Lead Engineer Payment Solutions Startup (Hospitality Industry)About Us: We are a fast-growing startup revolutionizing payment solutions in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to streamline transactions, improve customer experiences, and bring cutting-edge technology to an industry that demands efficiency and reliability. As a remote-first company with a global team, we thrive in a fast-moving environment where innovation and agility drive our success.The Role: Were looking for a Lead Engineer to take ownership of the engineering function, drive product development, and play a crucial role in shaping our technology stack and team. Working independently as an early technical leader, you'll need to be hands-on, wear multiple hats, and balance strategic planning with execution. Youll be responsible for all aspects of development, from design to implementation and testing. Youll ensure the system is scalable, secure, and user-friendly, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Strong coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-sufficiency are essential, as youll manage the technical direction and be the go-to expert for the systems development. This role offers autonomy and the chance to shape the future of our product and grow into a CTO or senior leadership position as we scale.Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor and build a front-end & back-end development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Oversee the architecture and development of microservices, ensuring scalability and performance. Make informed decisions regarding the technology stack, tools, and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions. Leverage AWS or other cloud services to optimize and enhance the platforms capabilities.Backend Development: Design and develop a scalable REST API using Go. Implement core modules, including user management, creditcard transactions and ACH transactions Ensure the API supports, including a Web App and Mobile AppFrontend Development: Build a basic/scaffold responsive web application using React. Collaborate with the UI/UX designer to implement user-friendly interfaces for customer-facing and admin applications. Infrastructure and DevOps: Deploy applications AWS. Set up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.Required Qualifications At least 5 year of professional experience in developing full-stack applications. Expertise in GoLang and Node.js. Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React or Vue.js. Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and API design. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.Preferred Skills Experience building Payment Platforms Experience with DevOps and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge of IoT integrations. Knowledge of NFC technologies. Familiarity with mobile app development (iOS and Android). Stripe Integration ExperienceTake-aways Minimum 3 month contract, that can grow into a full time position. Competitive Compensation Remote-first with a globally distributed team. Work on a cutting-edge product in the fast-moving fintech and hospitality space. High impact role with direct influence on product direction and company growth. Opportunity to grow into a CTO or senior leadership position as we scale.If you're passionate about building technology that transforms an industry and want to be part of an ambitious startup, we'd love to hear from you!Apply at [emailprotected]Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

Our Experts Written by David Carnoy Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Kobo e-books and audiobooks. Expertise Headphones, Bluetooth speakers, mobile accessories, Apple, Sony, Bose, e-readers, Amazon, glasses, ski gear, iPhone cases, gaming accessories, sports tech, portable audio, interviews, audiophile gear, PC speakers Credentials Maggie Award for Best Regularly Featured Web Column/Consumer See full bio Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What to consider Budget It's important to know how much you want to spend before you start researching, as most of our recommendations will be $50 or more. Charging speeds Do you need your phone to charge quickly on short drives, or are you okay with a slower charge because you have a longer drive? You'd be surprised what a difference charging speed can make. Power adapter Not every charger comes with a power adapter, and not all power adapters are created equally. Mount type Do you want your phone clipped to an air vent, mounted on your dashboard, or some other place in the car? Table of Contents vs Compare Back to selection Our Picks Best wireless car charger overall iOttie Auto Sense Wireless Car Charger View details $60 at Amazon View details Best value car charger for feature set Upgraded ZeeHoo Wireless Car Charger View details $32 at Amazon View details Best magnetic wireless car charger Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger View details $40 at Belkin View details Best MagSafe car charger with secure air-vent mount ESR Wireless MagSafe Car charger View details $52 at Amazon View details Best MagSafe air vent car charger iOttie Velox magnetic wireless charging car mount View details $40 at Amazon View details Best wireless car charger for iPhones and Android devices Scosche MagicMount Pro Charge 5 View details $40 at Amazon View details Best fast-charging MagSafe wireless car charger Belkin BoostCharge ProWireless CarChargerwithMagSafe View details $100 at Belkin View details Best affordable Apple MagSafe wireless car charger Spigen Mag Fit Phone Holder Car Mount View details $22 at Amazon View details Best auto-clamp wireless car charger from Scosche Scosche MagicGrip FreeFlow Autogrip View details $38 at Amazon View details Best fast-charging USB-C cigarette lighter car charger Ainope Mini Fast USB Car Charger View details $14 at Amazon View details Table of Contents Each wireless charger on this best list is compatible with any wireless charging-enabled mobile phone, whether it's an iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, a Google Pixel or any other Qi-enabled phone (some magnetic mounts include stick-on metal plates for Android devices to make them adhere to the mount). I've personally tested all the devices in this roundup and have tested over 20 wireless phone chargers in my car over the last four years. I'll continue to evaluate new wireless car chargers for your phone as they hit the market to determine the top models, including the best values.Read more: Best Car Phone MountBest wireless car chargers of 2025Filter by Showing 15 of 15 Results Compare Photo Gallery 1/1

