Runa Capital has $157M to spend — and will now also back deep tech and quantum startups
If you’re looking to raise some cash for your tech startup you may be in luck because Runa Capital has closed a $157 million fund. Based in San Francisco, but…
How quantum computers can save us from the coronavirus
A team of researchers at Penn State University recently began exploring high-powered solutions for drug discovery in hopes of stumbling upon the cure for COVID-19. Hundreds of other research teams,…
Halo 2 is about to make the Master Chief Collection an even better bargain
Microsoft today revealed that, 16 years after its original release, Halo 2 is joining its fellow games in the Master Chief Collection on Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and the Microsoft Store.…
GitHub bolsters code security with advanced scanning and private instances
GitHub today announced that it’s bolstering its security solutions by offering GitHub Advanced Security and Private Instances features. Along with this the company also unveiled Codespaces — cloud-based development environment —…
When Schools Reopen, Don’t Ditch Online Learning
In my recent advising conversations over Zoom, 12 first-year undergraduates scattered across several states shared their challenges with remote learning: feelings of isolation, flickering attention, and engagement fatigue. Usually, these…
New ‘EARN IT Act’ Alternative Seeks $5 Billion to Hunt Child Predators Without Wrecking Encryption
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chief author of the Invest in Child Safety Act, credited news reporters with shining a light on Washington’s failures to properly address child sexual abuse material…
The Midnight Gospel’s Dark Reflections on Reality Have Become Therapeutic for Me
Clancy getting a glimpse of the truth.Image: Netflix If you’re reading this, then you know io9 wholly endorses podcasts of all varieties, as they’re an art form that brings people…
What is contrast modulation, and how does it impact your TV’s picture quality?
Almost nobody talks about this hidden TV specification.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally arrive at $199, Surface Headphones 2 at $249
Unique earbuds bring Microsoft 365 integration, IPX4 water resistance
Google Pixel 4 vs. Pixel 4 XL: Is it best to go big or stay small?
Wondering what sets the Google Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL apart? In this specs comparison, we’ll break down what’s the same and what’s different about Google’s latest phones.