Spin, the micromobility startup acquired by Ford, has developed a new scooter with partners Segway-Ninebot and software startup Tortoise that aims to solve the sidewalk clutter problem for good. The Spin S-200 scooter not only has three wheels — a design change that helps it stand out in a crowded ...
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AT&T Q4 2020: Consumers flock to HBO Max, but COVID recovery is far from reality
AT&T has reported Q4 2020 earnings shored up by an expanding subscriber base, but COVID-19 is still disrupting the company’s operations and leaving an indelible mark on the books. On Wednesday, the Dallas, Texas-based telecoms giant published its fourth-quarter financial results (statement) (.PDF). AT&T reported consolidated revenues of $45.7 billion ...
Read More »Apple fixes another three iOS zero-days exploited in the wild
Apple has released today security updates for iOS to patch three zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild. All three zero-days were reported to Apple by an anonymous researcher and patches are available as part of iOS 14.4. The first zero-day impacts the iOS operating system kernel (CVE-2021-1782), and the other ...
Read More »Pinterest launches an AR-powered try-on experience for eyeshadow
Pinterest is expanding its virtual makeup try-on capabilities with today’s launch of a new augmented reality feature that allows online shoppers to virtually try on new eyeshadow. Initially, Pinterest is allowing try-on with 4,000 shades from brands like Lancome, YSL, Urban Decay and NYX Cosmetics. The feature leverages Pinterest’s existing ...
Read More »PlayVS acquires GameSeta to accelerate expansion into Canada
PlayVS acquires GameSeta to accelerate expansion into Canada – TechCrunch Jordan Crook @jordanrcrook / 6 days PlayVS, the esports company bringing organized leagues to high schools and colleges, is today announcing its first acquisition. The startup, which has raised more than $100 million, has acquired GameSeta, a Vancouver-based startup that ...
Read More »Meet the early-stage founder community at TC Early Stage 2021
Building a startup is never easy, especially when you’re in the early innings and navigating a huge learning curve. Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021. We’re ...
Read More »Verizon's Q4 better than expected with balanced consumer, business wireless net additions
Verizon’s growth plans include investment in its B2B unit. Verizon added 357,000 wireless postpaid consumer connections in the fourth quarter and another 346,000 for business as the company’s results were better than expected. The wireless giant reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.11 a share on revenue of $34.7 billion, down ...
Read More »Time to Walk is Apple’s latest Fitness Plus feature that breaks away from staring at a screen
Apple Apple’s Fitness Plus workout service is gaining a new workout routine that ditches the screen and instructors and aims to help get users outside. Time to Walk, announced on Monday, is a podcast-like workout routine that Apple Watch owners can listen to while going on a walk. Instead of ...
Read More »Apple releases iOS 14.4 for the iPhone, along with updates for iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV
Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Apple on Tuesday released several software updates for its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV line of products. The free updates, iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, TVOS 14.4 and WatchOS 7.3 are available through over the air updates right now. Included in the update ...
Read More »Voice recognition features return to TiVo through a partnership with Atlanta-based Pindrop
TiVo devices are getting new voice recognition capabilities thanks to a partnership with the Atlanta-based startup Pindrop, which is now offering its voice recognition and personalization technologies for consumer devices. The new voice recognition capabilities replace TiVo’s discontinued use of the Alexa voice recognition service, which happened with little fanfare ...
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