App For iOS

August 14, 2018 | Annie Baker

Google has updated the Google Voice app with a new look and feel along with a Contacts tab.

littleBits Acquires Online Learning Community For Kids DIY

August 14, 2018 | Dan Anderson

littleBits has announced that it has acquired DIY, an online learning community for kids.

Twitter Lite Expands To 21 Additional Countries

August 14, 2018 | Annie Baker

Twitter has expanded its Twitter Lite app for Android to 21 more countries.

Facebook Hires The Team Behind Vidpresso

August 14, 2018 | Noah Long

Facebook has hired the team behind Vidpresso, which is a Utah-based interactive video company that works with a number of large brands.

Samsung Galaxy Watch: All The Features You Need To Know

August 12, 2018 | Noah Long

What are the Samsung Galaxy Watch features? Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy Home Speaker: Everything You Need To Know

August 11, 2018 | Annie Baker

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Home smart speaker device. Here are details about everything you need to know about the Galaxy Home.

Samsung Makes Substantial Improvements To Bixby

August 11, 2018 | Dan Anderson

During the Unpacked 2018 event, Samsung announced some major improvements to Bixby.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Pros And Cons

August 11, 2018 | Pulse 2.0 Staff

Are you thinking of buying a Galaxy Note 9? Here are some of the Galaxy Note 9 pros and cons for you to consider before buying it.

Walmart and JD.com Are Investing $500 Million In Dada-JD Daojia

August 10, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Dada-JD Daojia is raising $500 million in funding from Walmart and JD.com.

Google Cameos: An App For Public Figures To Answer Questions

August 10, 2018 | Annie Baker

Google has announced a new app for celebrities and public figures called Cameos.

Hinge Health Raises $26 Million In Series B

August 10, 2018 | Annie Baker

Hinge Health has announced that it has raised $26 million in Series B funding.

Verizon Unlimited Customers To Get 6 Months Of Apple Music For Free

August 10, 2018 | Noah Long

Verizon has announced that it will be offering 6 months of free Apple Music for Unlimited customers.

Samsung Is Investing Over $20 Billion In Emerging Technologies

August 10, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Samsung is planning to invest more than $20 billion in emerging technologies such as AI, 5G networks, and biopharmaceuticals.

Microsoft Surface Go: Pros And Cons

August 9, 2018 | Pulse 2.0 Staff

Are you thinking of buying a Microsoft Surface Go? Here are some of the Microsoft Surface Go pros and cons for you to consider before buying it.

Apple Denies That iPhones Listen To Conversations

August 9, 2018 | Dan Anderson

In response to an inquiry from lawmakers, Apple has denied that iPhones listen to user conversations.

Google Pixel 3 XL: New Leak Shows What To Expect

August 9, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Images of what appears to be the Google Pixel 3 XL have leaked. Here is what those images reveal.

Prince Alwaleed Buys 2.3% Of Snap

August 9, 2018 | Noah Long

Prince Alwaleed has purchased a 2.3% stake in Snap for $250 million.

Rumor: Slack Is Looking To Raise Another Funding Round, Valuing It Over $7 Billion

August 8, 2018 | Annie Baker

Slack, the popular workplace collaboration app, is reportedly raising over $400 million in funding with a post-money valuation of at least $7 billion.

Gmail App To Gain The Ability To Disable The Conversation View

August 8, 2018 | Noah Long

The Gmail app is going to be gaining the ability to disable the conversation view.

Amazon Alexa Will Be Able To Answer Questions Later On

August 8, 2018 | Noah Long

Amazon is now rolling out an Answer Update feature for Alexa.

YouTube Dark Mode Starts Rolling Out For Android Users

July 30, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Several YouTube for Android users are starting to notice the dark mode appearing on their devices.

Amazon Introduces Alexa Cast For Controlling Music

July 26, 2018 | Noah Long

Amazon has announced a new feature called Alexa Cast, which is used for controlling music on Alexa-enabled speakers.

23andMe Raises $300 Million In Funding From GlaxoSmithKline

July 26, 2018 | Dan Anderson

23andMe has raised $300 million in funding from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.

Report: Apple’s 6.1-Inch LCD iPhone May Be Delayed Until October

July 26, 2018 | Annie Baker

According to an analyst report, Apple is reportedly delaying the 6.1-inch LCD version of the iPhone until October 2018.

Facebook Rolls Out Watch Party Feature

July 26, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Facebook has officially launched its Watch Party feature.

Google Announces 2FA Titan Security Key Hardware Device

July 25, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

At the Cloud Next 2018 conference, Google announced a new 2FA device called the Titan Security Key.

15 Things You Are Doing Wrong With Your iPhone

July 25, 2018 | Pulse 2.0 Staff

If you have an iPhone, then there may be certain things that you may be doing wrong with it. Here are 15 recommendations for you to consider.

Sonos Beam Soundbar: Pros And Cons

July 18, 2018 | Noah Long

Sonos has officially launched the Beam sound bar. Here is a breakdown of the Sonos Beam pros and cons.

Rumor: Adobe Is Planning To Bring The Full Version Of Photoshop To iPads

July 17, 2018 | Annie Baker

There are rumors that Adobe is planning to bring the full version of Photoshop to the iPad.

