Loci ICO Aims to Combat Patent Fraud With Ethereum Blockchain Network

One unique aspect of the ICO of Loci is that the company already has a working application that is utilized by an active user base of inventors and companies. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk offers updates on Falcon Heavy, Dragon 2 and Mars mission

 During a talk at the ISS R&D conference on Wednesday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk provided a number of updates about progress on the Falcon Heavy rocket, crewed Dragon capsule development and his vision for an eventual crewed mission to Mars with the ultimate goal of human colonization … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google Play’s editorial pages put a human touch on finding high-quality apps

They will not completely solve the issue of app discovery, but Google Play's editorial pages should help those on the hunt for high-quality apps. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Hotel Emma in San Antonio by Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors

On the site of the former Pearl Brewery in San Antonio design firm Roman and Williams transformed a 19th century Brewhouse into Hotel Emma | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Become your own barista with this portable espresso maker

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Paying $4 for your daily dose of espresso each morning is fun, but you might want to save your money and purchase one of these bad boys instead. Say goodbye to that clunky machin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Intel’s Upcoming 12-Core CPU May Clock Well Below AMD’s Threadripper

Intel's upcoming 12-core chip is rumored to be coming in at a substantially lower clock compared with its 10-core Core i9-7900X or AMD's Threadripper. If this proves true, it may be difficult for the Core i9-7920X to match the competition. The post Intel’s Upcoming 12-Core CPU Ma … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

NASA is uploading hours of aerospace history on YouTube

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center is in the process of uploading hundreds of videos of rare test flight, launch, and landing footage to YouTube and the agency’s website. It’s all part of a continued effort to better open access to NASA’s archives, as well as help inform the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Phoenix Suns extend GM Ryan McDonough, hire James Jones

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has a new three-year contract and an additional front office helper in longtime NBA player James Jones. Suns owner Robert Sarver extended McDonough's | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Apple granted patent on smart dock with Siri and wireless charging

Apple was granted a new patent this week, one that’s particularly interesting given Apple’s upcoming HomePod and rumors of a wirelessly charging iPhone 8: an iPhone dock that could have Siri and a wireless charger built in.The patent, officially for a “Smart dock for activating a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Trump's Voter-Fraud Commission Has Its First Meeting

Getting served with seven different lawsuits is probably a bad way to start any job. But that’s exactly what the members of President Trump’s  Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity faced Wednesday, when the commission met in person for the first time.The latest o … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

The Bipartisan Opposition to Sessions's New Civil-Forfeiture Rules

Attorney General Jeff Sessions rolled back a series of Obama-era curbs on civil-asset forfeiture on Wednesday, strengthening the federal government’s power to seize cash and property from Americans without first bringing criminal charges against them.In a statement announcing the … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Is Closing Guantanamo Still Conceivable?

Tomorrow marks the six-month anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. But today marks six months since another key event: the most recent resettlement of detainees from Guantanamo Bay. On January 19, the last full day of the Obama presidency, one detainee fro … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

The TechCrunch Podcast: Silicon Valley’s low emotional EQ and, no, not Zuck for president

 Om Malik, the venerable entrepreneur, writer and now investor, joined TechCrunch editor-in-chief Matthew Panzarino for our second episode of The TechCrunch Podcast. In 2006, Malik turned his personal tech blog GigaOm into a business to track the tech industry. In that time he wa … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The 10 languages chatbots are most likely to speak

GUEST: After processing over 7 billion messages at Dashbot, we took a deeper look into the languages with which users communicate. As we’ve mentioned before, it’s important to look at the messages users are sending to your chatbots. The beauty of conversational interfaces is that … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

SpaceX targets 24-hour first stage rocket re-use turnaround by 2018

 In a talk at the ISS R&D conference on Wednesday, Elon Musk shared some more insight into SpaceX’s path to fast and full rocket reusability. The company hopes to achieve its 24-hour turnaround window for used Falcon 9 rockets sometime next year, he said, and there is already “a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Facebook launches comparison tool to prove Instant Articles beat mobile web

 One-third of all link clicks on Facebook already go to its self-hosted Instant Articles. Facebook claims they drive more referral traffic click for click because people don’t abaondon them mid-click as they do with slow-loading mobile websites. Now Facebook is teaming up with Ni … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Could Regain Upside Momentum after SegWit2x Activation After All

Even if the existence of two different chains might create confusion, there are a few reasons because we might don’t have to worry about. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk clarifies that AI regulation should follow observation and insight

 Elon Musk made headlines over the weekend with comments calling for government controls around artificial intelligence, which he has said repeatedly he believes is an existential threat to humanity if left unchecked. Musk was at the International Space Station R&D conference tod … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

I used a meditation app for 30 days and all I got was one with the universe

I am a leaf on the wind, a zen master, and a techno-guru who inspires calm and balance in all those who gaze upon me. Okay, I’m actually a slow-motion train wreck. But I spent 30 days with the Headspace app, meditating my ass off, in order to fix that. That’s another lie. The tru … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Alabama's mad cow had an unusual form of the disease

An “atypical” form of mad cow disease has been found in an 11-year-old beef cow in Alabama. Luckily, this is the form that is not dangerous to humans, and the disease was detected before the animal was slaughtered.This is only the fifth case of this particular disease confirmed i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Add a second screen to your iPhone with the InkCase i7

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.The InkCase i7 is rising through the ranks as one of the most unique cases on the market – and it’s guaranteed to transform the way you use your phone. Whether you’re a bookworm … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

NerdWallet has laid off 9 percent of its workforce this year

 NerdWallet, a personal finance company, laid off six people from its marketing team this week, TechCrunch learned and has since confirmed with NerdWallet. This latest round of layoffs means NerdWallet has cut nine percent of its workforce this year. Back in April, laid off over … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

A Typology of Undisclosed Trump-Russia Meetings

We know that Donald Trump and his top aides have held a range of meetings with Russian officials—some ordinary (Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s tense visit to Moscow after U.S. airstrikes in Syria), some extraordinary (Trump revealing sensitive counterterrorism intelligence to … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

How The Fifth Element Subverted Sci-Fi Movies

The most radical element of Luc Besson’s 1997 space opera The Fifth Element is not the absurdly opulent future-costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. It isn’t the bizarre Southern twang of the Hitler haircut-sporting villain Zorg (Gary Oldman), nor is it Chris Tucker’s performa … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Smuggling iPhones in your pants is a bigger trend than you think

A woman recently attempted to smuggle over 100 iPhones into China to make a profit. The woman was taking what appears to be a common smuggling route — bringing iPhones from Hong Kong (where they’re cheaper) to mainland China by way of Shenzhen. Officials at Shenzhen spotted bulge … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Boston Celtics sign center Aron Baynes

The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center Aron Baynes. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

5 Ways Effective Communication Can Energize Your Marketing Strategy

Staying in touch with your world will help your marketing goals thrive. Check out our 5 communication tips to enhance your brand image. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Ways Effective Communication Can Energize Your Marketing Strategy

The great Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” For marketers, the goal should be to speak clearly and carry a big heart. Get on your customer’s level, use language they’ll...read moreThe post 5 Ways Effective Communication Can Energize Your Marketing S … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

Business level security for your smart home

Your smart home may make life easier, but every device is vulnerable to hackers and malware. CUJO protects your whole network in style. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LA Clippers re-sign All-Star forward Blake Griffin

The L.A. Clippers announced today that they have re-signed free agent forward Blake Griffin. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Google Announces Redesigned ‘Feed’ as a Replacement for Google Now

Google Now is officially being relaunched as the Google feed. It looks the same on the surface, but there are a few important tweaks.The post Google Announces Redesigned ‘Feed’ as a Replacement for Google Now appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Christopher Nolan is not a fan of Netflix’s ‘mindless’ film strategy

Christopher Nolan, director of high-concept blockbusters like The Dark Knight, Inception, and Interstellar, and famous defender of the old-school institutions of film, went on a bit of an anti-Netflix rant during an interview with IndieWire today.“Netflix has a bizarre aversion t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Amazon’s Treasure Truck is expanding into other cities

Amazon’s Treasure Truck, a truck loaded with daily deals and trendy products, is finally expanding to other US cities. The truck has been limited to Seattle, Amazon’s hometown, since it was first launched 2016, a year after it was announced. Since its launch, the Treasure Truck h … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The Afghan girls robotics team just won a silver medal

The all-girl robotics team from Afghanistan that was initially denied entry to the United States for an international competition is taking home the silver medal.SEE ALSO: The Afghan girls robotics team will now be allowed into the U.S.Fittingly, they received a the accolade for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

