Sony’s 4K Android TVs will soon work with Amazon Echo devices

Sony’s latest 4K, HDR-equipped TVs, those powered by Google’s Android TV software, will soon be compatible with some Amazon Echo devices, Sony announced today. The feature should roll out as part of a firmware update sometime this month, and it will give users of the Amazon Echo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Five Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

A journalist taught me about critical thinking in writing and editing. The importance of vetting and uncovering more than one side to a story. This is where critical thinking comes in. We think critically when we're able to determine the meaning and significance of what we observ … | Continue reading


@conversationagent.com | 7 years ago

10 best camping apps for Android

There is nothing quite like the great outdoors. Technology can't do everything out there, but it can help! Here are the best camping apps for Android! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

AT&T Attempts to Hijack Net Neutrality ‘Day of Action’ With Deceptive Webpage

Yesterday was the net neutrality “day of action” protest around the internet. AT&T tried to exploit it.The post AT&T Attempts to Hijack Net Neutrality ‘Day of Action’ With Deceptive Webpage appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Why Ethereum’s price is dropping

Anyone following the cryptocurrency market over the past few months has seen the spectacular rise and pretty dramatic fall of the value of an Ether. The currency rose from the $100 range to the $400 range from May to June; and from June to July we’ve seen it drop back down to the … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases

Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

iFixit teardown confirms Note 7 Fan Edition is just a Note 7 with a new, smaller battery

Like a phoenix from the ashes, Samsung’s ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 has emerged from the fires of its battery woes reborn as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition, a refurbished Note 7 that, hopefully, won’t explode. Samsung announced that it’d be using some original Galaxy Note 7 p … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Nine Inch Nails' new music video features Polybius

Since 1989's Pretty Hate Machine Nine Inch Nails' frontman Trent Reznor has pined for something he can never have. And now we know what that something is: the mythical early 1980s arcade game, Polybius.In case you're not familiar with the legend of Polybius, word on the street wa … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Radiohead hid a bizarre app for an 80's computer in its new album

There's a very bizarre Easter egg hidden in Radiohead's latest album.Buried within the boxed edition of the band's OK Computer anniversary release is a computer program for a 1980's computer with a hidden message.SEE ALSO: Type ‘spinner’ into Google for a fidgety surpriseDiscover … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Is a Well-Behaved, Polite Beer Festival Even a Beer Festival?

Tiramisu Stout in Delft It was the Netherlands Beer Festival in Delft. It was unique because it was warm and sunny, as opposed to the usual Dutch weather, which involves rain, wind, rain, foul tempers, and more rain. Today, the forecast called for good cheer and alcohol-induced s … | Continue reading


@roadsandkingdoms.com | 7 years ago

Net Neutrality Day of Action spurs millions to speak out for online freedoms

 Yesterday was the much-ballyhooed “Net Neutrality Day of Action,” an online protest day on which thousands of websites, people and services called attention to the impending revocation of net neutrality rules by the FCC. And the turnout, it turns out, was quite impressive. Read … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Why Bogus News Stories Are So Hard to Stop

The July 4 week was a quiet one in Washington, but the news business abhors a vacuum. Into the void sprung a perfect viral story: Female reporters were being tossed from the Speaker’s Lobby at the U.S. Capitol for being insufficiently dressy. The specific topic at hand was bare s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Show House is a Contemporary Take on a Traditional Building Form

The Show house was built to display the full range of design and fabrication capabilities offered by the Hufft Projects. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Did Samsung just accidentally reveal the Note 8?

Read more...{"player":{"description":"This is what we've been waiting for.","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/eUuqrMO8StskpwNJP_1GYc_wJwk=/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fvideo_uploaders%2Fdistribution_thumb%2Fimage%2F15590%2F13cb5838-fba4-4e1e … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Razer’s Blade Pro THX Edition is an epic mobile production powerhouse with noisy fans

 When Razer bought THX off of George Lucas’ hands, no one knew what they’d use their new multimedia technology arm for — until they announced the improvements to their most powerful laptop: the Blade Pro. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google Play Music’s New Release Radio breaks its Galaxy S8 shackles, now available for all

Previously dubbed as a "Samsung exclusive," New Release Radio is now available for every Google Play Music subscriber, regardless of device. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The next Oculus VR headset is starting to take shape

The next VR headset from Oculus may have more in common with the Samsung Gear VR than the company's category-defining Oculus Rift.The first Oculus Rift, released in March 2016, was highly anticipated but saw limited success after its launch. Now Oculus VR, which is wholly owned b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

'The Walking Dead: Match to War' First Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Cool Visuals

Disruptor Beam's The Walking Dead: March to War has been in development for quite some time, and it has even soft launched in some territories. Today, we got to see a gameplay trailer for the first time, and I have to say that I like the game's visual style. The Walking Dead: Mar … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

YouTuber bites back against Brilliant Earth in ‘conflict-free’ diamond follow-up

After being threatened with legal action, Jacob Worth wasn’t deterred. One of the sources in our Brilliant Earth exposé, Worth created the video that led us down this rabbit hole of dirty dealings in the diamond industry. For his effort, he was promptly hit with a cease and desis … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Pace-maker snitches on alleged arsonist

‘Twas the beating of his tell-tale heart – or pacemaker in this case – that may land alleged arsonist Ross Compton, of Ohio, in prison. A judge ruled Tuesday that data pertaining to the 59-year-old Compton’s pace-maker would be admissible in court. Compton is charged with aggrava … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

This genius gadget is the only way you'll clean your makeup brushes in the future

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If you're a makeup aficionado, you know the struggle of cleaning your makeup brushes. Cleaning the brushes that graze your face is super important, as the buildup they collect is … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

DraftKings and FanDuel will no longer merge

 DraftKings and FanDuel, the two biggest daily fantasy sports platforms that originally announced their intention to merge a last year, have called it quits. This comes a month after the FTC announced they would sue to block the merger. In a statement provided to TechCrunch, FanD … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

How Airbnb uses AI to get you into other people’s homes

To say technology like blockchain or AI is disruptive is a laughable understatement. At Airbnb, though, VP of engineering Mike Curtis said he’s not as concerned with being disrupted by blockchain as he is with the less technological challenge of convincing people to stay in other … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Jaguar reveals E-Pace, the crossover SUV for millennial couples

The cub of the Jaguar family aims to repeat the success of the F-Pace at a smaller size and price Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

'Elder Scrolls: Legends' Monthly Chaos Arena Returns Tomorrow

Get ready some plenty of madness and craziness as the monthly Chaos Arena returns to Elder Scrolls: Legends [Free (HD)] tomorrow, July 14th. The Chaos Arena is a special event that changes how the game plays and makes for some fun times. There are randomly selected scenarios and … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

NYC passes tipping option rule that applies to ride hailing apps

 The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) passed a proposed rule on Wednesday requiring that all for hire vehicle drivers be provided a way to receive tips, including ride hailing apps such as Uber, Lyft, Juno and Gett. The rule was proposed by the Independent Driver … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Shelton House Has a U-Shaped Plan and a Sunken Entry Courtyard

The Shelton house is an urban home for a family of four built in the Westside neighborhood of downtown Kansas City. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Weekly Deal Spotlight: Big savings from Mint SIM and The People’s Operator

This week we're showcasing two spiffy offers from a pair of less mainstream carriers: Mint SIM and The People's Operator. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Radiohead hides 8-bit secret message in the remastered version of OK Computer

Radiohead recently included a special Easter egg in the remastered 20th anniversary edition of their album OK Computer, but you can only uncover it with the help of a British 8-bit ZX Spectrum computer, or at least an emulator of one.The just-released $130 edition (£100) of OK Co … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Netflix is rapidly taking over the Emmys

This year’s Emmy nominations are out, and one thing is abundantly clear: Netflix is now an entertainment powerhouse, close on the heels of HBO. The company nabbed a record 93 nominations for its original streaming content, nearly double what it earned last year, and just 17 shy o … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Everything's Negotiable Except Cutting Medicaid

The new draft of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Better Care Reconciliation Act released today has significant additions that have seemingly responded both to the demands of his own Republican conference and to public outcry.As my colleague Russell Berman notes, perhaps … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

BlackBerry KeyOne launches on Sprint, the eternal harbor of innovation

The BlackBerry KeyOne — the company’s latest attempt to return to the good old days of hardware keyboards — has been available to purchase in the US since May 31st unlocked for $549. If you prefer to buy phones through carriers (and saving money upfront), and are a Sprint custome … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Can a Sideways Elevator Help Designers Build Taller Skyscrapers?

Half the world’s population already lives in cities, and that number is expected to jump to 70 percent by the end of the century. To accommodate the new urban dwellers, cities will have to build higher—and that will mean doubling down on ways to transport residents from the groun … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

China says it doesn’t block VPNs, despite allegations

Following a report claiming it was banning personal VPNs, Chinese officials are hitting back with cries of “fake news.” Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Chinese telecommunications carriers were ordered to block access to virtual private networks (VPNs) by February 1 next … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How merging with Uber expands Yandex’s global presence

ANALYSIS: Uber and Russian internet giant Yandex announced something of a curve ball earlier today: They plan to merge and create an all-new company that combines their respective ride-hailing services in six markets, while also including Uber’s food-delivery service, UberEats, f … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Do Unto Other Harvard Students

At Harvard University, a faculty panel empowered to study undergraduate social organizations like fraternities, sororities, and “final clubs” has issued a controversial new recommendation: that denying official recognition to these groups is not enough—they should be gradually bu … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Does the Burqa Have a Future in Europe?

The burqa’s legal standing in Europe was dealt another blow this week after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Belgium’s ban on face veils is lawful under convention rules and “necessary in a democratic society.”The Strasbourg-based court’s unanimous ruling Tues … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Jabra's upgraded wireless earbuds prioritize battery life

At CE Week 2017, Jabra debuted the next iteration of its Elite Sport earbuds. Launched last year, the Elite Sport are Jabra’s first truly wireless earbuds, and they now come with a few upgrades — most notably in battery life.The new Jabra Elite Sport earbuds have packed in 50 per … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Can a Bernie Sanders Ally Win the Maryland Governor's Mansion?

Ben Jealous is betting that a progressive Democrat can unseat blue state Maryland’s  Republican governor Larry Hogan, despite the fact that Hogan remains exceedingly popular.“Already, we are seeing signs, early signs, that we will be successful, [and] not just in the primary, in … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Coinbase Granted One-Month Delay in Cryptsy Lawsuit Appeal

Coinbase has an extra month to file its appeal arguments in a legal dispute tied to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Beautiful Rhythm Game 'Lanota' Free for the First Time

Lanota [Free]  is a clever blend of a rhythm game and adventure story, and you can get it for free today in celebration of its first anniversary. Lanota has received quite a few awards these last couple of years, and for good reason. The game is all about an alternate reality whe … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

Here are the winners of the Google Cloud machine learning pitch-off

 Back in March at Google’s Cloud Next conference, the company announced plans to run its own machine learning startup competition side-by-side with Data Collective and Emergence Capital. Four months later,  ten startups, pulled from a pool of 350+ applicants, presented on stage a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

R&K Insider: Denmark edition

Sign up for R&K Insider, our collection of the most compelling happenings in food, politics, and travel from across the web. Hello, dear readers! I’m back from my recent trip to Denmark and it was, as promised, a delight. My first stop was Copenhagen, where my Airbnb host greeted … | Continue reading


@roadsandkingdoms.com | 7 years ago

Have Your Copywriting ‘Best Practices’ Become Outdated Sneaky Tricks?

Last week I wrote about the customer disconnect, which happens when our copywriting focuses on what we want prospects to do and forgets why they would want to take that action. I want to share with… | Continue reading


@harrisonamy.com | 7 years ago

Drowning in debt, British luxury smartphone maker Vertu calls it quits (for now)

Even though luxury phone maker Vertu's owner reportedly promised the brand will be revived, its days of expensive phones look to be over. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Apple is adding 3D lasers to the iPhone so we can all be AR zombies

Apple announced its augmented reality development kit (ARKit) at WWDC back in June. Now, the company appears to be adding a bunch of brand-new components to the next iPhone in order to beef up the new AR platform's capabilities.SEE ALSO: The iPhone 8's biggest new feature could b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Ravens Can Plan for the Future

When you’re a scientist who studies birds as inquisitive and intelligent as ravens, doing experiments is easy. “If they find the task interesting enough, they all line up, and almost fight over who gets to take part in the study,” says Mathias Osvath from Lund University, who kee … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Matchpool Releases the Alpha Version of its Matchmaking Platform

Matchpool, the first community and incentive driven social network built on top of the Ethereum blockchain, has released its blockchain-powered matchmaking platform in alpha on July 11th. The matchmaking platform is to be a working mixture of Slack, Facebook and Online Dating App … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago