Facebook Messenger’s new Discover tab features top bots

Facebook today announced its Discover tab for finding featured bots and brands will be rolled out to Messenger users in the United States in the coming days. The Discover tab breaks these conversations up into a dozen categories including education, personal finance, news, sports … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Importing the Galaxy S8 Plus with 6 GB of RAM might be pricier than it seems

Here's how much it might cost you to import the beefier Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Petya Ransomware FAQ: Known Knowns and Unknowns

Are we still calling this outbreak Petya? Yes. Microsoft Defender detected it as “Petya.A”. “We have verified that the Petya MBR code from a variant last December is very similar to the MBR code of this new variant,” says Karmina Aquino, Service Lead at F-Secure Labs. “There are … | Continue reading


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

Netflix’s Okja Is a Must-See Fable About a Super-Pig

Okja begins with a splendiferous introduction to its title character. Who is Okja? The ecstatic businesswoman Lucy Mirando (Tilda Swinton) is thrilled to tell us, via multimedia presentation, by revealing to the press and her investors a new kind of “super pig” her global corpora … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Final Fantasy XV’s new episode is like a brief, thrilling action movie

If you think of the main cast of Final Fantasy XV as a prototypical boy band, blond gunslinger Prompto fits snuggly into the cute, goofy archetype. He jokes constantly throughout the game, hums tunes in the middle of battle, and never misses a chance to take a selfie. In a lot of … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Startup ChromaWay to Launch 'Hybrid Database' Product

Swedish startup ChromaWay has released a new product called Postchain that mixes blockchain and standard database technology.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Satechi’s new USB-C to HDMI cable lets you watch 4K content on your fancy display

Satechi just released a new USB-C to HDMI cable that works with 4K displays. It supports a 60hz refresh rate. So while the MacBook’s display is nice and all (really, I do love it), this cable is designed to let you watch 4K videos on your TV or whatever other, larger display you … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Inside and Limbo physical double pack set for September release

A physical double pack of Inside and Limbo is being released for PS4 and Xbox One. Developer Playdead has teamed up with 505 Games to bring the puzzle-platformers to disc, Gematsu reported. The pack is due for release in Europe on 15th September, with the US getting it three days … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Tablo’s new Android TV app turns the Nvidia Shield into a cord-cutter’s DVR

 On the heels of launching its next-gen DVR for cord cutters who want to record TV over-the-air from a digital antenna, the maker of the Tablo DVR is today releasing a new app for Android TV owners, for recording live TV without the need for additional DVR hardware. The app, Tabl … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

LiveLike will now let you watch sports with your Facebook friends in VR

 LiveLike, the service that partners with sports broadcasters to create and host their VR viewing experiences, is going social. As a refresher, LiveLike’s VR experience is a “virtual suite” overlooking the field, where you can select different camera angles, look around the suite … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

4 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur MUST Listen To

The life of an entrepreneur is definitely not an easy one. Whether you’re leading a blossoming business or running a side hustle, there’s a huge learning curve to paving your own path. Thankfully,there are an abundance...read moreThe post 4 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur MUST Listen … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

4 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur MUST Listen To

The life of an entrepreneur is definitely not an easy one. Here's a round-up of some of our favorite business podcasts to help you pave your own path. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Twitter can predict a riot faster than police

A new study by Cardiff University has determined that Twitter can be used to identify dangerous situations up to an hour faster than police reports.Using a dataset of 1.6 million tweets from the London riots in 2011, researchers were able to have a series of machine-learning algo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Xometry Secures Investments from BMW i Ventures, GE Ventures and Highland Capital Partners

PRESS RELEASE: Xometry, the leading on-demand manufacturing platform, announced $15MM in funding led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from existing investors including GE Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. Further fueling Xometry's... | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Android Pay adds support for American Express in Canada

 Android Pay launched at the end of May in Canada, but at the time American Express was listed as “coming later this summer” in terms of support. AmEx users didn’t have to wait long, it turns out, because support just went live for their credit cards in Android’s mobile payments … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Free-to-play Orcs Must Die! Unchained invades PS4 in July

Orcs Must Die! Unchained will charge onto PlayStation 4 on 18th July - without any charge.Unchained is the new free-to-play version of the tower defense series. It launched on PC back in April after several years where it was playable via beta versions.Fans of the original (and s … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Will Grad Students Lose the Right to Unionize Under Trump?

