Biden administration designates 31 new ‘tech hubs’ to encourage innovation
The Biden administration and the US Commerce Department just named 31 regions as “tech hubs”, drawn from nearly 400 applicants. These hub areas are spread [view more]
Month: October 2023
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for every player
If you’re looking to add a bit of oomph to your Switch experience without completely upgrading the console, the first thing you should do is [view more]
SpaceX will launch ESA navigation satellites amid delays with the EU’s own rockets
SpaceX has struck a deal with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch four of Europe’s Galileo navigation satellites into orbit using its Falcon 9 [view more]
North Korean workers got remote IT jobs to help finance weapons programs
The United States Justice Department says North Korean nationals have been working remotely for US companies, using fake IDs. The money they make is apparently [view more]
Tinder will let your family nag you and play virtual matchmaker
Tinder has rolled out a new feature dubbed “Tinder Matchmaker” that will allow users’ family and friends to access the dating app and make recommendations [view more]
Instagram’s latest test feature turns users’ photos into stickers for Reels and Stories
Instagram is testing a sticker creation feature that will let users make custom stickers from their own photos — and other users’, in some cases [view more]
Apple’s rumored October Mac launch may happen after all
This month has been filled with conflicting rumors of an Apple product launch that either will or won’t happen, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now says [view more]
Blizzard will raffle off a human-blood-infused PC if Diablo IV players donate 666 quarts
Blizzard hasn’t exactly been subtle in marketing Diablo IV, but its latest PR stunt is especially on the nose. To celebrate the release of the [view more]
iRobot’s Roomba s9+ robot vacuum is down to its best price yet
The high-end may normally be too expensive for most people to justify spending on a robot vacuum, but a one-day-only deal has shaved the price [view more]
SpaceX will ramp up its launches in 2024 for Starlink’s satellite-to-cell service
SpaceX is planning to launch as many rockets as it can over the next two-and-a-half months in an attempt to fly 100 flights by the [view more]