Author: Tim Rogers

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that’s a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year warranty Cons Too expensive Needs to be calibrated Not super sharp In the past year, gaming monitors have made significant advancements to OLED technology with more choices and competitive prices. However, the landscape for productivity and creator-based monitors remains relatively unchanged. Dell introduces its IPS Black technology in the Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE), presenting a curved…

Dubai-based early-stage venture capital firm COTU Ventures has successfully raised $54 million for its inaugural fund aimed at supporting startups in the Middle East from pre-seed to seed stages. Having achieved its final close last year, COTU Ventures focuses on identifying and backing founders from inception to post-product launch, providing initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. With active capital deployment across the GCC over the past two and a half years, COTU Ventures has primarily focused on the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan, backing over 20 early-stage startups across various sectors. Founder and general partner Amir Farha…

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Columbia Pictures As February comes to a close, several movies are set to leave Netflix at the end of the month. Among them are Dune, Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking sci-fi novel; Mystic River, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning crime drama set in Boston; and Blockers, a comedy about three parents trying to prevent their daughters from engaging in sexual activity. But those films are just the beginning. Below, we highlight three more movies that will no longer be available on Netflix by March 1st. These picks include an underrated comedy from 2019, an action thriller focusing on a group…

Jacob Roach / DigitalTrends If you’re in the market for a powerful processor around $400, both AMD and Intel offer stellar options that excel in gaming and productivity. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Core i7-14700K boast multiple cores, high clock speeds, and ample cache. Let’s compare these two CPUs under $400 head-to-head. Pricing and Availability AMD released the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in April 2023 at $450, which has since dropped to around $370. Stock availability is good, making it a popular choice among consumers. Intel The Intel Core i7-14700K debuted at $410 and is now priced just under $400. It…

The Twitter-like app Threads from Instagram is evolving to resemble its competitor X with recent updates, including trending topics, an in-app camera, drafts, and now a private bookmarking feature for saving posts for later reference. Bookmarking has become a popular feature for former X users and avid news consumers, allowing them to curate a collection of links and posts for easy reference later on. On X, paid subscribers can even organize bookmarks into folders for better organization. Image Credits: Threads The bookmarking feature on Threads is slightly hidden compared to X, requiring users to tap on the three-dot menu to…

As a famous quote goes, “Everyone has a story in them.” Inkitt, a startup, is leveraging AI technology to transform these stories into blockbusters and aims to establish a modern-day equivalent of Disney. Recently, the company secured $37 million in funding to support its vision. The Inkitt app allows users to self-publish their stories, which are then curated using AI and data science to identify the most compelling ones. These selected stories are further refined and distributed through the Galatea app. With 33 million users and numerous bestsellers already under its belt, Inkitt plans to expand its content offerings through…

Lenovo Looking for a powerful laptop that can handle any task with ease? Consider the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. Originally priced at $9,939, you can now grab it for just $5,759 during the Lenovo Annual Sale, saving you $4,180. This offer won’t last forever, so act quickly! Reasons to Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boasts top-notch performance thanks to its 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada Generation graphics card, and massive 128GB of RAM. For comparison, most professionals and gamers find 32GB of RAM sufficient, with 64GB recommended for more demanding tasks like engineering…

Jeremiah Johnson admits to having “an embarrassing amount” of Reddit karma. As a long-time moderator of subreddits like r/economics, he was among a select group of power users granted early access to purchase Reddit stock before the company goes public. Johnson expressed his surprise at Reddit’s decision, stating that it’s uncommon for social media platforms to offer users the same investment opportunities as institutional investors. Reddit has allocated shares in its IPO for sale to 75,000 dedicated community members based on their karma points, a metric used to measure a user’s contribution to the site. Aside from the typical investment…

Once upon a time, gadgets had a clear purpose. Toasters browned bread, smartphones connected users, but the Ring Car Camera seemed to struggle with its identity since its launch. After three and a half years, Amazon’s page for the camera now indicates that it may not return to stock. Amazon’s acquisition of Ring in 2018 suggests the end for this gadget. (Reported by The Verge.) The discontinuation shouldn’t come as a surprise to industry followers. The Ring Car Camera promised to be more than just a surveillance device; it aimed to be a connected security system for vehicles. However, the…