Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank's Blockchain R&D

Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Creditbit Price Technical Analysis – CRB/BTC Short-term Bearish

Key Highlights Creditbit price continued to face sellers and remained below the 0.00020BTC resistance against Bitcoin. There is a major descending channel pattern with resistance at 0.00017BTC forming on the 7-day chart of CRB/BTC (data feed from Coinmarketcap). On the downside, … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Lore of Thrones: What’s the deal with greyscale in Game of Thrones’ latest episode?

HBO’s Game of Thrones is a dense series with a huge weight of history behind its story, so in practically every episode, something happens that could use a little explanation. So every week, The Verge will be diving into a scene or event from the latest installment of the seriesa … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The Rock teams up with Apple’s Siri for his next movie

In case you manage to drag yourself out of the ongoing Game of Thrones craze today, you might be in for a treat: superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson just tweeted that he’s joined forces with Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, for his next film, which airs on the company’s YouTube cha … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Grab gets $2B from Didi and SoftBank to fuel bid to defeat Uber in Southeast Asia

 Grab, the ride-hailing company competing with Uber in Southeast Asia, has pulled in $2 billion of new financing from existing investors Didi Chuxing, the company that defeated Uber in China, and SoftBank. Didi said the round could expand by $500 million more with input from othe … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/24/2017 – Priming for a Breakout?

Bitcoin price is treading sideways for the time being as buyers are gathering more energy to push for a continuation of the rally.The post Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/24/2017 – Priming for a Breakout? appeared first on NEWSBTC. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

TokenStars Announces New ICO to Tokenize Celebrities’ Careers

The celebrity talent management industry is larger than many Fortune 500 companies and even many countries’ GDP (including EU countries), boasting over $40 billion in contracts under management. TokenStars’ new ICO aims to disrupt this market, which is currently dominated by a fe … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: The Social Media Ad Platforms Cheat Sheet (infographic)

With social media advertising becoming more competitive by the day, it’s important to choose the social media platform that can more effectively reach your target customers. Each social media platform offers unique advertising and marketing opportunities. Let’s discuss the three … | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

AI is impacting you more than you realize

GUEST: In today’s age of flying cars, robots and Elon Musk, if you haven’t heard of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) then you must be avoiding all types of media. To most, these concepts seem futuristic and not applicable to everyday life, but when it comes t … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

MobileGo Price Technical Analysis for 07/24/2017 – Selloff Resumes!

MobileGo resumed its slide to its counterparts bitcoin, ethereum, and the dollar as new developments emerged and risks are lined up.The post MobileGo Price Technical Analysis for 07/24/2017 – Selloff Resumes! appeared first on NEWSBTC. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

The Man McMaster Couldn't Fire

Just 24 days into his tenure as Donald Trump’s national-security adviser, Michael Flynn was forced to resign, having reportedly misled Vice President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russian officials. When Flynn departed, the men and women he’d appointed to the National Securi … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Increase your Website’s Conversion Rate with These 6 Tips

A website is a marketing tool and it is meant to inform people of your service and enable them to get in touch with you for closing the deal or getting further information. It is up to you to try and close as many deals on the spot without allowing them to have second thoughts. T … | Continue reading


@webmaster-success.com | 7 years ago

Shifting Current

It’s 4 a.m., and the boat’s spotlights, affixed to both the wheelhouse and a spindly mast, illuminate the greasy deck. The Launch Out, a 60-foot prawn trawler based out of Pittenweem on Scotland’s east coast, mows through the waves on its way toward the fishing grounds. Inside th … | Continue reading


@roadsandkingdoms.com | 7 years ago

ViveNChill wants to end sweaty and foggy VR lenses

I sweat a lot. If I’m standing outside with the sun up and a little breeze, it’s only a matter of time before I start sweating. Going for a jog? I’ll be pouring with sweat before most people are even breathing heavily. In fact, I often sweat without even the need for my breathing … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

This week in apps: Disney Clips, Firefox updates, and more

Did you get too wrapped up in all the new Game of Thrones hype to pay attention to the new apps and updates of the week? If so, it's not a big deal. We remembered to keep track of it all for you. SEE ALSO: Here's how to take photos even when your phone is out of storageEvery week … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is coming to a new continent: Announcing Australia!

