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Meta (Facebook) is buying Within, creators of the ‘Supernatural’ VR fitness app – TechCrunch

Smart TvsBy Shiv Eswar October 29, 2021

A day after Facebook’s rebranding as Meta (and simultaneous and unceremonious dropping of the Oculus brand), the company announced that it is acquiring Within. The Los Angeles firm is the developer of Supernatural, a Beat Saber-style workout app, Supernatural has been one of the real success stories in virtual reality fitness, with movement-based high-impact cardio…

Amazon reveals 20% stake in Rivian ahead of EV maker’s IPO – TechCrunch

DronesBy Shiv Eswar October 29, 2021

Amazon disclosed Friday that it owns a 20% stake in Rivian, the electric automaker that filed for an IPO earlier this month. As of September 30, the e-commerce giant held equity investments, including preferred stock of Rivian that represented about 20% ownership interest, according to the filing. That holding had a “carrying value” of $3.8…

Note, this article is taken from a new report, entitled NB-IoT – what has gone wrong, and when will it go right? The full report is available here. A webinar on the same topic is available here, with panellists from BICS, Sequans, and Nordic Semiconductor. 1 | ROAMING COVERAGE IoT roaming is being sorted, the…

Since Big Tech came to Denver, investors can’t buy enough local startups – TechCrunch

Cyber AttacksBy Jessica Venkat October 29, 2021

As startup funding increases around the world, The Exchange has poked its head into markets as far-flung as Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America and elsewhere. Wherever we looked, we’ve found venture capital flowing in record quantities. The story has been largely the same inside the United States, with Boston having a solid year, along with…

This New Android Malware Can Gain Root Access to Your Smartphones

Web Security NewsBy Jessica Venkat October 29, 2021

An unidentified threat actor has been linked to a new Android malware strain that features the ability to root smartphones and take complete control over infected smartphones while simultaneously taking steps to evade detection. The malware has been named “AbstractEmu” owing to its use of code abstraction and anti-emulation checks to avoid running while under…

The Rise of Industry 5.0

Internet of ThingsBy Shiv Eswar October 29, 2021

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, with automation changing the way we work, but with some people looking to the future—Industry 5.0—where are we on our journey to a more technological future? First, let’s look back. I explain the phenomenon of the Industrial Revolution in my book Sustainable in a Circular World. Here is the…

Best cheap laptop deals in November 2021

Smart TvsBy Shiv Eswar October 29, 2021

Black Friday deals are already starting this year. The day itself may be several weeks away, but that doesn’t mean that retailers aren’t already competing to offer the steepest discount around. Now really is the ideal time to be looking to purchase a new laptop. Retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and HP all have some…

These Pre-Owned Games Are So Cheap They’re a Must-Buy

DronesBy Shiv Eswar October 29, 2021

You can buy video games brand new, sure, but a lot of times the new prices don’t reflect the age of the game. You’ll have older games that rarely go on sale, or do, but the sale price isn’t all that great. The alternative is to grab used games, especially now that the industry has…

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