Image: Getty/Gary John Norman SpaceX boss Elon Musk has announced a new Starlink broadband service for everything from merchant vessels to oil rigs to premium yachts. Dubbed Starlink Maritime, the satellite-delivered broadband service promises “high-speed, low-latency internet with up to 350 Mbps download while at sea.” “Starlink Maritime allows you to connect from some of… Continue reading SpaceX: Starlink Maritime is ready for yachts, ships and oil rigs
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Logitech G29 racing wheel review: The perfect starter set for asphalt racers
Pros Feedback is smooth on asphalt tracks Great wheel for casual sim-racers Pedals are included with the wheel Cons Can be very loud Isn’t the best wheel for dirt racing I have yet to find anyone as competitive as I am when it comes to sim-racing. In the world of simulation, the racing wheel that… Continue reading Logitech G29 racing wheel review: The perfect starter set for asphalt racers
Robot pizza delivered to your door (no humans needed)
Piestro Last year we predicted that 2022 would be the year that AI and robotics took over the quick-serve pizza sector. A new collaboration between a robotic pizzeria and a fleet of delivery robots is the latest example of that prediction coming true. Piestro, the developer of an automated pizza vending machine, just announced it… Continue reading Robot pizza delivered to your door (no humans needed)
Hydrow Wave announced: Lighter, smaller, less expensive, but still effective
Small enough to fit in an NYC apartment Image: Hydrow I’ve tested the original Hydrow rower for a few months now and will pass the 250,000-meter mark tomorrow morning. Thankfully, I have space in my garage for the rower, but Hydrow has received lots of feedback from people looking for a rowing machine with a… Continue reading Hydrow Wave announced: Lighter, smaller, less expensive, but still effective
Apple previews “Lockdown Mode,” a new extreme security feature
Apple Apple on Wednesday shared details of a new, extreme security option called “Lockdown Mode” for Apple device users who face serious, sophisticated digital threats. Lockdown Mode will be available this fall with iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. The new feature is designed for the few users — such as journalists, activists or… Continue reading Apple previews “Lockdown Mode,” a new extreme security feature
HackerOne employee accessed bug reports to claim extra bounties
The largest bug bounty platform HackerOne said it has fired an employee who took bug reports submitted by external researchers and filed the same reports elsewhere for personal gain. HackerOne is one bug bounty platform that big companies and government departments have turned to manage their bug bounties. HackerOne receives bug reports from ethical hackers… Continue reading HackerOne employee accessed bug reports to claim extra bounties
He flew American Airlines, she flew United. For both, the unthinkable happened
Not all flights are the same. Even now. (A screenshot from a United video) A screenshot from a United video. A lot of Americans are thinking twice these days. Customer Experience Should they fly somewhere, anywhere? Or should they tolerate the high price of gas and drive somewhere, anywhere? Currently, America’s airlines seem to enjoy… Continue reading He flew American Airlines, she flew United. For both, the unthinkable happened
How to build your credit score fast
Good credit is key to building a healthy financial future. As interest rates continue to rise, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your credit is either “very good” or “exceptional.” The benefits of having such upper-tier credit are worth the time and effort to build it. For starters, good credit enables you to… Continue reading How to build your credit score fast
The 5 best sim racing steering wheels of 2022
There are so many factors that go into the decision of which wheel is the best. That being said, we looked at the experience suggested, force feedback, and on-wheel adjustments. Having a wheel like the Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 can be incredibly overwhelming for new sim racers. Additionally, the price tag attached to that wheel can… Continue reading The 5 best sim racing steering wheels of 2022
Roe v. Wade fallout: How tech giants and big banks are changing employee policies to adapt
Technology giants and the enterprise are making their thoughts known on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with many pledging financial support to employees. The landmark Roe v. Wade case, guaranteeing a constitutional right to an abortion in the United States, was overturned on June 24. Special Feature A number of states passed ‘trigger’ laws… Continue reading Roe v. Wade fallout: How tech giants and big banks are changing employee policies to adapt