Gadgets

Ten years ago, no one would have expected a sentient tree and a heavily armed, talking raccoon to become two of Hollywood’s most popular superheroes. Two Guardians of the Galaxy movies later, that’s the world we’re living in — with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 expected to hit theaters in 2022. Marvel’s 2014 cosmic adventure Guardians of the…

When it comes to sustainable livestock production and agriculture, measurement is the first — and sometimes most elusive — step in the process of turning our food system from a carbon emitter into a carbon sink. So DSM, a science-based company that focuses on agriculture and other parts of our food systems, and Blonk, a…

When it comes to app selection, few platforms rival Android. Unfortunately, using your Android phone and tablet apps isn’t normally possible on Windows. There are ways to use your apps on a full screen if you know how to run Android apps in Windows, though. This way, you can enjoy the best Android apps and…

After years of development, Amazon Sidewalk is finally going live this week. The company’s first major stab at expanded community networking, Amazon Sidewalk will do a few things for smart home device owners. Utilizing low-power broadcast methods including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and parts of the 900MHz radio spectrum, Sidewalk seeks to fill in the…

Liteboxer, the Peloton for boxing, has announced the close of a $20 million Series A funding round led by Nimble Ventures. B. Riley Venture Capital participated, alongside existing investors Raptor Group and Will Ventures. Liteboxer launched publicly to the world in July of 2020, announcing an in-home device that brings gamification, hit music, and a…

Square Enix is bringing a lot to the table in 2021. Just recently, the company began hosting its own digital showcases called Square Enix Presents. With E3 2021 coming up, Square announced that it will hold another stream during the expo, bringing plenty of announcements (and hopefully a surprise or two) along the way. While…

As everyday life moves further and further into a digital realm dominated by smartphones and tablets, few of us need to tote notebooks and pens around anymore. But many of us still want to and do. That’s because it’s often much easier to take notes by hand, instead of typing out everything you want to…

New York-based Simulate today announced a $50 million fundraise. Led by Alexis Ohanian’s 776, the Series B brings the meat alternative’s total funding to north of $60 million and values it at $260 million. Simulate’s first product, Nuggs (formerly also the startup’s name), has already caused a splash, thanks in no small part to aggressive…

The MacBook Pro 14 has to be one of the most hotly anticipated Apple devices in years, yet it keeps getting pushed back. At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, it was once again a total no-show. Perhaps this should not have come as a surprise. WWDC is a developers’ event, which traditionally…