Month: February 2021
Carl Pei’s Nothing has acquired the branding of defunct phone brand Essential
Andy Rubin’s Essential may get a second chance at life. Nothing, the new startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has acquired the company’s branding. Digging through the UK Intellectual Property Office database, 9to5Google found that Rubin transfer… Source
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Roku is testing a new, rechargeable remote — but it charges via Micro-USB
Roku is testing a new version of its remote control for its set-top boxes, the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which ditches the AAA batteries for a built-in rechargeable battery instead, via Zatz Not Funny. Along with the rechargeable batteries the new model — revealed by Reddit user u/KingTut206 over on…
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If your Apple Watch still won’t charge after the latest update, Apple will fix it for free
Apple released watchOS 7.3.1 on Monday, and it could help fix an issue that prevents some Apple Watch Series 5 or SE smartwatches from charging while in the battery-saving Power Reserve Mode. But even the software update might not fix the issue, according to Apple. If it doesn’t, the company…
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Zuckerberg reportedly said Facebook needs ‘to inflict pain’ on Apple
While it's no secret that tensions are growing between Apple and Facebook, a report by The Wall Street Journal has shed more light on just how acrimonious the rift has become. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg once reportedly told employees that "… Source
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After raising $150 million in equity and debt, Nature’s Fynd opens its fungus food for pre-orders
Nature’s Fynd, the food technology company with a new food offering cultivated from fungus found in the wilds of Yellowstone National Park, is releasing its first products for pre-order. Pitching both a non-dairy cream cheese and meatless breakfast patties, Nature’s Fynd had managed to attract some serious investors including Al…
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Networks are struggling in Texas amid historic winter storms
Much of Texas has been hit by a historic winter cold front, leaving many without power and affecting internet and cell phone services in the state. Downdetector is showing spikes in user reports for T-Mobile and AT&T from Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas. “We’re experiencing network…
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