Radio Atlantic: The Miseducation of Ta-Nehisi Coates

In his new book, We Were Eight Years in Power, The Atlantic's national correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates writes about the past eight years of his career—his pursuit of an understanding of America, and his route to becoming a celebrated author. In this episode of Radio Atlantic, our … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

PC Gaming Weekly: Early Access success for Fornite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

The big rumor last week was that Tencent, the biggest game company in the world, had bought a 5 percent stake in Bluehole Studio, the South Korean developer behind one of the most talked-about games of 2017: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It hadn’t, though the talks between the C … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Remains Bearish

Key Points Bitcoin cash price formed a low at $343.6 and started correcting higher against the US Dollar. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $365 on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken) are intact. The price might correct a few points … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 10/06/2017 – Short-Term Selloff, Long-Term Climb?

Bitcoin price has pulled up from its latest dive but the short-term downtrend looks ready to continue until it tests the next major support.The post Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 10/06/2017 – Short-Term Selloff, Long-Term Climb? appeared first on NEWSBTC. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Russian hackers reportedly stole NSA data in 2015, likely via Kaspersky software

(Reuters) — Russian government-backed hackers stole highly classified U.S. cyber secrets in 2015 from the National Security Agency after a contractor put information on his home computer, two newspapers reported on Thursday. As reported first by The Wall Street Journal, citing un … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The Future Landscape of Social Media [video]

Online stars make some bold predictions about the future of social. Where do you think it's all heading? | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

Crunch Report | Netflix Is Raising Prices

Netflix is raising prices, you can now syndicate your stories from Instagram to Facebook, Magic Leap tells us nothing about what it’s doing and Amazon is testing and optimizing its own delivery service. All this on Crunch Report. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Think you hate selfies? The Russian military might ban them.

Russian soldiers may soon be saying goodbye to their Snapchats. According to the BBC, the Russian Ministry of Defense, which manages and regulates Russia's armed forces, has drafted a law that would ban soldiers and military personnel from posting on social media. The ban is expe … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The flagship battle

We pit the latest and greatest from Google against the best that Samsung has to offer in this quick look at the Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Things to Consider When Buying Hoses or Tubing

Hoses and tubing are essential pieces of equipment that are utilized in many different tasks in a wide variety of industries. It is crucial to always get the highest quality of tubing and hoses in order to ensure that your task is completed with the most efficiency possible. Ther … | Continue reading


@talefoundry.com | 7 years ago

Australia's facial recognition database will now include driver's licence photos

Move over Face ID, the Australian government has eclipsed you on the creepy factor.It'll allow for photos from government I.D.s and licenses to be added to a national facial recognition database, making it easier for the country's law enforcement agencies to identify people in re … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

OMG, I'm handcuffed to a chair and only Alexa can help me

Read more...{"player":{"description":"New York Comic Con has a one-of-a-kind voice-enabled escape room experience.","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/Apxiq5WDkeGLQ3anuisUs7E8Q_E=/https%3A%2F%2Fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2Fcms%2F2017%2F10%2Ff95ca454-5ed2-793f%2Fthumb%2F00001.jpg","med … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Kickstarter’s most successful fundraiser shares lessons from a failed campaign

 PodCase’s search for $300,000 on Kickstarter has ended — not with a bang but a whimper. Earlier this week, the company posted an update to its page, explaining that it would not be continuing the campaign after having pulled in less than a tenth of its goal, with around three da … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google promises stronger Pixel presence in India, but the price tag won’t help

Google wants to boost offline sales of the Pixel 2 duo in India, but with the phones starting at $950, it might be easier said than done. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Keanu Reeves tries to cheat death with clones in the first trailer for Replicas

The first trailer for Keanu Reeves’ upcoming sci-fi thriller Replicas was released at the New York Comic Con panel today, where he was joined by director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and producer Stephen Hamel. In the film, Reeves plays a neuroscientist named William Foster whose wife and … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Sunken is the hidden object VR game that takes you under the sea

Sunken is a virtual reality game that plunges players into the ocean deep to explore shipwrecks. Though it’s a low-stakes hidden object game, it’s tinged with hints of H.P. Lovecraft, and the environments evoke a sense of dread. It launched today for the Samsung Gear VR. Tapps Ga … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Hate iOS 11? There’s no going back now

