Gear

Google Pixelbook Go: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Google recently announced the new Google Pixelbook Go. Here is an overview of the Google Pixelbook Go specs you should know about.

Google Pixel Buds 2: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Google recently announced the second generation Pixel Buds. Here is an overview of the Google Pixel Buds 2 specs you should know about.

Google Unveils A New USB-C Titan Security Key

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 16, 2019

Google announced a new USB-C Titan Security Key device for $40 on the Google Store.

Skullcandy Vert Features: What You Should Know

By Annie Baker ● Oct 15, 2019

The Skullcandy Vert is a clip-anywhere wireless earbuds device with a number of useful features. Here are some of the Skullcandy Vert specifications you should know.

Google And Levi’s Have Launched A Smart Trucker Jacket With Jacquard Technology

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 5, 2019

Google and Levi's recently announced a collaboration through the launch of a new smart denim trucker jacket. These are the details.

Apple Watch Series 5: Pros And Cons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 5, 2019

Are you thinking of buying an Apple Watch 5? Here are some of the Apple Watch 5 pros and cons for you to consider before buying one.

Amazon eero mesh WiFi system: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2019

Amazon recently announced the all-new eero mesh WiFi system. There are the details behind the device that you should know about.

Thermal Technology Company Embr Labs Raises $6 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Sep 26, 2019

Breakthrough thermal technology company and Wave bracelet creator Embr Labs recently announced it raised $6 million in Series B funding.

Why Facebook Is Acquiring CTRL-labs: Details About The Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2019

Facebook recently announced it is acquiring CTRL-labs. The terms were undisclosed, but it was reportedly valued at between $500 million and $1 billion.

Facebook Unveils New Portal Mini, Portal, and Portal TV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2019

Facebook announced it is expanding its Portal family of home-video calling devices with three new options: Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV.

Report: Facebook Is Working On Smart Glasses With Luxottica

By Annie Baker ● Sep 17, 2019

Facebook is reportedly working on a smart glasses product in partnership with Ray-Ban parent company Luxottica.

Wireless Building Automation Company 75F Raises $18 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

75F -- a market leader in wireless building automation for commercial buildings -- announced it completed $18 million in Series A funding co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Climate Initiative.

Keith Hartsfield Named As Chief Product Officer At iRobot

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 5, 2019

Consumer robots leader iRobot has announced it named Keith Hartsfield as chief product officer at the company.

Passive Optical Networking Tibit Communications Raises $25 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 3, 2019

Petaluma, California-based startup Petaluma, California-based startup announced it raised $25 million in Series B funding.

Ideaship Invests In SmartBeat For Intelligent Infant Monitoring System Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2019

SmartBeat -- a building technology that represents a major break-through in infant monitoring technologies -- has raised funding from Ideaship.

Fitbit Unveils Versa 2 Smartwatch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2019

Fitbit has announced the Versa 2 voice-enabled smartwatch, which also a swimproof design with innovative sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake.

Why Sphero Is Acquiring littleBits

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Sphero, a leading robotics and educational STEAM company, announced it is acquiring electronic building block company littleBits.

BakBone: This Is One Of The Best Tablet Grips You Should Buy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

The BakBone is a removable ring-like device that attaches to the back of devices to provide a secure grip. These are the details.

Work Glove Company Mechanix Wear Raises Funding From Gryphon

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 22, 2019

Middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors announced it signed an agreement to make a significant investment in Mechanix Wear.

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

S’well -- the company known for pioneering the fashion hydration accessory -- has announced it launched new vacuum-insulated food containers.

Designer Toy Company Superplastic Secures $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 5, 2019

Cult designer toy brand Superplastic recently announced it raised $10 million in funding and launched an innovative animated entertainment division.

Google: 100% Of Made By Google Products To Include Recycled Materials By 2022

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2019

Google announced that 100% of all shipments going to or from customers will be carbon neutral by 2022.

Tile Raises $45 Million To Expand Internationally And Launch New Products

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Leading smart location company Tile announced it closed $45 million in a Series C round of funding.

Smart Access Company igloohome Raises $15 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 15, 2019

Singapore-based smart access company igloohome has announced it raised $15 million in funding and that it launched iglooworks.

Walmart Is Utilizing Virtual Reality For Training And Hiring Future Managers

By Annie Baker ● Jul 11, 2019

Walmart is utilizing virtual reality technology for determining whether employees are managerial using $250 Oculus Go VR headsets.

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 8, 2019

Knowledge transfer and training platform company RealWear announced it raised $80 million in in a a combination of equity and debt.

How The Apple Watch Fall Detection Feature Helped This 87-Year-Old Woman

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 29, 2019

Recently the Apple Watch Series 4 helped Dotty White of Maine after she got into a car accident by registering it as a fall.

Apple Is Now Selling One Drop Blood Glucose Monitors In Its Stores

By Noah Long ● Jun 28, 2019

Apple is now selling One Drop blood glucose monitors at some of its retail stores, which is compatible with the Health app.

iRobot’s Acquisition Of Root Robotics: Details You Should Know About

By Noah Long ● Jun 27, 2019

Roomba maker iRobot recently announced that it acquired Root Robotics. These are the details behind the deal.

Mobile Mesh Networking Company goTenna Secures $24 Million

By Noah Long ● Jun 23, 2019

World’s leading mobile mesh networking platform goTenna announced it secured $24 million in funding