Overreliance on AI systems may hinder our critical thinking potential as people offload synthesis to machines, according to researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University. The study is set to be presented at the CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Yokohama, Japan, in April.In the study, researchers define critical thinking as a hierarchical pyramid, with knowledge at the top, followed by an understanding of ideas, putting ideas into practice, analyzing against related ideas, synthesizing or combining those ideas and evaluating ideas through a set criteria.Based on surveys done of 319 knowledge workers, which can generally be categorized as white collar jobs, the study found that while generative AI can improve efficiency, "it can inhibit critical engagement with work and can potentially lead to long-term overreliance on the tool and diminished skill for independent problem-solving."Researchers found that workers like to use AI to double-check their work and do so by comparing it against other external sources to meet a certain criteria. While this certainly requires critical analysis, researchers note that workers' use of AI to automate routine or lower-stakes tasks raises concerns about "long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving."Interestingly, when workers have higher confidence in AI responses, it "appear[s] to reduce the perceived effort required for critical thinking tasks." However, workers who really believe in their own expertise end up putting greater effort in evaluating AI responses. So while AI can help workers retrieve information faster, they may end up spending more time trying to verify all that information as accurate and not a hallucination."As workers shift from task execution to AI oversight, they trade hands-on engagement for the challenge of verifying and editing AI outputs, revealing both the efficiency gains and the risks of diminished critical reflection," the study said.Researchers don't want people to come to definitive conclusions about AI use and weakened critical thinking, however. They admit that correlations don't indicate causation. It's impossible to see inside the human mind and know exactly what thoughts are bouncing around when a person reads an AI-generated answer.Still, the data did lead to some recommendations from the researchers. The study says as workers shift from information gathering tasks to more information verification, they should be trained on the importance of cross-referencing AI outputs and assessing their relevancy.The study comes as AI is proliferating across all sectors, with particularly major effects for businesses, which could see a 41% reduction in workforce, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum. Already, Big Tech CEOs admit that they've been offloading more tasks to AI, leading to layoffs and fewer job opportunities. The CEO of Klarna told the BBC he's already reduced his workforce from 5,000 to 3,800 and plans to bring it down even further to 2,000, but admits that remaining employees will get paid more.A series of AI safety-related executive orders by former President Joe Biden wereoverturned by President Donald Trump, giving Big Tech fewer guardrails. Last week,Google lifted its ban on AI being used for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. All of these changes make the results of this study more relevant as workers get access to more AI tools and are tasked with overseeing more AI-generated information.Researchers did point out that with any new technological innovation, concerns of declining human cognition are commonplace. For example, they note that Socrates objected to writing, Trithemius objected to printing and educators have long been wary of calculator and internet usage.But they also point out, "A key irony of automation is that by mechanising routine tasks and leaving exception-handling to the human user, you deprive the user of the routine opportunities to practice their judgement and strengthen their cognitive musculature, leaving them atrophied and unprepared when the exceptions do arise."

Sony has revealed the latest additions coming to its PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra catalogue this month, with February bringing subscribers the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Life is Strage creator Don't Nod's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1. Read more

Stellar Blade has a PC release on the way, due in June this year with additional content. Read more

Art of the Deal The Trump Administration Might Just Spend $400 Million on Armored TeslasTrump's State Department expects to spend $400 million on 'armored' vehicles made by special government employee Elon Musk's electric vehicle company February 12, 2025Tesla CEO Elon Musk introducing the prototype of a Cybertruck in 2019.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty ImagesAs Elon Musks so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues its punitive onslaught against government agencies in what he claims is an effort to reduce wasteful spending, his own companies continue to enjoy lucrative federal contracts. Tesla and SpaceX have been awarded some $230 million worth of contracts so far in 2025, on top of billions claimed over the past several years.Now, as first reported by Drop Site News, it appears that President Donald Trumps State Department, led by Marco Rubio, expects to pay $400 million for some kind of armored Tesla vehicles. But dont worry Musk, now a special government employee for Trump, has assured the public that potential conflicts of interest as he unilaterally decides where government funds are directed will not be an issue.The prospective $400 million budget item appears on the latest version of the State Deptartments procurement forecast, updated on Dec. 23, during Trumps transition period and one month before his inauguration. The largest contract in the document, its expected to span five years, and describes a planned purchase of Armored Tesla (Production Units). It does not specify whether this refers to Cybertrucks, though Musk has touted the toughness of the Tesla vehicles stainless steel exterior and called it a futuristic battle tank. The truck, however, has been criticized for its production quality, which has resulted in multiple recalls since its debut in 2023. Retail sales have disappointed.The Trump White House, State Department, nor Musk immediately responded to requests for comment on the procurement forecast for the armored vehicles, which has an anticipated award date of Sept. 30.As head of DOGE, Musk led the push to close the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, calling it a criminal organization. The agency has been shuttered and absorbed under the State Department, and most of its staff is on the chopping block.On Tuesday, Trump said hes not worried about potential conflicts of interest arising out of Musks role overseeing agencies that provide his companies huge contracts.If we thought that, we would not let him do that segment or look in that area, if we thought there was a lack of transparency or a conflict of interest, said Trump, adding: Hes a big businessman. Hes a successful guy. Thats why we want him doing this.The president separately claimed, without evidence, that Musks team at DOGE has uncovered billions and billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse. If Musk and DOGE want to knock out a real big-ticket item, it looks like the State Department is prepared to spend $400 million on armored Teslas. Is that really necessary? In this article:PoliticsPolitics News

Digi ThingDigimon Story: Time Stranger is dropping in 2025, here's a teaser where weird beasties fall out of a sky portalDigimon theme song at the ready, folks.Image credit: PlayStation News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Feb. 12, 2025 Digimon Story: Time Stranger has been announced at today's PlayStation State of Play, and it's dropping in 2025. Here's a nice trailer with some Digimon doing things and some squid things flooding out of a weird sky portal thing.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. "Digimon Story Time Stranger is a JRPG where players will travel between the human world and the fantastic realms of the Digital World two worlds interlinked in mysterious ways. In this epic story, collect and train Digimon to stop the collapse of the world and change fate itself," reads the PlayStation blog about it. Sounds cool.It continues: "For fans of previous Digimon Story games, this entry features a digital world thats never been seen in previous titles, an improved battle system, and fan-favorite characters like Agumon and Omnimon, as well as other Digimon in brand new roles."Watch on YouTube"For fans of JRPGs, the game has an immersive story propelled by unique humans and Digimon characters, as well as a deep, strategic growth system for the Digimon you collect. Players that like to optimize their parties and character stats will have plenty of party combos to experiment with!"I've not got anything sarky to say about this game, so here are the full lyrics to the Digimon theme:Di Di Di.Digimon. Digimon. Di Di Di.Digimon. Digimon. Di Di DiDigimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Change into Digital Champions to save the Digital World!Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Digivolve into Champions! Armor Digivolve! (Digimon Make Noise)Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!Digimon! Digital Monsters!Digimon!

Metal Eden was just announced at today's Sony State of Play, and it's being made by some folks with some serious professional pedigree. Developed by Reikon Games - who released RUINER back in 2017 - Metal Eden is a single player Sci-Fi FPS made by some former developers from both Techland and CD Projekt Red as well as a talented team of tech heads that have flocked to Reikon over the years. Read more

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube796kPlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast has just wrapped and it was packed with all sorts of announcements, including a few Sega ones. Apart from a look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, we've also got an update on the new Shinobi project.It's now been officially confirmed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will launch on Switch and multiple other platforms on 29th August 2025, with pre-orders now live on select platforms for $29.99 USD (with eShop pre-orders to go live at a "later date").This latest trailer of the "exciting new 2D action platformer" set in a "uniquely illustrated world" (in collaboration with Lizardcube, Streets of Rage 4) shows off what players can expect. Here additional details from the PR:Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube796kWatch on YouTube "SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who arrives home from a previous adventure to find his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone. Driven by vengeance, Joe sets off on an epic quest, battling hordes of enemies and larger-than-life bosses across stunning hand-drawn worlds. Rife with multiple paths to discover or unlock and packed with smooth, satisfying gameplay, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will have players attacking and reacting on the move and keep them coming back for more."Key Features:- Execute the Ninja Arts with Precision - Wield your vast ninja arsenal including the great Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes.-Master the Way of the Shinobi - Unleash limitless combos with unique combat moves, acquire Amulets for enhanced abilities, and discover Ningi tools to overcome obstacles and uncover new paths.- Journey Through a Stylistic New World - Venture through more than a dozen unique and visually striking stages, from military bases to a scorching desert, and tackle challenging platforming puzzles.There will also be a digital deluxe edition of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for $39.99 USD including early access and a season pass including the following:- Starter Pack with the Ghost Outfit, the Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency- Digital Art Book + Soundtrack- SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026) featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains!- Pre-order Bonus: Fans who pre-order the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet. Joe Musashi is a ninja starCrazy Taxi & Golden Axe feature, too"Coming summer 2025"What are your thoughts about this upcoming Shinobi game? Let us know in the comments.See AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Talks About Future Switch Support Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch"We would like to continue releasing new titles"98 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On' eShop Sale (Europe)Every game we scored 9/10 or higher

Following rumours and leaks.At The Game Awards last year, SEGA announced its new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was "coming soon" to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch.If you're wondering about when we'll be getting another update, there's now a rumour more information could be arriving as soon as this week during Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast.Read the full article on nintendolife.com