After Apple drops a new version of iOS in our laps each year, it doesn’t take long to find tutorials popping up about how to roll back to a previous version for those that just can’t handle change. And Apple, for its part, is completely okay with this. Or, was completely okay wit … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Classic Reload: 'Mikey Shorts'

Hello, gentle readers, and welcome to the Classic Reload, the monthly feature where we have no idea where our shorts have gotten to. In each installment, we take a look at a game from the App Store's past to see how it's doing in the here and now. It's a chance to revisit old fav … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

This is the upcoming BlackBerry ‘Krypton’ according to Evan Blass

We now have an official render of what was widely known as the BlackBerry Krypton. According to Evan Blass, it will be released as the BlackBerry Motion. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

John Kelly reportedly used a compromised phone for months

Today in yes-that-really-happened: White House Chief of Staff John Kelly reportedly used a compromised personal cellphone for months. The former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security apparently realized something was up during the summer, according to a new report from … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

13 Research Backed Ways To Get More Social Shares #Infographic

Getting your content shared on social media is one of the best ways to increase its reach and overall impact. The problem is that many content creators have trouble making it happen. We examined some of the most socially shared content online and laid out 13 research-backed ways … | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

'SimpleRockets 2' Coming in Early 2018 to iOS, Android, and PC

Developer Jundroo hit on a winning formula when they released their physics sandbox game SimplePhysics [appprice url="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplephysics/id408233979?mt=8"] back in March of 2011. The game allowed you to create various types of structures and then let th … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

Facebook Messenger gets an Apple Music bot for full song streaming

Facebook today announced a new Apple Music integration for Messenger that allows you to stream full songs, a first for the social network’s messaging service. Prior to this partnership, you could build collaborative Spotify playlists inside Messenger group chats and Facebook’s di … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk's open to rebuilding Puerto Rico's power grid, but there's a catch

Read more...{"player":{"description":"Once again pushing the development of alternative energy intergration","image":"https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/lpAAYCEsevfkqGUzsTXIjkixBEw=/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fvideo_uploaders%2Fdistribution_thumb%2Fi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' oft-injured center Joel Embiid cleared for drills

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Embiid was cleared for 5-on-5 drills and participated in a full practice with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time Thursday. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Crypto-Communication is Here with the BitVault

Embedded Downloads of Ireland, and VVDN Technologies, India, are set to become the producers of the world’s first crypto-communicator. Known as BitVault, the unit will work on all existing networks and will incorporate advanced blockchain security features. It appears the device … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

The future of transport is about more than driverless cars

Photography by Tom Atkinson @R3Digital The problem of moving people around efficiently is a bit of a ticking time bomb, as the global population grows and concentrates in already overcrowded urban centres. Add to this the fact that we’re all getting older and living longer, and t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

'Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes' to Add Guild vs Guild Battles, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Character, and Much More

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes' [Free] players have reasons to smile because the game continues to expand in pretty meaningful ways. After adding Territory Battles last month, the developers announced their future plans for the game, and they should make its players quite happy. Aft … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 7 years ago

Dallas Mavericks leave Rick Carlisle (illness), veterans at home vs. Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle did not make the trip to Orlando for a preseason game against the Magic due to illness. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Payments Dedicated Conference at SiGMA in November

Malta’s annual iGaming week is just around the corner and SiGMA is preparing for the biggest week to date! With a sold-out floor plan, the week will be packed with wining, dining, networking, and business leads. Main executives and exhibitors showcasing here will include Mr. Gree … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Relic Hunters Legend seeks Kickstarter treasure for its shooter RPG

Relic Hunters Legend mashes up online four-player shooters with role-playing games, and it’s got a cheeky colorful style that looks like it would be comfortable on Cartoon Network. Developer Rogue Snail launched its Kickstarter campaign today, and it plans to release on PC, Mac, … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

At the intersection of technology and private equity

 It’s been said that private equity has a crush on technology. But dismissing the growing relationship as a crush would not only do it a significant disservice, it would miss the undercurrents at play that are making technology such an attractive, long-term private equity target. … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Who cares what kids think?

