Month: May 2020
GoPro releases a flashlight for some reason
Today GoPro entered the cutthroat business of personal lighting. This is the GoPro Zeus Mini and looks like a rad little light though it’s a curious product from an action camera company. The waterproof Zeus Mini costs $69.99 and ships with a magnetic spring clip. GoPro says the light is…
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iOS 13.5 is here – why you should download it right away
Apple just launched its all-important iOS 13.5 update for the iPhone, and its feature are so relevant to our times that we suggest downloading it right away. The official iOS 13.5 release notes indicate that this update will speed up the access to the passcode field on iPhones with Face…
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Microsoft hid lots of secret nerdy messages to devs in its Build stream
If you tuned into Microsoft’s Build developer keynote yesterday, one of the things you may have seen was a mysterious “RGV2cw” 3D-printed object on the shelf behind CEO Satya Nadella. It was part of many Easter eggs hidden throughout Microsoft’s Build stream, spelling out “devs” in Base64 format. The shelf…
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Google Cloud and Dell want to bring hybrid storage to businesses everywhere
Google Cloud and Dell have launched a new hybrid cloud storage system capable of moving up to 50 petabytes of data across private and public clouds. Cloud OneFS for Google Cloud combines the scalability and performance of scale-out network-attached storage from Dell Technologies with Google Cloud’s analytics and compute services.…
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MTA spends $1 million to test disinfecting NYC subways with UV light
Early next week, the MTA will begin disinfecting subways and buses using ultraviolet light in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. The pilot program will test small UV light devices developed by the Colorado-based startup Puro Lighting. If all… Source
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Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield moves from UK CEO role to President
More than five years after starting the company, Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield is stepping down as CEO of the U.K. challenger bank to take up the newly created role of President. Current U.S. CEO, TS Anil, will become the new “Monzo UK Bank CEO”, subject to regulatory approval, and for…
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