Boox has announced its own alternative to the Kobo Remote that offers more functionality than just turning the page while reading on its tablets and e-readers. The Tappy can also be used to scroll vertical content in browsers or social media apps and skip to the next or previous track when listening to music or […]
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to share profiles without revealing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy. While account creation still requires a phone number, users can reserve unique usernames (3-35 characters) now for an official rollout later this year.
London-based Flipper Devices, known for its Flipper Zero, launched Busy Bar, a productivity gadget featuring an LED display for timers, app blocking, and custom messages. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter certification, and open firmware, with sales starting July 14 in the US, EU, UK, and Canada.
Jay Li's Proception, a robotics startup focused on high-dexterity robotic hands, secured an $11 million seed round led by First Round Capital and began shipping its first products, all after settling a trade secret lawsuit with his former employer, Tesla.
OpenAI is set to release an AI-powered device on July 15th, designed to enhance shortcuts for its coding tool, Codex. The square-shaped device, teased in a video, is a collaboration with Work Louder, known for mechanical keyboards and macro pads.
The reading tracker StoryGraph has partnered with Rakuten’s Kobo e-reader, allowing automatic syncing of reading progress and challenging Amazon's long-standing dominance in the digital books market. This integration aims to provide a robust alternative to Goodreads by connecting directly with e-reading devices.
