Kids don’t try their hardest unless they think someone’s watching. Overcrowded classrooms and distracted parents can make pouring effort into school work feel pointless. But Seesaw’s app turns their assignments into social media they share with teachers, peers and mom and dad. Now it’s invading schools across the country and just raised a Series A round from LinkedIn… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Back in 2014, Google bought Nest — the hardware company behind things like the Nest Cam and the Nest thermostat — for around $3.2 billion. At the time, Google opted to keep Nest running as its own independent operation. Seems that’s about to change. Google’s head of hardware Rick Osterloh announced this afternoon that Nest will “join forces” with… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Homebuying ain’t easy. And if you’re a member of the LGBTQ community relocating from an area you know well, you’ve got a whole other set of concerns to worry about. Apparently, with the launch of a new tool geared toward home buyers who might face discrimination on the basis of their gender or sexual orientation, real estate listing company Trulia is taking those concerns… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
For the longest time now, Google Photos has used its machine learning magic to automatically create movies for you based on your recent trips or around special occasions. What you couldn’t do, though, was tell Google Photos to create these movies on demand. That’s changing today. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Nest has shipped 11 million devices, so Google isn’t ditching the brand. The new strategy: Try to get Google Assistant into more of Nest’s smart gadgets in a war against Amazon’s Alexa.
Source: CNET
Snap’s new Live feature will give Snapchatters a window into Winter Olympic events in real time.
Source: CNET
Nest CEO Marwan Fawaz says his smart home company has sold more than 11 million devices since it was founded.
Source: CNET
US attorneys charge 36 people who allegedly maintained one of the largest online criminal organizations ever.
Source: CNET
XXII Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea has its opening ceremony Friday.
Source: CNET
Need new tech for yourself or your sweetie? We have a few suggestions here.
Source: Wired