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SpaceX's All-Civilian Inspiration4 Crew readies for launch. On Wednesday night, if the weather cooperates, four civilians—none of them NASA astronauts—are expected to blast into space aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket. (Ramin Skibba via WIRED)
Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch. Nintendo has surprise-announced that Bluetooth audio support has come to the Switch through a software update. The ability to use Bluetooth headphones to listen to game audio has been a conspicuously missing feature since the console launched in 2017, so it’s great to finally have it — though there are some limitations. (Mitchell Clark via The Verge)
Google takes giant step towards powering Blockchain-Based Web 3. Search engine giant Google will not be refused a leadership position in powering the next generation of the world wide web, supercharged by blockchain. Today, Google Cloud announces it has joined forces with Dapper Labs, a Canadian startup best known as the developer of the $680 million NBA Top Shot marketplace, to support and scale Dapper’s Flow blockchain. (Michael del Castillo via Forbes)
Apple is about to announce its new iPhones - follow along for updates. Apple is holding its big fall press event on Tuesday, where it's expected to launch new products including iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods. The company's hype-filled launches are a signature characteristic for Apple, although this will be the… (Kif Leswing via CNBC)
China's Economy Weakens as Consumers Turn Wary. China's economy weakened further in August after the government imposed stringent measures to contain a widespread Covid-19 outbreak, curbing consumer spending and travel during the peak summer holiday break. (Bloomberg)
Ebooks Are an Abomination. Perhaps you've noticed that ebooks are awful. I hate them, but I don't know why I hate them. Maybe it's snobbery. Perhaps, despite my long career in technology and media, I'm a secret Luddite. (Ian Bogost via The Atlantic)
Canva raises $200 million at a $40 billion valuation. Canva is now valued at $40 billion following a fresh capital injection of $200 million (USD) in a round led by T. Rowe Price. New and existing investors participated in the round, including Franklin Templeton, Sequoia Capital Global Equities, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Dragoneer Investments, Blackbird, Felicis and AirTree Ventures. (Jordan Crook via TechCrunch)
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