The Village Voice will no longer publish a print edition

 The Village Voice, the oldest and best-known of the alternative weekly newspapers, announced today that it will no longer publish a print edition. The decision was made by new owner Peter Barbey, who emphasized that this isn’t the end of The Voice itself — the company says the p … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Lakeith Stanfield explains why Netflix’s new Death Note film isn’t whitewashing

On August 25th, Netflix is releasing its adaptation of the best-selling Japanese manga and anime series Death Note, about a sociopath who is granted a magical book by a Grim Reaper. Anyone person’s name he writes down in the book will die, in the exact manner he prescribes. As he … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft will sunset its GigJam collaboration app on September 22

Microsoft said today it’s retiring its GigJam collaboration tool, halting work on the service with plans to shut it down completely after two years in preview. “After careful consideration, we’ve decided to retire the GigJam Preview on September 22, 2017,” Microsoft said in a blo … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Google launches Chrome Enterprise so businesses can use Chromebooks, too

Google wants you to use a Chromebook at work.The company just announced a new enterprise version of Chrome OS that will make it much easier for businesses to use Chromebooks.SEE ALSO: 7 features to look forward to in Android OChrome Enterprise, which will cost companies $50 a yea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

DJI will ground Spark drones on September 1st unless owners install an update

Drone maker DJI announced yesterday that it’s pushing out a firmware fix in response to a pernicious problem that sent an unspecified number of its new Spark drones falling out of the sky. One thing to note for Spark owners: if you don’t install the firmware update by September 1 … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

FreedomPop’s new annual plan will cost less than a nice dinner

FreedomPop's new Annual Plan entitles you to 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts, and 1 GB of data per month on either Sprint or AT&T’s network. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

SNES Classic preorders are available today at physical GameStop stores

Nintendo is opening preorders for the SNES Classic today, and GameStop has announced how it’ll be handling the mad rush of customers looking to pick up the diminutive retro console: physical GameStop stores will be taking preorders for a $25 deposit. So, if you’re interested in t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Winner-takes-all effects in autonomous cars

What winner-take-all effects could there be in autonomous cars? Are there network effects that would allow the top one or two companies to squeeze the rest out, as happened in smartphone or PC operating systems? Or might there be room for five or ten companies to compete ind … | Continue reading


@ben-evans.com | 7 years ago

CrashPlan shuts down its popular cloud backup service to focus on business customers

 Code42, the company behind CrashPlan, just announced that it would stop selling home subscriptions in order to focus on business and education clients. CrashPlan has been a popular cloud backup service for years. Customers have a little bit more than a year to find an alternativ … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

McLaren's design chief on what it takes to build a beautiful car

Spider-Man, Superman, and Batman are garden-variety superheroes, but dedicated comic book fans are equally smitten with Luke Cage and Hellboy. The same logic applies to car enthusiasts: there are the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches of the world, and then there are more obscu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

LinkedIn opens video uploads to all as part of a bigger video push

 Video is the name of the game in social networking: sites like Facebook and Twitter have been doubling down on the medium in recent years to drive more traffic and engagement from users, and also as a platform to snare in more premium advertising away from traditional television … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Ford's vision for self-driving cars that pick up passengers and deliver packages

Why own car when you can shop online and hail a Lyft when you need a ride?  Instead of freaking out, Ford is preparing for the future with a self-driving car designed for carrying both packages and passengers. Previously, the company promised a fully autonomous car for ride-shari … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Sony Music’s new deal with Dubset will let it monetize unofficial remixes

Rights clearance startup Dubset has just inked a deal with Sony Music to allow monetization of its songs in DJ sets and of unofficial tracks that sample its artists. This means that artists could have their bootleg remixes and DJ sets legally cleared and distributed on Apple Musi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Corsair's new Void Pro gaming headsets have a way better microphone

There are many, many gaming headsets that you can buy with your money. Corsair's Void is one popular option. It’s a $99 wireless headset that's generally well regarded. At Gamescom this week, Corsair is introducing the Void Pro, which offers a much better microphone and slightly … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

LG to build U.S.-based factory for EV components in Michigan

 LG is building a new factory in Detroit suburb Hazel Park to supply electric vehicle components, the company announced on Tuesday. The facility will be a 250,000-square foot manufacturing plant, and should result in almost 300 new jobs, LG says, with a $25 million price tag from … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

What you need to know about Sony’s LDAC

Sony's LDAC Bluetooth codec boasts three times the speed of SBC, while supporting 24-bit 96 kHz Hi-Res music files. Here's how Sony is doing it. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Hear what founders and investor say about CrunchMatch, a key feature at Disrupt SF

 Scoring the right meeting at TechCrunch Disrupt SF used to be like finding a needle in a hay stack, But our CrunchMatch program makes it dramatically easier for investors find the founders they are looking for. But don’t take our word for it; Michael Kocan, Managing Partner of T … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Jak odnowić domek ogrodowy i tarta z owocami leśnymi!

*   *   *   Część z Was zapewne natrafiła już na moim Instagramie na nasze prace związane z odnawianiem ogrodowego domku. Kilka lat temu kupiliśmy go w Castoramie za niecałe 300 zł z myślą o przechowywaniu narzędzi ogrodowych. Jak to w życiu bywa, szybko stał się zbiorowiskiem ni … | Continue reading


@makecookingeasier.pl | 7 years ago

Ripple's XRP Price Climbs 40% on Surge in Korean Trading

XRP's price is up more than 40% in the past day, market data shows. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Nintendo’s amazing SNES-styled 3DS is sadly only coming to Europe

Last year, Nintendo released an incredibly cool-looking Super Famicom-themed New 3DS XL — but only in Japan. The good news is that the company announced a new Super Nintendo-themed version for Western customers that just swaps the Famicom logo for the SNES one at Gamescom (via Po … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Paul Ryan Doesn't Want to Fight With Trump

Paul Ryan will distance himself from the president. He’ll occasionally offer some polite and always constructive criticism of Trump’s most egregious tweets and statements. But the Republican House speaker will not do battle with a man who, as of about a year and a half ago, he wa … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Walmart expands its grocery delivery business, powered by Uber

 Walmart is expanding a test of its grocery delivery service, powered by Uber, the company announced this week. The retailer is now offering grocery delivery in two new markets – Dallas and Orlando – which join Tampa and Phoenix as locations where consumers can shop online for gr … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

You’ll have to wait longer than expected to play Alto’s Odyssey

A sequel to one of the best mobile games out there is in the works, but you'll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on it. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Fourth US Navy collision this year raises suspicion of cyber-attacks

Early Monday morning a US Navy Destroyer collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Singapore. The US Navy initially reported that 10 sailors were missing, and today found “some of the remains” in flooded compartments. While Americans mourn the loss of our brave warriors, t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

CrashPlan is shutting down its cloud backup service for consumers

CrashPlan is making an immediate pivot to focus its cloud backup service exclusively on businesses, and the company is planning to shut down its consumer-facing “CrashPlan for Home” product as a result. That process will last several months, but effective immediately, CrashPlan h … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Brand Innovation and Customer Experience Design: An Interview with Comcast’s Chris Satchell

The potential for breakthrough innovation is at its greatest when there’s purpose. And in an age of disruptive technology, humanity is becoming a killer app. Often in my research on digital transformation and innovation, I find the most compelling catalyst for finding purpose and … | Continue reading


@briansolis.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; Riding Out The Volatility

So that’s another day done in our bitcoin price trading efforts and we’ve had a pretty good one. As we noted this morning, volatility across the evening session brought price to trade a little bit lower than we might have liked, but not to the point that we could write off a near … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

6 Innovative Tech Startups Set On Improving Athletic Performance

Odds are, if you grew up playing sports, you heard lots of talk about hustle, grind, and “rubbing some dirt on it.” The common thread between these three phrases is that, if an athlete simply works harder, they’ll become better. While no athlete will ever discount the value of ha … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Amazon issues discounts timed for back-to-school shopping

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Don't bother going to the mall for back-to-school shopping when you can point and click your way through Amazon instead. (Plus, pay just $3 for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Secret videos reveal how iPhone 8 with no home button could work

Read more...{"player":{"description":"Let the speculation begin! ","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/b8eoUAn_vT7FWhAWVjxJDLabRb0=/https%3A%2F%2Fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2Fjw%2F2017%2F5%2F7ffd6765-9376-8cc7%2Fthumb%2F00001.jpg","mediaid":"Qml4LNmlqy","preload":false,"title":"iPhone … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Hulu adds Live TV to Xbox 360

 Starting today, Xbox 360 will support Hulu’s Live TV service. Hulu launched the highly-anticipated streaming service earlier this May, which provides access to live television as well as Hulu’s library of original and streaming content for just under $40 per month. The service w … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Nintendo adopts PayPal for the first time and brings it to Switch

Buying games and digital goodies online for your Nintendo Switch is about to get easier for those with PayPal accounts. The digital banking tool has become a payment option for the Switch worldwide today. Other consoles, including the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, have supported Pa … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

No keys needed with this Bluetooth enabled padlock

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Say goodbye to keys and forgotten combinations with The Nokē Padlock, a Bluetooth enabled smart lock that opens with the help of your iOS or Android phone.SEE ALSO: This voice-po … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Maps suggests BlaBlaCar for long-distance rides

 Google Maps on Android and iOS now has a new transportation option. If you’re living in a country where French startup BlaBlaCar operates, you can now open the BlaBlaCar app and book a ride straight from Google Maps. Google isn’t adding a new tab just for BlaBlaCar. Instead, Bla … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Congressional Group Pushes for Blockchain Security Standards

Members of Congress are advancing research into blockchain security standards, according to a new podcast. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Anker’s Nebula Mars portable projector review

If you, like me, spend a lot of time shouldering the nagging anxiety of an ever-depleting phone battery, you’ve probably heard of Anker. The company, a Chinese accessory maker that’s grown into a consumer electronics juggernaut these past few years, is the leading maker of portab … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

11 Hidden iOS Features That Change Everything

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

NEW: Easy Client Reviews with BrandpointHUB

The BrandpointHUB content marketing platform recently recieved a few updates that will enhance your content team's collaboration even more. Read more here! | Continue reading


@brandpoint.com | 7 years ago

Medium will now pay writers based on how many claps they get

Medium plans to start letting more and more authors publish paywalled articles. And to determine how they get paid, the blogging platform has selected a fairly unorthodox method: claps, which are, basically, Medium’s equivalent of a Like.A couple weeks ago, Medium replaced its “r … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

16 Things CEOs Should Do Before an IPO

 The recent disdain in pursuing an IPO is misplaced. Most of the enduring companies that “make a dent in the universe” (to borrow from Steve Jobs) are public. In fact, the five most valuable companies in the U.S. as of this writing are all public tech companies: Amazon, Apple, Al … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Over a third of millennials say they’ll pay for Disney’s streaming service, survey finds

 Beyond the fact that it’s Disney, a brand with innumerable assets to be leveraged and a studio production arm ready to pump out exclusive content, Disney’s forthcoming streaming service may be able to carve out a niche for itself because choosing a subscription service is not a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Call of Duty: WWII shows off its rocky Gibraltar multiplayer map

Sledgehammer Games has unveiled the new multiplayer map of Gibraltar for Call of Duty: WWII, the first-person shooter coming November 7. It also showed off the new social hub that will invite players to linger in its community. The company unveiled the new map at the Gamescom con … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Home robots can be easily hacked to spy on and attack owners, say researchers

It’s going to be a long time before robots are genuinely useful around the house, but when they get there, we’ll need to be sure they’re safe. A cybersecurity firm has proved this with a new report today demonstrating how to hack a number of popular robots — including Pepper, a h … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The IRS Has Been Using Bitcoin Tracking Software Since 2015

The IRS has been using blockchain tracking tools developed by Chainalysis since 2015, public records reveal. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Google introduces Chrome Enterprise subscription for $50 per Chromebook per year

Chromebooks are headed to work this fall, thanks to a new program that Google introduced today. The new Chrome Enterprise bundle provides enterprises with a set of services that help bring Chromebooks on par with Microsoft Windows PCs. Chrome Enterprise will give IT administrator … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Uber’s new app features give its drivers more freedom to decline trips

Uber is adding more features to its app that are designed to benefit its drivers. Now drivers will be able to set their arrival times and trip preferences, get notifications if a trip is going to take 45 minutes or longer, and set more preferred destinations. Prior to this update … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Uber adds more driver-friendly features as it hits $50M in tips

 Uber has made some changes to its driver experience, as part of its ongoing ‘180 Days of Change’ campaign. Uber introduced the 180 days effort in June, with its decision to finally add tipping to its app as the first in a series of changes designed to improve the driver experien … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google launches Chrome Enterprise subscription service for Chrome OS

 Google is launching a new enterprise service for large businesses that want to adopt Chrome OS devices. The new Chrome Enterprise subscription, which will cost $50 per device and year, is essentially a rebrand of Chromebooks for Work, but with a number of additional capabilities … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago