Teaching empathy is the key to suppressing online trolls

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently announced he had quit Twitter because he was sick of internet trolls. While this high-profile example shows the effects of antisocial online behaviour, it hides an alarming statistic. In one online poll over a quarter of Americans admitted to … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research

A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

FX’s new $6 per month ad-free streaming service isn’t for cord cutters

 FX this morning announced the launch of a new streaming service, FX+, that will offer commercial-free viewing of current seasons of both FX and FXX original series, in addition to all seasons of many other current and back catalog titles of other FX shows. However, there’s a cat … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google set to build Snapchat-inspired news system

A new report suggests that Google could be developing a Snapchat-like feature for sharing media content called "Stamp". | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Faraday Future signs lease on new turn-key manufacturing facility

 Faraday Future recently abandoned plans to build its own tailor-made factory from scratch in Nevada, and now it’s signed a lease on a new ready-made production facility in Hanford, CA. The switch in strategy reflects a broader shift in the electric carmaker’s approach, which has … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

9 Ways to Supercharge Your Email Click-Through Rates

You already know by now that high email open rates are useless if click-through rates (CTRs) are low. You need people to click the links in your email to end up on your website. Click-through rates are a much better indicator of email engagement and success than only open rates f … | Continue reading


@conversionxl.com | 7 years ago

Fly-in: Burger kaufen mit Paramotor

Viele träumen heute von einer Zukunft mit autonomen Drohnen oder anderen individuellen Fluggeräten, die einen zur Arbeit oder zum Supermarkt bringen. Dabei kann man mit einem Paramotor (Paragliding trifft Flugrotor) auch schon eine Menge erreichen.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

iPhone 8 could scan your face even if your phone is on a table

 Apple’s HomePod firmware is the gift that keeps on giving. When the company shared an early build of the speaker firmware, many developers started digging around the strings in a library file to find hints about the next iPhone. And iHelp BR spotted an interesting reference to t … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Where to Find the Next Great Addition to Your Marketing Team

The solution to the current shortage of trained digital marketers lies in building relationships with the industry's up-and-coming degree programs. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 7 years ago

Marks & Spencer launches 'Spirit of Summer' pop-up

Marks & Spencer has worked with brand experience agency RPM to launch a tasting experience in Leeds, forming part of the brand's 'Spirit of Summer' campaign. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Digital bank Tandem to acquire banking arm of UK’s famous luxury department store Harrods

 Following rumours that began circulating within London’s fintech community as far back as June, digital-only or so-called ‘challenger’ bank Tandem has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Harrods Bank, the banking arm of the U.K.’s most famous luxury department s … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Game of Thrones, The Spoils of War: a breakdown of the 5 most memorable scenes

The fourth episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season finally delivered on one long-awaited promise. Nearly a third of “The Spoils of War” was devoted to a massive face-off between Jaime Lannister and his army, and Daenerys Targaryen, her Dothraki hordes, and one very large drago … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The growing band of startups donating their platforms to refugees

 Since founding the Techfugees non-profit two years ago, I’ve come acutely aware off the huge problems refugees face. With over 65 million refugees globally (according to the UN), and their ranks being swelled considerably by the civil war in Syria, it became clear to me that any … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Netflix’s first ever acquisition is indie comic book publisher Millarworld

 Netflix has acquired Millarworld, the streaming media company announced on Monday. Millarworld is the independent comic publishing company founded by Mark Millar, a storied comic book creator who is behind a host of iconic characters and series, including Kick-Ass and Kingsman, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Virgin Media unveils virtual Usain Bolt

Virgin Media has payed homage to its brand ambassador of five years, Usain Bolt, by creating a virtual version of the sports star to run a lap through the streets of London. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

4 Steps to Run an Outstanding Facebook Contest

In the digital age, social media is ground zero for marketing basics like building brand awareness and loyalty, identifying and nurturing leads, increasing web traffic and search rank, and providing real-time, actionable customer insights. For many brands, their Facebook page is … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

