Apple just reported its earnings for Q2 2016, and everything from revenue to device sales is trending down right now. This comes after an incredible run that saw the company produce the best fiscal quarter of any company, ever. The company sold fewer iPhones, iPads and Macs versu … | Continue reading
The victim of a car accident is suing Snapchat after his Mitsubishi was rear-ended by a Mercedes traveling in excess of 100 mph. The plaintiff, Wentworth Maynard, was struck “so violently [the car] shot across the left lane and into the left embankment,” according to his lawyers. … | Continue reading
Twitter’s earnings are out, and it’s the same story as always: decent revenue (that missed projections) and steady user growth. Average monthly active users grew five million versus last quarter to 310 million total, and total revenue was $595 million — estimates were $608 millio … | Continue reading
Whether you have one or not, Apple Watch is a hot topic of late. As we look back on a full year with Apple’s first smart wearable, we’re left with as many questions as answers. But the real one, at least to me, is whether or not we expected too much of Apple Watch. What Apple Wat … | Continue reading
Selfie sticks are arguably dumb, but selfie sticks on wings? The guys at Zero Zero Robotics might be onto something. The Beijing-based company today unveiled the Hover Camera drone, a foldable device that can track your face and follow you around to snap videos and photos whereve … | Continue reading
InVision, the company behind some of the best design tools and Sketch plugins around, have acquired Web animation tool Easee and hired its creator, Steven Fabre. It’s a good old-fashioned acquihire; Fabre will join the InVision team, but will be working on “other projects.” Easee … | Continue reading
HTC’s been busy with launch of the HTC 10 and Vive, but now it’s got a new project on deck: an accelerator program for virtual reality startups. Simply named ‘Vive X,’ the accelerator is investing $100m to cultivate its set of startups. The program will pilot in Beijing in May, a … | Continue reading
Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and others are all experimenting with novel ideas to make drone delivery a reality. One of the major concerns — that’s yet to really be addressed — is how to make this safe both for humans and other aircraft. Thousands of delivery drones, after all, would … | Continue reading
Adobe XD has been updated, and gives designers and developers a host of new tools, all of which have been sourced from community feedback. First, you can now set a custom grid for any artboard. It was one of those ‘duh’ additions, and Adobe notes it was among the most requested f … | Continue reading
Everyone who’s anyone in tech – from Jess Bezos to Mark Zuckerberg – has signed an open letter to Congress urging them to put $250m of federal funds towards providing every student in every school with the opportunity to learn computer science. Some $48 million has been raised pr … | Continue reading
When it comes to choosing where you’ll stay on Airbnb, a number of factors are probably influencing your decision, including the price, location and overall appearance of the accommodation. However, how often do you let the look of your host help you decide? Well, according to a … | Continue reading
Bored with your wearable? Google wants to spice it up with a collection of new, easy to change ‘Mode’ watch bands. The straps feature a simple slide toggle to attach and detach your band in a single click. They were designed in partnership with b&nd by Hadley Roma, a company that … | Continue reading
Today, YouTube is updating its mobile app to provide a better ‘Home’ experience. You’ll now see larger thumbnails for recommended videos, which YouTube says is curated based on a deep neural network technology that looks at your search and watch patterns. YouTube says the update … | Continue reading
While I doubt ‘Extreme Makeover: Apple Edition’ is on the horizon, you can get your restorative fix by watching YouTuber ‘The 8-Bit Guy’ restore an Apple IIc that certainly looks like it has some stories to tell. This Apple IIc, from 1984, had a whopping 128K of RAM, and featured … | Continue reading
If you didn’t get into WWDC, don’t worry — Siri has alternatives already laid out for you. A few developers are noting that when they let Siri know they didn’t get into WWDC via Apple’s lottery system, she gives them a few alternatives. Thx Siri #tryswiftnyc #iosdev pic.twitter. … | Continue reading
Skype for Business is finally coming to the Mac. Microsoft today announced that IT administrators can request an invite to preview the service before a wider release in the future. The tool is fairly limited in its initial preview; you an only view and join meetings as shown on y … | Continue reading
We’re all increasingly warned about the digital footprint we’re leaving for hackers, potential employers, perhaps even potential partners. Don’t say anything online that you don’t want committed to the world, forever, is a reasonable rule of thumb when it comes to social media. B … | Continue reading
Hangouts for iOS just got a bit better, especially during those times you’re not using it. A new share extension allows you to directly share photos or links to friends via Hangout without ever having to open the app. The Hangouts share extension can be activated from within the … | Continue reading
Before I became Marketing Director at TNW, I used to be an SEO specialist. I really like the subject and since it is still part of my job I always try to keep my knowledge up-to-date and every once in awhile I like to attend events about the topic. Last week I attended Brighton S … | Continue reading
Everyone gets a little curious about what their pets are up to when they’re not around. While the concept of pet cams aren’t exactly new, Furbo wants to help you catapult treats to your pet so you can interact when you’re away. Furbo works like most portable surveillance cameras: … | Continue reading
You likely need two hands to count the number of friends with “genius” app ideas they plan to retire on, but most get-rich-quick ideas fizzle out early from a lack of preparation. If you’re serious about your big app or mobile game ideas and ambitions, you can get on track to app … | Continue reading
BlackBerry has started rolling out an update for its Priv handsets that brings Android Marshmallow to the devices for the first time. While Android N is already in developer preview – meaning a release isn’t all that far away – BlackBerry is delivering its Marshmallow upgrade for … | Continue reading
Check out three great new offers on Bobine charging docks, to give your Apple Watch or iPhone the stylish presentation it was meant for. With at least 25 percent off each offer, there’s never been a better time to upgrade the power sources for your favorite devices, with unlimite … | Continue reading
The digital skills gap is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses and societies worldwide. For Europe, the extent of this gap is worrying: The EC has predicted a shortage of up to 825,000 information and communication technology professionals by the end of the decade. In … | Continue reading
Amazon is now offering people in San Francisco free (for a limited time), one-hour food delivery via its Prime Now app. The service has gone live with 117 local restaurants for delivery in 33 zip codes, with a new ‘Restaurants’ tab situated on the app’s homepage if it’s available … | Continue reading
We’re all used to that five-second countdown before the skip button shows up on a YouTube pre-roll ad. Soon, you’ll have to wait just one second more and watch a full, “snack-sized’ video with the company’s new ad format. Called Bumper Ads, the short videos last just six seconds … | Continue reading
Time Warner Cable is about to take on Netflix. The company today announced a streaming service aimed at film buffs called ‘FilmStruck.’ Unlike Netflix and other services, FilmStruck’s catalog will specifically center around “art house, indie, foreign and cult films,” although it … | Continue reading
When it comes to the policing of self-driving cars and how to introduce them to our current roads, it’s a tricky situation. Who will this responsibility ultimately lie with? Well, to help clear things up Google has partnered with Ford, Volvo, Uber and Lyft to create a coalition t … | Continue reading
Canonical has announced that the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition is available to buy online for $369 from today. Announced earlier in the year, the device offers up a not-inconsiderable 5.7-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 1080p HD display, 32GB of internal storage and a 21-megapixel Sony i … | Continue reading
The future of online privacy lies in a cloud of doubt as tech companies and government agencies confront each other on several fronts in the latest round of the decades-old Crypto Wars. The feds are looking for backdoords into encrypted communications, describing it as a necessit … | Continue reading
Insurance is dull, right? Trov is a service that might change your mind. It makes the process of protecting your treasured items easy and flexible… and maybe even fun. Trov’s mobile app lets you list items that you own, like gadgets or bicycles, and then switch insurance cover fo … | Continue reading
Whether you’re taking pictures with a DSLR or a smartphone, there are some basic rules you can follow to ensure you are taking awesome photos. With today’s modern smartphone, you have a camera that is capable of taking incredibly sharp pictures, but you need to understand how to … | Continue reading