Apple Is Not Replacing MacBook Pro Keyboards With Third-Generation Components

July 17, 2018 | Noah Long

Apple is not going to replace older MacBook keyboards with third-generation components.

Apple iOS 11.4.1: Everything You Need To Know About The Update

July 11, 2018 | Noah Long

Apple iOS 11.4.1 has been released. Here is everything you need to know about the iOS 11.4.1 update.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Has A Goal Of Landing On The Moon By 2023

July 10, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Aerospace company Blue Origin has a goal of landing on the moon by the year 2023.

Report: Apple Could Start Rolling Out Foldable iPhones In 2020

July 10, 2018 | Noah Long

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch foldable iPhones in 2020.

Groupon Is Reportedly Looking For A Buyer

July 9, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Groupon is rumored to be looking for a buyer and has been recently talking to several public companies to make a deal happen.

How Audi’s E-Tron Virtual Side Mirrors Work

July 8, 2018 | Annie Baker

Here is a video highlighting how Audi’s E-Tron virtual side mirrors are controlled.

Univision Reportedly Looking To Sell Fusion Media Group

July 8, 2018 | Noah Long

Univision is reportedly looking for a buyer for Fusion Media Group, the parent for a number of digital brands including Gizmodo and Lifehacker.

Galaxy S9: Pros And Cons

July 8, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Are you thinking of buying a Galaxy S9? Here are some of the Galaxy S9 pros and cons for you to consider before buying it.

Sonos IPO: Smart Speaker Company Reports Profitability Ahead Of IPO

July 6, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Sonos IPO: The smart speaker company has filed for an initial public offering and is reporting profitability.

Analyst: 2018 iPhone Line To Be Available In Several New Colors

July 5, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting the 2018 line of iPhones to be available in several new colors.

Facebook Acquires Bloomsbury AI

July 3, 2018 | Noah Long

Facebook has announced that it has acquired Bloomsbury AI.

Rumor: Amazon To Open Another Automated Store In Seattle This Fall

July 3, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Amazon is reportedly planning to open another Go retail store in Seattle this fall.

5 Of The Best Galaxy S9 Cases

July 3, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Are you looking for some interesting Samsung Galaxy S9 cases? Here are the best Galaxy S9 cases available on the market.

5 Of The Best iPhone X Accessories

July 2, 2018 | Noah Long

Are you looking for some interesting iPhone X accessories? Here are the best iPhone X accessories available on the market.

Red Edition Of OnePlus 6 To Launch On July 10th

July 2, 2018 | Dan Anderson

OnePlus is rolling out the red edition of the OnePlus 6 on July 10th.

Mobile Gaming Company Oh BiBi Raises $21 Million

June 28, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Oh BiBi is a France-based gaming company that has raised $21 million in funding.

Amazon To Buy PillPack For A Reported $1 Billion In Cash

June 28, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Amazon.com has announced that it is acquiring PillPack. The terms of the deal were undisclosed, but there are rumors that it was for $1 billion in cash.

Google Backs KaiOS With $22 Million In Funding

June 28, 2018 | Annie Baker

KaiOS announced it received $22 million in funding from Google.

iPhone X Vs Galaxy S9: Which One Should You Buy?

June 27, 2018 | Dan Anderson

iPhone X vs Galaxy S9: Deciding whether you should buy the iPhone X or the Galaxy S9 can be tricky. But this guide will help you decide.

Apple Releases iOS 12 Public Beta

June 26, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 12. Here is a breakdown of the new iOS 12 features.

PayPal Is Acquiring AI Company Simility For $120 Million

June 23, 2018 | Annie Baker

PayPal announced that it is acquiring Simility for $120 million.

Google Assistant’s Continued Conversation Feature Rolls Out In The U.S.

June 21, 2018 | Annie Baker

Google has officially rolled out the Continued Conversation feature for Google Assistant in the U.S.

Report: Apple AirPower Wireless Charger To Arrive In September 2018

June 21, 2018 | Dan Anderson

There are rumors that Apple will be releasing the AirPower wireless charging mat in September 2018.

Report: Fortnite For iOS Hit $100 Million In The First 90 Days

June 20, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

According to Sensor Tower data, Epic Games' Fortnite for iOS has hit $100 million in the first 90 days.

Facebook Starts Testing Paid Subscription Offers For Private Groups

June 20, 2018 | Noah Long

Facebook has launched a new feature that allows users to create private groups with subscription fees.

Instagram Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users And Rolls Out IGTV App

June 20, 2018 | Annie Baker

Instagram has announced the new IGTV app and the 1 billion user milestone.

Microsoft Launches A Redesigned News App

June 20, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Microsoft has launched Microsoft News, a new app for Android and iOS that curates the most important news every day.

Amazon Announces Alexa For Hospitality Program

June 19, 2018 | Dan Anderson

Amazon has announced Alexa For Hospitality, which brings a customized version of Alexa to hospitality companies.

Google Podcasts: A New App For Android Users To Find Popular Podcasts

June 19, 2018 | Amit Chowdhry

Google Podcasts is a new central place for Android users to discover and listen to podcasts.