Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year (as of the end of January). These include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like Loft Orbital. This…
Some users say battery capacity has dropped from multiple days to less than one. Last month, Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense owners started getting notifications to download a mandatory firmware update. The problem? Overheating batteries. In an official consumer notice, Google (which owns Fitbit) notes that the firmware update would “reduce the risk of battery…
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People gather for the groundbreaking for Oxy’s Direct Air Capture facility called Stratos in West Texas on Friday, April 28th, 2023. | Photo: Getty Images Occidental, the oil giant that has tried to fashion itself as a climate tech leader, is being real clear now about capturing carbon dioxide emissions, which it sees as the…
YouTube is about to officially launch a cheaper, “premium lite” version of its subscription service in the US, Australia, Germany and Thailand, according to Bloomberg. This new tier will “target viewers who primarily want to watch programs other than music videos,” Bloomberg says. The publication didn’t say what the price might be. YouTube piloted a…
Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is a module with a built-in camera sensor to improve the tracking of people…
Rivian announced a significant milestone today, reporting its first “positive gross profit” in its fourth quarter earnings for 2024. It was a sign that the struggling company’s efforts to slash costs through the gut overhaul of its R1 electric vehicles is starting to yield some positive results. But dark clouds loom ahead, as the company…
This tiny docking station will fit snug on any home office desk The MEMDock G2 is ideal for MacBook users Perfect for users with additional monitors Docking stations are a dime a dozen in 2025, but finding one that ticks all the boxes can often be a challenge. Luckily, the MEMDock G2 does precisely that…
At $499, is nostalgia worth the price? Boots instantly, offers basic file management and supports SD cards King Jim finally brings the DM250 to US buyers In an era dominated by sleek business laptops and multifunctional tablets, the idea of a portable digital typewriter might seem like a step back in time. Some companies, however,…
Credit: Nextbase We have a list of the best dash cams full of great options, but if what you’re looking for is a high-end model, our favorite premium offering is the Nextbase IQ 4K. It’s not cheap, but today’s deal will make it a much more enticing option. The unit’s retail price is $699.99, but…
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