• Lyvly scores $4.6M for its members-based shared living and rental platform

    Lyvly, a London-based startup that offers what might best be described as a members-based shared living and rental service, has raised $4.6 million in Series A funding. Leading the round is Mosaic Ventures, while Greg Marsh, who co-founded Onefinestay, has joined the burgeoning company as chairman and investor. The latest take on how to improve …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Samsung's upgraded Bixby assistant is still rough around the edges

    Samsung understandably focused most of its attention on the Galaxy Note 9 at its Unpacked event, but it also used the media gathering to unveil the next generation of Bixby, and… well, it's a mixed bag. The new AI helper delivers some sincerely hel… Source: Engadget | Samsung's upgraded Bixby assistant is still rough around …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. the competition: Big and getting bigger

    Phone screens continue to get larger, with many flagship phones regularly breaking the 6-inch mark. Still, the Note 9's slightly larger display and bigger battery might provide the edge it needs to succeed, in addition to its ever-trusty S-Pen. To se… Source: Engadget | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. the competition: Big and getting bigger

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The future of rescue robots looks a lot like a centaur

    Centauro is a four-legged robot controlled by a human operator in a suit. It can navigate through rough terrains, climb stairs, and use tools. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Robot, Rescue, Disaster, and Future Blink Source: Mashable | The future of rescue robots looks a lot like a centaur

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Wildfire smoke from California has reached New York City, 3,000 miles away

    Anthony Wexler, the director of the Air Quality Research Center at the University of California, Davis, packed his bags and drove his family out to the coast.  They’re escaping the smoke. Davis, California, sits amid a layer of wildfire smoke in Northern California. To the northwest, the largest fire in state history, the Mendocino Complex …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch hands-on: Steady progress, but few thrills

    We knew Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 was coming, but the new Galaxy Watch was a bit more of a surprise. (Well, as much a surprise as a device Samsung leaked on its own website can be.) The crowds have finally started to dissipate here at Samsung Unpacked,… Source: Engadget | Samsung Galaxy Watch hands-on: Steady …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Blissfully grabs $3.5 million seed investment to help companies get their SaaS in gear

    Blissfully, a New York City startup that helps companies understand their SaaS usage inside their organizations, announced it has received a $3.5 million seed round. The investment was led by Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. Hubspot, Founder Collective, and several unnamed pre-seed investors also participated. They got a $1.5 million pre-seed investment, bringing the total so …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Here's how much the Galaxy Note 9 will cost on U.S. carriers

    After many leaks, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is now official. And it is coming in hot, with a full launch on Aug. 24. Even better, for customers in the United States, the Note 9 is making its way to many carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile. In the U.S. the …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • In leaked recording, key House Republican suggests GOP must keep House to protect Trump from Mueller

    In leaked recording, key House Republican suggests GOP must keep House to protect Trump from Mueller  CNN Nunes secretly recorded at fundraiser: We have to protect Trump from Mueller  New York Post Secret recording shows GOP’s Nunes saying Rosenstein impeachment would delay Supreme Court pick  NBCNews.com In leaked audio, Devin Nunes makes strong case for Democratic Congress  Washington Post …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel
  • This Bluetooth speaker might just be the best pool accessory

    The Turtle Shell 3.0 easily creates a surround sound experience for your pool party guests. The floating speakers come with a daisy-chain function, allowing users to connect multiple speakers to one another.  Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, …

    August 9, 2018 | by Raheel