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Cognixion raises $12M to build its brain-monitoring headset for people with disabilities

16-11-2021 22:57

Cognixion, a startup designing an intuitive brain-monitoring headset and interface for people with physical disabilities, has raised a $12M A round to pursue its accessibility ambitions. Armed with this funding, it should be able to complete the long list of requirements necessary for any medical or assistive device to be made widely available.
The company, which I covered in detail in May, makes a headset that uses electroencephalography to detect certain patterns of brain activity, which are t

Facebook Reaches for More Realistic VR With Haptic Gloves

16-11-2021 19:00 via wired.com

The company has unveiled a new prototype wearable that mimics the feeling of handling real objects in the virtual world.

Realme GT Neo2 launched in Europe

16-11-2021 15:37 via geeky-gadgets.com

The Realme GT Neo2 smartphone has launched in Europe and the handset will be sold through the company’s online store in Europe. The handset comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor and 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device features a 6.62-inch display that features […](Read More ...)The post Realme GT Neo2 launched in Europe appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Swan STM32L4 based Feather compatible microcontroller

16-11-2021 15:14 via geeky-gadgets.com

The engineering team at Blues Wireless have created a new low-cost embeddable STM32L4 based microcontroller designed to accelerate the development and deployment of battery-powered prototypes and solutions. Compatible with Feather boards the Swan is designed to satisfy developers’ needs that span from early prototyping through high-volume deployment. The Swan microcontroller measures just 51 mm x […](Read More ...)The post Swan STM32L4 based Feather compatible microcontroller appea

New Oppo K9 smartphone appears at TENAA

16-11-2021 15:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

It looks like Oppo will be adding a new smartphone to its K9 range with the launch of the new Oppo K9, the handset recently appeared at TENAA which is the Chinese equivalent of the FCC. The range of devices already included the K9, K9S, and the K9 Pro and now a fourth model in […](Read More ...)The post New Oppo K9 smartphone appears at TENAA appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

PUBG: New State Reaches 1 Crore Downloads on Google Play Store in Less Than a Week Since Launch

16-11-2021 14:58

PUBG: New State from the publisher of popular battle royale games including PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India has already hit the one-crore download mark on the Google Play Store, just days after it was launched for Android as well as iOS devices. The game is currently allowing users to log in and gain rewards from the Cosplay Band Crate as part of the pre-se...

In Win AIRFORCE Mid-Tower and Mini-ITX PC cases

16-11-2021 14:56 via geeky-gadgets.com

Anyone thinking of building a new PC rig may be interested in the new AIRFORCE PC cases unveiled by In Win this week. Providing a great protective structure against your delicate PC hardware available in both Mid-Tower and and Mini-ITX form factors the PC cases have been specifically engineered to be easy to assemble and […](Read More ...)The post In Win AIRFORCE Mid-Tower and Mini-ITX PC cases appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

DIY Raspberry Pi bartop arcade cabinet project

16-11-2021 14:39 via geeky-gadgets.com

Maker and retro gaming enthusiast Tony Vanpoucke has created a great Raspberry Pi bartop arcade cabinet, and has kindly published instructions to the Instructables website enabling you to build your very own bartop arcade. “To make this tutorial, you will first need to find out where you can make the 6 laser cuts required to […](Read More ...)The post DIY Raspberry Pi bartop arcade cabinet project appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Free Public Beta Now Available for Xbox, PC Users

16-11-2021 14:37

Halo Infinite multiplayer is now available as a free public beta. The new offering comes days ahead of the release of the Halo Infinite game that is launching on December 8.

T-Mobile 5G now covers 200 million people in the USA

16-11-2021 14:35 via geeky-gadgets.com

T-Mobile has announced that its 5G now covers 200 million people nationwide in the USA, this is for the company’s Ultra Capacity 5G. The company has said that it has reached its goal of covering 200 million people in the USA ahead of its schedule. “We’re delivering game changing Ultra Capacity 5G to people across […](Read More ...)The post T-Mobile 5G now covers 200 million people in the USA appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Team Group T-FORCE Delta RGB DDR5 and Vulcan DDR5 memory

16-11-2021 14:29 via geeky-gadgets.com

Team Group has introduced its new T-FORCE Delta RGB DDR5 and Vulcan DDR5 memory this week offering “phenomenal speed and visualization properties” says the press race with the Delta RGB DDR5 memory providing an “exceptional” maximum frequency of 6,400 MHz. Team Group Delta DDR5 memory RGB Colors & 120° Ultra-Wide Lighting Supports Intel XMP3.0 for […](Read More ...)The post Team Group T-FORCE Delta RGB DDR5 and Vulcan DDR5 memory appeared first on Geeky Ga

Mimi teams up with Skullcandy, Cleer and Beyerdynamic to personalize audio

16-11-2021 14:29

Audio processing startup Mimi promises to make a personalized hearing profile for you, meaning that you can hear well without having to crank the volume up too loudly. This both helps prevent hearing loss, and it helps people who’ve already suffered some hearing loss to be able to hear their content better without having to incur additional damage to their hearing.
In theory, as a science project, that sounds pretty rad, but as a company, there’s an obvious problem: Unless the techno

Coinbase Co-Founder's New VC Firm Paradigm Raises $2.5 Billion for Crypto Investments

16-11-2021 14:29

San Francisco-based investment firm Paradigm is starting a $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 18,598 crore) venture capital fund aimed at the “next generation of crypto companies and protocols”.

Wearables Market in India Grew 93.8 Percent YoY in Q3 2021, Local Brands Captured a Major Share: IDC

16-11-2021 14:25

Wearables market in India that consists of smartwatches, earbuds, and wristbands grew by 93.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2021, according to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Indian brands such as Noise, BoAt, Fire-Boltt, Ptron, and Titan emerged among the top vendors in the wearables market — alongside Amazfit, OnePlu...

Tasman recycled Dutch oven and grill

16-11-2021 14:13 via geeky-gadgets.com

Home chefs looking for a new everyday pan constructed to last for generations may be interested in a new nonstick Dutch oven and grill pan created by the team at Crowd Cookware. The Tasman pan is constructed from recycled materials and has been designed to provide a reinvented Dutch heritage pan the 21st-century. Early bird […](Read More ...)The post Tasman recycled Dutch oven and grill appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Moto G71 Specifications Leak, Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Tipped

16-11-2021 14:12

Moto G71 specifications have surfaced online ahead of the phone’s official launch. The upcoming Motorola phone is said to come with a triple rear camera setup, Snapdragon 695 5G processor, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Oppo A95 With Snapdragon 662 SoC, 33W Fast Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

16-11-2021 14:02

Oppo A95 smartphone has gone on sale in Malaysia. The phone is a 4G model of the Oppo A95 5G launched in China in April. The 4G variant is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Amazon launches Prime Video app for the Mac

16-11-2021 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

Amazon has launched a new Prime Video app for the Mac and the app is now available to download from the Mac app store. The app will let you stream movies and TV shows from Prime Video on your Mac and you can also download them to watch when you are online. You can choose […](Read More ...)The post Amazon launches Prime Video app for the Mac appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

The 13 Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting

16-11-2021 14:00 via wired.com

We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pets, and even those who are hard to shop for with these gifts that keep on giving.

KIOXIA BG5 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage

16-11-2021 13:36 via geeky-gadgets.com

KIOXIA has introduced their new BG5 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage solution this month expanding the range of PCIe 4.0 solid state drives (SSDs) offered by the company thanks to the new KIOXIA BG5. KIOXIA have designed a new range to provide users with a balance between performance, cost and power allowing consumers, gamers and […](Read More ...)The post KIOXIA BG5 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Google Brings Ability to Install Apps on Android TV Through Smartphones, Users Report

16-11-2021 13:29

Google is bringing the ability to download apps from smartphones for Android TVs. Those who have received this ability are getting new options underneath the install button. Users can click on whether they want to install on the phone or on an Android TV that runs on the same Google account. If an app has been installed on all the devices, then Google marks the app as...