Our blog articles feature the latest ideas and thinking from our Action and Research Centre and Fellowship staff and guest bloggers. You are welcome to contribute and comment. | Continue reading


@thersa.org | 7 years ago

UBI, Mental Health and Economic Growth

Our blog articles feature the latest ideas and thinking from our Action and Research Centre and Fellowship staff and guest bloggers. You are welcome to contribute and comment. | Continue reading


@thersa.org | 7 years ago

Hackers may have stolen NSA data via Russian-owned antivirus software

Russian hackers stole cyber defense information from the NSA, including how the US infiltrates foreign computer networks and its strategies against cyberattacks. Although the breach occurred in 2015, it was only discovered spring of last year. The problem began when an NSA contra … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Honest Company may be raising a down round

 The Honest Company, the five-year-old natural body and home care products company cofounded by the actress Jessica Alba, looks to be raising $75 million in new venture capital funding at $19.60 per share, according to a Delaware filing first spied by CBInsights and reported by A … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

20 Best E-commerce WordPress Plugins of 2017

Have you ever wondered what possible things you could do with WordPress? You can create great things like a customized theme and make it more functional by adding plugins. Wordpress plugins are popular among all the businesses, but they are more prominent with ecommerce stores. T … | Continue reading


@webmaster-success.com | 7 years ago

Report: Uber can spy on iPhone users with iOS 11’s screen-recording feature

A security researcher this week uncovered special permissions in Uber’s app that allow the company to access new screen-recording features in iOS 11. Will Strafach, the researcher that uncovered the “entitlement,” said these features are normally off limits to app developers with … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Ghostface Killah Reportedly Backs Crypto Venture

CNBC reports that Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah has co-founded a cryptocurrency firm. Cream Capital announced Wednesday their plans to raise $30 mil | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Machinarium developer's adorably unhinged Chuchel gets its first proper trailer

Amanita Design, the developer behind such gorgeously, gloriously surreal point-and-click treats as Machinarium, Samorost, and Botanicula, has unveiled the f… | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Digital magazine platform Issuu adds support for subscriptions and single-issue sales

 Issuu is giving publishers another way to make money from the digital magazines published on its platform. Previously, they could monetize their magazines through advertising or by using the content to drive purchases elsewhere. Now, Issuu is enabling digital sales, which means … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

MIT students are selling a personal thermostat for your wrist

An MIT-designed wearable that adjusts the wearer’s body temperature is now available for preorder. The Embr Wave — previously called “Wristify” — heats up (or cools down) the wearer through integrated touch controls on the wrist. You touch one side of the device’s interface to he … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Someone hacked the White House chief of staff’s personal phone

For months, White House chief of staff John Kelly has been compromised by digital attackers, according to a new report from Politico. The breach was discovered after Kelly reported functional glitches to White House tech support over the summer. It’s still unclear when the initia … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Amazon wants its own delivery service to rival FedEx and UPS

Amazon is testing a new delivery service that could reduce overcrowding in its factory warehouses and bring two-day Prime shipping to more of its products, according to a report from Bloomberg today. Amazon usually leaves delivery up to third-party partners, including FedEx and U … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The Atlantic Daily: Policies Under Pressure

What We’re FollowingIn Government: Amid reports of tension between himself and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, President Trump called on Twitter for a Senate investigation into “Fake News Networks,” a request that in context amounted to calling for censorship of unflattering st … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Star Wars: Battlefront II is a mature adult compared to the first’s awkward childhood

I liked Star Wars: Battlefront. It’s one of my 10 favorite releases of 2015. Due to an insane number of incredible games, Star Wars: Battlefront II will have to work a whole lot harder than the original to make my top-10 list this time around. But the beta test (which runs throug … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

BlackRock Exec: No Point in Bitcoin ETF

A senior official at asset management giant BlackRock said this week that he doesn't see the case for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Meal kit startup Gobble has raised $15 million in Series B financing from Khosla

 Gobble, a 15-minute meal kit delivery service, has raised $15 million in Series B growth financing from Khosla Ventures, TechCrunch has confirmed. Khosla Ventures led the round, along with participation from previous investors A16z, Trinity Ventures and Initialized Capital. Gobb … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago