SpaceX, a space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, recently revealed their newest set of upgraded Starlink satellites—the V2 Mini. According to SpaceX, these new satellites are smaller and more efficient than the first-generation Starlink satellites launched by the company in 2019. The V2 Mini satellites are approximately five times smaller than the traditional Starlink… Continue reading SpaceX unveils “V2 Mini” Starlink satellites with quadruple the capacity
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Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, ever
Ukraine is no stranger to the world of cyber espionage and malware. In 2015, a series of high-profile cyber-attacks targeting the country’s infrastructure and leading businesses wreaked havoc in the country. Fast-forward to 2019, and this sense of cyber insecurity has reached a frenzied height. According to Microsoft’s annual Security Intelligence Report, Ukraine was targeted… Continue reading Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, ever
More brands are now testing TikTok’s Shop feature in the US
In the ever-evolving world of the e-commerce market, the TikTok Shop feature has become an increasingly attractive feature for many brands in the United States. TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media apps with over 800 million monthly active users globally and more than 60 million active users in the US… Continue reading More brands are now testing TikTok’s Shop feature in the US
Grim Reaper starts coming for fax machines, pagers, landlines
As technology has become more advanced, some of the older methods of communication have started to become obsolete. This is especially true of the fax machine and pager that are becoming more and more antiquated by the day. Even landline phones are starting to become outdated, with more and more people opting for cell phone… Continue reading Grim Reaper starts coming for fax machines, pagers, landlines
Transit company
One of the world’s leading transit technology companies, Via, has recently raised $110 million at a valuation of $3.5 billion. The funding round was led by existing investor 83North, along with CommerzVentures and Sompo Holdings. This brings Via’s total funding to more than $500 million and marks a significant milestone for the public transportation startup.… Continue reading Transit company
The newest feature in the Microsoft Store is more ads
It’s no surprise that tech giant Microsoft is rolling out new features to its popular Microsoft Store, but the company’s newest offering might not have many people jumping for joy. Microsoft recently announced that they will be adding more ads to the Microsoft Store, much to the chagrin of many users. Microsoft says that the… Continue reading The newest feature in the Microsoft Store is more ads
Dying Light 2 update “focusing on combat” to make every night terrifying
The zombie survival game, Dying Light 2, is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2021. The developers of the game recently released an update that focuses on combat specifically to make each night as terrifying as possible. This update fits in line with the game’s goal of immersing gamers in a realistic world… Continue reading Dying Light 2 update “focusing on combat” to make every night terrifying
Twitter replaces its free API with a paid tier in quest to make more money
In an effort to make more money and create a fairer way to monetize its services, Twitter recently announced that it is replacing its free Rest API with a paid tier. The new platform, known as the “Twitter Standard APIs,” will offer more features and will be available to developers on a subscription basis. The… Continue reading Twitter replaces its free API with a paid tier in quest to make more money
neobank raises
Peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa recently reached a major milestone in its journey from fintech pioneer to established neobank. The UK-based firm closed a series C equity round valued at more than $93 million, placing its overall valuation above the billion-dollar mark. The funding round was led by IAG Capital Partners and included participation from Augmentum… Continue reading neobank raises
Twitter Is Making Font Adjustments Again
The internet’s favorite microblogging platform, twitter, has been making big strides with its font over the past few years in an effort to make the platform more user friendly. Twitter recently announced that they are making another round of font adjustments in order to continue to provide a more enjoyable experience for users. Twitter has… Continue reading Twitter Is Making Font Adjustments Again