X1, a consumer fintech startup which recently launched an income-based credit card to the public, has raised an additional $15 million in funding. This round caught our attention for a few reasons. For one, a consumer fintech raising in this environment is a bit counter to the narrative that startups in the space are generally…
So much software is dedicated to helping businesses improve interactions online, whether it be aimed at sales, marketing or customer service. But despite the prevalence of the internet and an increase in digital commerce, the fact remains that over 85% of commerce still happens offline in the United States. Enter Rillavoice, a new startup with…
At its re:Invent conference today, AWS announced the launch of AWS Application Composer, a new low-code tool for visually designing and building serverless applications. The service provides developers with a visual canvas and a simple drag-and-drop interface to create the application architecture, connect their resources and design their functions. As AWS CTO Werner Vogels not…
As developers use multiple Amazon services to compose an application, they typically have to write glue code to communicate between the different services, which can be a time-consuming manual exercise. But today at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, the company announced an easier way to connect AWS services called Amazon Eventbridge Pipes. Werner Vogels, chief…
Content is king for streaming services, and Netflix may be going the extra mile to ensure its content is up to par with subscribers. According to the Wall Street Journal, Netflix’s prerelease screening program will soon enlist tens of thousands of subscribers to preview new movies and shows and provide their feedback. Netflix declined to…
The internet’s favorite fantasy fantasy sports league, Blaseball has a return date at last. On January 9, the horror metagame will set out to prove that it’s more than just a viral pandemic hit. A creepy, collaborative baseball simulator, Blaseball garnered 1.75 million hits in August 2020, its first full month online. The next month,…
SAVE $110: As of Dec.1, the FitRx SmartBell Quick Select Adjustable Dumbbell is down to just $89 at Walmart. That’s a savings of 55% While you’re probably fit enough to climb a flight of stairs without gasping, you may still be lacking adequate muscle mass. If you’re repeatedly struggling to open that jar of pickles,…
What: Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again Where to watch: Disney+ Premiere date: December 9, 2022 Disney+’s Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again is an animated sequel to 2014’s Secret of the Tomb. The original franchise, which was led by Ben Stiller as beleaguered night watchman Larry Daley, finds new footing in a…
Getting a gift for your boyfriend is one of the hardest tasks of the gift-giving holidays. Ideally, you want to get him something that demonstrates three things: your love, your appreciation for him, and the fact that you know exactly what he likes. But striking the perfect balance between a thoughtful gift and a gift…
SAVE 25%: As of Thursday, Dec. 1, you can get a TheraGun Elite for $298 on Amazon, which saves you $101 off its original price of $399. If you work out hard, you have to recover hard, too: After all, there’s nothing worse than heading for a quick workout, only to find the muscle cramps…