Cannabis banking act passes U.S. House with bipartisan support – TechCrunch

Cannabis banking act passes U.S. House with bipartisan support – TechCrunch

The US House of Representatives passed landmark law to ease restrictions on the cannabis industry. The banking law SAFE ACT (Secure and Fair Enforcement) offers financial institutions a safe haven for working with cannabis operators. If passed by the Senate and approved by President Biden, this bill would give the cannabis industry access to traditional … Read more

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Capitol witness: 'People are really shaken up'

Here’s the latest for Tuesday April 20th: Derek Chauvin’s trial goes to the jury; Ex-Texas MP accused of killing 3 detainees; Everyone in the United States aged 16 and over has qualified for the COVID vaccine. Former Vice President Walter Mondale died at the age of 93.

Roku introduces the Express 4K+ and Streambar Pro while bringing AirPlay to nearly all boxes

Roku introduces the Express 4K+ and Streambar Pro while bringing AirPlay to nearly all boxes

(CNN) – Roku’s streaming devices and sound products have found their way into our “best of” rounds as one of the top picks. Just check out first place in our best soundbars of 2021 where the Roku Smart Soundbar is currently on the throne. Then there are our best streaming sticks and devices from 2021 … Read more

Mental Health Match helps people find the right therapist, and finds a new home in Portland

Mental Health Match helps people find the right therapist, and finds a new home in Portland

New location of the startup: Mental Health Match, a startup helping people find the right therapist, has moved from Houston to Portland, Ore. The platform: Mental Health Match uses an online matching tool to guide users through choosing a therapist. More information on potential supervisors will be provided when they are identified as a match. … Read more

Xbox Cloud Gaming beta starts rolling out on iOS and PC this week – TechCrunch

Xbox Cloud Gaming beta starts rolling out on iOS and PC this week – TechCrunch

The era of cloud gaming did not come with the intensity that was imminent a few years ago when major tech platforms announced their games. In 2021, despite the established presence of almost all of the largest technology companies, the market is still as good as nonexistent. Microsoft has slowly managed to roll out its … Read more

The Morning After: Amazon cancels its Lord of the Rings RPG

The Morning After

Amazon told Bloomberg that it canned its Lord of the Rings, developed with the help of China’s Leyou, after “being unable to secure terms” to continue its development. However, sources claim that Tencent’s recent acquisition of Leyou sparked a contractual dispute that ultimately brought the project to a standstill. Amazon Game Studios is having trouble … Read more

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 11, 2021

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 4, 2021

Check out the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 11, 2021. Sign up to receive these updates in your inbox every Sunday by subscribing to our weekly GeekWire email newsletter. The most popular stories on GeekWire Washington municipalities will … Read more