Did you know you can now create your own Snapchat Geofilters? It’s only been a few months since Snapchat debuted this feature, and there are already some amazing results flowing in for businesses and brands of all sizes (we’ll share a few quick case studies in this post). Right n … | Continue reading
Gizmodo found a gem in its inbox earlier this week, when it received emails from Microsoft detailing the company’s plans to get press coverage for its new Skype chatbots. The incriminating messages included a dossier on Fast Company reporter Mark Sullivan, who Microsoft hoped wou … | Continue reading
If playing Pokémon Go has brought back fond memories hit franchise’s anime series, you’ll love Anthony Vincent’s latest video. The musical genius behind the popular YouTube channel Ten Second Songs – which sees him cover chart-topping tracks in a range of stylings – has taken on … | Continue reading
YouTube is beefing up its Kids app, which exclusively showcases child-friendly content from its video platform, with a host of useful new features. You’ll now be able to enjoy ad-free video, save them offline to play when you don’t have a connection, and also enjoy audio from cli … | Continue reading
Reports suggest Pokémon Go just surpasses $160 million in revenue worldwide, or at least the parts of the world it’s currently available in. Niantic CEO John Hanke’s vision, however, was of something even bigger: an app that required a special internet-connected contacts and invo … | Continue reading
If you’re wondering when you’ll be able to walk into an Apple Store and buy the new iPhone 7, one leaker is claiming September 16 is that day — just as we thought it might be. Evan Blass, better known to many as EvLeaks, previously noted that pre-orders for the iPhone 7 would beg … | Continue reading
After the initial frenzy of activity, Pokémon Go stories have been all over the place lately. Some suggest you should remove the app completely, others loudly proclaim the hype train has left the station and still others are upset about the loss of popular helpers to assist you i … | Continue reading
This Fall, even cord cutters will be able to watch football. Sling TV has announced it is bringing the NFL Network and NFL Redzone to subscribers later this year. We don’t know exactly when the content will arrive; Sling only says users should expect it “in the coming weeks” and … | Continue reading
Popular password tool 1Password is launching a subscription plan for individuals, which dovetails into their existing plans for families and teams. The individual account will cost $2.99 per month, and features the following new tools: Built-in automatic sync across all devices D … | Continue reading
As we start nearing the Fall, when Apple is expected to release the iPhone 7, rumors start having a lot of overlap. This video is no exception. What we’re seeing is what’s being billed as the iPhone 7 Plus, but may also be the iPhone 7 Pro, which some think will be a third phone … | Continue reading
The Xbox One S just launched yesterday, but that’s not stopping hardcore nerds from tearing it apart to figure out what’s inside. Austin Evans, a YouTube tech vlogger just so happens to be one of these nerds. During a standard teardown of the new system on Evans’ YouTube channel, … | Continue reading
Suicide Squad is one of the most widely-anticipated movies of 2016, but early indications seem to suggest it sucks. The film currently has a 32 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of 2016’s worst major motion pictures. And now, DC fans have their panties in … | Continue reading
I shouldn’t be pleased to see any large structures lit up in flames, but it’s hard not to be mesmerized by this malfunctioning wind turbine on fire. The video, posted on July 1 to YouTube, captures a broken windmill on fire in Tamil Nadu, India. According to the short video descr … | Continue reading
A video posted to Reddit and Vimeo this morning gives us a quick (nine second) peak at what looks to be GoPro’s long-awaited Hero 5 camera. The video is nearly identical to other GoPro quick start guides designed to get users up and running when they purchase a new camera. Albeit … | Continue reading
You can now plan your next vacation entirely around Pokemon Go. Yes, I’m serious. Tripaya has added ‘Pokemon Go’ as a filter, and tells TNW it “finds the best places to get rare Pokemons, with flight and hotel included.” Unfortunately, Tripaya doesn’t tell us what makes a destina … | Continue reading
It’s time for the Olympics, so of course all the tech companies are doing their own promotions. We’ve already had Google and Twitter do their thing, so now it’s Facebook’s turn First up, you can now add a Rio 2016 frame to your photos – decorated with your team flag – because all … | Continue reading
In some parts of the country, internet service providers (ISPs) are offering a special deal on broadband. What you might not know, however, is hidden deep within the fine print, you’re getting that deal because you’re agreeing to sell the ISP your Web browsing history. Speaking M … | Continue reading
Google has already proven how fun maps can be with Pokemon Go, but now it’s trying focusing on another adorable creature instead. The Maps team just released a game featuring a 500-foot tall Yeti named Verne who explores the Himalayas. It’s meant to be educational, so players wil … | Continue reading
Online document creation and editing tool Dropbox Paper is now in open beta, alongside iOS and Android apps for better productivity on the go. The open beta means there’s no waitlist, so any Dropbox user can sign up. The company says Paper users have created over one million docu … | Continue reading
You’ve probably heard of Prisma, the mindblowing photo-editing app that uses AI for its filters. While they was the first to reach worldwide popularity, it has since become a crowded space for apps. With today’s launch of Artisto, it’s now possible to put an arty layer over your … | Continue reading
I can’t be the only one that’s still awe-struck by bots. The idea that you can book a flight abroad, order a meal from Burger King, or refresh your wardrobe by chatting to an algorithm is nothing short of mind-boggling to me. At the forefront of this revolution in how people inte … | Continue reading
Whereas our older generations gathered around the television to watch a man tightrope walk between skyscrapers or attended an actual event to see Evel Knievel perform epic jumps, today watching the next wild stunt is as simple as launching an app on your phone. General Electric i … | Continue reading
We had the pleasure of having Giphy’s COO Adam Leibsohn speak at TNW Conference back in May. This November, catch similar tech giants at Momentum– our new event for New York. Last week, we published your ultimate guide to GIFs: How to create them, when to use them and why they’re … | Continue reading
Soccer has Wembley. Cricket has Eden Gardens. Tennis has Wimbledon. And very soon, the increasingly popular sport of drone racing might have its own iconic stadium. The Chinese drone manufacturer DJI is working on its own mammoth indoor arena called, unsurprisingly, the DJI Arena … | Continue reading
Having a Facebook page is virtually essential for modern businesses, and now they might be able to reap some new benefits from it too. Facebook is rolling out two new sections to promote both goods and services that merchants sell on the platform. The Shop section lets businesses … | Continue reading
New York has one of the best public transit systems in the country, but it’s still very much a mess. Why do I have to train it through Manhattan if I’d like to go from Forest Hills to Park Slope? How come there’s a train to JFK, but not for LGA? Won’t someone please just build a … | Continue reading
BetaList features the newest startups. Today, we look at SCRN which takes screenshots on your mobile device to the next level. Submit your startup to get featured too. What does your product do? SCRN re-thinks screenshots on mobile devices. All active smartphone users use screens … | Continue reading
We’ve all been there: We get a device, we like it, but then wish we could change just one or two details about it to make it perfect. ZTE wants to help you out by crowdsourcing its next mobile device throughout every step of the development process. It’s called Project CSX. Here’ … | Continue reading
Earlier in July, Indonesia was among the first countries to impose restrictions on playing Pokémon Go when it ordered police and military personnel to abstain from catching ’em all while on duty. Now the Indonesian government is also considering banning Pokémon Go at schools, cla … | Continue reading
Salesforce is the world’s most popular customer relationship management platform, and is used in virtually every industry. A strong foundation in Salesforce will make you much more competitive in the eyes of recruiters, and turn you into a rockstar at work. The Salesforce Power U … | Continue reading
In the wake of Turkey’s failed military coup, this reporter thought she got her hands on a piece of extremely important information. But that didn’t really turn out to be the case. For an exclusive news segment on Turkish TV, she showed her incredible find — secret military codes … | Continue reading
Emoji t-shirts, handbags, stickers — they’re cheap, often low-quality and pretty obnoxious. But you don’t have to settle for that anymore. Swedish luxury brand Acne Studios recently revealed their first capsule collection inspired by the one universal language that binds us all. … | Continue reading
Google is rolling out Chrome version 52 on Android with a much-needed fix: improved video playback. It may not sound like much, but given that video consumption on mobile devices is steadily on the rise, browsers need all the help they can get. To that end, Google promises that C … | Continue reading
Suicide Squad is hitting US theatres this Friday and while Warner Bros. has managed to protect the movie from leaking, Atlantic Records hasn’t had the same success with the soundtrack album. The album’s first single ‘Heathens’, by musical duo Twenty One Pilots, was leaked on Redd … | Continue reading
A security research duo told Reuters that they’ve found evidence of encrypted messaging service Telegram’s systems being breached by hacker group Rocket Kitten. According to Collin Anderson and Claudio Guarnieri, the attackers compromised more than a dozen accounts held by politi … | Continue reading
“Good artists copy; great artists steal” – the famous words of Picasso, revived by Steve Jobs, ring true today as the world complains that Instagram’s new Stories feature copied Snapchat. Instagram Stories is a new feature that lives at the top of your newsfeed and allows you to … | Continue reading
The Dark Web boasts marketplaces where literally anything can be bought – from firearms and narcotics, to stolen credit cards and bank details. But in recent years, it’s become a place where you can purchase pilfered credentials to websites and online services, like Uber, Netflix … | Continue reading
Perhaps you heard about it when it launched in September 2015, but in case you missed it – I feel it’s my duty to introduce you to what may be the most traumatizing game in history….. the Shower With Your Dad Simulator. Developed by Marbenx, it’s an equally fun and disturbing 8-b … | Continue reading
Buses are cool, except for the fact that they’re huge and take up way more space on the road than other vehicles. Wouldn’t it be great if we could transport just as many people in something with a smaller footprint? That’s exactly what China has done. It’s currently testing a fut … | Continue reading
If you rock an iPhone and don’t yet use Siri, you’re missing out: the voice-activated assistant can do a LOT of things for you without the hassle of tapping and swiping through a ton of menus. It’s also wicked cool to have your phone respond to the sound of your voice. Most peopl … | Continue reading
LinkedIn has just unveiled the first major new feature to be added to its platform since it was acquired by Microsoft in June. The professional social network now brings short videos to your feed, featuring influencers you follow. The company has tapped some 500 popular figures o … | Continue reading
After Instagram released a feature today that looked a lot like Snapchat, it seems teens are really embracing it. The feature allows Instagram users to create “Stories” much like you would on Snapchat. In fact, let’s not mince words: it’s exactly like Snapchat. Teens, as you prob … | Continue reading
Spiders are creatures capable of producing feelings of both fear and wonder. Presumably, the distinction is how far away from your house they remain. Of course, after seeing these spiders, or ‘spiderbots’ to be exact, that could soon change. The Mobile Robotic Fabrication System … | Continue reading
Bitcoin exchange platform Bitfinex is reporting the theft of what some users are saying is as much as 119,756btc — or about $75 million in cash. A Reddit user under the handle of ‘zanetackett’ is ‘confirming’ the loss at 119,756btc. A LinkedIn profile for a Zane Tackett has him w … | Continue reading
What you're seeing is a Japanese arcade game called 'Chunithm.' I don't know what that translates to, but I can only assume it's "carpal tunnel syndrome." | Continue reading
While over-the-top hardware is the norm for Samsung’s Note series, this year the company is taking a bit more of a laid back approach, focusing primarily on the design and software experience. Since these aren’t all details you won’t get in a spec sheet – and if our extensive han … | Continue reading
Emoji are taking over the world. Hell, they even have their own convention, governing body, and soon… a movie. What emoji are still lacking is a great way to sort and easily find more than 1,000 digital faces, shapes and images. When looking at your phone it’s easy enough — albei … | Continue reading
Hot off Spector, the IRL eyedropper tool for identifying fonts, the internet graces us with another designer-friendly toy that aims to help artists draw inspiration from the colors that surround them. The Cronzy Pen claims to be able to stuff 16 million different colors into a si … | Continue reading