Astro

Logitech has announced a new iteration of the Astro A30 wireless gaming headset, a product that’s gone without an update for several years. It’ll cost $229.99 when it releases in October. The new A30 looks like a modern take on the previous version (thankfully, it’s far less shiny), with the return of its customizable speaker tags that magnetically attach to each side as well as the square-ish shape of the speaker housings. The A30 will be available in matte navy or matte white, and each colorway has a cool (or chintzy,…

A Carnegie Mellon team recently developed software that teaches robots how to learn new tasks, simply by observing humans doing the same tasks first. These robots have figured out how to open cabinets and remove trash bags without any direct instructions and could eventually learn how to complete chores just by watching YouTube videos. While the research is still preliminary, the software offers a glimpse into an uncertain future where robots are more helpful companions around the house. For years, tech companies have…

There's a big, wide, wonderful, breathtaking Universe out there, beyond the bubble of life on Earth – although not much of it is visible to most of us, here on this pale blue dot. We look up; we may see stars, and galaxies, and the disk of the Milky Way, as specks and smears of light.  To see deeper, and clearer, requires the use of tools, and people able to use them – like the amazing astrophotographers now shortlisted for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in the…

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsIt existsUnique hinge designBacklit mechanical keyboardConsTyping is awkwardScreen is cramped in landscapeVery bulkyOur VerdictThe Astro Slide delivers its promise of a full mechanical keyboard working with Android, but its bulk and awkward size mean it’s best as a short-session companion device rather than a truly useful tool. Best Prices Today: Astro Slide 5G I considered writing this review on the miniature keyboard of the Astro Slide, but thought better of it.…

Some electric bicycles are for leisurely rides in the park. Some are for dropping off the kids at school or picking up groceries. Some are for budget-friendly alternative methods of transportation. The C3STROM ASTRO PRO electric bike is none of those things, and I struggle to even call it an electric “bike.” This is a powerful, full-featured electric motorbike wearing an e-bike’s clothes. C3STROM ASTRO PRO tech specs Motor: 750W rear geared hub motor Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) or claimed 32 mph (51.5 km/h) in…

The biggest news in the tech world this week was about nothing at all, as we got our first look at the Nothing Phone (1), while we’ve taken the excuse to give our thoughts on another pair of slightly odd phones. The Nothing Phone (1) is the first phone from Carl Pei’s new start-up, and we finally know what it looks like. Transparent plastic, a visible charging coil, and LED light strips complete the undeniably unusual aesthetic, which is already divisive – and thus apparently doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.…

If you really want a smartphone with a physical keyboard, just how much are you prepared to forgive about the rest of it to get one? That’s the dilemma with Planet Computers’ Astro Slide 5G phone, as sure enough it has a slide-out mechanical keyboard, but the rest of the phone leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve given it a try for a few days, and that turned out to be quite enough time for me, thank you. Your new sidekick? The Astro Slide 5G takes the same approach to a physical keyboard as the old T-Mobile Sidekick,…

Bengaluru, E-commerce giant Amazon on Monday announced it will open a new consumer robotics software development centre here that will build solutions for the world.The India centre will help support Amazon's international Robotics division, which launched its first robot Astro last year."Last year we unveiled our first consumer robot, but it certainly will not be our last. This new consumer robotics software development centre will help support our growing consumer robotics division and attract top talent to work on…

Rita Liao / TechCrunch: Indonesia-based Astro, which offers 15-minute grocery delivery, raises a $60M Series B led by Accel, Citius, and Tiger Global, bringing its total raised to $90M — Indonesia's sprawling archipelago has long been a headache for logistics companies, but there's no lack of brave challengers. Rita Liao / TechCrunch: Indonesia-based Astro, which offers 15-minute grocery delivery, raises a $60M Series B led by Accel, Citius, and Tiger Global, bringing its total raised to…

Indonesia’s sprawling archipelago has long been a headache for logistics companies, but there’s no lack of brave challengers. Jarkata-based Astro, which provides 15-minute grocery delivery, has recently closed a $60 million Series B financing round, lifting its total funding to $90 million since the business launched just nine months ago. The Series B round was led by Accel, Citius and Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors AC Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Lightspeed and…