OK. So it’s not a tester job, duh, but Confident Cannabis is looking for front and backend developers in San Francisco and this is actually a chance to be part of a pretty cool social experiment, as much as being close to the green stuff. As legislators across the world, most not … | Continue reading
When storage is tight on your PC, you turn to the cloud for relief. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to access files locally, and having to organize which files stay on your PC and which files live in the ether can be frustrating. Project Infinite, announced at Dropbox’s Open Lo … | Continue reading
If you’ve been desperately wanting to play Counter Strike on the tiny screen of your watch for a while, you’ll be glad to hear it’s now possible. To get started, you’ll need to download the Xash3D app that will let you run old Windows versions on your Android Wear watch. You’ll a … | Continue reading
After announcing its presence in over 130 new markets early this year, Netflix has truly become a global content company. That is not to say it’s been easy for Netflix to adjust its services to meet the needs of developing markets with varying maturities, while still maintaining … | Continue reading
Nokia has announced that it’s set to acquire French digital health firm Withings for €170 million ($191 million) and make it a part of its Nokia Technologies business. Nokia will settle the deal in cash in early Q3 2016. The company says it’s optimistic about the growth of the di … | Continue reading
At long last, Google is bringing support for Microsoft Exchange accounts to its Gmail app on Android. The update will allow more enterprise users to access their secure work email through Google’s wildly popular app. This feature been available only on Nexus hardware until now, b … | Continue reading
Valve’s PC gaming platform, Steam, has grown steadily to accommodate the changing needs of players, with features like Greenlight to allow indie games into its store, the ability to stream titles from one computer to another and Workshop, which offers in-game items created by the … | Continue reading
Legendary game designer John Romero, known for genre-defining first-person-shooters like ‘Doom’, ‘Wolfenstein’ and ‘Quake’, is back in the saddle after 16 years with an all-new title: ‘Blackroom‘. Romero is raising funds on Kickstarter to develop a game set in the future, where a … | Continue reading
MakerBot isn’t even making its own stuff anymore. In a blog post, the company says it will be outsourcing manufacturing of all 3D printers to a contractor named Jabil. Writing that this is “taking another step towards positioning MakerBot for the future,” the company also says ma … | Continue reading
If you’re tired of paying a monthly fee to your carrier for an iPhone, Apple has your back. You can now take advantage of the iPhone Upgrade Program online. On launch, the upgrade program asked that you purchase a phone in person at an Apple Store. It lets you pay a flat monthly … | Continue reading
Mobile payments company Stripe is hiring, and if you’re interested — feel free to bring your whole team along for the process. A new initiative called ‘BYOT’ (bring your own team) lets crews of up to five apply to work at Stripe. The company even says it will do its best to make … | Continue reading
Android users are getting a new Twitter feature today: Periscope livestreams will now autoplay on timelines. Previously, you had to click on a link to view broadcasts. The feature first arrived on iOS back in January, so it’s nice to see Android catching up. No word on when the W … | Continue reading
QWERTY, the most common type of keyboard, might just be one of the most influential pieces of technology of the last century. David Garcia, of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Markus Strohmaier of the Leibniz Insitute for Social Sciences, analyzed millions of produc … | Continue reading
GE is not typically a name you’d associate with food, but with its big data brisket party back at SXSW 2015 and now a new scientifically-developed hot sauce, the company might soon be more than just an appliance supplier for your household. The company today launched 10^32 Kelvin … | Continue reading
Designers and developers don’t always have a smooth handoff when building apps, but Sympli thinks it can help via its plugin for major IDEs and design environments. What Sympli offers is a plugin for Adobe XD and Sketch, along with complimentary plugins for Android Studio or Xcod … | Continue reading
Pope Francis is easily the most tech-savvy of any Pope to date, but yesterday he expressed — to a crowd of 100,000 in St. Peter’s Square — that technology wasn’t the key to happiness for today’s youth. While often seen on Twitter, Instagram, or posing for selfies with followers, … | Continue reading