The reviews aren’t good

Online reviews are the new "word of mouth" marketing on steroids. Don't ignore them, learn how to track and monitor those reviews. | Continue reading


@mclellanmarketing.com | 7 years ago

“And one day he made an error, and then struck out, and it sounded like all of Fenway was booing, and he ran to the bench with his head down, the red rising in his face, the shame in his belly, and the rage. Ted thought: These are the ones who cheered, the fans I waved my cap to? Well, never again.”

Why is it great? Yes, it’s more than one sentence. But in this one short stanza, Cramer has captured all the rage and sorrow and loneliness and drive of the legendary Red Sox hitter Ted Williams. This is one of the best profiles of all time. The use of ALL CAPS to capture the las … | Continue reading


@niemanstoryboard.org | 7 years ago

Marvel’s Oculus VR game perfectly captures the feeling of embodying a superhero

One of the more intriguing announcements to come out of Disney’s biennial D23 expo this past weekend was Marvel’s new virtual reality game, made in partnership with Facebook-owned Oculus VR. The title, called Marvel Powers United VR, is not due out until 2018 as an exclusive for … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Marvel Powers United VR: Hands-on with the superhero VR app on the Oculus Rift

Disney showed a glimpse of Marvel’s first virtual reality game over the weekend, showing three of a dozen superheroes who will be available in the game. And now we’ve been able to get our hands on the game, Marvel Powers United VR, on the Oculus Rift. This is the kind of brand an … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Jeremy Bloom’s Integrate raises $8 million for marketing software

 You may know Jeremy Bloom from his days as an Olympian on the U.S. ski team or from when he was a professional football player. These days, he’s busy running an enterprise software startup for marketers. With clients like Salesforce and Dell, Phoenix-based Integrate has raised $ … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Digital Damage

Digital ads could be alienating B2B buyers, says Julie Ogilvie , senior research director at Sirius. Because the ad  units are tiny... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 7 years ago

Virtual reality turned me into a bunch of Marvel characters and it was really freaking cool

In case we needed another reason to get excited for Marvel's upcoming VR title, we now know the identity of a fourth character that will costar in the game: Deadpool.That's right: everybody's favorite, foul-mouthed antihero will be taking centerstage, along with the Hulk, Captain … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

AI data-monopoly risks to be probed by UK parliamentarians

 The UK’s upper house of parliament is asking for contributions to an enquiry into the socioeconomic and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence technology. Among the questions the House of Lords committee will consider are how can the data-based monopolies of some large corpo … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Amazon Alexa is so not ready to be your phone's digital assistant

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@mashable.com | 7 years ago

How Job Loss Can Lead to Drug Use

In 2013, Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Nevada had some of the highest rates of death from opioid overdoses, and they also had some of the country’s highest unemployment rates. A series of studies suggests that this joblessness might have been—at least in part—contributing to the hi … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Amazon Pay Places lets you pay for real-world shopping using your Amazon info, starting with TGI Friday’s orders

 Amazon is today introducing a new feature called Amazon Pay Places, that allows customers to pay for in-store and order ahead shopping experiences using their Amazon app. That is, instead of using cash, check, credit or debit while shopping out in the real world, you can just us … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Ark dev makes abrupt U-turn on plan to wipe PvP servers

It's not often a developer changes its mind about a decision that would have had a seismic impact on its game just a day after announcing it to press, but that's exactly what the people behind dinosaur survival hit Ark have done.Studio Wildcard has made a last-minute decision not … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Take a first look at Augmenting Alice, an AR-enhanced book about the future of AR

We’re pleased to share an exclusive pre-publication of Augmenting Alice, a book about AR that has one very special feature: AR. Kind of like a pop-up book, but for 2017. The book was written by Galit Ariel, a multidisciplinary creative who’s bio states she’ll “bitch-slap people s … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Look fresh with this backpack that is made out of old car materials

'Airpaq' is recycling airbags and seat belts from old cars and turning them into sustainable backpacks.  Read more...More about Kickstarter, Recycling, Sustainable, Backpack, and Sustainable Living | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Four robot demoes you missed at TC Sessions: Robotics

 TC Sessions: Robotics featured robots for as far as the eye could see, and several took the stage for special demonstrations. We were honored to play host as these innovative companies and teams showed off their latest creations. The videos are below and are worth your time. The … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

D&D Beyond Combines Tabletop Gaming with Digital Features

Wizards of the Coast is bridging the tabletop and digital gaming divide with a new suite of tools, collectively dubbed D&D Beyond. If it works, managing a Dungeons & Dragons game is about to get a lot more streamlined (and arguably more fun).The post D&D Beyond Combines Tabletop … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Uber integrates UPI for payments in India; here’s how to set it up

UPI is a mobile-first payment system that facilitates transactions between any two bank accounts. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

India Plans to Include KYC Norms for Bitcoin Transactions

The rising cryptocurrency usage in India, combined with Bitcoin’s rising price recently increased the government’s interest in the cryptocurrency market. In order to regulate the market, a committee was set up by the country’s Finance Ministry, which has been analyzing the crypto … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Jane Austen and the Redemption of Gawkiness

Here is a way to win the woman you’ve loved for eight years from afar: When you see her again, avoid speaking. Jump up and leave when she is in earshot. Do her small favors, especially ones that put you within touching distance—but never let her thank you, and be sure to avoid he … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Samsung's coral blue Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be released in the US on July 21st

Samsung announced today that it'll release the coral blue version of its Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in the US on July 21st. It'll only be available through Best Buy and Samsung's website, although there are Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint-specific versions, as well as an unlocked model. Bes … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

CrowdFlower expands to help companies implement machine learning

EXCLUSIVE: CrowdFlower, a company that helps customers build AI systems by providing them with training data, announced today that it’s getting into the business of helping companies implement machine learning. While many companies are trying to implement AI and machine learning … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Snapchat Spectacles endlich bei uns online erhältlich

Die Video-Sonnenbrille Snapchat Spectacles kursiert seit knapp einem Jahr unter ausgewählten Influencern herum. Als Normalkunde an dieses Wearable zu kommen, war in dieser Zeit aber gar nicht so einfach. Bislang gab es an fotogenen Orten wie Venice... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Mozilla wants to use your voice to help developers create new apps

Mozilla is building a massive repository of voice recordings for the voice apps of the future — and it wants you to add yours to the collection. The organization behind the Firefox browser is launching Common Voice, a project to crowdsource audio samples from the public. The goal … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Uncertain Future of Genetic Testing

AnneMarie Ciccarella, a fast-talking 57-year-old brunette with a more than a hint of a New York accent, thought she knew a lot about breast cancer. Her mother was diagnosed with the disease in 1987, and several other female relatives also developed it. When doctors found a suspic … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

6 Ways to Harness The Power of Instagram Stories

Here are some of the best ways that brands can harness the power of Instagram Stories in their social media marketing strategies. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

6 Ways to Harness The Power of Instagram Stories

Instagram is widely known as an image sharing social media platform. However, there are so many other things you can do with it. One of the most amazing features of Instagram is Instagram Stories. This...read moreThe post 6 Ways to Harness The Power of Instagram Stories appeared … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

'Day of the Tentacle Remastered' Goes on Sale for the First Time Ever, in a $1.99 Double Fine Promotion

The word 'classic' gets bandied around a lot when talking about games, and as a result has somewhat diluted its meaning. However, if one game on the App Store was worthy of such an adjective, it would definitely be Day of the Tentacle [$1.99]. Widely regarded as one of the greate … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

Nintendo's new online service looks like it could be every bit as bad as you feared

Let's get the nice stuff out of the way. Splatnet, which has just sneaked out onto iOS and Android devices as part of the Nintendo Switch Online app, is just lovely - a joyous, colourful, varied and detailed breakdown of all that you've been up to in Splatoon 2, complete with run … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

BestMile Announces New Advisory Board Appointments

PRESS RELEASE: BestMile formalizes its advisory board by appointing two outstanding industry leaders to support its rapid growth, Christopher Choa and Randell Iwasaki. Randell Iwasaki was appointed as the Executive Director of the Contra... | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Electronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting today

People flying into the US can expect a longer wait at the airport starting today. That’s because the US Department of Homeland Security’s “first round” of enhanced airport screenings is going into effect. Airport security officials will be taking a much closer look at travelers’ … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Destiny 2 beta glitch gives you an infinite super

Destiny 2's beta has a big glitch which gives players an infinite super for the duration of its Inverted Spire strike.Your super is your ultimate ability. Each subclass has one, and it can only be used after filling up your super bar by killing enemies. After use, this bar resets … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Jon Batiste Reinterprets 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' for The Atlantic

Julia Ward Howe first published her iconic poem in The Atlantic in 1862. The song quickly became an anthem of the Civil War and a touchstone of the American Idea. In that spirit, The Atlantic asked renowned jazz musician Jon Batiste to create a new arrangement of the song for the … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Bixby-powered speaker may not be revealed after all — report

Samsung reportedly won't announce the rumored Bixby-powered speaker just yet, if ever. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Apple launches machine learning research site

 Apple just launched a blog focused on machine learning research papers and sharing the company’s findings. The Apple Machine Learning Journal is a bit empty right now as the company only shared one post about turning synthetic images into realistic ones in order to train neural … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Nintendo isn't abandoning the 3DS and neither should you

With the launch of the Switch, Nintendo has almost entirely moved on from the disappointing Wii U. But the same can’t be said of the Nintendo 3DS. The Switch may occupy a place that straddles the line between a home console and a portable, causing some overlap with the 3DS line. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

This Classic Single Story House Provides Some of the Most Stunning Views of Texas

The flat-roofed single story house looks as if it is floating, nestled comfortably within the trees of the Texas hill country | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Why France's Top General Quit

The top French general resigned Tuesday following a clash with President Emmanuel Macron over proposed cuts to the defense budget that General Pierre de Villiers said would no longer “guarantee the robust defense force” needed to protect France.“In the current circumstances I see … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Psychadelic Puzzle Classic 'Yankai's Triangle' Is Now Free for the First Time

Kenny Sun has amassed a formidable catalogue of releases since his 2014 debut on the App Store. Ever since Spectrum [$0.99] underlined his eclectic design principles three years ago, the Boston-based developer has released a succession of quality mobile gaming hits, with Circa In … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

5 More Great Sites for Promoting Your Business

As more and more individuals and families cut the cord and get rid of expensive cable TV, the internet is becoming the main source of advertising and entertainment. Many people … | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 7 years ago

San Diego Comic-Con 2017: all the best panels, trailers, and news to look out for

San Diego Comic-Con is finally here, and it promises to be a crazy few days of news, panels, trailers, cosplay, interactive experiences, lines, merch, and bad convention center food. There’s going to be a ton going on, with panels (and hopefully new footage) showing off the lates … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

NBC News launches the first daily news show for Snapchat

NBC News launched a daily newscast called Stay Tuned on Snapchat today, hosted by Savannah Sellers and Gadi Schwartz. This is the first daily news program on Snapchat, and the first news show of any kind to be produced by a third party on the platform. Snapchat has invested heavi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The Paradox of Mitch McConnell's Repeal-Only Vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not usually one for doomed gestures or abstract ideals.So why on earth is he scheduling a sure-loser vote on Obamacare "repeal today; replacement later?” Yes, President Trump has requested it—but McConnell has long since learned how to ma … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Jeff Sessions Treads on the Property Rights of Americans

Earlier this year, Justice Clarence Thomas, perhaps the most conservative jurist on the Supreme Court, attacked a government abuse that shocks many Americans when they first learn about it. In scores of cities and towns, law enforcement simply takes property from citizens, then s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Chinese Censors Working Overtime in Wake of Dissident Liu Xiaobo’s Death

The death of longtime democratic activist Liu Xiaobo has sent China's censorship regime into high gear, as the country cracks down on images, text, and keywords that relate to the poet, author, and winner of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.The post Chinese Censors Working Overtime in … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Chłodnik w 10 minut i zwierzenia u manikiurzystki

A bo ja, proszę Pani, jestem takim typem, który jak się do kogoś przyzwyczai, to będzie do niego chodził latami. A to do dentystki, do której poszłam pierwszy raz, kiedy była świeżo po studiach i na początku tylko asystowała mojemu lekarzowi. Tak mi podpasowała, że niedługo minie … | Continue reading


@whiteplate.com | 7 years ago

NBC News launches “Stay Tuned,” a twice-daily Snapchat news broadcast

 NBC News is bringing news broadcasts to Snapchat, the company announced today, with the launch of a twice-daily headline news show it’s calling “Stay Tuned.” The show aims to connect with younger viewers who no longer get their news from traditional television, nor connect with … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Clara Labs nabs $7M Series A as it positions its AI assistant to meet the needs of enterprise teams

 Clara Labs, creator of the Clara AI assistant, is announcing a $7 million Series A this morning led by Basis Set Ventures. Slack Fund also joined in the round alongside existing investors Sequoia and First Round. The startup will be looking to further differentiate within the cr … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Research Finds Design Flaws in Scaling Proposal Bitcoin Unlimited

New research has provided a rare academic lens to the conversation on how to best scale bitcoin's technology for more users. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago