Archivo del Autor: Belen De Leon

Elon Musk's Rocket Travel Plan Could Work, Probably Won't

The SpaceX CEO’s latest inspiration could use some reining in.
Source: Wired

The 404 Show 1715: This is the end (podcast) – CNET

After 10 years of podcasting, The 404 Show says goodbye.
Source: CNET

How does Face ID work? Apple lets us know (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 103) – CNET

Apple releases a document detailing how Face ID works and adapts when your face changes; iOS 11 battery life is still brutal after the iOS 11.0.1 update; and the FCC wants Apple to activate FM radio on the iPhone.
Source: CNET

Did Paul Revere poop here? Maybe, say Boston privy excavators – CNET

Archaeologists have found pottery and a clay pipe in the filled-in outhouse, and they’re flush with enthusiasm.
Source: CNET

Here’s everything we expect from Google’s October 4 hardware event

Google is holding another hardware event on October 4, and we’re expecting to see some pretty sweet new stuff — including a new Pixel and Pixel XL, as well as a Google Home Mini smart speaker.

The post Here’s everything we expect from Google’s October 4 hardware event appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital trends

Building a Series A SaaS valuation estimator (2017 edition)

 I have financed nearly 50 early-stage companies and the question of proper valuation comes up in every financing. There is the obvious tension: Generally speaking, the existing shareholders would like the highest valuation possible, while the new investors would prefer the lowest. For founders, understanding how VCs look at valuation is critical for a successful fundraising process. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Roku nearly doubles since IPO, up another 13% on day two

 Digital streaming business Roku has soared in its public debut. After pricing its IPO Wednesday at $14 per share, Roku finished its first day of trading at $23.50, up nearly 68%. And by the end of Friday, Roku closed at $26.54, or up 90% in less than 48 hours. The company is now valued at about $2.6 billion. So this must be great news for the company, right? Well, sort of. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Some VCs want to jump into ICOs, but a host of challenges remain

 Venture capitalists are in a pickle. Companies have raised more than $1.7 billion through initial coin offerings, or ICOs, this year by selling their own customized virtual currencies. For the companies, the trend is a godsend. They can raise the money and use it to fuel new projects without having to give away a piece of their company to venture capitalists. Meanwhile, both accredited and… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Gadget Lab Podcast: It's Possible Amazon Now Makes Too Many Echo Speakers

This week on the Gadget Lab podcast, Alexa gets hardware and software updates, and Twitter goes long.
Source: Wired

Truckers Win the First Battle of the Human-Robot War for Driving Jobs

Thanks to some help from the Senate.
Source: Wired