Garena Free Fire Most Downloaded Game in October Globally, Most Installed in India: Sensor Tower

16-11-2021 13:28

Garena Free Fire was the most downloaded game worldwide in October, while Honor of Kings beat rivals PUBG Mobile, Roblox, Ludo King, and Subway Surfers, to bring in the most revenue globally last month, as per the latest Sensor Tower report.

DINOSUIT kids skeleton style dinosaur costume hits Kickstarter

16-11-2021 13:21 via geeky-gadgets.com

If your children enjoy dressing up and using their imagination you may be interested in the unique DINOSUIT, a dinosaur costume that allows children to become a walking, stalking dinosaur. Backer early bird pledges are now available for the interesting project from roughly $77 or £57 (depending on current exchange rates). “Roam your realm as […](Read More ...)The post DINOSUIT kids skeleton style dinosaur costume hits Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra gets benchmarked

16-11-2021 13:10 via geeky-gadgets.com

We recently saw some leaked specifications for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet and now the device has been benchmarked. The tablet was recently listed on the Geekbench benchmarks, the device that was listed is apparently the Korean version of the tablet. The device listed on Geekbench has the model number SM-X906N and […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra gets benchmarked appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Deals Reminder: JBL Tune 225TWS True Wireless Earbuds, Save 50%

16-11-2021 13:01 via geeky-gadgets.com

Just a quick reminder for our readers about a great deal on the JBL Tune 225TWS True Wireless Earbuds in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store. The JBL Tune 225TWS True Wireless Earbuds are available in our deals store for $49.95, they normally retail for $99. Here are some of the specifications: 12mm Dynamic Drivers JBL […](Read More ...)The post Deals Reminder: JBL Tune 225TWS True Wireless Earbuds, Save 50% appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Twitter v2 API expanded to developers

16-11-2021 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Twitter has announced that it is expanding its Twitter v2 API and it will now be the default API for developers. The API was launched a while back under early access and now it will be the default API for all developers, more details are below. Essential access includes immediate access to the Twitter API […](Read More ...)The post Twitter v2 API expanded to developers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

OnePlus Nord 2 Getting Updated With Power Consumption Optimisation, November 2021 Security Patch

16-11-2021 13:00

OnePlus Nord 2 is said to be getting a new OxygenOS update in India and Europe regions. The update comes with some fixes for known issues, software modifications, and the latest November 2021 Android security patch.

Barbados to Become the First Nation With a Virtual Embassy in the Metaverse

16-11-2021 12:56

Decentraland has announced the signing of an agreement with the Government of Barbados to begin work on the world's first embassy in the metaverse, the launch of which is expected to take place in January 2022.

ViewSonic Elite XG270Q Gaming Monitor With 165Hz Refresh Rate, Nvidia G-Sync Support Launched in India

16-11-2021 12:54

ViewSonic Elite XG270Q was launched in India on Tuesday. The gaming monitor sports a 27-inch quad-HD IPS LED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility.

Ford brags about the F-150 Lightning frunk

16-11-2021 12:53 via geeky-gadgets.com

One of the things that goes along with modern electric vehicles in many instances is a front trunk or frunk. The frunk sits under the hood where the combustion engine would normally sit in a vehicle. Ford is now taking the time to brag about the F-150 Lightning mega power frunk, boasting that it’s the […](Read More ...)The post Ford brags about the F-150 Lightning frunk appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

‘They’re Unethical’: Crypto Ads on London’s Public Transport Slammed by British Parliamentarian

16-11-2021 12:43

Since cryptocurrencies are not regulated as yet in the UK, lawmakers say advertising about them is unethical, after Floki Inu ads appeared on London's public transport.

Fortnite Row: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Blasts Apple, Google; Calls for Single App Store

16-11-2021 12:42

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney renewed his attack on Apple and Google as the world’s dominant mobile duopoly before calling for a universal app store that works across all operating systems as the solution.

Celebrate Xbox’s 20th anniversary with 70+ Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games

16-11-2021 12:39 via geeky-gadgets.com

Adding to the wealth of activities taking place at Microsoft to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Xbox games console. Microsoft has now added over 70 games for the Xbox 360 and Original Xbox to its backward compatibility library today on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Enabling you to enjoy a little retro […](Read More ...)The post Celebrate Xbox’s 20th anniversary with 70+ Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 & 15 OLED laptops launch from $920

16-11-2021 12:28 via geeky-gadgets.com

ASUS has announced the launch of their new Vivobook Pro 14 (K3400) and Vivobook Pro 15 (M3500) OLED both of which are now available to purchase with prices starting from $920. Both Vivobook Pro 14 (M3401) and Vivobook Pro 15 (K3500) will soon be available late December 2021. The 14 inch laptop is equipped with […](Read More ...)The post ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 & 15 OLED laptops launch from $920 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

WhatsApp Spotted Developing UWP App for Windows Users, Apple Catalyst-Based macOS Update

16-11-2021 12:15

WhatsApp has been spotted developing new apps for Windows and macOS users to deliver an improved experience. While the new Windows app is said to be based on Universal Windows Platform (UWP), the macOS version is rumoured to use the Catalyst project to provide a unified experience to Apple device users. WhatsApp is also separately found to have rolled out its ‘My Co...

NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit offers both single and multinode configurations

16-11-2021 12:13 via geeky-gadgets.com

Developers may be interested to know that NVIDIA has announced the availability of its NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit together with the NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit, delivering support for both single and multinode configurations. The NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit is an integrated hardware and software platform for creating, evaluating, and benchmarking HPC, AI, […](Read More ...)The post NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit offers both single and multinode configurations appeared first on Geeky Ga

Instagram Reportedly Introduces Video Selfie for New User Verification to Reduce Spam, Fake Accounts

16-11-2021 12:11

Social Media Consultant Matt Navarra spotted the arrival of a new Instagram feature – selfie videos for verification. This process will help Instagram confirm that this is not a fake or spam account. Only new users are currently being promoted to verify their account with a video selfie.

Vivo Y50t Android smartphone gets official

16-11-2021 12:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

Yesterday we saw a couple of new smartphones from Vivo and now they have launched another Android device, the Vivo Y50t. The Vivo Y50t smartphone is launching in China and it apparently has similar specifications to the Vivo Y70t smartphone. The device comes with a 6.53 inch LCD display that comes with a Full HD+ […](Read More ...)The post Vivo Y50t Android smartphone gets official appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Xbox Celebrates 20 Years of gaming with Extra Life live stream on November 30th 2021

16-11-2021 11:59 via geeky-gadgets.com

Microsoft has announced they will be celebrating 20 years of gaming on Tuesday, November 30th 2021 hosting a 24-hour gaming livestream with Extra Life Livestream to raise funds for the Extra Life program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Xbox legends like Major Nelson, Aaron Greenberg, and Phil Spencer will all hop on to have fun […](Read More ...)The post Xbox Celebrates 20 Years of gaming with Extra Life live stream on November 30th 2021 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

ECS Liva Mini Box QC710 Windows Snapdragon development mini PC $219

16-11-2021 11:44 via geeky-gadgets.com

Developers patiently waiting for a Windows Snapdragon development kit to be made available will be pleased to know that Microsoft is now selling the ECS Liva Mini Box QC710 from $219. The mini PC measures just 35.05 x 119.13 x 116.58 mm in size and has been designed by Qualcomm and Microsoft and manufactured by […](Read More ...)The post ECS Liva Mini Box QC710 Windows Snapdragon development mini PC $219 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Manhart MH8 700 Cabriolet unveiled

16-11-2021 11:31 via geeky-gadgets.com

Manhart has taken the BMW M850i and given it some upgrades, the company has revealed their new Manhart MH8 700 Cabriolet. The Manhart MH8 700 Cabriolet comes with 710 horsepower and 925NM of torque, this is up from 530 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque on the standard M85oi. The centrepiece of the conversion is, […](Read More ...)The post Manhart MH8 700 Cabriolet unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Halo TV series live-action teaser trailer

16-11-2021 11:16 via geeky-gadgets.com

Microsoft has released the very first glimpse of what you can expect from the upcoming Halo TV series that will be premiering on Paramount+ sometime early in 2022. The live-action military science fiction television series based on the Halo video game franchise stars Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Yerin Ha, Charlie Murphy, Jen Taylor, Shabana Azmi, […](Read More ...)The post Halo TV series live-action teaser trailer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One game launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox

16-11-2021 11:14 via geeky-gadgets.com

Digital detectives patiently waiting for the launch of the new Sherlock Holmes game Chapter One action adventure mystery game, will be pleased to know that it is now available to play on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Offering a single player action adventure developed by the game designers at Frogwares and built using the Unreal Engine. […](Read More ...)The post Sherlock Holmes Chapter One game launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Google announces Digital Future Initiative $1 billion investment in Australia

16-11-2021 11:03 via geeky-gadgets.com

Google has announced Digital Future Initiative which will see the company invest $1 billion in Australia over the next five years. The search giant has revealed that the money will be used to strengthen the digital infrastructure and also to develop Australian technology and talent. Today, speaking virtually at an event in Sydney, Google CEO […](Read More ...)The post Google announces Digital Future Initiative $1 billion investment in Australia appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Eufy Robovac X8 Hybrid Twin-Turbine Powered 2-in-1 Robotic Vacuum Launched in India

16-11-2021 11:00

Eufy Robovac X8 Hybrid vacuum cleaner has been launched in India. The product comes with a price tag of Rs. 34,999 and offers 2-in-1 vacuum and mop capabilities. It is compatible with Eufy Home App as well.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Price, Specifications Leaked by Store Listing Ahead of Launch

16-11-2021 10:56

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's launch seems imminent as its pricing, RAM, and storage information has surfaced online. It is tipped to launch globally in January 2022. The smartphone is said to cost EUR 920 (roughly Rs. 77,700) for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant and EUR 985 (roughly Rs. 83,200) for the 8GB + 256GB storage variant.

Xilinx Alveo U55C accelerator card built for HPC and big data workloads

16-11-2021 10:55 via geeky-gadgets.com

If you are in the market for a powerful accelerator card you may be interested in the new Xilinx Alveo U55C purposely built for HPC and big data workloads. The new Alveo U55C card is the company’s most powerful Alveo accelerator card to date and offers users the highest compute density and HBM capacity in […](Read More ...)The post Xilinx Alveo U55C accelerator card built for HPC and big data workloads appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

M1 Max MacBook Pro takes on $15,000 Mac Pro (Video)

16-11-2021 10:38 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple’s new MacBook Pro notebooks launched recently and now we get to find out how they perform next to an Apple Mac Pro. The video below to Max Tech gives us a look at how the new 16 inch M1 Max-powered Mac Pro performs next to a $15,000 Mac Pro, the MacBook Pro featured in […](Read More ...)The post M1 Max MacBook Pro takes on $15,000 Mac Pro (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Crypto Mining Firm Marathon Digital’s Deal to Set Up New Data Centre Attracts US SEC Scrutiny

16-11-2021 10:27

The US SEC has asked Marathon Digital to produce documents and communications concerning its new facility in Hardana, Montana in a bid to check if there's a violation of securities law.

Windows 11 Blocks EdgeDeflector App as Microsoft Forces Users to Open URLs on Edge

16-11-2021 10:15

Microsoft has blocked the EdgeDeflector app which allowed users to open microsoft-edge protocol links in browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, forcing users to use Microsoft Edge instead.