In Talking Texan, we explore the diverse dialects, interesting idioms, and unique linguistics of the Lone Star State. Texans like to think of themselves as being somewhat apart from the rest of…
Tech Crunch – Fitbit’s new kid smartwatch is a little Wiimote, a little Tamagotchi
The watch features a variety of different 3D games, unlocking more play time the more kids move. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – From Viggle to MidJourney, Discord is an unlikely foundation for the GenAI boom
In the video, a crowd is roaring at a packed summer music festival. As a beat starts playing over the speakers, the performer finally walks on stage: it’s the Joker. Clad in…
Tech Crunch – Germany’s financial regulator ends anti-money laundering cap on N26 signups after $10M fine
After the Wirecard scandal, Germany’s financial regulator BaFin started to look more closely at young fintech startups that wanted to grow at a rapid pace — it’s better to be safe than…
Texas Monthly – YouTube’s “Tío” Will Teach You How to Make Your Favorite South Texas Dishes
With the possible exception of U.S. congressman Vicente Gonzalez, no local celebrity turns heads in the Rio Grande Valley as much as cook and YouTuber Arnie Segovia. It’s a Sunday in March,…
El Paso Matters – Q&A with ‘The Last Philosopher in Texas’ author Daniel Chacón
“Nepantla” is the word for “in between” in Nahuatl, the Aztec language. And it’s there that El Paso author and creative writing professor Daniel Chacón likes to live – in between physical…
Tech Crunch – JFrog and GitHub team up to closely integrate their source code and binary platforms
Among other things, this includes the ability to trace code from source to binary packages across both platforms, single sign-on support and unified project structures. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…
Tech Crunch – Kinnect’s new app aims to help families record and store generational memories
A new startup called Kinnect aims to help people privately save generational memories, traditions, recipes, and more. The company’s app, launched this month, lets people create invite-only spaces where they can share…
Tech Crunch – Tech startup Odyssey goes on journey to help states implement school choice programs
The company’s public fund disbursement and e-commerce platform makes accepting school tuition and enabling educational enrichment more accessible. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Yard Barker – Report: Lincoln Riley tried to get USC out of facing one opponent
USC will kick off its 2024 season with one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, and head coach Lincoln Riley reportedly tried to nix it. Read: Read More