Y Combinator-backed Vue Storefront aims to be the ‘glue’ for e-commerce
“Headless commerce” is a phrase that gets thrown around lot (I’ve typed it several times today already), but Vue Storefront CEO Patrick Friday has an especially vivid way of using the concept to illustrate his startup’s plac.....»»
Vroom reports Q4 net loss of $141 million amid used e-commerce wind down
In addition to reporting earnings, Vroom said it expects the wind down of its used-car e-commerce operations to be mostly completed by the end of March......»»
Suzuki gives SkyDrive a lift into the global air mobility race
SkyDrive is looking like Japan's brightest hope in the burgeoning air mobility business. By teaming with Suzuki on production, the eVTOL startup aims to emulate the success of the country's automakers on the global stage......»»
Stripe adds Apple Pay Later as a default option for merchants
Stripe now supports Apple Pay Later, which lets customers pay for something up to $1,000 over six weeks.Apple Pay Later is a buy now, pay later serviceApple Pay Later is a buy now, pay later service backed by Apple and served on the Mastercard networ.....»»
Google’s new gaming AI aims past “superhuman opponent” and at “obedient partner”
New model can respond to natural language commands, even on games it has never seen. Enlarge / Even hunt-and-fetch quests are better with a little AI help. (credit: Getty Images) At this point in the progression of machi.....»»
New research urges a rethink on how we view the value of our fruit and vegetables
Researchers have developed an innovative tool that aims to bridge the gap between nutritional guidelines and consumers' shopping habits, making it easier for everyday Australians to make healthy purchase decisions......»»
You don"t need glue to hold these materials together—just electricity
Is there a way to stick hard and soft materials together without any tape, glue or epoxy? A new study published in ACS Central Science shows that applying a small voltage to certain objects forms chemical bonds that securely link the objects together.....»»
Virtual tool for studying gene function aims to reduce number of animals used for genetic testing
Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have developed a new virtual tool that will allow scientists to study the function of genes more efficiently and hopefully reduce the number of anima.....»»
Uber adds a new ‘rider rating’ score for monitoring your environmental impact
Uber on Monday announced a new feature that aims to raise awareness among its users about the impact of CO2 emissions on the atmosphere. Named “Emission Savings,” the feature is now being rolled out and will let riders get a better idea of their.....»»
Study finds that we could lose science if publishers go bankrupt
A scan of archives shows that lots of scientific papers aren't backed up. Enlarge (credit: folderol) Back when scientific publications came in paper form, libraries played a key role in ensuring that knowledge didn't dis.....»»
Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems
Midnight Blizzard is now using stolen secrets in follow-on attacks against customers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft said that Kremlin-backed hackers stole its proprietary source code during a January breach of.....»»
US lawmakers vote 50-0 to force sale of TikTok despite angry calls from users
Lawmaker: TikTok must "sever relationship with the Chinese Communist Party." Enlarge / TikTok ad at a Metro station in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) The House Commerce Committee tod.....»»
A New Headset Aims to Treat Alzheimer’s With Light and Sound
An experimental device developed by Cognito Therapeutics seeks to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients using light and sound......»»
New analysis uncovers major issues with earlier suggestions that Spinosaurus pursued prey underwater
For years, controversy has swirled around how a Cretaceous-era, sail-backed dinosaur—the giant Spinosaurus aegyptiacus—hunted its prey. Spinosaurus was among the largest predators ever to prowl the Earth and one of the most adapted to water, but.....»»
Apple’s new M3 MacBook Airs from $1,049, M3 MacBook Pro $300 off, more Macs from $899
Today’s best deals are all about MacBooks. You can currently lock-in a pre-order discount on Apple’s new M3 MacBook Airs, with both 13- and 15-inch models from $1,049. The savings carry over to the Liquid Retina XDR Display-backed 14-inch M3 MacB.....»»
Apple Developer Center Singapore offers sessions, labs, and workshops to devs across the region
Apple recently launched its first Developer Center in Singapore, which will provide customized resources and expert guidance to the region's diverse app development community.The center aims to support Southeast Asia's thriving developer community, w.....»»
Toyota tightens control over battery production before new EV push
Toyota aims to sell 1.5 million BEVs globally in 2026 on its way to being ready to sell 3.5 million a year in 2030......»»
MacPaw’s new CleanMyPhone app declutters and organizes your iPhone
MacPaw today debuted its brand new iPhone and iPad app called CleanMyPhone. Powered by AI, the app is an advanced solution for decluttering iOS and iPadOS devices. With a primary focus on Declutter, Organize, and Network features, the app aims to.....»»
Cars Commerce CEO wants dealers to avoid ‘third-party widgets"
Speaking at the 2024 NADA Show in Las Vegas, Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter sounded off on retailer technology trends, issues and priorities for the coming year......»»
Hackers exploited Windows 0-day for 6 months after Microsoft knew of it
Technically, Microsoft doesn't consider such bugs as vulnerabilities. It patched it anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by the North Korean government gained a major win when Microsoft left a Windows ze.....»»
Midnight M3 MacBook Air should be less fingerprint-y than before
While the new M3 MacBook Air may look identical to its predecessor, there is one change for the midnight color. Apple says that the midnight M3 MacBook Air features a new anodization seal that aims to reduce fingerprints, similar to the space black M.....»»