An Appreciation of Trees

A collection of images of unusual, intriguing, and beautiful trees and forests around the world, from Madagascar to Poland, Scotland to Hong Kong, the United States, and more. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

When it comes to shaving, go with a hybrid

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.When it comes to shaving, guys have historically had only two choices in the realm of hair removal.    There’s the bulky black electric razor that sounds like a hive of angry bee … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

These soft robots are inspired by plants and move like sentient vines

A thick tendril snakes its way across a desk. It turns sharply, heading up to wrap its single, tube-like appendage around a valve that moves slowly under its pressure. Though it looks like the work of a sentient vine, it’s actually a robot: a soft, plant-inspired creation that “g … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Half of All Plastic That Has Ever Existed Was Made in the Past 13 Years

In 2014, scientists found a new kind of of “stone” on the beaches of Hawaii. It was made of sand, organic debris, volcanic rock, all swirled together with melted plastic. So they proposed the name “plastiglomerate” and they suggested that, as plastic lasts pretty much forever, th … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Apple veröffentlicht Updates für alle Plattformen

Apple hat heute Abend all seinen Software-Plattformen Updates spendiert. Wirklich neue Features sucht man vergebens, es handelt sich lediglich um kleinere Maintenance-Versionen, die ein paar Bugs beseitigen, dafür aber auch die eine oder andere... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Zynga and MGM are planning a Words With Friends TV show

Zynga has teamed up with MGM Television to develop a primetime TV show based on Zynga’s Words With Friends puzzle game. There’s a trend to combine games with TV game shows, and it’s either a brilliant way to do cross marketing — or a doomed effort to save TV as millennials go onl … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Google quietly released a killer new feature in Google Maps

Google added a neat feature for cyclists in Google Maps in 2014. Whenever you asked for directions from point A to point B, Maps would also provide a little map with an estimated elevation for each part of the route. Now the same is true for walking directions. For each set of di … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

DC prosecutors are ramping up secret requests for location and internet history

New data released this week by the DC District Court shows a massive increase in sealed court orders demanding location or internet data, as first reported by The Washington Post. The number of orders increased seven times over during the last three years, reaching 1,136 orders i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

'Game of Thrones' is still the most pirated show, but there's a twist this year

There have never been more ways to watch Game of Thrones legally, but that hasn't stopped the show from continuing to be the most popular TV show for illegal downloads and streams. SEE ALSO: Here's how Twitter reacted to the 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiereThat's the finding f … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Franklin Robotics’ Tertill wins the pitch-off at TC Sessions: Robotics

 We’re pleased to report that a so-called Roomba for weeds, Franklin Robotics’ Tertill, won the TC Sessions: Robotics pitch-off. Because if there’s a task that should be relegated to a robot, it’s weeding a garden. For winning the pitch-off, Franklin Robotics was awarded an exhib … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Hulu’s new 20th Century Fox deal brings 3,000 more TV episodes to its streaming service

Hulu today announced a sizable content deal with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution that will allow Hulu to add nearly 3,000 more episodes of popular TV shows, including dramas and comedies, to Hulu’s streaming service. The deal will give Hulu the streaming rights to severa … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Surprise: pairing your Segway hoverboard to an app isn't a great idea

Hoverboards are still a thing, apparently, and they're still terrible. Researchers at IOActive have found that security oversights in the Ninebot by Segway miniPRO hoverboard could allow an attacker to remotely track hoverboard riders, circumvent safety locks, remotely execute co … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

New iOS Games on Our Forums: 'Judas Priest: Road to Valhalla', 'Sidewords', 'Project Mallow', 'Finn in 1989', and More

Today is apparently National Hot Dog Day, the day of the year where all hot dogs are equally appreciated. Being in Chicago, I'm pretty deep into the Chicago style hot dog scene, but, I'd say I love all hot dogs equally. If you're looking for some new games to play while you wait … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

Seeing Your Ransomware Outbreaks from Inside F-Secure

This is guest post by F-Secure trainee Mari Mäkinen. The cyber security market is extremely fascinating, highly competitive and very fast-paced, which contributes to the fact that there’s never a dull day at work. Since I started at F-Secure two months ago, two huge outbreaks of … | Continue reading


@safeandsavvy.f-secure.com | 7 years ago