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The Nintendo Switch has finally received Bluetooth audio support

Nintendo has finally enabled Bluetooth audio on the Switch. Support comes via a system update for the consoles. The Nintendo Switch has been a resounding success for the Japanese giant since its launch in March 2017, offering a hybrid home / handheld experience and loads of killer titles. It’s not perfect, however, and one of…

India’s Groww in talks to raise funds at a $3 billion valuation – ProWellTech

India’s Groww in talks to raise funds at a $3 billion valuation – ProWellTech

Groww, an Indian startup that is helping millennials invest in mutual funds and stocks, is in advanced stages of talks to raise a new financing round at a $3 billion valuation, according to six people familiar with the matter. The Bangalore-based startup is negotiating to close a $250 million round, the people said, requesting anonymity…

Glassdoor acquires Fishbowl, a semi-anonymous social network and job board, to square up to LinkedIn – ProWellTech

Glassdoor acquires Fishbowl, a semi-anonymous social network and job board, to square up to LinkedIn – ProWellTech

While LinkedIn doubles down on creators to bring a more human, less manicured element to its networking platform for professionals, a company that has built a reputation for publishing primarily the more messy and human impressions of work life has made an acquisition that might help it compete better with LinkedIn. Glassdoor, the platform that…

Google Doodle honors Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde

Google Doodle honors Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde

Google Doodle honors Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, Google is celebrating the life of Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, the founder of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Life of Ildaura Murillo-Rohde Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde was born in Panama on September 6, 1920, and moved to the United…

Creative adtech is on the cusp of a revolution, and VCs should take note – ProWellTech

Creative adtech is on the cusp of a revolution, and VCs should take note – ProWellTech

An ad tech veteran who has logged time at Google and The Rubicon Project (now Magnite), Casey Saran is co-founder and CEO of Spaceback. 2021 has been a good year to be an adtech investor. Valuations are surging, Wall Street is happy and exits are frequent and satisfying. It’s the perfect time to double down and…

Fitbit rolling out ‘Snore & Noise Detect’ for Sense, Versa 3

Fitbit rolling out ‘Snore & Noise Detect’ for Sense, Versa 3

With the Charge 5 and “Daily Readiness Score” announcement at the end of last month, Fitbit also confirmed our report that the Sense and Versa 3 would get “Snore & Noise Detect.” That microphone-powered feature is now beginning to roll out. To enable, open the Fitbit app and visit the “Sleep” page. You’ll see a…

Rivian vehicles are now ready for sale in all 50 states, following key certifications – ProWellTech

Rivian vehicles are now ready for sale in all 50 states, following key certifications – ProWellTech

Rivian vehicles have received certifications from three agencies, the final hurdle that allows the electric automaker to sell and deliver its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV in all 50 U.S. states. Rivian confirmed to ProWellTech in an email that the vehicles are fully certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Environmental Protection…

Meet SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Crew in Pre-launch Q&A Session

Meet SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Crew in Pre-launch Q&A Session

SpaceX is making the final preparations for Wednesday night’s launch that will send the first all-civilian crew into orbit. With the spectacular backdrop of their Falcon 9 rocket on the launchpad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crew looked relaxed as they took part in a 50-minute Q&A session (below), responding to a…