Month: November 2019

DIU received 25 proposals for the Dismounted Assured PNT System WASHINGTON — The Defense Innovation Unit’s Boston office is reviewing vendor proposals for handheld navigation devices that don’t rely on Global Positioning System satellite signals. They would be used by U.S. Army soldiers in future military conflicts when they expect GPS signals to be disrupted.
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Tinder’s big experiment with interactive content — the recently launched in-app series called Swipe Night — was a success. According to Tinder parent company Match during its Q3 earnings this week, “millions” of Tinder users tuned into to watch the show’s episodes during its run in October, and this drove double-digit increases in both matches and messages. As a
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Joe Pesci appears in the new Martin Scorsese film The Irishman, which comes to Netflix on November 27. More importantly, Joe Pesci has announced a new album called Pesci…Still Singing. The album arrives two days after the film’s release (on November 29), and it features Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. At the midpoint of the album,
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[embedded content] On day one of Blizzcon 2019, rumors shared across the internet were confirmed: Overwatch 2 is coming. And while some studios will announce their new installments with lone cinematic previews, Blizzard Entertainment released a second trailer focused on gameplay. [embedded content] It’s exciting not only to see the story of Overwatch finally take
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Hey Beta, Delta and Omega ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 1911 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_191118363.8110.191030-1945). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_191118363.8110.191030-1945 Available:
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Following the death of five people at a Halloween party hosted at a California Airbnb rental, and a scathing Vice report outlining Airbnb’s failure to prevent nation-wide scams, the company says it will begin verifying all seven million of its listings. Airbnb properties will soon be verified for accuracy of photos, addresses, listing details, cleanliness,
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TMZ/Getty Composite Kylie Jenner and Drake are in a relationship … but it’s the same relationship they’ve been in for a long time — just friends. Sources close to both Kylie and Drake tell TMZ … they are not spending any romantic time together, as other outlets have reported or speculated. We’re told they’ve been
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Did Randall and Beth get through to Deja? On This Is Us Season 4 Episode 7, all three of them were at odds because Deja continued to push the boundaries of trust.  What did she lie about this time? Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca invited Randall’s new teacher over for dinner.  What did they learn? Elsewhere, Kevin
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Afterparty. The Oxenfree developers’ descent into the underworld retains its formula of 2D exploration with near-constant conversation and Telltale-like dialogue choices while introducing a world of neon-soaked demonic alleyways and dive bars that look… well, like most do on Earth. But inside that over-the-top demonic shell is a deeply human, cuttingly honest, and frequently funny
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FirstVet, the Swedish startup which provides pet owners with on-demand video consultations with local, qualified veterinarians, has closed €18.5 million in Series B funding. The round is led by London-based Omers Ventures, the venture capital arm of Canadian pension fund Omers that recently launched a dedicated €300 million fund to invest in European tech startups.
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Disney fans are eagerly counting the days until Frozen 2 hits theaters, and audiences are magically transported back to the world of Arrendale. If the array of trailers weren’t enough to get you hyped, a new clip from the film has officially made the rounds online. The short clip features a reunion between Elsa (Idina
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Over the past two years, as technology companies continued to struggle with diversifying their work forces, Los Angeles-based venture capitalist Kobie Fuller wrestled with how to solve the problem. As a black professional himself, Fuller had experienced the frustrations and isolation that can sometimes come with being the only person in the room who looked
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Sponsored by Saga Press. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Blue Labyrinth by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis for $1.99. Get it here, or just click
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