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FCC, FTC give providers 48 hours to block COVID-19 scam robocalls

April 3, 2020

The US government's quest to fight robocalls is taking on added urgency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FCC and FTC have demanded that gateway providers cut off COVID-19-related scam robocalls of overseas origin within 48 hours or else fa…
Source: Engadget | FCC, FTC give providers 48 hours to block COVID-19 scam robocalls

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Blackmagic's pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software

April 3, 2020

If you're devoted enough to livestreaming that you want the kind of features you'd expect from a TV studio, Blackmagic might have your back. It's releasing the ATEM Mini Pro, an enhanced version of the ATEM Mini switcher that's focus…
Source: Engadget | Blackmagic's pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software

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Porsche's virtual race series starts tomorrow with pro drivers at the wheel

April 3, 2020

It's not just multi-manufacturer racing leagues like NASCAR going digital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Porsche is livestreaming its Mobil 1 Supercup Virtual Edition starting on April 4th at 10AM Eastern, when drivers take to a digital version o…
Source: Engadget | Porsche's virtual race series starts tomorrow with pro drivers at the wheel

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The forgotten dream of second-screen gaming

April 3, 2020

The original iPad came out on April 3rd, 2010, at a time when most smartphone manufacturers were making the awkward transition from full QWERTY keyboards to touchscreen-only devices. Apple sold 1 million iPads in that first month, and by the end of 2…
Source: Engadget | The forgotten dream of second-screen gaming

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The latest iPad Pro disables mics when its case is closed

April 3, 2020

These days, any connected device with a microphone could arguably be treated with suspicion, from smart speakers to phones to computers. Apple helped to address privacy concerns in 2018 by adding a feature that disconnects MacBook microphones when th…
Source: Engadget | The latest iPad Pro disables mics when its case is closed

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Deadpool is Fortnite's latest playable crossover cameo

April 3, 2020

While he's been in the periphery of the game since the start of the current season, Deadpool is finally making his way to Fortnite proper. If you purchased this season's battle pass, you can obtain the skin by finding the mercenary's two…
Source: Engadget | Deadpool is Fortnite's latest playable crossover cameo

Startups

How Homage is tackling Southeast Asia’s growing eldercare need

April 3, 2020

The world’s population is aging, but the needs of elderly people are still being underserved. A United Nations report found that older people make up more than one-fifth of the population in 17 countries, and by 2100, a majority of the world’s population, or 61%, will be aged 60 and above.

One of the most urgent needs for families is caregiving, with demand outstripping the pool of qualified providers. This means many people in their thirties and forties are now part of the “sandwich generation,” juggling jobs and child care while looking after elderly relatives. This creates both an opportunity and challenge for tech startups and investors in almost every market around the world.

In Southeast Asia, Homage is addressing the issue with a platform that takes a curated approach to pairing caregivers and families, using a combination of in-person screening and its matching engine to make the process more efficient. Currently operating in Singapore and Malaysia, the startup announced earlier this year that it will use its Series B funding to expand into five new countries in the region.

Backed by investors, including HealthXCapital, Golden Gate Ventures and EV Ventures, Homage was co-founded in 2016 by chief executive officer Gillian Tee, who grew up in Singapore and was inspired by her family’s own experiences looking for caregivers. Tee says she wanted to build a platform that would make the process of matching caregivers and clients easier, and be scalable into different markets.

“It’s not the easiest space to be in, and I would say that you do need to want to be intentionally working in this space, rather than just falling into it. It goes hand in hand,” she told TechCrunch. “We found that there is a huge market opportunity, but why we’re doing it goes way beyond that.”

How Homage addresses the talent pool shortage

Source: Tech Crunch Startups | How Homage is tackling Southeast Asia’s growing eldercare need

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This week's best deals: Sonos speakers, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and more

April 3, 2020

As another week comes to a close, we’re recapping the deals you can still grab now. A major highlight is Sonos’ sale on a trio of speakers — the Beam, the One, and the One SL — that brings prices down to Black-Friday lows. Gamers can grab a 6-month X…
Source: Engadget | This week's best deals: Sonos speakers, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and more

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Ten years in, a look at the iPad killers that weren't

April 3, 2020

Apple's original iPad went on sale 10 years ago today, which means that it's been 10 years since people finally started taking tablets seriously. Hyperbole? Not really. The idea of a tablet computer had been kicked around for years, fueled in large p…
Source: Engadget | Ten years in, a look at the iPad killers that weren't

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SoundCloud has a new way to help users directly support musicians

April 3, 2020

Musicians who rely on concert ticket sales are hurting — shows across the world have been cancelled, leaving bands with little recourse. Thankfully, platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud have been softening the blow. The latter is allowing musician…
Source: Engadget | SoundCloud has a new way to help users directly support musicians