Trevor Hull wakes up every morning and goes to a lab where he mixes chemicals together, using materials like lead and cadmium to synthesize other substances. A man who he calls his boss sometimes gives him directions and orders, and he’s paid on a bi-weekly basis. He says he feel … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Martis Camp House Provides Privacy and Celebrates Panoramic Views of the Pacific Crest Mountain

On a down-sloping wooded site in Martis Valley, California, the Martis Camp house carves a serpentine form in the topography | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Criminal Charges for 1989 Hillsborough Disaster

British prosecutors charged six people Wednesday in connection with the deaths of 96 soccer fans who were trampled during the 1989 F.A. Cup semifinal match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium.The incident began on April 15, 1989 after police, in an att … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Aufgefrischt: Google News bekommt neues Design

Googles Nachrichten-Aggregator Google News hat ein rundum neues Design bekommen. Es ist aufgeräumter, moderner und klarer geworden. War das Design zuvor doch leicht "chaotisch" und unübersichtlich. Google selber sagt dazu. "Um Nachrichten zugänglicher... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi adds a new electric scooter and laser projector to its accessory range

Xiaomi announced the products at a Beijing event earlier today. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

How one company is using analytics and AI to sniff out potential security breaches

Let’s get down to brass tacks – your content and information might be “safe,” but if someone really wanted to crack that vault of information they could with the proper tools and people. This isn’t true for all businesses, but if you’re a SMB or maybe even a fledgling enterprise … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

There's a new Kirby game on 3DS eShop next week

Hello Kirby fans! You'll be pleased to know upcoming 3DS game Kirby's Blowout Blast has a release date in Europe.The 3D platformer will launch exclusively via the 3DS eShop next Thursday, 6th June.Blowout Blast is a fairly traditional Kirby adventure - you suck enemies up, but r … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Mystery Science raises $2 million to keep kids curious

Kids are naturally curious, especially when it comes to the world that surrounds them. With questions like “Why is the sky blue?” or “What do blind people see?” children want to understand what is going on around them. But elementary school teachers may not always have the answer … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Your Business Needs A Landing Page, And Here’s Why

In the modern business world, some level of online presence is hugely important. One of the easiest, simplest, and most effective ways to use the internet to help your business … | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 7 years ago

iOS 11 on an iPad still won’t replace your laptop

Apple introduced some major changes to the iPad with its iOS 11 beta earlier this week. While you can use the iPad just as you’ve always been able to, there are some additional multitasking changes that really make the iPad Pro more of a laptop contender. Apple has created a dock … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

New iOS Games on Our Forums: 'Missile Cards', 'Laser Kitty Pow Pow', 'Fate/Grand Order' and More

It's Wednesday again, which means it's time to strap in for another dump truck full of new iOS games to try out. It's also apparently INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY, so, if you like typing in all caps, today is the day to ... celebrate ... that? Provided you don't care about terribl … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

How to Build Social Media Branding Guidelines That Will Make Your Brand Memorable

Make your brand socially memorable! Develop robust social media branding guidelines with this in-depth post + free social media style guide templates. | Continue reading


@coschedule.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Legal Experts: nChain SegWit Criticisms Are Flawed

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Watch the trailer for Penny Arcade’s live action Automata sci-fi noir series

 If you follow long-running video game focused comic series Penny Arcade, then you’re probably aware that they occasionally take breaks from the regular strip to create mini-series. One of those is Automata, a sci-fi film noir detective story about a hardboiled human sleuth and h … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Watch the first trailer for Hugh Jackman’s movie musical The Greatest Showman

The first trailer for 20th Century Fox’s P.T. Barnum biopic and original musical The Greatest Showman is here. Hugh Jackman plays Barnum, a charming, down-on-his-luck guy in a top hat, hanging out in Connecticut in the early 1800s. From what we can see, he’s going to be smooching … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Dream Reality Interactive raises money for AR, VR, and AI

Dream Reality Interactive stands at the intersection of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. And that has enabled the company to raise a round of funding from startup Mother and investor Phil Harrison. London-based Dream Reality Interactive is working … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Samsung reveals dual-camera sensor that might make its debut on Galaxy Note 8

At MWC in Shanghai, Samsung announced the ISOCELL Dual camera sensor, which will likely be used on the Galaxy Note 8. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Event TV: McDonald's experiential drive-thru

Fast food brand McDonald's created an experiential activation in Brazil this month, which saw a branded drive-thru truck take to the streets and approach customers. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Netflix is getting Dolby Atmos surround-sound content

With Netflix embracing 4K and HDR programming, couch potatoes can already enjoy impressive cinema-style visuals from the comfort of their living room. But audio is every bit as important, which is why the on-demand video streaming company has revealed plans to support the Dolby A … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Amazon disputes claims that Echo Show’s Drop-In feature is a security risk

 Drop-In is a strange and mostly ill-advised feature. It’s a way of offering instant communication between Echo devices — essentially a phone call that doesn’t require the receiver to pick up in order to initiate. Hence, “dropping in.” Amazon introduced it with the new Show and i … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

GameStop giving away fidget spinners in ridiculous Crash Bandicoot promotion

Fidget spinners were SO last week, right? Well apparently GameStop are still trying to ride the hype wave. From Friday, Gamestop Ireland are giving away a free fidget spinner to those who purchase the Crash Bandicoot N'Sane Trilogy, in return for trading in any game. Yeah, really … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Capturing Mobile Moments Could Be Key to Increasing Purchase Decisions

A few decades ago, it would have been nearly impossible to imagine the smartphones that are now such a huge part of our lives. We might have guessed that phones would become more advanced, perhaps, as well other consumer appliances like televisions, radios and cameras - but to co … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

Basketball-Comedy: Drake und Will Ferrell zeigen NBA-Stars richtige Handshakes

Gestern Abend fanden zum ersten Mal die "NBA Awards" statt. Die beste Basketball-Liga der Welt feierte sich ein bisschen selbst und vergab Preise für außergewöhnliche sportliche Leistungen. Host der Veranstaltung war der kanadische Rapper... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Now you can quantify your cat’s comings and goings too

 Cat owners rejoice! Now you can quantify the comings and goings of your furry friend — thanks to an app-controlled pet door that can send push notifications when Tibbles enters and leaves your abode. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Okta Extends Canadian Presence with New Downtown Toronto Office

PRESS RELEASE: Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, today announced the opening of its new Canadian office in downtown Toronto. With the new office, Okta will tap into the area's diverse high-technology … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Heathrow launches gin and tonic T-bags

Heathrow Airport is launching a range of destination-inspired 'G&T-bags' on 1 July to celebrate Heathrow Gin Festival. | Continue reading


@campaignlive.co.uk | 7 years ago

Sony is testing a 3D facial recognition feature for its Xperia devices

Sony will demo a 3D facial recognition system on a Xperia smartphone this week that can’t be easily tricked with a photo. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

A 3-point plan to create tech jobs in the heartland

For Patrick McKenna, the 44:64 figure was the turning point. Shortly after President Donald Trump won the 2016 election, analysis of voter turnout showed that while Hillary Clinton captured only 44 percent of the electoral college, those votes represented 64 percent of the U.S. g … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Platform9 raises $22 million to help enterprises manage hybrid clouds

Platform9, a startup that helps companies manage their cloud software deployments across on-premises data centers and the public cloud, announced today that it raised a $22 million series C round of funding. Canvas Ventures led the round, which also included participation from He … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

As Egnyte turns 10, it moves into data protection

 Egnyte had a big milestone last week. It turned 10 years old, which is a pretty big deal for a startup. The company has survived and even thrived, but as it moves into its second decade, it recognizes that it can’t live on file sync and share alone, and today it announced the ge … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Medical bill advocacy startup Better pledges all of its revenue towards relieving medical debt

 Put aside whatever shred of healthcare decency the Senate happens to be ripping out at the moment and take a look at Better, a startup helping people deal with out-of-network medical bills. The startup has just pledged 100 percent of its revenue towards relieving those stuck in … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

NVIDIA Joins AMD in Manufacturing Dedicated Graphics Cards for Cryptocurrency Mining

It is evident there is a growing demand for graphics cards by cryptocurrency miners right now. AMD has already confirmed they will launch a  dedicated GPU line. Now it appears NVIDIA will follow their example, which is quite interesting. The demand for GPUs has been skyrocketing … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago