Daily Archives: October 27, 2020

Here’s a clever addition for Mophie, one of the longstanding battery case makers, which is now a part of the same smartphone accessory conglomerate as Zagg, Braven, iFrogz and InvisibleShield. The Juice Pack Connect is a modular take on the category, with a battery pack that slides on and off. For $80 you get a […]

Mophie introduces a modular wireless charging module

This entry was posted in battery Gadgets hardware Mobile and tagged google iphone samsung on October 27, 2020 by Brian Heater

Instagram is adapting to the way creators have been using its service during the coronavirus pandemic. With individuals and businesses now limited from hosting in-person events — like concerts, classes, meetups, and more — users have turned to Instagram to live stream instead. Today, the company says it’s significantly expanding the time limit for these […]

Instagram extends time limits on live streams to 4 hours, ...

This entry was posted in Apps Media Mobile Social Video and tagged instagram social media on October 27, 2020 by Sarah Perez

Wyze first made a name for itself when it launched its $20 indoor security camera a few years ago. Since then, the company branched out into other smart home products, ranging from doorbells to scales. Today, it’s going back to its origins with the launch of the Wyze Cam V3, the third generation of its […]

Wyze launches version 3 of its $20 security camera

This entry was posted in artificial intelligence Gadgets hardware on October 27, 2020 by Frederic Lardinois

Wyze launches version 3 of its $20 security camera

This entry was posted in artificial intelligence Gadgets hardware on October 27, 2020 by Frederic Lardinois

After spending a few hours with the PlayStation 5 and its completely redesigned DualSense controller, I can say with confidence that the new haptics and audio features certainly work — and could become integral to the gaming experience. But only if — and it’s a big if — developers truly embrace the tech. The DualSense […]

Hands-on: Sony’s DualSense PS5 controller could be a game changer

This entry was posted in Gadgets Gaming hardware playstation Sony TC on October 27, 2020 by Devin Coldewey

This iPhone controller and its app are so immersive and well designed, I forgot I was playing on my phone.

The Backbone One Takes iPhone Gaming to New Levels

This entry was posted in Gear on October 27, 2020 by Louryn Strampe

Last fall, social analytics startup SocialRank sold its product and business to Trufan, allowing the team to focus on something new: a professional social network. Today, they’re officially unveiling Upstream to the public. To be clear, CEO Alex Taub told me that he’s not trying to replace LinkedIn — he acknowledged that thanks to network effects,”If you […]

Upstream aims to be the new home for your professional ...

This entry was posted in alex taub Mobile Social Startups TC on October 27, 2020 by Anthony Ha

Upstream aims to be the new home for your professional ...

This entry was posted in alex taub Mobile Social Startups TC on October 27, 2020 by Anthony Ha

What’s most remarkable about the push for 5G is how quickly the prices came down on handsets sporting the next-gen wireless technology. The push toward affordable 5G devices is clearly as much an indicator as the current state of the smartphone space as anything — people just aren’t upgrading devices as quickly as the used […]