Bitcoin Cash Eases Mining Difficulty as Blockchain Adjusts

CoinDesk contributor Jimmy Song gives an update on changes in Bitcoin Cash's mining ecosystem and why they might be of note for investors. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

When billionaires make a city (or an island) their pet project

ANALYSIS: What town wouldn’t want to take a page from a startup’s playbook, and turn to an experienced investor to receive an influx of cash and business advice? Many of today’s billionaires aren’t just interested in slapping their name on a building — they want to make their ado … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The Early Deaths of Appalachians

At the Reger Funeral Home & Chapel in Huntington, West Virginia, owner Patrick Reger says he increasingly sees 50-somethings dying of diseases—like cirrhosis of the liver or lung cancer—that used to mostly kill 80-somethings.There seems to be an uptick young people drinking heavi … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Robot from Boston Dynamics totally eats it during demo

A robot fail usually sends shockwaves throughout the internet, but a Boston Dynamics demo that went awry last month is just now getting a reaction. SEE ALSO: The creepiest videos from the robotics company Google just soldAt the annual Congress of Future Science and Technology Lea … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Comparing an Italian Digestif to Fireball Is Not the Way to Sell It

Amaro del capo in Rome Tyler and I were sitting outside at Bar San Calisto one early June evening. We had grabbed a pizza for dinner and needed to sit and digest. He pulled a pouch of Pueblo tobacco out of his checked shirt and fluidly rolled a cigarette. I asked him to roll me [ … | Continue reading


@roadsandkingdoms.com | 7 years ago

This electric unicycle is actually way cooler than it sounds

The Uno Bolt is an electric unicycle. The single-wheeler is easy to master. It can be controlled by shifting forward or backward in your seat. It's also environmentally friendly and can be fully charged in roughly 45 minutes.  Read more...More about Tech, Design, Transportation, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google's infamous manifesto author is already a hero to the online right

Over the weekend, an anti-diversity manifesto written by a Google employee went viral both within the company and outside of it, drawing harsh criticism from both present and former Googlers. But some agreed with the document, and alongside muted agreement from pockets within the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Best practices for passwords updated after original author regrets his advice

A vast majority of the trusted tips and tricks we employ when crafting a custom password actually make us more vulnerable to hackers, according to the expert who popularized the tips back in 2003. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, former National Institute of Standard … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Venmo adds QR codes to easily find friends

Venmo is super useful for sending money to friends, but the toughest part may be actually finding them in the app. I personally have had the frustrating experience of not actually knowing my Venmo username on several occasions. The company is now working to make that process even … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

YouTube will now let creators appeal limits on advertising

Over the last few months, YouTube has been rolling out a series of new guidelines about which videos are able to make money through advertising. You need to have 10,000 total views on your channel before you can start making money off ads. You can’t make money on YouTube with hat … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

How to Get Started Podcasting

It's not easy to know how to start a podcast. Colin Gray from The Podcast Host Academy joins me to discuss the best way to start and grow a show | Continue reading


@moondogmarketing.com | 7 years ago

going beyond Bitcoin wallets: these apps give you better control over your cryptocurrency-based finances

Bitcoin is a great technology, right? It is decentralized, it’s cheap to transact, and no government or central bank has control over it. And one other thing, its value seems to be skyrocketing, which means it might be a good time to jump on the bandwagon and use it both as an in … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

OSTK to HODL: Overstock to Keep 50% of All Bitcoin Payments as Investments

Online retailer Overstock.com is shifting an earlier strategy by keeping half of the bitcoin it takes in as payment, the company's CEO has said. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Uber co-founder Garrett Camp reportedly says ‘Travis is not returning as CEO’

 Despite reports and rumors of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick trying to make its way back to the company, Uber co-founder and board member Garrett Camp says otherwise, Recode reports. “Our CEO search is the board’s top priority,” Camp said in an email this morning, which was obt … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Newly leaked videos show the upcoming LG V30 in the wild

Not only can we see LG’s upcoming phablet from every angle, but we also have photo and video samples from its dual-lens camera.  | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Hampton Creek says the FDA has cleared its products, wants to hear back from Target

 Hampton Creek has just informed TechCrunch that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved of the safety and labeling of all of its products. It would now like to know if Target wants to put them back on the shelf. In late June, the retail giant yanked Hampton Creek’s Ju … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

