Apple will soon let developers buy ads and sell subscriptions in the App Store

Just ahead of WWDC, Apple’s Phil Schiller is announcing a serious change to the App Store that affect developers and consumers alike. Currently, Apple takes a 30 percent cut of all revenue generated via the App Store. When you buy a $1 app, the developer only gets $0.70 for their … | Continue reading


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Google.com is sporting a new design for some users

Material Design has come to represent Google’s visual identity, but it’s taken a while to roll it out to all of its products – particularly on the desktop Web. But the company is now testing the look on its biggest product of all: Google.com Users across the Web are reporting the … | Continue reading


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Study: You’re probably just as bad of a driver using a hands-free kit for your cellphone

Scientists at the University of Sussex found that hands-free car kits for mobile devices are actually ‘equally distracting’ to just picking up your device and having a quick chat. In most of the United States, it’s illegal to drive while talking on the phone, a move made to addre … | Continue reading


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Sketch’s new licensing scheme may cause designers to take a hard look at Adobe XD

Popular design app Sketch is making a few changes, and it could ruffle some feathers. Instead of buying a flashy new ‘.0’ version when it comes out, you’ll now have to pay an annual licensing fee. Sketch is trying to frame it as a positive move for late adopters. Here’s its phras … | Continue reading


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Microsoft study uses Bing search queries to identify potential cancer patients

The internet is a great place for crowdsourcing data, and according to a new research by Microsoft, online search terms could lead to identifying cancer patients before they’re diagnosed. The research, published this week on The Journal of Oncology, claims that by analyzing searc … | Continue reading


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Canadian university buckles and pays $20k in bitcoin to hackers

The University of Calgary in Canada has paid just over $15,000 (CAD $20,000) to restore access to its computer systems following a ransomware attack. Ransomware typically, as its name would suggest, prevents a victim from acessing their files and other services until demands had … | Continue reading


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3 things you should consider before building a business app

Companies often need to manage anything and everything inside their organization – from accounting, to customer relationship management, to human resources. Even e-commerce and inventory management. There are hundreds of tools and applications that help companies manage all of th … | Continue reading


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Axl Rose demands Google take down photos of him looking fat, learned nothing from Beyoncé

Celebrities, they’re just like us. Guns n’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has filed DMCA requests to Google demanding that unflattering photos of him being fat-shamed in a meme be taken offline. When Google receives requests for content to be taken down, it sends them to the Lumen Datab … | Continue reading


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Now 87% off: Master photo editing with Adobe CC Photography Bundle

While many amateur photographers are opting for the convenience of smartphones with ever-improving cameras, there’s no match for what you can capture through the lens of a powerful DSLR camera. And with proper mastery of modern editing programs and techniques, you can achieve fra … | Continue reading


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Ehang will test the world’s first passenger drone in Nevada this year

Chinese firm Ehang took the world by storm when it unveiled its electric passenger drone at CES in January. Now, it’s received clearance and can begin testing the 184 in Nevada later this year. The company partnered with the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) and the … | Continue reading


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Sketch will begin charging users a subscription fee for its OS X design app

Until now, Sketch, the beloved OS X-based UI/UX design app, has charged its users for major releases like v1.0 and v2.0 and delivered minor updates in between for free. But as it approaches the big 4.0, its developers are gearing up to switch to a subscription model. Bohemian Cod … | Continue reading


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The inventor of the Web thinks we need a new one that governments can’t control

Although the internet has created millions of new opportunities for people around the world and made the sum of human knowledge available to anyone with a connection, it’s also created problems that seem impossible to solve. “Edward Snowden showed we’ve inadvertently built the wo … | Continue reading


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20 of our favorite startups from TNW Europe

TNW Europe 2016 was not only a festival-like conference full of great talks, epic parties and irresistible catering – it was also the opportunity for 200 of the hottest international startups to present 9,400 tech influencers, investors and journalists the next game-changers. Eve … | Continue reading


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How to go from $13,000 to almost $20 million in capital

Take it from someone who survived the Shark Tank: the journey of raising capital for a startup isn’t easy. If it was, every business would get off the ground without a hitch. The truth is, even the best startups have to work hard to raise money. In fact, a 2014 CB Insights survey … | Continue reading


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Flatbook for Chrome cleans up Facebook’s messy desktop interface

If you’re tired of all the ads and clutter in Facebook’s desktop interface, you’ll want to check out Flatbook for Chrome. The free extension does wonders for the way the site looks and makes it a whole easier to browse and kill time with. For starters, it hides all ads and useles … | Continue reading


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Microsoft throws shade at Apple by announcing a WWDC afterparty

As the date for Apple’s annual developer conference in San Francisco draws near, Microsoft is attempting to rain on its rival’s parade with a ‘WWDC afterparty‘ scheduled right after the first day of the event, a stone’s throw away from the venue. You don’t even need to attend WWD … | Continue reading


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Google’s latest iOS app creates beautiful motion GIFs from your Live Photos

Google has launched Motion Stills, a new free iOS app that takes your Apple Live Photos and turns them into smooth looping animations. | Continue reading


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This 25-year-old lived more than a year carrying an artificial heart in a backpack

Before Stan Larkin received a new heart via transplant, the 25-year-old “wore” an artificial one in a backpack for 555 day after his actual heart had been removed. “They were both very, very ill when we first met them in our intensive care units,” said the surgeon behind the tran … | Continue reading


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Slack introduces voice calling: it’s like a telephone, only for the internet

There’s nothing wrong with typing in direct message or channels, or even sending the occasional GIF when words fail you, but sometimes the direct approach is best. Now, Slack is making it easy to start a quick call with team members without ever having to reach for your phone. Yo … | Continue reading


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Review: Moshi’s Avanti headphones have the sound to match their excellent design

There are a million and one headphones out there, so it’s hard to make a product that stands out from the crowd, especially if you’re banking on design and sound quality rather than newfangled features. But sometimes, like in the case of the $200 Moshi Avanti, that’s enough. Desi … | Continue reading


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This mobile developer just created an iPhone case that allows you to run Android

Nick Lee's Frankencase creation allows users to forego the Android vs iOS battle and just run both. Now that's a solution we can get behind. | Continue reading


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This crazy YouTuber just beat ‘Dark Souls 3’… with his feet!

When it comes to playing Dark Souls 3, one of the hardest games ever made, I’ve come to realize I have but one real skill — dying. I’ve perfected this skill into more of an art form after amassing some 30 hours on the game so far, a block of time that would undoubtedly double or … | Continue reading


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Scientists are training fish to recognize a human face and spit on it

The archerfish is a species that’s got quite an accurate aim at where they’re spitting – and in a new scientific study, its next target is a human face. Scientists at University of Oxford and the University of Queensland have conducted a study to teach fish how to recognize human … | Continue reading


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Wix’s new ADI tool uses artificial intelligence to build a Website for you

Wix is hoping to make it even easier for anyone to create beautiful, responsive websites with its new Advanced Design Intelligence (ADI) service. ADI works by asking users a few simple questions, which it uses to return a website Wix thinks will feel more custom. Gathering data f … | Continue reading


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NFL Twitter account hacked, used to (falsely) announce death of commissioner Goodell

A Twitter troll somehow managed to gain access to the National Football League’s official Twitter account (@NFL) today. In his brief window of control, the hacker used the account to (falsely) announce the death of commissioner Roger Goodell before NFL PR representative Brian McC … | Continue reading


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Snapchat’s reimagined ‘Discover’ still feels like a square peg in a round hole

Today, Snapchat started rolling out a redesigned ‘Discover’ section that aims to make it easier to boost the views of publishers’ content, a move that will fuel Snapchat’s only revenue stream — advertising. Switching to squares with larger images helps to better discern what migh … | Continue reading


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Twitter for Android has a completely new look

Twitter is rolling out a completely revamped Android app – finally adopting Material Design – and it finally looks like an app that belongs in the year 2016. For reference, here’s what the old design looks like: And here’s the new one: The Google-approved aesthetic makes for a fe … | Continue reading


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Y Combinator is giving people $2k a month to see what happens when robots take our jobs

Y Combinator announced plans for a pilot program that would provide $2,000 monthly to (up to) 100 residents of Oakland to see what life might look like after our Roomba’s and laundry-folding robots rise up and take our jobs. The accelerator hired a researcher to lead the project, … | Continue reading


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Uber will now refund you an entire two bucks if your carpool is late

If you’re signing for a Uber’s carpool service instead of the standard UberX taxi, chances are you’re not in the biggest hurry. Still, it’s reasonable that even if you want to save some bucks, you don’t want to take too long to arrive at your destination, so now Uber is guarantee … | Continue reading


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If you’re gonna livestream a car chase, you should probably follow the right vehicle

Last week during Memorial Day in the United States, while many of us were out celebrating the unofficial start of of summer, the NBC Los Angeles crew were hot in pursuit of a car chase. Only problem? After following a suspicious Kia for a while, the helicopter began focusing on a … | Continue reading


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Just how digital are you?

We all know that our lives are becoming more digital by the day. We can see it with our own eyes: We order an Uber and do our banking via an app, share our lives on Instagram and book hospital appointments online. But this is all anecdotal – there’s not yet been a good way to und … | Continue reading


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Twitter is making it ridiculously easy to embed timelines in Websites

Twitter is now letting developers add timelines to Websites with an update to its Publisher Website that lets them plug in a URL and get an customized feed. Available at Twitter’s Publisher site, the feature lets you add the URL of a Twitter feed (like The Next Web) to get an emb … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Swarm now offers perks with check-ins so it’s basically Foursquare before the split

Swarm‘s latest update to the Android and iOS app today brings a new(ish) feature: Swarm Perks. Now, when you check into certain stores or national chains, you may be eligible for discount codes to present to the cashier for instant savings. For example, checking into places like … | Continue reading


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WhatsApp GIF support is finally on its way

Pretty much every messaging app out there supports some form of GIF integration, but so far WhatsApp has remained staunchly stuck to static images. The latest beta release for iOS shows that will likely change soon. @WABetaInfo, which tracks changes to WhatsApp beta updates, note … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Last chance to fix your gadgets with the iFixit 64-Bit Driver Kit

Smartphones, game consoles, and laptops all require specialized bits which, when bought a la carte, can get outrageously pricy in no time. That’s where the iFixit 64-Bit Driver Kit comes in – each bit in this comprehensive kit has a purpose, curated from thousands of repair guide … | Continue reading


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How to get fit for summer (and stay that way)

Summer is finally here. Okay, so it doesn’t officially start for two more weeks, but outside it sure looks like summer to me! Time for barbecues, days at the beach/lake/park, and festivals. Or, you know, sitting in your office wondering when the $%*# somebody is finally going to … | Continue reading


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Last chance to win a 10 year premium Netflix subscription

Millions of people around the world are hooked on Netflix, the ad-free option for streaming massively popular TV shows, movies and documentaries. With a ton of incredible original programming as well as all the shows and movies you love, Netflix leads the pack in premium TV strea … | Continue reading


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Samsung smartphone update fixes a flaw that allowed thieves to bypass security

Samsung has given details of an update that it’s going to begin rolling out imminently which, along with rectifying a number of security issues detailed in an Android Security Bulletin yesterday, also fix Galaxy-range specific security weaknesses. Top of the list for Samsung, acc … | Continue reading


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Watch this guy control a drone with his Nintendo Power Glove

I never got a chance to use it, but I always thought the Nintendo Power Glove was the ultimate game controller – it was the first one you could actually wear. Now, 27 years after it was first launched, engineer Nolan Moore has found a way to retool the iconic device to control a … | Continue reading


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Millennials don’t suck, you’re just old and hate change

As a millennial, I am not sorry for my work habits or my lifestyle choices. But Alexis Bloomer seems to think we should be – making our relationship with older generations even worse and undermining the unique value of the millennial generation in the process. Not to mention maki … | Continue reading


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Samsung might launch smartphones with foldable screens next year, but will anyone care?

Bloomberg reported that Samsung is working on ‘Project Valley’, a program to develop smartphones with bendable and foldable screens. The company is said to be aiming to reveal two new devices next year, including one that folds in half a la flip-phones, as well as a 5-inch handse … | Continue reading


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Tech in Latin America: New WhatsApp suspension, fintech innovation and Rio Olympics

May was an eventful month for Latin America’s tech scene as it once again collided with politics on many fronts, and not always for the best. On a more positive note, there were several signs that startups aren’t as affected by macroeconomic crises as one might expect. Here’s the … | Continue reading


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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 active gets a bigger bettery and tougher screen than its flagship sibling

If you’ve been on the lookout for a powerful smartphone that can brave the elements, Samsung’s latest handset might be what you need. The 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 active features identical specifications to this year’s excellent Galaxy S7 flagship, but comes with a bigger 4,000mAh batt … | Continue reading


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Reddit may have hit upon a way to earn money without their users ever knowing – and that’s a good thing

Whether you love or hate Reddit, it’s hard to ignore that the site isn’t one of the best places to find interesting content from around the Web. As a growing company, it obviously needs money to stay afloat, and its sparse ads and Gold user subscription plans contribute to that t … | Continue reading


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Microsoft’s Planner project management app is now available to all Office 365 users

After launching a preview for select customers last September, Microsoft is now rolling out free access to Planner, its project management app, to all users of its Office 365 productivity suite. The tool lets you plan projects for your team, whether it’s for your business, school … | Continue reading


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New Instagram update lets iOS users post photos and video without ever opening the app

The last Instagram update brought with it a new logo and a split user base that either loved or hated the new design. Today’s 8.2 update is lacking the controversy but adding the ability to post directly to Instagram from Photos or other iOS apps. Using the ‘share’ menu, iPhone u … | Continue reading


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Tribune Publishing aims to publish 2,000 videos a day with AI

Tribune Publishing — now known as ‘tronc’ — chairman Michael Ferro appeared on CNBC today to announce some of his plans to revitalize the company whose share price has dropped by nearly half in just a couple years. Part of this plan, it seems, is to start churning out mass-produc … | Continue reading


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Try watching this guy drop a $70,000 camera while showing off a stabilizer without cringing

For those who are prone to butter fingers, shaky hands, or just drink way too much Red Bull, camera stabilizers are godsend for taking smooth videos and photos no matter the circumstance. But sometimes, you can’t always rely on your equipment to keep your gear, well, stable. Such … | Continue reading


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