About the author Kai Hilton-Jones is the Director of Enterprise Solutions Engineering EMEA at GitHub. Software is at the heart of the digital revolution and, ultimately, it is what determines the success, agility and competitiveness of businesses looking to succeed in today’s fast paced, digital […]
Month: June 2019
Best cheap phones 2019: our top budget mobiles in India
Notches, the disappearing 3.5mm headphone jack and multiple cameras are all the rage this year. Not to mention making screens as bezel-less as possible. Once flagship models initiate a design or functionality trend, it’s rare that new devices in the budget segment don’t follow. In […]
At last, a camera app that automatically removes all people from your photos
As a misanthrope living in a vibrant city, I’m never short of things to complain about. And in particular the problem of people crowding into my photos, whatever I happen to shoot, is a persistent one. That won’t be an issue any more with Bye […]
Leica’s new ‘entry’ M rangefinder camera costs $3,995
While the Typ 240 now has a healthy 2GB buffer that allows shooting three frames per second, the sensor only shoots at a max ISO of 6,400. It won’t be a low-light champ, even if the full-frame sensor helps overall performance. You’ll also have to […]
Prince Charles and Camilla Were the Royal Family’s Biggest Spenders on Travel This Year
British taxpayers foot the bill for travel on official royal visits through the … Prince Charles and Camilla on their historic visit to Cuba in March of 2019. … roughly $275,000); the royal couple's official visit to France and Greece last May … social experiment by […]
Picture of the day for June 25, 2019 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot
Wikipedia picture of the day on June 25, 2019: 78 years ago on this day, the Continuation War by co-belligerents Finland and Germany against the Soviet Union began in coordination with Operation Barbarossa. The photograph depicts a Finnish soldier enjoying the spring sun with a […]
Space X’s Launch Tonight, An Illegal Airbnb Empire, and More News
SpaceX is taking on its most complicated mission yet; an illegal Airbnb ring has been unearthed in New York City; and WIRED wants to free you from streaming subscription hell. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive […]
Monzo, the UK challenger bank, raises £113M Series F led by YC’s Continuity fund at a £2B post-money valuation
Monzo, the fast-growing U.K.-based challenger bank with more than two million account holders, has raised £113 million (~$144m) in additional funding. Confirming TechCrunch’s scoop in April, the Series F round is led by Y Combinator’s “Continuity” growth fund, and gives the company a new £2 […]
iOS 13 vs iOS 12: here’s what changed
iOS 13 has now landed in public beta form today, meaning that if you’re feeling adventurous you can download it now. The question you’ve got to ask yourself is whether it’s worth the bugs and instability to get on board early, and to help answer […]
Apple says Spotify exaggerated how much ‘App Store tax’ it pays
In March, Spotify filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission over the so-called “Apple tax” and claims of restrictive rules regarding … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit