Google signs up six more partners for its digital banking platform coming to Google Pay

Google is expanding its plans to offer digital banking services in the U.S. The company announced today it’s partnering with half a dozen more banks to offer digital checking and savings accounts to Google Pay users in the U.S., starting sometime next year. The new partners include Bank Mobile, BBVA USA, BMO Harris, Coastal Community … Continue reading Google signs up six more partners for its digital banking platform coming to Google Pay Continue Reading

Register for Disrupt to take part in our content series for Digital Startup Alley exhibitors

There’s no better way to expose your early-stage startup to global opportunities — we’re talking thousands of potential investors, customers, tech journalists and other mighty influencers — than by exhibiting in Digital Startup Alley at Disrupt 2020. The Alley may be virtual this year, but the benefits of exhibiting are very real. More on those in a minute. … Continue reading Register for Disrupt to take part in our content series for Digital Startup Alley exhibitors Continue Reading

Announcing Sight Tech Global, an event on the future of AI and accessibility for people who are blind or visually impaired

Few challenges have excited technologists more than building tools to help people who are blind or visually impaired. It was Silicon Valley legend Ray Kurzweil, for example, who in 1976 launched the first commercially available text-to-speech reading device. He unveiled the $50,000 Kurzweil Reading Machine, a boxy device that covered a tabletop, at a press conference … Continue reading Announcing Sight Tech Global, an event on the future of AI and accessibility for people who are blind or visually impaired Continue Reading

EventGeek relaunches as Circa to help marketers embrace virtual events

EventGeek  was a Y Combinator-backed startup that offered tools to help large enterprises manage the logistics of their events. So with the COVID-19 pandemic essentially eliminating large-scale conferences, at least in-person, it’s not exactly surprising that the company had to reinvent itself. Today, EventGeek relaunched as Circa, with a new focus on virtual events. Founder and CEO Alex Patriquin … Continue reading EventGeek relaunches as Circa to help marketers embrace virtual events Continue Reading

HP’s PC chief explains why sustainable PCs matter in a pandemic

A “sustainable PC” might not top your buying criteria. But a low-power, repairable PC might. Both go hand-in-hand, HP’s Alex Cho says. In May, HP claimed that it now offered the “most sustainable” PC portfolio. Alex Cho, the president of its Personal Systems Group, spoke with PCWorld’s Mark Hachman to explain why sustainability, materials, and saving power is … Continue reading HP’s PC chief explains why sustainable PCs matter in a pandemic Continue Reading

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Everything we know so far (Updated: August 3)

Update: August 3, 2020 (1:45 AM ET): We’ve updated our Samsung Galaxy Note 20 rumor hub with purported preorder bonuses that may be of particular interest to gamers. Original article: April 17, 2020: Samsung’s Galaxy Note series has long been the preferred choice for Android power users. The Galaxy S line, on the other hand, has traditionally … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Everything we know so far (Updated: August 3) Continue Reading

Another mid-range OnePlus phone could be on the way, packing SD 690 (Update)

Update, August 3, 2020 (2:53AM ET): A new “leak” of OnePlus’ possible budget device has broken cover. The leak itself, coming from tipster Max J (via Phonearena), doesn’t provide any specifications or feature additions but does suggest we can expect as many as two ‘Billie’ devices to arrive.     The tipster also posted renders of the devices … Continue reading Another mid-range OnePlus phone could be on the way, packing SD 690 (Update) Continue Reading

Xiaomi announces August 11 virtual event, could launch ‘several new phones’

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun will give a 10th anniversary speech next week. The company might announce “several new phones” on the day. Xiaomi could also unveil a new device in the Mi 10 series.   Xiaomi was founded back in 2010 and has a special 10th anniversary event planned for next week. To celebrate its … Continue reading Xiaomi announces August 11 virtual event, could launch ‘several new phones’ Continue Reading

This is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

A leaked render has apparently revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G for the first time. The render shows off the front of the device, featuring a center-mounted punch-hole cutout. We don’t get a look at the rear of the phone though.   Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Lite equivalent for 2020 has just appeared in a leaked render. Its … Continue reading This is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Continue Reading