New York Industrial Loft Renovated and Transformed into a Serene Live-Work Environment

Desai Chia Architecture designed this New York industrial loft for a photographer who was seeking a serene live-work environment. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Chatbot or human? There’s only one thing that matters

GUEST: Conversations about chatbots helping humans in the workplace always brings up the same range of issues. We often end up discussing the place artificial intelligence will have in our lives. We (very) often talk about robots taking over completely. Some mention ‘the Singular … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

YouTube’s in-app sharing lets you talk with your friends about that stupid cat video

The feature has been available to Canadian users since the beginning of 2017, but it is now rolling out to users all over the world. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Pilotless planes could save airlines billions, but passengers aren’t willing to fly them yet

Pilotless flight might be in our future, but according to a new study by Swiss bank UBS, consumers are not quite ready to embrace it.Out of the 8,000 people surveyed for the report, more than half said they were unwilling to travel in a pilotless plane, even if the price was chea … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Rocket Lab’s first test rocket failed to reach orbit because of a communication mishap

Aerospace startup Rocket Lab says it knows why the first test launch of its small rocket failed to reach orbit in May. The failure had nothing to do with the rocket itself, but instead the mission was terminated early because of a problem with ground equipment supporting the laun … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

3 Digital Marketing Strategies That Won’t Cost You a Dime

No more excuses. These strategies to drive online visibility for your local business cost nothing but a little bit of time and effort. | Continue reading


@portent.com | 7 years ago

A major new Xbox One update overhauls the dashboard with Fluent Design

Microsoft is testing its first major Xbox dashboard overhaul with the company’s new Fluent Design. Xbox One Insiders on the alpha ring will get access to a new Xbox One dashboard at 6PM PT / 9PM ET today, and it looks like a solid improvement from the existing one. Once again, Mi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

144,000 Free Spins up for grabs montly in BitStarz’s new Slot Battles!

Monday, Aug 07, 2017 – Massive amount of spins up for grabs every day! If you’re familiar with BitStarz, we’re sure you’ve noticed they love tournaments. I mean, they already have immensely popular ones such as Extra Wars, Slot Wars and Table Wars. Don’t let the names fool you th … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

WannaCry hero heads into Tuesday hearing as the security community crowdfunds his defense

 Over the weekend, the security community raised legal funds for Marcus Hutchins, the researcher famed for stopping the spread of the malware known as WannaCry. Hutchins, also known as MalwareTech, was arrested by the FBI last week for his alleged role in disseminating Kronos, a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Vive Studios releases MakeVR Pro 3D modeling software for serious creatives

 In the world of high-end virtual reality, the battle is to capture the larger subset of a niche market. For HTC, which makes the Vive headset, this task has become more difficult as significant price cuts (some temporary) from Facebook’s Oculus have left HTC selling comparable h … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

How to use Motorola’s new Moto 360 camera

Motorola has a new Moto 360, and it’s not a smartwatch. This time, it’s a Moto Mod that records 360-degree video at 4K resolution using two 12-megapixel cameras and captures 3D audio thanks to its four built-in microphones. The “Moto 360 camera” is, if nothing else, one of the mo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

HomePod firmware hints at upcoming Apple TV with 4K support

 Last week, Apple accidentally released a firmware for the HomePod. This file is filled with references to unreleased Apple devices. According to strings in a library file spotted by Guilherme Rambo, the next Apple TV is going to support 4K videos as well as Dolby Vision, HDR10 a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

UFO 50 riffs on the NES era with 50 games from creators of cult hits Spelunky and Downwell

The Action 52 cartridge for the NES, which bundled together 52 “new and original” games back in the early 1990s, may have stunk — but this isn’t stopping a crew of developers from updating the idea nearly 30 years later. Mossmouth Games, the developer responsible for the tough pl … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

What's New About the Latest UN Sanctions Against North Korea?

Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, has described the latest UN sanctions on North Korea as “the most stringent set of sanctions on any country in a generation.” But even that won’t necessarily mean that the measure, which was approved unanimously Saturday by the Security … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

B2B video: Personalization is better than going viral (VB Live)

VB LIVE: Conversational videos drive traffic, boost engagement, and serve up information better than any other medium. Learn how to stand out in every step of the sales funnel with conversational video marketing when you join our latest interactive VB Live event. Register here fo … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Google is no longer the default search engine on Chrome in Russia

As per its settlement with the Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service, Google will now let Android users pick their default search engine on Chrome. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How Game of Thrones pulled off last night’s dragon-filled loot train attack

Spoilers ahead for season 7, episode 4, “The Spoils of War” Game of Thrones threw a dragon-shaped curveball at viewers last night as Daenerys took to the battlefield in a big way: dragonback, attacking Jaime Lannister’s forces as they were heading home from their recent victory a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

A government study found DJI drone, banned by US Army, kept data safe

Late last week, news broke that the US Army had issued a memo asking units to discontinue use of DJI drones while the military investigated potential cyber vulnerabilities. There wasn’t much detail on what the exact concerns were or where they stemmed from. But it turns out that … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

West Elm Offices in New York City / VM Architecture & Design

The new West Elm offices is a beautiful representation of a growing brand, their design partner’s creativity and the success of their values. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Current Trends and Future Prospects of Mobile Application Development

This article takes you through a few things which developers need to know about Current Trends and Future Prospects of Mobile App Development | Continue reading


@gopcsoft.com | 7 years ago

The smartphone stand that fits in your wallet

This handy phone stand holds your phone at multiple angles and fits neatly in your wallet. Right now get a 1/3 off the retail price. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Incubation in action

Incubation in action: If all else fails, run out of gas. Sometimes the best way to come up with a creative idea is to take your mind off of it for awhile. | Continue reading


@wyliecomm.com | 7 years ago

3 ways to explore

3 ways to explore: Tips for foraging from the author of IdeaSpotting. Need an idea? Get out in the world and find one. | Continue reading


@wyliecomm.com | 7 years ago

Trump's 'Adhocracy' Could Leave the World in Disarray

“This is going to be a much messier world that the next president is going to have to deal with,” says Council on Foreign Relations President, Richard Haass. President Trump has introduced a large degree of unpredictability in American foreign policy through an undisciplined deci … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

How MyBit Can Incentivize Homeowners For Running Solar Panels, Elon Musk’s’ Vision

Earlier this year, the founder and CEO of Tesla, SolarCity and SpaceX Elon Musk, announced the development of solar shingles, which would allow homeowners to operate large-scale solar energy panels on the roof. “It’s not a thing on the roof. It is the roof. It’s very important to … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

This insanely fast robot will make Adidas shirts cheaper – and kill hundreds of jobs

A robotic sewing system will soon produce hundreds of thousands of shirts for Adidas, which could potentially change textile manufacture. The machine — called a “Sewbot” uses cameras and bots to cut and sew the soft fabric, a task which has eluded other forms of automation. Until … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Lambda School aims to cash in by upskilling untapped talent

 As the saying goes, the future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed. Also not evenly distributed: Access to the expensive education typically needed to stand a chance of obtaining one of the jobs of the future. Y Combinator backed Lambda School is hoping to ch … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin to Repay Users After Account Thefts

Users of Unocoin reported that their funds had been stolen over the weekend, prompting the India-based bitcoin exchange to temporarily close. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Apple’s new Instagram account fools you into thinking the iPhone camera is special

Apple doesn’t exactly endeavor much in social media, but that’s been changing of late. After a false start with Twitter, now the company is launching an Instagram account (@apple). Naturally, it’s meant to show off photos from the iPhone. Apple being Apple, the account is already … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

YouTube roll out in-app video sharing and messaging to users worldwide

 YouTube today is launching a new sharing feature in its mobile app, previously in testing with users in select markets. The feature allows YouTube users to send their friends videos and chat from within a new tab in the mobile app – effectively turning YouTube into a mobile mess … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The minds behind Spelunky, Downwell, and more are creating a huge collection of 8-bit style games

Some of the most talented indie game developers around are joining together for an especially retro-flavored release.The five-person team — which consists of Derek Yu, Eirik Suhrke, Jon Perry, Paul Hubans, and Ojiro Fumoto — just announced a new project called UFO 50. It’s a coll … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Martin Shkreli: Modern Tricks, Age-Old Story

Martin Shkreli could not be more of this moment. He livestreams free-wheeling monologues on YouTube to anyone who will watch. He’s been suspended from Twitter. His hiking, overnight, of the price of a life-saving drug in 2015 from $13.50 to $750 so perfectly embodied Americans’ c … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago