Few things are more personal than a keyboard, and yet they are often overlooked by Work From Home guides. Why use the standard-issue keyboard when there are so many options available? This is a sampling of some of the keyboards used by TechCrunch’s editorial staff. Some are boring, some are ...
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Facebook Is Under Investigation for ‘Systemic’ Racial Bias: Report
Photo: Denis Charlet (Getty Images) Facebook’s hiring practices and promotions are under federal scrutiny following reports of widespread racial bias, according to Reuters. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched a “systemic” investigation into the social media giant, indicating that it suspects internal policies may be contributing to a top-down ...
Read More »11 Best smart projectors for your home » Gadget Flow
Before you upgrade your home theater setup with the latest smart TV, consider opting for a smart projector. Our list includes both portable models you can carry around the house and 4K high-quality smart projectors by big brands. So check out some of the best projectors to make your home ...
Read More »SkyMul’s drones secure rebar on the fly to speed up construction – TechCrunch
There are many jobs in the construction industry that fall under the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” category said to be ripe for automation — but only a few can actually be taken on with today’s technology. One such job is the crucial but repetitive task of rebar tying, which a ...
Read More »Microdosing Benefits Might Be Largely Placebo, Experimental Study Suggests
Psilocybin mushrooms in a grow room at the Procare farm in Hazerswoude, central Netherlands.Photo: Peter Dejong (AP) The sometimes hyped benefits of microdosing—regularly using small amounts of psychedelic drugs like lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)—might be overstated, new research this week suggests. The study found that people who microdosed did experience ...
Read More »Samsung Smart Monitor M5 do-it-all display acts as both a monitor and TV » Gadget Flow
Your home is your office. And your office is your home. If you don’t have much space for a multitude of gadgets, the Samsung Smart Monitor M5 do-it-all display is for you. The M5 monitor gives you all the features you’d want out of a smart TV while being a ...
Read More »Tonal triples its physical stores with Nordstrom partnership – TechCrunch
Tonal, maker of the smart home fitness trainer, announced it is more than tripling the number of physical locations it sells devices in through a new partnership with Nordstrom. Starting this month, Tonal will have 50-square-foot stations in the women’s activewear departments of at least 40 Nordstrom locations across the ...
Read More »The Terminator Universe Is Back in a New Netflix Anime Series
Image: Orion Pictures He’s back and he’s two-dimensional. The Terminator universe is expanding into an anime series for Netflix, the first animated TV adaptation of the franchise. Mattson Tomlin will act as showrunner. Tomlin has had a big few years, having written Project Power for Netflix as well as co-writing ...
Read More »The best home security gadgets you can buy » Gadget Flow
You can never be too cautious when it comes to protecting your home. No matter how great your physical security is, you can never be too sure that a break in won’t happen. And if you’re in a high-risk area, you need to be more prepared than most. That’s where ...
Read More »Orca wants to give boating navigation its ‘iPhone moment’ – TechCrunch
Boating is a hobby steeped in history and tradition — and so is the industry and those that support it. With worldwide connectivity, electric boats, and other technological changes dragging the sector out of old habits, Orca aims to replace the outdated interfaces by which people navigate with a hardware-software ...
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