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Pathbrite, a San Francisco-based startup behind a “Portfolio Learning Platform,” has raised $3.7 million from some very peculiar investors. Leading the round is Cengage Learning, which just came out from bankruptcy after reaching an agreement to eliminate billions of dollars in debt. “It’s a good si
It’s obvious Intel wants to be inside your next tablet. But odds are, it isn’t: Revenue for the company’s mobile division was down an alarming 61 percent in the first quarter. And while the future still doesn’t look too promising for Intel-based smartphones, the outfit thinks
Houzz may be on the cusp of a big remodeling project of its own. The Palo Alto, California-based startup, which provides home owners with tips on remodeling kitchens, baths, decks and more, has reportedly snagged $150 million in fresh funding. VCExperts uncovered the series D round, which reportedly
Japan is aiming to launch 5G by 2020 ahead of other countries with support from the Japanese government. Japan is hoping to become the industry leader in 5G, paving the way for other countries to adopt its 5G technology as a global standard. Theoretically, 5G mobile networks will be able to provide
Want to get one of Samsung’s latest and greatest Android tablets with fast LTE data on AT&T? You can snag one very soon… but it might cost you a pretty penny. The carrier will offer both the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 on June 6th at respective pric
Police in Egypt want to build a computer system that helps them track what the country’s citizens are discussing on social media. To do this, police are considering proposals from seven unnamed international companies to help them monitor messages of government dissent, calls to protest or str
Japanese gaming company Nintendo has just rolled out a brand new system update for their current generation console, the Nintendo Wii U, which would bump up the console’s software version to 5.0.0, where it will see the inclusion of the long awaited quick start menu option that has been specially de
The BlackBerry Windermere is a handset that we have been hearing about lately. It’s an interesting device since it features a display with an aspect ratio of 1:1, making the phone appear to be very oddly shaped. Now thanks to photos obtained by the folks at N4BB, we now have another look at the Wind
Broadcom has announced it is looking for an exit from the baseband chip market. The company released a statement saying that they are “exploring strategic alternatives for its cellular baseband business, including a potential sale of wind-down.” Leaving the baseband business could mean a
While regulations governing drone flight in the US have become messy, the FAA is plugging along as if it has full control over the rules. It announced today that it is considering a request from seven film studios that wish to be exempt from the ban on commercial drone use, stating there “could be t
When it comes to choosing a smartphone, there are many factors taken into consideration. For those who are planning to use their phones for years to come, as opposed to switching on an annual basis for the latest and greatest, having a phone that can be repaired easily and affordably is key. In the
A few days ago, a leaked blurry image allegedly showed off the Motorola Moto X+1 taking a ride in Chicago’s subway station. It’s hard to tell from the image if the device really was the Moto X+1, so we remained a bit skeptical. That being said, rumors of the Moto X+1 have been floating about for a w
