Month: February 2021
Elon Musk says Starlink internet speeds will double to 300 Mbps this year
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet provider, will double in speed “later this year”, according to a tweet by Elon Musk, posted as a reply to someone who had just received their Starlink beta kit (via CNET). The company currently promises speeds between 50 to 150 Mbps, and Musk specifically calls out…
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The Ready! Model 100 is a Raspberry Pi enclosure for cyberpunk enthusiasts
Thanks to their diminutive size and low-power consumption, single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi can come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve seen DIY enthusiasts like Guy Dupont put a $10 Raspberry Pi Zero W into the shell of a 2004 iPod Classic t… Source
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No place is safe from failing US infrastructure
In the face of rising homelessness, increasing crime and inadequate public transit in San Francisco, many tech influencers are pulling up stakes to geographies that offer a seemingly more welcome climate to conduct business and make investments. But the ongoing disaster in Texas makes one cold truth very clear: No…
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PS5 restock: Sony Direct is out of stock – here’s where to get it next PS5 restock
Update: The PS5 restock at Sony Direct sold out in 34 minutes, but there are other stores in the US due to have new console stock this week. Follow us on Twitter for all future PS5 restock notifications – it’s worked for many people over the last week. This is…
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Lucid Motors is going public in a major SPAC merger
Lucid Motors is going to become a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in a deal that will leave the electric vehicle startup with $4.4 billion in cash. The California startup, which is majority-owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, plans to start shipping its first luxury electric…
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Daily Crunch: Spotify announces a high-end subscription
Spotify makes a bunch of announcements, Netflix introduces an intriguing new feature and Clubhouse faces security concerns. This is your Daily Crunch for February 22, 2021. The big story: Spotify announces a high-end subscription Spotify listeners will get the chance to pay for higher-quality audio when the streaming service launches…
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