An example of a LinkedIn post shows suggestions for more inclusive language provided by Textio while the post is being written on LinkedIn. (Textio picture) Seattle-based advanced writing startup Textio has always strived to help people communicate better where they do their jobs, be it in Gmail, Outlook, or elsewhere. Now Textio brings the opportunity … Read more
At the noisy premiere of her new show at the Beacon Theater on Tuesday, Ali Wong lamented the condition of male groupies, compared oral sex to a pepper mill and advised women to persuade themselves when talking dirty. “The lies,” she says, taking the voice of a preacher, “will set you free.” Too often, critics … Read more
Ten years after its first release, Teenage Engineering is still finding ways to surprise and delight with the OP-1. On Wednesday the company released a software update for the popular synthesizer that supports USB audio streaming. In short, it means it’s much easier to plug the OP-1 into your favorite digital audio workstation and start … Read more
Amazon’s new Amazon Fresh Store in the Seattle area features the company’s Just Walk Out technology that eliminates the need for cashiers. (Amazon photo) Amazon’s newest physical grocery store, opening this week in the Seattle area, is unique in that it will feature the company’s Just Walk Out cash-free technology. It is the first time … Read more
After ransomware shuts down the Colonial Pipeline, drivers at gas stations face long lines and empty pumps.
FitXR, formerly BoxVR, has developed a virtual reality experience for home training over the past three years. The pandemic has helped people avoid having to go to the gym, but there is still a feeling that exercising at home is a poor substitute for the sweat and hustle and bustle of a health club. For … Read more
IBM has installed some of its own Quantum System One machines around the world in the past few years. Today, IBM announced its first US private sector deployment thanks to a new ten year partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. Not only is this IBM’s first US installation of one of its quantum computers outside of … Read more