Category: Hardware
Eventbrite pulls protest listings over violations of stay-at-home orders
Earlier this week, Facebook confirmed that it had begun pulling down select COVID-19 protests, citing violations of State-enforced social distancing. The social media giant was attempting a sort of diplomacy noting that all rallies/protests would be assessed on a case by case basis, and crosschecked with local government. CNET today…
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As more high-end smartphone makers explore budget devices, Motorola takes a shot at premium
As smartphone sales began to plateau and slow over the past couple of years, many device makers arrived at the same conclusion: people want cheaper phones. It’s clear why companies like Apple and Samsung took the message to heart, as the smartphone market downturn appeared to coincide with the standardization…
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The Nintendo Switch had a very good March
Nintendo is selling a lot of Switches. The convertible console has been a lifesaver for people sheltering in place around the world. COVID-19-induced travel restrictions and the long-awaited arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have proven to be a perfect storm for the three-year-old platform. New numbers out from NPD…
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3D-printed glasses startup Fitz is making custom protective eyewear for healthcare workers
A lot of startups have answered the call for more personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essentials to support healthcare workers in their efforts to curb the spread and impact of COVID-19. One of those is direct-to-consumer 3D-printed eyewear brand Fitz, which is employing its custom-fit glasses technology to build…
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Spiro Wave emergency ventilator gains FDA authorization to address COVID-19 demand
A new project designed to help address the growing need for ventilator hardware in order to treat the most serious cases of COVID-19 achieved an important milestone today, getting FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its units to be used and scaled for production. The hardware, dubbed ‘Spiro Wave,’ is…
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Samsung’s new ‘eco’ TV packing transforms into cat houses, shelves and magazine racks
Here’s a nice thing. It’s not revolutionary or life-changing, but it’s nice. And right now we can all use a little bit of nice. Earlier this month, Samsung announced an addition to its line of “eco-packing” that will turn TV boxes in a wide variety of different “furniture.” I use…
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