FX will launch an ad-free streaming service for $6 a month

This fall, FX will launch an ad-free subscription service featuring the network’s current original series lineup and a few older shows. The service, FX+, will be available to Comcast Xfinity subscribers for $5.99 a month, The New York Times reports.The service will include shows … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

John Oliver Skewers Trump’s Plan for a Border Patrol Hiring Blitz

The comedian John Oliver lampooned President Donald Trump’s plan to spend $314 million to recruit, hire, and train 500 new Border Patrol agents and 1,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in 2018.“These new personnel would improve the integrity of the immigration s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Honeydue is a money management app for couples

 Honeydue is a mobile app that aims to reduce money-related arguments between couples by offering tools to share information on respective account balances and spending.  Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active ditches the Infinity Display for ruggedness

 After weeks and months of leaks, the Galaxy S8 Active hasn’t left much to the imagination. We’ve already seen the phone from virtually every angle and got a sneak peak of a prematurely launched carrier page last week, to boot. The only thing left was for Samsung to officially ma … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's Galaxy S8 now comes with a huge battery and rugged body

Every year, for the last four years, Samsung has released a tougher and more rugged version of its flagship Galaxy S phone — and this year's no different. Samsung's new Galaxy S8 Active is the S8's more durable cousin. Like all previous Active phones, the S8 Active is for people … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active will be available for pre-order tomorrow

Samsung is releasing its Galaxy S8 Active for preorder tomorrow through AT&T. The company says it’s the “toughest Galaxy smartphone yet,” featuring a rugged design and military-grade screen that makes it shock, shatter, water, and dust resistant. The device is bound by a metal fr … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 may include large battery thanks to new motherboard tech

Samsung is reportedly investigating a new motherboard technology that would allow for more space inside of the Galaxy S9, and possibly a bigger battery. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Google's Chrome for Android now asks users to pick their preferred search engine in Russia

Earlier this year, Google lost an antitrust case in Russia over the restrictions it places on Android devices. As part of a settlement with the country’s antimonopoly agency FAS, the US tech giant has made changes to its Chrome app, which now prompts users to select a default sea … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Event TV: Match's Model Male pop-up

Online dating service Match launched its Model Male pop-up from 2-4 August, inviting singles to check out a selection of 3D printed male figures. | Continue reading


@campaignlive.co.uk | 7 years ago

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review: doing it right

No hybrid distractions, just a pure, distilled laptop Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Langstreckenrekord: Tesla Model S P100D schafft 1.078 Kilometer

In Italien wurde dieser Tage ein neuer Reichweitenrekord mit einem Tesla Model S P100D aufgestellt. Der Tesla Owners Club Italia schaffte es, 1.078 Kilometer mit nur einer einzigen Ladung zu absolvieren. Der bisherige Rekord lag bei 901,2 km. Somit wurde... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

T-Mobile’s new Unlimited 55+ gives seniors a much-needed upgrade on cell service

T-Mobile is launching its newest unlimited plan, which might be its best yet, offering two lines of unlimited data for $60 (including taxes, fees, etc.). There’s just one catch: the new T-Mobile One Unlimited 55+ plan is only available for customers aged 55 and up. T-Mobile’s sen … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Is Now Worth Nearly 3 Times More Than an Ounce of Gold

Bitcoin's rising price has made it worth nearly three times as much as gold, according to public markets data. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Australia’s BTCMarkets Exchange Enables Bitcoin Cash Trading Against AUD and BTC

Australia is a bit of an odd country when it comes to cryptocurrency. It seems all local exchanges generate little trading volume for all currencies. BTCMarkets is one of the few companies providing such cryptocurrency exchange services in the region. They now have Bitcoin Cash t … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Making a Living Writing Ebooks: Here’s How It Works Today

The more flexible you are about how you think about and package your ebooks, the more powerful a tool they can become in your digital business strategy. | Continue reading


@copyblogger.com | 7 years ago

How To Plan A Marketing Calendar That Actually Works

Marketing calendars most often fail due to poor planning. So, learn how to plan one that actually works with our free guide + marketing calendar templates. | Continue reading


@coschedule.com | 7 years ago

This gorgeous pocket-sized greenhouse is also an air purifier

If you’ve always wanted a little plant for your desk, you can now back a gorgeous pocket-sized greenhouse on Kickstarter that also doubles as an air purifier. Called Livesglass, the glass planter was designed by Jonathan Che, founder of CHE Design in Sydney. It can house little s … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

How to work flexible hours and make $80,000 a year as a coder

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.It can take years to become a regular developer that works on large applications like iTunes or Outlook, but you can become a web developer in three months or less – even if you … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The original Google Pixel gets a $200 discount ahead of Pixel 2 launch

Google’s Pixel has famously had some serious stocking issues over the last few months, but not only is Google’s smartphone now in stock, it’s even on sale. The deal is part of the Google Store’s Back to School event, and it’s one of the first major deals we’ve seen on the Pixel a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

EIT Digital’s strives past “fix it when it’s broken” approach, with predictive service for printers

Predictive maintenance for printers, a new activity being supported by EIT Digital as part of its OEDIPUS High Impact Initiative, will bring a shift in the performance and durability of commercial printing equipment.In the current commercial... | Continue reading


@eitdigital.eu | 7 years ago

How high-tech breast pumps help new mothers reclaim their time

 HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk HUUUURRRRRRK hurk… When you are pregnant, everyone tells you that nothing can ever prepare you for parenthood. What they should also tell you, however, i … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

20 gadgets under $20 that you'll actually use every day

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.There are plenty of products out there that cost less than $20, but most of them never get used. A USB drive that works in outer space? Can’t imagine a situation where that would … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi’s sub-$500 Mi 6 flagship is the best smartphone deal of 2017

Following 2016’s outstanding Mi 5, Xiaomi had its work cut out for itself in impressing phone enthusiasts with its latest flagship. The Chinese company didn’t hop on the bezel-less bandwagon for this one (though it did outshine Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and LG’s G6 with its gorgeous Mi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Mit einfachen Mitteln Straßenschilder für autonome Autos hacken

Der Einsatz von autonomen Autos für die Zukunft bringt noch viele Sicherheitsfragen mit sich. Autohersteller sind tendenziell eher darum bemüht, die Autos selber vor Hackerangriffen sicher zu machen. Forscher an der University of Washington... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

HP Gains on IBM with 'Mission Critical' Move Into Blockchain

CoinDesk profiles work ongoing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise to move the former computing powerhouse into the blockchain technology sector. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Boston Dynamics’ robot fell off stage and the internet totally missed it

Experimenting with robots at the scale Boston Dynamics does makes public blunders inevitable. But when a company previously owned by Google and now by SoftBank messes up on cam, the footage usually goes viral on the next day. Somehow, this isn’t what happened with the Atlas. A li … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Startup Forecasting: 5 Actionable Tactics for Responsible Financial Management

What steps should startup CEOs and finance leaders take to responsible financial management? Here we show you how to build an accurate forecasting model. | Continue reading


@labs.openviewpartners.com | 7 years ago

European Cooperation Projects – Call 2018

European Cooperation Projects – Call 2018 | Continue reading


@eacea.ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Cryptocurrency Market Tops $116 Billion to Set New All-Time High

The total value of all publicly traded cryptocurrencies set a new all-time high today, with the class now worth just over $116.9 billion. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Watch outer space for free on a live stream

A company called Slooh, which provides live streams of outer space via telescope, is opening up its sightings of eclipses, full moons, asteroids, and comets to anyone with an internet connection — for free. All you need to do is sign up on their website. Slooh owns seven telescop … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Advice for Eclipse Newbies

Like most people in the United States, at least, I’ve never witnessed a total solar eclipse. I’m really looking forward to it, as are tens of thousands of other Americans who live in the eclipse’s promised “path of totality” or are planning to travel there. But aside from traffic … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

iPhone 8: Foxconn-Foto zeigt Wireless Charging

Jetzt nun also wohl doch. Wie der Insider Benjamin Geskin (@venyageskin1) berichtet, wird das neue Topmodell bei Apple: das iPhone 8, voraussichtlich mit Wireless Charging kommen. Eigentlich ja keine große Neuigkeit, wenn man bedenkt, dass die... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago