Appageddon: Will Apple’s App Store New Guidelines Trouble Event Apps?

Apple’s latest efforts to clean up the App Store by rejecting templated apps is making app developers and event professionals nervous. Here we look into what these changes (if any) mean and how they will affect the event industry. What’s going on with event apps? I was speaking t … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License

The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BMW, Audi und Daimler bündeln Sensor-Daten ihrer Autos

Angesichts der aktuellen Kungelei-Vorwürfe gegenüber deutschen Autobauern, ist es eigentlich keine Überraschung, dass der Kartendienst Here - Eigentümer sind Audi, BMW und Daimler - ab sofort auf die gesammelten Sensor-Daten aus... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

The Skinny Repeal Gets a Score

With eight hours left of debate in the Senate reconciliation process, it appears all of the Republicans’ chances of repealing (or replacing) Obamacare will come down to a single option: the “skinny repeal.”Not much is known about the skinny repeal, however. At the end of Wednesda … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

myDriver ab sofort umfangreich über BCD Travel buchbar

Sixt SE: Pullach/Bremen (ots) -- Kunden können bei Reiseplanung nun auch Transferdienstleister nutzen - Integration der Buchungsmöglichkeiten in vielfältigen Kanälen Lückenlose Reiseplanung: Geschäftsreisende können ab sofort über ihren Reisebüropartner ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

Kickstarter cofounder and CEO Yancey Strickler is stepping down

Yancey Strickler, cofounder and CEO of Kickstarter, has announced that he’s stepping down from the crowdfunding giant later this year, with a hunt for his replacement now in motion. Strickler is one of three Kickstarter founders, alongside former CEO Perry Chen, who Strickler rep … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The Intergalactic Winds That Built the Milky Way

Even though there’s no air blowing around in the vacuum of space, the cosmos can be a pretty windy place.Winds made of gas particles whip around galaxies at high speeds, ranging from hundreds to thousands of kilometers per second. Astronomers suspect they’re created when nearby s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Samsung posts record quarterly profit despite scandals

 Despite being slammed by scandals, Samsung just recorded a record quarter of business with a net profit of $9.9 billion for Q2 2017. The Korea firm has been rocked by the recall of the Galaxy Note 7 and the prosecution of de facto leader Jay Y. Lee on bribery charges, but that d … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Zahl des Tages: 49 Prozent der deutschen Autofahrer starten am liebsten schon nachts in den Urlaub, um Staus und Hitze auszuweichen

CosmosDirekt: Saarbrücken (ots) - Sommerurlaub - Ausgeschlafen nachts losfahren Wenn sich auf der dreispurigen Autobahn seit Stunden nichts bewegt, sehnt man sich zurück an den heimischen Badesee, statt in den langersehnten Mittelmeerurlaub. Damit die Erholung ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 27, 2017

Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 27. DASH/USD DASH continue to show bullish pressure overall during the day on Wednesday, as we reached the $210 level again. Because of this, the market looks as if it is ready to continue going higher in the pullback should be … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Der smarte Lautsprecher von Xiaomi kostet nur 45 US-Dollar

Xiaomi bringt im August den "Mi AI Speaker" in den Handel. Der smarte Lautsprecher hat sechs integrierte Mikrofone, verspricht guten Klang und ist natürlich auch ein persönlicher Assistent, der die üblichen Fragen beantworten soll. Der... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 27, 2017

Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 27. ETH/USD Ethereum fell initially during the session on Wednesday but found enough support | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

5 Things Event Planners Expect from Modern Venues

This is a sponsored post written by Jeff Totten, Senior Event Manager with the Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. When you’re planning an event, where you host it is a big consideration. From the time you start exploring your v … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

Brolly, an ‘AI-driven’ insurance app, raises £1M seed round led by Valar Ventures and Pi Labs

 Brolly, a U.K. ‘insurtech’ startup that offers an app to help you manage and purchase various insurance products, has raised £1 million in seed funding. Valar Ventures, the U.S.-based venture fund backed by Peter Thiel, led the round, with Pi Labs co-leading. Entrepreneur First … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

'Immediate Future': Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling

The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 27, 2017

Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 27. BTC/USD Bitcoin initially fell a bit during the day on Wednesday, but has found support at the 20 day moving average. The $2400 level has offered support, and thereby cause the market to bounce significantly. By doing so, it … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Philippines Department of Tourism appoints Ambient

The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) has appointed brand experience agency Ambient to deliver a week-long experiential event in London's Canary Wharf. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Samsung Q2 operating profit up 73 percent, a record propelled by memory chip boom

(Reuters) — Samsung Electronics said a memory chip boom that propelled it to record profit in the second quarter is likely to continue in the third, just as revenue is widely expected to benefit from sales of OLED screens to Apple. The world’s biggest maker of memory chips, smart … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

USB wird schneller

Die Hüter über den USB-Standard haben die nächste Entwicklungsstufe angekündigt. USB 3.2 soll Ende 2017 verfügbar sein und liefert höhere Übertragungsgeschwindigkeiten.USB 3.2 basiert auf dem Type-C-Standard und... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

10 Alternatives to Booth Babes

It’s time for us to take the lead and bring trade shows into the 21st century, by eliminating the booth babe once and for all. Here are 10 alternatives to booth babes all exhibitors should consider. As event professionals, you work hard to set the tone and perception of the trade … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

LG says its flagship G6 smartphone isn’t selling as well as expected

 LG’s mobile business is in a sticky patch after the company admitted its flagship LG G6 smartphone hasn’t sold as well as expected. LG Electronics itself posted a business-wide operating income of KRW 664.1 billion (USD 588.2 million) on overall revenue KRW 14.55 trillion (USD 1 … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Adobe brilliantly reimagines the color picker as an artist’s watercolor palette

While many imaging apps’ tools closely resemble those used by artists in the real world – such as brushes and pens – the color picker feels like a completely digital device. A new project from the folks at Adobe Research and University of Toronto reimagines it as a skeuomorphic p … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Nokia 3310 als UMTS-Version geplant

Die Neuauflage des Nokia 3310 wurde allseits gefeiert, auch wenn das Handy so gut wie nichts kann. So ist das eben mit Erinnerungen, mit der Nostalgie. Angespornt durch das positive Feedback macht sich Hersteller HMD Global bereits an eine zweite Version.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Ab heute: Huawei Y6 2017 bei Aldi

Huawei hat Anfang Juli die Neuauflage des Einsteiger-Smartphones Y6 angekündigt und gleichzeitig eine Partnerschaft mit Aldi angestoßen. Genau ist das Telefon ab heute erhältlich, und zwar nur dort. Zumindest für die kommenden zwei... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Why Composition is Harder with Classes

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@medium.com | 7 years ago

Kind Snacks to host rooftop yoga session

Snack brand Kind will host a rooftop yoga session on 1 August to raise money for charity initiative Suspended Coffee. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

WeWork launches dedicated China business backed by $500M from investors

 WeWork is making a big move to win the co-working market in China after it announced the creation of a standalone WeWork China business, backed by $500 million from existing backers SoftBank and Hony Capital. It isn’t clear whether this fresh influx of capital is tied to a recen … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Ciasto czekoladowe z musem malinowym

Jednym z bardziej popularnych rodzajów deserów na Kwestii Smaku są ciasta z musem owocowym. Warto w tym miejscu przypomnieć wspaniały sernik wiosenny (jeden z pierwszych tego typu deserów na stronie) czy rewelacyjne sernikobrownie z lekkim musem truskawkowym. Do wspomnianej kateg … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 7 years ago

Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Needs to Gain Momentum

Ethereum price is trading with a neutral bias against the US Dollar and Bitcoin, and now ETH/USD has to gain bullish momentum above $205 for more gains. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

YouTube Red will merge with Google Play Music soon, and I can’t wait

Google is finally taking the most logical step towards growing its streaming business: it’s set to merge YouTube Red with Google Play Music, which should make it easier for subscribers to find the tunes they want without all the confusion of the company’s myriad offerings. That’s … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Slack is raising a $250 million round at $5 billion valuation

 Enterprise messaging service Slack is raising a $250 million round at a $5 billion valuation, TechCrunch has confirmed. We’re hearing that SoftBank, Accel Partners and other existing investors participated.The $250 million financing amount was reported by Bloomberg. Axios first … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

One Dead, Many in Critical Condition After Ohio State Fair Accident

A ride malfunction at the state fair in Columbus, Ohio resulted in the death of at least one passenger on Wednesday. Locals officials report that at least seven others were wounded, with five of them in critical condition and two others expected to recover. The incident occurred … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Article: People Will Watch a Full Video Ad … If They Get Rewarded

Some people aren’t the biggest fans of ads. But a study of 15- and 30-second video ads found that most people were more likely to complete an ad if they received a reward for doing so. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

Article: India's Feature Phone Sector Braces for Reliance Jios' Entry

Feature phones remain prevalent in India despite declining shipments. Mobile service disruptor Reliance Jio plans to funnel consumers lacking smartphones to its data plans by launching a free 4G-capable feature phone. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

Article: Listen In: Sizing Up the Pay TV Market

In today's episode of "Behind the Numbers," forecasters Andrea Szasz and Chris Bendtsen continue to break down eMarketer's latest numbers, this time focusing on the pay TV market. Who's watching? Who's not? And who's cutting the cord? | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

Article: eMarketer Predicts KakaoTalk Users Will Reach 31 Million in South Korea

eMarketer expects 31.2 million people in South Korea will access messaging service KakaoTalk at least monthly this year. But the app is branching out beyond mobile messaging. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

Article: Data Feed for July 27, 2017

A scan of new data from around the world | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

Article: A Mobile Payments Latecomer, Android Pay Enters a Still Wide-Open Spain

Google launched Android Pay this week in Spain, the mobile payment system’s 14th market—and one where the adoption of contactless payments via smartphone has yet to take off in a meaningful way. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 7 years ago

A Long-Time Senate Staffer, on John McCain

I’ve had my say about John McCain’s decision to support the rushed consideration of the Republican drive to repeal Obamacare. Installment one was here, and two was here. The theme of both was that McCain missed a historic opportunity to match the scolding-and-uplift of his much-p … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Break This?

Key Highlights Dash price remained above the $180 support versus the US Dollar and currently looking for more gains. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $198-199 on the hourly chart of DASH/USD (data feed from Poloniex). The price needs to clear the $20 … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

In the murky world of ICOs, this young founder aims to lead the way

 When it comes to initial coin offerings, or ICOs, there’s plainly a lot that investors still don’t understand. Though start-ups and founders have raised more than $1 billion so far 2017 by selling custom-made virtual currencies to anyone willing to buy them, it’s been unclear wh … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/27/2017 – Mid-Range Support Bounce?

Bitcoin price is stalling close to the mid-range area of interest, which happens to be bounded by a couple of Fib levels.The post Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/27/2017 – Mid-Range Support Bounce? appeared first on NEWSBTC. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Android link sharing, Cortana, Edge, and reboot improvements

Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs with the ability to send links from your Android phone to your PC, as well as Cortana, reboot, input, Edge, and gaming improvements. This is the eighth build of the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which is slated … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Crunch Report | SEC Starts Regulating ICOs

Smallest spacecraft ever launched makes it into low-earth orbit, the SEC starts regulating ICOs and a new dating app only for verified Twitter users. All this on Crunch Report. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

A Digital Nomad's Guide To Using Google Maps - #infographic

Google Maps combines mapping, directions, suggestions, and even street-view photos into a single, device-sized package. Use it to power your next trip, and you’ll have all the fun of being spontaneous – without getting lost! | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

U.S. Sanctions Top Venezuelan Officials

The U.S. government sanctioned more than a dozen senior Venezuelan officials on Wednesday, just four days before the nation is set to elect a constituent assembly to rewrite its constitution. The election has been heavily criticized by members of Venezuela’s opposition party, who … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Amazon Prime Now launches in Singapore, its first market in Southeast Asia

 It’s official — Amazon has launched its Prime New delivery service in Singapore, its first market in Southeast Asia. The Amazon apps went live in Singapore early last night local time, and Prime Now — an aggressive two-hour delivery service — is available to Singapore’s populati … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

YouTube’s head of music confirms YouTube Red and Google Play Music will merge to create a new service

YouTube's head of music confirmed that the company is planning on merging its Google Play Music service with YouTube Red to create a new streaming offering. During a panel session for the New Music Seminar conference in New York, Lyor Cohen stated that the company needed to merge … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago