Loading...
/Just show me everything/

Rocket Lab launches orbital-class rocket from a private site for the first time

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Rocket Lab has made history today, launching an orbital-class rocket to space from a private launch facility for the first time ever. The launch took place at 16:23 NZST (9:23 PM PT) on Thursday, using one of Rocket [...]

Chat app Kik takes on Facebook with developer ecosystem built on the blockchain

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

There’s been much talk of ICOs — initial coin offerings — amid the rising value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum. Now the industry is about to see its first ‘big name’ move into the space after [...]

With $25 million in funding, Prumentum Group is building a “hybrid robo” wealth manager

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

A new wealth management startup called Prumentum Group is coming to market with a unique value proposition, looking to combine the technology chops of a roboadvisor with the human touch of a registered investment advisor. To do so, [...]

Despite recent controversy, Tanium announces a $100 million secondary sale

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Tanium hasn’t had the best year, but a new stock sale is telegraphing that while the company may be down, it’s far from out. This morning, the 10-year-old, Emeryville, Ca.-based company, whose technology enables organizations to continuously scan [...]

Gatwick Airport now has 2,000 beacons for indoor navigation

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Complex indoor environments such as airports and shopping malls can be a nightmare to find your way around. And while Google is eyeing smartphones with 3D sensors as one potential fix for places GPS won’t accurately reach, another [...]

Xiaomi’s new Mi Max 2 smartphone claims a two-day battery

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Fresh from announcing the Mi 6, its latest flagship smartphone, last month, Xiaomi gone and unveiled another new phone. The Mi Max 2, announced today at an event in Beijing, will be available in China from June 1 [...]

Xiaomi’s second bezel-less Mi Max smartphone claims a two-day battery

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi made a big splash when it announced the the Mi Max, its much-heralded device with a near bezel-less display, last year — now we have a follow-up phone. The Mi Max 2, unveiled today [...]

Google’s AlphaGo AI wins three-match series against the world’s best Go player

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

Google’s AlphaGo AI has once again made the case that machines are now smarter than man — when it comes to games of strategy, at least. AlphaGo made its name last year when it defeated high-profile Go player [...]

SoftBank adds Brazil’s 99 to its ridesharing portfolio with a $100 million investment

May 25th, 2017|Categories: Gizmo News|

SoftBank, known for investing in ridesharing apps that aren’t Uber, has added another startup to its list. This time it’s a $100 million bet on 99, the largest ridesharing company in Brazil. Read More on Tech Crunch