U-Turn Audio launches the next gen of its Orbit turntables

For the first time since storming the turntable scene in 2012 with its Kickstarter “Orbit Turntable,” U-Turn Audio has given its Orbit lineup of turntables a welcome revamp that includes a redesigned magnesium tonearm, electronic speed control, a new grooved platter, and additional finish options. And that’s just for starters. The customizability of the Orbit…

As Better.com readies for its public debut, CEO Vishal Garg says he went through ‘a lot of leadership training’

Online mortgage lender Better.com is making its public debut Thursday on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbols “BETR” and “BETRW.” The stock will be priced at $10 per share. After merging with SPAC Aurora Acquisition Corp., the combined entity is called Better Home & Finance Holding Company. The deal unlocks about $565 million…

As Better.com readies for its public debut, CEO Vishal Garg says he went through ‘a lot of leadership training’

Online mortgage lender Better.com is making its public debut Thursday on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbols “BETR” and “BETRW.” After merging with SPAC Aurora Acquisition Corp., the combined entity is called Better Home & Finance Holding Company. The deal unlocks about $565 million of fresh capital for Better.com, including a $528 million…

Laptops vs. Routers for Mission-Critical Vehicle Connectivity

4G/5G enabled laptops and dedicated in-vehicle routers can be used by first responders, utilities, transit authorities and other mission-critical organizations to keep their field teams connected. This connectivity helps improve operational efficiency, organizational transparency and safety for workers and the public. Connected laptops offer increased flexibility compared to a router as they can be used…

NASA and SpaceX eye weather for Friday’s Crew-7 launch

NASA and SpaceX are about to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in the Crew-7 mission. The crew comprises American Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA, Andreas Mogensen of ESA (European Space Agency), Satoshi Furukawa of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Konstantin Borisov of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency. They’ll spend six months living…

China wants metaverse users to have traceable IDs

In a bold move that has ignited discussions around the globe, China is considering the expansion of its real-world social credit system into the realm of virtual online worlds and metaverses. The controversial proposal, titled “Digital Identity System,” has been crafted by the state-owned telecom giant China Mobile and reviewed by experts—raising concerns among digital…