It’s a historic occasion with a lot at stake. The United Arab Emirates is about to join a handful of nations with an interplanetary presence, and you can watch it make history. It’s launching its Hope Mars probe today (July 19th) at 5:58PM Eastern with plans to livestream the liftoff through a dedicated YouTube channel. Coverage starts … Continue reading Watch the UAE launch its first Mars mission at 5:58PM ET Continue Reading
It may be steering users toward Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft hasn’t just discontinued most of its outgoing Xbox One consoles — it also scrapped one of the staples of online Xbox gaming. The company confirmed to TrueAchievements (via IGN) that it stopped selling 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships. You can still buy one- or three-month access, but you’re out of luck … Continue reading Microsoft stops offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships Continue Reading
You’ll have to turn to third-party apps to get a comprehensive view. Samsung has been steadily adding to its Health app’s capabilities, but now it appears ready to take a few features away. The tech giant is notifying users (via SamMobile) that it’s removing weight, calorie (that is, food intake) and caffeine tracking from Health with updates coming to … Continue reading Samsung cuts weight and calorie intake tracking from its Health app Continue Reading
Google has yet to say it’s a recurring problem. The Pixel 4 still has some technical issues several months into its lifespan. Android Police has found that Pixel 4 XL users on Google’s forums and Reddit are complaining about their phones’ glass backs peeling off. This appears to stem from the battery swelling —not an unheard of issue, but rarely with this kind of frequency. There … Continue reading The glass back is peeling off some Pixel 4 XL phones Continue Reading
Get ready for updates on previously announced titles. After holding a surprise “Direct Mini” event in March, Nintendo has announced that it’s holding another one, albeit on a smaller scale. Once again, this is happening with very little notice — it’ll start this morning at 10 AM ET, to be exact. “On 7/20 we’ll debut the … Continue reading Watch Nintendo’s ‘Direct Mini: Partner Showcase’ at 10AM ET Continue Reading
Meet Waldo, a new product that wants to make mobile testing both faster and easier. The New York-based startup lets you record tests in your browser by interacting with your app like you’d normally do. Every time you compile a new build, Waldo runs the same tests you previously recorded on multiple software and hardware models … Continue reading Waldo is a ‘no code’ automated mobile testing service that anyone can use Continue Reading
Qumulo, a Seattle storage startup helping companies store vast amounts of data, announced a $125 million Series E investment today on a $1.2 billion valuation. BlackRock led the round with help from Highland Capital Partners, Madrona Venture Group, Kleiner Perkins and new investor Amity Ventures. The company reports it has now raised $351 million. CEO Bill … Continue reading Qumulo scores $125M Series E on $1.2B valuation as storage biz accelerates Continue Reading
Openpath, the developer of software-based security systems for office access, has raised $36 million in new financing as businesses try to find ways to make employees feel more comfortable about coming back to work. The round was led by Greycroft, which had been following the company’s progress for years, and included participation from strategic investors like Okta Ventures, the … Continue reading Openpath’s security system for physical access gets a $36 million boost Continue Reading
Uber said Thursday it has acquired Routematch, an Atlanta-based company that provides software to transit agencies as the ride-hailing company looks to offer more SaaS-related services to cities. Uber did not share terms of the deal. However, it doesn’t appear to be a minor “acqui-hire,” in which a company is purchased to land a few talented employees. … Continue reading Uber acquires Routematch as it drives deeper into public transit in hunt for SaaS revenue Continue Reading
Fetch is no doubt best known for its warehouse fulfillment robotics, which have found success competing directly with the likes of Amazon. But as with any good autonomous robotics platform, the Bay Area company offers up a modular system that can be adapted to address different concerns as they arise. Like many countless other companies, Fetch … Continue reading Fetch Robotics introduces a heavy-duty autonomous UV disinfecting robot Continue Reading