Month: December 2024
This French DNA data startup wants to store all of humanity’s data in something as small as a data center rack
Biomemory’s DNA-based solutions address data storage issues DNA storage is compact, durable, environmentally friendly $18M funding supports product development and industry partnerships Biomemory, a French startup established in 2021, has long been working to develop DNA-based data storage technology. It was the first company to make a DNA storage device…
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Monument Valley 3 comes to Netflix with an iconoclastic edge
Tucked away in a leafy part of south London, the historic Oval cricket stadium peeking above nearby houses, some 30 developers at Ustwo Games have been striving to solve one of the defining creative conundrums of modern entertainment: how do you balance the familiarity of a beloved franchise with freshness?…
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Activo Q1 are the inexpensive wired earbuds made for our favorite budget hi-res audio player
Activo Q1 are wired IEMs made for the July 2024 P1 player The IEMs are a collaboration between the Astell & Kern sub-brand Activo and Singaporean label, DITA Audio Activo Q1 are priced $349 / £299 (around AU$590) Love hi-res audio but haven’t heard of Activo? That’s okay, you’ll almost…
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You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the US
Americans could soon need one of the best VPN apps to keep using TikTok. A US TikTok ban now looks more probable than ever following the decision made by the federal appeals court on Friday (December 6, 2024). The decision upholds a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to…
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The Golden Globes 2025 nominations have been revealed, and I can’t believe Netflix’s Emilia Perez is this year’s most nominated movie or TV show
Now that we’re approaching the final weeks of 2024, you can pretty much smell awards season from a mile away. After the unveiling of the 2025 Golden Globes nominations, I’m curious to see which new movies and shows from the best streaming services will sweep the biggest awards. With titles…
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Google’s Pixel Tablet has returned to its Black Friday all-time low price
Google might soon stop selling tablets altogether, which is a shame, because we were fans of the Google Pixel Tablet when it was released last year. Yet while we may never see a Pixel Tablet 2, luckily the original slate is still around and receiving a steep discount. Normally $399, right…
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