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The Pixel 7a, when it eventually arrives, will almost certainly be the cheapest model in Google’s Pixel phone lineup. And if the Pixel 6a is anything to go by, it will be a real bargain. We really like the Pixel 6a, and that got us thinking about what we want to see from the Pixel…

The digital loans business in India has been the subject of a lot of controversy, not least for over-predatory and un-transparent practices, yet that’s existed alongside the rise of a handful of startups that hoping to apply tech to build products that are clearly understood and fill a need in the market for quick, short-term…

DJI Mavic 3 Classic MSRP $1,600.00 “The DJI Mavic 3 Classic keeps almost everything that made the original Mavic 3 great, but at a much lower price point.” Pros The best camera on a consumer drone Excellent performance Bundled controller has a built-in screen Bug-free and feature-complete user experience When the DJI Mavic 3 launched…

Africa’s beauty and personal care market is growing accelerated by its growing young and fashion conscious population, increasing spending power, and urbanization. The market’s potential has in recent years attracted major brands, with Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and LVMH being the latest entrants. Niche local brands are also emerging to offer tailored beauty and skin…

An automated status updater for Slack isn’t the only thing Mozilla acquired this week. On Wednesday, the company announced that it snatched up Active Replica, a Vancouver-based startup developing a “web-based metaverse.” According to Mozilla SVP Imo Udom, Active Replica will support Mozilla’s ongoing work with Hubs, the latter’s VR chatroom service and open source…

The Callisto Protocol MSRP $69.99 “Despite some cumbersome combat systems and performance issues, The Callisto Protocol successfully builds on Dead Space’s legacy” Pros Excellent atmosphere Memorable setting Visceral combat Fantastic visuals Cons Derivative story Awkward dodging system Inconsistent performance It’s a testament to how much games have changed in the last 15 years that I’d…

Tesla delivered Thursday evening the first production versions of its long-delayed electric semi truck five years after CEO Elon Musk revealed the commercial vehicle. The first Tesla Semi trucks were handed over to Pepsi at an event at the company gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. Pepsi placed an order for 100 trucks back in December 2017, when…

Earlier today, we talked with Phil Haslett, the cofounder and now chief strategy officer of EquityZen, a 10-year-old, New York-based secondary marketplace that connects accredited buyers with privately held company shares that their owners — including founders, employees, and VCs — are looking to sell. It’s a tough business to be running right now, competing…

Boundary Layer, which was gunning for local air freight, and announced a slew of launch partners earlier this year, today announced a shift in strategy, with some high-performance foiling personal watercraft. Think low-flying SeaDoo, and you’ve got the right idea. The new product is called Valo, and will be able to carry a couple of…