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Apping Out Illegal Waste: Free Download to Target Illegal Dumps

Tech Soup

The above is the analysis of Jozef Vodicka, a Slovakian geek and entrepreneur, whose team has developed a multi-mobile-platform (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) application for documenting illegal dumping and, not incidentally, for mobilizing environmental consciousness and fostering citizen engagement.

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Back Market raises $335M for its refurbished device marketplace, now valued at $3.2B

TechCrunch

At a time when mobile phone makers are seeing declines in sales due to slower renewal cycles, and incrementally fewer features added into newer models, Back Market provides another alternative to people who don’t want to pay full price for a device that might still be in good condition and new to the user, if not altogether new itself.

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Samsung launches EKG support for latest Galaxy Watch devices in 31 more countries

The Verge

Samsung has launched support for electrocardiogram (EKG) readings and blood pressure monitoring on its Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch 3 devices, according to SamMobile. SamMobile notes you’ll need the app downloaded and updated to the latest version on both a compatible Galaxy Watch and Samsung phone.

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How European startups are aiding Ukrainian refugees

TechCrunch

The company is also incentivizing drivers in Poland and Slovakia to accept rides on the Ukrainian border to help transport refugees. While not a startup, Google is sending air raid alerts to Android phones in Ukraine. What’s still needed?

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Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X): Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification

TechCrunch

However, you probably don’t have that already saved to your phone. The original @Twitter handle is now inactive, and its bio reads, “This account is no longer active. Then, tap the small Shortcut icon next to where you typed in Twitter. Here, you can upload an image of the Twitter logo. Just Google “Twitter icon.” We used this one.

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