Light Phone II: Price, Specs, Release Date
The new version of the minimal handset from Light still makes phone calls, but it can now send text messages too. Continue reading Light Phone II: Price, Specs, Release Date
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Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?
The platform is running a weeklong experiment called RPAN to see how Redditors use new livestreaming capabilities. Continue reading Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?
At Twitter, It Seems No One Can Hear the Screams
Twitter’s brass at an event this week struggled to balance the platform’s reputation for viral rage with the conversational mecca it wants to become. Continue reading At Twitter, It Seems No One Can Hear the Screams
Allbirds Steps Into Apparel with Sustainable Socks
They’re made from a new proprietary yarn and meant to keep your feet sweat-free, whether you’re wearing Allbirds’ ubiquitous shoes or not. Continue reading Allbirds Steps Into Apparel with Sustainable Socks
Snap Bets Its Future on a Stylish New Pair of Spectacles
The camera-enabled sunglasses get a face-lift, a second camera, and a few new viewing powers. It’s all part of Snap’s plan to dominate augmented reality. Continue reading Snap Bets Its Future on a Stylish New Pair of Spectacles
The Apple Card Is Now Available. Here Are the Details
A select group of iPhone users are getting early access to Apple’s digital credit card. Everyone else will get it later in August. Continue reading The Apple Card Is Now Available. Here Are the Details
Google’s New Gesture Controls Aren’t Just for the Pixel
The Pixel 4 smartphone is being built to house a chip called Soli that could eventually power gesture-based user interfaces in everything from VR headsets to cars. Continue reading Google’s New Gesture Controls Aren’t Just for the Pixel
To Compete With Mattress Startups, Tempur Sealy Plugs Into Data
The old-school mattress maker is the latest in a string of legacy brands to offer high-tech bedding complete with sensors, apps, and streams of data. Continue reading To Compete With Mattress Startups, Tempur Sealy Plugs Into Data
Pinterest’s New Search Tool Puts Stress Relief in Your Feed
Soon the company will begin placing anxiety-relieving exercises within its search results to help boost your mood. Continue reading Pinterest’s New Search Tool Puts Stress Relief in Your Feed
Unicode’s Website Redesign Makes It Easier to Suggest New Emoji
Unicode, the organization that oversees new emoji, just redesigned its website. The upshot: It’s easier to figure out how to submit an emoji proposal. Continue reading Unicode’s Website Redesign Makes It Easier to Suggest New Emoji