 Many are familiar with the many adventurous innovations — zorbing, bungee jumping, and jet boating to name a few — that have come out of the Australian-New Zealand ecosystem. But,  so did WiFi, black box flight recorders, cochlear implants, ultrasound technology, and even atom s … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Why chatbots need a big push from deep learning

GUEST: Most tech giants are investing heavily both in applications and research, hoping to stay ahead of the curve of what many believe to be an inevitable AI led paradigm shift. At the forefront of this resurgence are the fields of conversational interactions (personal assistant … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The First and Twelfth Doctors team up in this Doctor Who Christmas special trailer

Peter Capaldi is on his way out as the Twelfth Doctor, but he has one more adventure before his inevitable regeneration. At Comic-Con today, BBC unveiled the trailer for this year’s upcoming Christmas special. The Twelfth Doctor will meet the First Doctor (Game of Thrones alum Da … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

This is how Apple's ARKit is about to change how everyone uses the iPhone

Even if you've seen Apple's ARKit in action, there's a chance you're still not convinced it'll mean much for you. That's all about to change thanks to a new demonstration of its power recently posted on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Apple's ARKit will make walking and texting the warmup for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The upcoming Flash movie will be called Flashpoint — and that’s a bad idea

During Warner Bros.’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con yesterday, the studio confirmed that the upcoming The Flash movie is still on track, even though the movie has yet land a director. But one thing stuck out: the movie will apparently be known as Flashpoint.The title alone … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

An Attack at the Israeli Embassy in Jordan

Two people were wounded and one person died Sunday after a shooting  at the Israeli embassy in Jordan’s capital, Amman. There are few details on the incident, and the motive is still under investigation. Police said one of those injured was an Israeli, and the other two victims w … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Call for proposals for ERC Starting Grant

Identifier: ERC-2018-STGPillar: Excellent SciencePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Call for proposals for ERC Synergy Grant

Identifier: ERC-2018-SyGPillar: Excellent SciencePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

I went to Pokémon Go Fest to (try to) play the game with thousands of others. Here’s what it was like

 “Do people still play Pokémon go?” It’s a question that pops up pretty much any time the game gets mentioned. The answer: yep! It’s rarely the sidewalk-filling, flash mob-inducing hype monster that it was for a few weeks after launch — and that’s probably better for everyone. Bu … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

14 ways AI will impact the education sector

GUEST: There have been a lot of digital “next big things” in education over the years—everything from the Apple IIe to online learning. The latest is artificial intelligence education tech (AI Ed), and only time will tell what impact it will ultimately have. But for something as … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Middle East and North Africa aren’t the next big hotspot for tech… yet

In the past, people didn’t give much thought to the startup climate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). But after Careem’s massive funding and Amazon’s acquisition of Souq, people are finally realizing the potential of the region. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet with e … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

7 signs your design style is out of date

If you’ve worked in the design industry for any length of time you’ve probably seen styles come and go. Maybe you’re using some styles that are so popular they’ve reached their saturation point. Or maybe you haven’t even realized the possibilities that come with the constant infl … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Inferno Squad author Christie Golden on injecting moral ambiguity into Star Wars

When Star Wars Battlefront II hits stores in November, it will present the Star Wars universe in a way that’s seldom seen: from the viewpoint of the Empire’s soldiers, who are fighting against the characters we usually root for. Next week, the game will get a prequel in Christie … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

London Stock Exchange Group Tests Blockchain for Private Shares

The London Stock Exchange Group has moved a step further in adopting blockchain technology. The group has joined forces with the tech giant, IBM to build the new platform. According to reports, the new platform will be used to digitally issue private shares in small and medium en … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Entrepreneurs, here’s how to make the best use of your board

GUEST: Before becoming a VC, I cofounded OnVista, a German finance portal. In my role as CEO I was once talking to a client and told him, “I’ve got to go now because I have a board meeting.” He said: “Poor you. In board meetings, I always feel like I am examined and fail.” I was  … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Pecos Cabin is a Contemporary Take on the Traditional Log Cabins of the West

Located in Tres Lagunas, an hour east of Santa Fe, the Pecos cabin is a contemporary take on the traditional log cabins of the West. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Comic-Con 2017 trailer round-up: Stranger Things, Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, and more

San Diego Comic-Con is wrapping up, and it’s been a crazy week of news from across the entertainment industry. But in recent years, the show has become just as much about the big trailer reveals for upcoming blockbusters as it has been about panels for fans and, you know, actual … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

NES classic ‘Punch-Out’ has an Easter egg that went undiscovered for 29 years

Easter eggs in video games are everywhere, but most don’t take nearly three decades to figure out. ‘Punch-Out’ — aka ‘Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out’ — is the obvious exception to this rule. Reddit user Midwesternhousewives used his weekend to discover an Easter egg in Punch-Out that tel … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson just announced a new movie co-starring Siri

Steve Jobs isn’t the only famous Apple figure that can be turned into movies (or an opera, evidently.) Tomorrow, your favorite bad listener voice assistant Siri will star in its own film featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I wish I was kidding.The movie, titled The Rock x Siri: … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Japanese-Inspired House Features Luxurious Materials and Practical Detailing

Behind an unassuming façade, the Japanese-inspired house opens up to reveal a pared back design response, mixed with luxurious materials | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Community and fandom ruled Pokémon Go Fest amid devastating technical problems

To put it lightly, Pokémon Go Fest, Niantic’s first in-person event for the game, did not go as planned. Roughly 20,000 fans came to Chicago’s Grant Park for the fest, which promised Trainers (the game’s name for players) a chance to catch a variety of pokémon, team challenges th … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Texas Police Find Dozens of Migrants Trapped in a Trailer Truck

Authorities in San Antonio, Texas, found a semi-truck at a Walmart parking lot with eight dead migrants in the trailer, and nearly 20 others were taken to the hospital in serious condition. The temperature in the city rose above 100 degrees on Saturday, and it’s believed the migr … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Ambrosus Implements Blockchain in Food Industry

Blockchain technology has penetrated various industry segments, and the food industry is no stranger to it. Ambrosus, a blockchain company, is on its way to further revolutionize the food industry by creating a decentralized system to track produce. Launched last week, Ambrosus i … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

GM is putting app developers directly in the driver's seat

GM is giving developers a fast lane to make it easier to build connected car apps for infotainment systems. The automaker is offering up its next-generation infotainment software development kit (NGI SDK) to the general development community with a new twist: App makers will actu … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

YouTube is killing its built-in video editing tools

If you're working on a long editing project directly on YouTube, you now have a deadline. The Google-owned video platform announced on Friday it will shut down its built-in Video Editor feature on Sept. 20. The toolkit has been around since 2010, but has fallen on hard times. One … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Netflix just secretly won San Diego Comic-Con

On the first day of San Diego Comic-Con, director David Ayer took the stage before the massive crowd at Hall H. A year prior, he’d been there to promote Suicide Squad for Warner Bros., but this time he was discussing a different project: the $100 million fantasy-action film Brigh … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Watch Deadpool go full merc in Marvel Powers United VR

Prepare your best superhero landing; Deadpool is coming to Marvel Powers United VR. Oculus Studios and Sanzaru Games’ four player co-op superhero sim was announced at D23 last weekend but with just three confirmed characters: Hulk, Captain Marvel, and Rocket Raccoon. To celebrate … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Sell your crappy MS Paint creations in this very zen art simulation game

They say art is a good outlet for expressing your thoughts and feelings, but since I’m not one to keep a notebook full of doodles, I have found peace within Passpartout: The Starving Artist, a recently released game where you make MS Paint-style drawings and sell them for your di … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

How to make money livestreaming

Recently we published a piece helping new livestreamers get started. Basic stuff, right? Now we think you’re ready for a more advanced lesson: How to make money doing livestreams. This is not casual stuff we’re talking about — you’ll need a lot of time, dedication, and probably n … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Compound Effects in Influence

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have more influence on how things turn out despite them often having no formal power? Maybe we're getting many things right, hitting all the high notes on personal, social, and structural motivation and ability, and yet we may not be … | Continue reading


@conversationagent.com | 7 years ago

Adam Savage explains why space suits are his happy place

Adam Savage loves space suits. When I interviewed him in March, he spoke about how safety equipment appealed to him, whether it was firefighter gear, the protective armor that bomb disposal personnels wear, or space suits of the fictional variety. For the last several years, Sava … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

A satellite captured a video of its fellow satellites rocketing to space

A shoebox-sized satellite caught a glimpse of a Soyuz rocket launch that sent 73 satellites flying into space last week. Snapping one photo every second, the tiny Dove satellite caught two and a half minutes of the Soyuz rocket’s flight — starting with liftoff. The timing was se … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Teaser für das Zenfone 4 setzt alles auf die Kamera

Auf dem Facebook-Account von ASUS in Taiwan findet man jetzt eine erste offizielle Bestätigung, dass das Zenfone 4 kurz vor der Veröffentlichung steht. Und ein paar Teaser-Poster verraten auch schon worum es für ASUS hier gehen wird.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago