Month: January 2022
Google Cloud is making changes to help startups grow
Audio player loading… In a bid to attract more custom in an ultra-competitive market, Google Cloud is making some adjustments to its Google for Startups Cloud Program, which offers technical and logistical support to rapidly growing startups. “Over the past year, we’ve deepened our focus on helping startups scale and…
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Apple trolls Spotify with Neil Young tweets, playlists, and push notifications
Earlier this week, Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify after falling out with the platform over its hosting of Joe Rogan and COVID misinformation. So now, of course, rival streamer Apple Music is courting Young and his fans, sending out tweets, playlists, and even push notifications to brand itself…
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Logitech’s latest mechanical keyboards are affordable and understated
Logitech has announced a pair of new wired mechanical keyboards, G413 SE and G413 TKL. The first is a fullsize keyboard costing $79.99, and the second is a tenkeyless model, which omits the numpad for a more compact footprint and costs $69.99. The G413 SE and G413 TKL are interesting…
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Windows 11 gets smart interface changes and new voices
Audio player loading… Windows 11 has a new preview out in the Dev Channel which comes with some smart tweaks for the interface, and some better, more natural, voices for Narrator. Narrator – the built-in tool which reads out the contents of the screen for you, such as a web…
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Robot performs complex ‘keyhole’ intestinal surgery on pigs without human aid
A robot has successfully performed "keyhole" intestinal surgery on pigs without any aid from humans, according to a study from John Hopkins University (published in Science Robotics). What's more, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR) handled the tricky procedure "significantly better" than human doctors. The breakthrough marks a significant step…
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Cheap Fitbit deal: the Fitbit Charge 5 drops to its lowest ever price at Amazon
Audio player loading… Right now, the Fitbit Charge 5 is yours to buy for just $119.95 at Amazon. That’s a saving of $60 off the regular asking price, and cheaper than it’s ever been before – even on Black Friday. The Fitbit Charge 5 launched in September 2021, and despite…
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