Gear

Helium, A P2P Wireless Company Founded By Amir Haleem And Shawn Fanning, Raises $15 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 17, 2019

Helium is a peer-to-peer wireless company founded by Amir Haleem and Shawn Fanning that recently raised $15 million in Series C led by USV and Multicoin.

Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions Is Now Available

By Annie Baker ● Jun 13, 2019

The Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions expansion for Forza Horizon 4 is now available for $19.99 or free for Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition and Bundles.

Nintendo’s ‘Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Sequel Unveiled: What You Need To Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2019

Nintendo unveiled that a sequel to “Zelda: Breath Of The Wild” for the Nintendo Switch is being developed. Here is what you need to know about it.

Microsoft Xbox Project Scarlett News Roundup

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2019

Microsoft’s next Xbox console is codenamed Project Scarlett. Follow this article for the latest news and rumors about the Xbox Project Scarlett.

Google Stadia: Pricing, Games, And Launch Revealed At Connect (Updated)

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 10, 2019

At the Google Stadia Connect event, the company unveiled the pricing, launch information, and pricing of the gaming platform. These are the details.

Apple: Mac Pro And Pro Display XDR Coming This September In The US

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 10, 2019

Apple has unveiled that the Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR will be coming this September in the U.S.

Samsung Notebook 7 And Notebook 7 Force: Specs, Price, And Release Date

By Noah Long ● Jun 5, 2019

These are the details of the Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force specs, price, and release date.

Michigan-Based Tespo Launches Nature Made Multivitamin Pods

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 4, 2019

Michigan-based home healthcare company Tespo announced it now offers Nature Made multivitamin pods

Apple WWDC: watchOS 6 Features

By Noah Long ● Jun 4, 2019

What are the watchOS 6 features? This article answers that question.

Apple WWDC: New Mac Pro And Pro Display XDR Unveiled

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 3, 2019

What are the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR specifications? This article answers those questions.

GE Is Now Integrating Google Assistant Into Its Countertop Microwaves

By Noah Long ● May 31, 2019

Google Assistant is now integrated into GE's $144 Smart Countertop Microwave through a software update.

U-M Researcher Florian Schaub: Alexa’s New Privacy Voice Commands Are An ‘Important First Step’

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2019

University of Michigan School of Information assistant professor Florian Schaub recently discussed smart speaker privacy concerns in a faculty Q&A.

HP Introduces The VR Backpack G2

By Noah Long ● May 30, 2019

What are the HP VR Backpack G2 specifications? This article answers that question.

Bose Unveils $399 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

By Noah Long ● May 30, 2019

What are the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 specifications? This article answers that question.

The Persistence of Chaos: A Laptop Filled With Malware Sold For $1.345 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2019

A 2008 Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-inch netbook running Windows XP known as "The Persistence of Chaos" with six viruses was sold for $1.345 million.

Amazon Announces Echo Show 5: Alexa On A 5.5-Inch Screen For $89.99

By Dan Anderson ● May 29, 2019

What are the Amazon Echo Show 5 specifications? This article answers that question.

Microsoft Unveils The Pro IntelliMouse

By Dan Anderson ● May 29, 2019

What are the Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse specifications? This article answers that question.

Apple Launches New iPod Touch With A10 Chip And 256GB Storage Option

By Dan Anderson ● May 29, 2019

What are the new Apple iPod touch specifications? This article answers that question.

Walmart Launches Three Ultra-Cheap Android Tablets

By Shan Sadiq ● May 23, 2019

Walmart launched three sub-$100 Android tablets this week. The devices are being sold under Walmart's generic consumer electronics brand Onn.

5 Of The Saddest Internet Appliances From The 2000s

By Dan Anderson ● May 23, 2019

Here you'll find five of the saddest internet appliances from the 2000s including a bizarre Wikipedia reader and a Twitter-only mobile device.

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Arrives With A Price Of $999

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2019

Recently Google introduced Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, which features a more powerful multicore CPU and AI engine.

Google Jump Is Shutting Down Next Month

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2019

Google announced it is shutting down the Jump 3D 360-degree video stitching software on June 26 due to the emergence of alternative solutions.

Microsoft Drops Surface Headphones Price By $100

By Annie Baker ● May 20, 2019

Microsoft has dropped the price of the Surface Headphones by $100 from $349.99 to $249.99. This deal is available until June 30.

Supermarket Company Ocado Buys Minority Stake In Karakuri

By Noah Long ● May 15, 2019

English online supermarket company Ocado Group has bought a minority stake in robotics startup Karakuri: £4.75 million for 18% of the company.

Medical Robotics Company Neural Analytics Raises $22 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2019

Neural Analytics, a Los Angeles-based medical robotics company with a focus on tracking brain health, announced it has raised $22 million.

Jeff Bezos Unveils Plans For Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Lunar Lander

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2019

At a recent Blue Origin event, founder Jeff Bezos unveiled the Blue Moon lunar lander for transporting cargo and people to the moon.

SnapAV Is Acquiring Control4 For $680 Million

By Noah Long ● May 12, 2019

Electronics giant SnapAV announced it is buying smart home company Control4 for $680 million.

Battery Pack Company Romeo Power Raises Funding From BorgWarner

By Dan Anderson ● May 9, 2019

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based auto supplier company BorgWarner announced it has invested in battery pack company Romeo Power.

How Life Science Product Marketplace ZAGENO Is Streamlining Lab Equipment Ordering For Procurement Departments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 7, 2019

ZAGENO, a Boston-based lab supply marketplace company, recently announced a $20 million Series B round led by General Catalyst.

Microsoft Launches A Platform To Help Developers Create Autonomous Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 7, 2019

At the Build conference, Microsoft announced it is offering a limited preview of an Azure-based platform for training autonomous physical systems.