Deal: Snag the Fossil Q smartwatches for 25 percent off until Dec. 25

The Fossil Q smartwatches are currently available for 25 percent off their normal price from now until Sunday, December 25. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Canary Flex is a cool little camera with some kinks to work out

The security camera space was different when Canary blew past $1.9 million in pledges on Indiegogo way back in 2013. These days, it’s a packed space with high-profile competition from Nest, Netgear, Blink and Netatmo, to name just a smattering. The original Canary camera was an i … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Twitter overcharged video advertisers, issues refunds

Now it’s Twitter copying Facebook…but in the worst way. Following several embarrassing disclosures of inaccurate metrics by Facebook, today Business Insider’s Alex Heath broke news that Twitter overcharged some advertisers. Between November 7th and December 12th, a source tells B … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Uber explains why it looks like its app is still tracking your location, long after drop-off

Uber responded today to reports that its app continues to check users’ locations even when they hadn’t used the ride-hailing service for days or weeks. The company explained that the issue is being caused by the iOS operating system itself, not direct tracking by its app. Many us … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Attention writerly types: Scrivener is currently 50% off

Scrivener is the ultimate drafting and organization tool: whether you're keeping app development on track or writing the next great novel. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

PokéScout has mapped every Pokémon Go gym in the world

If you are planning a trip for the holidays, you now have a resource to find gyms in Pokémon Go before you arrive at your destination. PokeScout, an interactive map website for tracking the location and status of gyms in Pokémon Go, has finally added every single gym in the hit m … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

US government starts asking foreign travelers to disclose their social media accounts

The US Customs and Border Protection has started demanding that foreign travelers hand over Facebook, Twitter, and other social media account information upon entering the country, according to a report from Politico. The new policy follows a proposal laid out back in June and ap … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Chat is the new web browser

GUEST: Few people picked up on one of the most interesting things that David Marcus, head of Facebook Messenger, said at TechCrunch Disrupt in September. In an offhanded comment, Marcus noted that users could book airline tickets and hotels through Hipmunk’s new chatbot and that … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Facebook kills off exact location sharing in Nearby Friends, adds “Wave”

Nearby Friends didn’t turn into the Foursquare-killer it could have been, but Facebook is still trying to help people meet up in person…with a few changes. Facebook has removed the precise location sharing feature from Nearby Friends, which now only lets you opt-in to broadcastin … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

December 19 Content Chat Recap: Our Year in Review

We closed out our #ContentChat schedule for 2016 with a holiday GIF party, and sharing some of our favorite content from the past year. | Continue reading


@erikaheald.com | 7 years ago

What you should expect from the iPhone in 2017

There are three constants in modern life: death, taxes and iPhone leaks. The rumor mill surrounding Apple's flagship device is constantly churning — speculations hit the blogosphere well in advance of any official announcements, with some prognosticators skipping ahead full model … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Police barricades still stand between DAPL protesters and emergency services

On December 4th, the US Army ruled that the Dakota Access Pipeline, planned to run underneath the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s water source, would not be allowed to cross the Missouri River. In the wake of the decision, community leaders and authorities encouraged protesters — who … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Pioneering bionic eyes are being given to 10 blind people

Ten blind people in the UK are set to be given "bionic eyes" for free by the National Health Service (NHS) as part of a pioneering treatment program.The Argus II Bionic Eye, made by the company Second Sight, could mean a whole new world of vision for people previously blind throu … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Unlocked HTC 10 and One M9 both get updated with system improvements

New updates are rolling out for the unlocked versions of the HTC 10 and One M9 smartphones, both of which have security improvements. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

10 great and cheap Steam Winter Sale games

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. It’s Steam sale time! Valve actually holds multiple sales on its digital PC games store a year, but the holiday event is one of the biggest of year. New and old games alike are available for huge discounts. Of course, S … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Which smartwatches will get updated to Android Wear 2.0?

Google has posted a list of all of the current Android Wear smartwatches that are scheduled to be updated to the new 2.0 version in 2017. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Autonomous cars seen as smarter than human drivers

PwC released the results of its latest survey on the future of automotive technology, and it seems Americans are coming around to the idea of autonomous cars, ride hailing and car sharing. So much so that 66 percent of respondents said they think autonomous cars are probably smar … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

VR and AR dev spaces are starting to pop up everywhere

GUEST: We’ve seen a steady stream of physical spaces devoted to VR and AR popping up recently — hubs where VR and AR developers can share resources, experiment, and network. One of the first VR spaces was Upload’s Collective in San Francisco, which launched at the beginning of th … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The ‘Zencrate’ is a smart dog crate that will soothe your pet

The dog crate got an upgrade... and its high-tech features will be sure to ease your dog's anxiety. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Design, Tech, Pet, and Cute | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Harrods devises activations for winter sale

Retailer Harrods is launching its winter sale with a display of flags and a performance by top-tapping butlers. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

In 2017, Airbnb needs to grow into your full-fledged travel bookings hub

Airbnb can find you a well-appointed place to crash during your next big trip, but it’d really prefer to hang out every step of the way. To that end, in 2017, we can expect Airbnb to expand its horizons considerably, moving well beyond the vacation rentals that it’s remained syno … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

David Lloyd Leisure creates 'pay with exercise' café concept

Health club brand David Lloyd Leisure Group is opening the world's first café where diners pay for their lunch by exercising. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Uber lawsuit alleges employees were misled on equity compensation

An Uber employee has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading employees about their equity compensation. Uber “devised a fraudulent scheme to recruit highly sought software engineers,” according to the case.   The lawsuit claims that Uber promised a more tax favorable t … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

This Week in Native Ads 12/23

Closing out the year, I touch on the luxury opportunity and the rise programmatic direct, both discussions are interlinked around transparency for advertisers. Where are ads showing and are the numbers real? Fake news isn't helping! Notable Stories this Week Another metrics misha … | Continue reading


@giveitanudge.com | 7 years ago

HTC, it’s time for you to come up with a new design

The HTC 10 carries very much the same design language as the One M9, M8, and even the old M7. It's time for HTC to adopt a new look for new year's flagship. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Berkeley Institute has removed Peter Thiel’s “Heterodox Science” seminar from its website

Yesterday morning, The Verge broke the story that Peter Thiel appeared to be teaching a course on “heterodox science” at the Berkeley Institute starting in January. The Institute identified the course’s “guest instructor” as “Author and Founder of IMITATIO.” Of IMITATIO’s three f … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

A flight was late because someone named their Wi-Fi hotspot ‘Galaxy Note 7’

Airlines aren’t taking the ban against Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 lightly. A clever but highly irresponsible troll by a passenger aboard a Virgin America flight out of San Francisco nearly resulted in the plane being grounded and searched for the recalled smartphone. According to BB … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

How to Make Your Website More Effective

The secret to making your website more effective is to be generous. Produce great blog posts and lead magnets consistently and promote them. Here's how it's done. | Continue reading


@feldmancreative.com | 7 years ago

How AI will disrupt the classroom

GUEST: K-12 educators are deep in the midst of rethinking the design of the classroom and the responsibilities of the teacher within it. The internet brought a rush of new educational resources and technologies, like high-quality, free instructional videos from Khan Academy (whic … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Elon Musk, Appointed to Trump’s Team of Advisories, Thinks Bitcoin Is a “Good Thing”

Elon Musk, head of Tesla and SpaceX, joined President-elect Donald Trump’s team of Advisories, as did Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin a Safe Haven in the face of Italian Banking System Crisis

Monte Dei Paschi, Italy’s third largest bank is in eye of the storm, as its shares fell by 12% on Wednesday ahead of a deadline for recapitalisation. Italy’s banking system is on the verge of a meltdown with the oldest bank in the world falling short of 3 billion euros. Other big … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Ghost world: How Snapchat killed it in 2016

Snapchat's wrapping up its biggest year ever, and the app—along with the entire social media space—will never be the same again. From major changes to the app itself, to a new advertising platform, to Spectacles, to a company rebrand (hello, Snap!), and an IPO on the horizon, loo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Last Pebble: Pebble 2 review and commentary with MrMobile

Marking the end of an era, the Pebble 2 is the last of its kind. Join us as we take an in-depth look at this unique smartwatch in our full Pebble 2 review. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Monte dei Paschi Troubles May Further Strengthen Demand for Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency community is elated to see the price of Bitcoin hit the roof. But the scene isn’t so rosy for many Italian investors who decided to trust the country’s fiat economy and invest in one of the country’s leading banking institutions— Monte dei Paschi. Italy has bee … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Tesla tops 2016 Consumer Reports customer satisfaction survey

Tesla has claimed the top spot in the annual Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey, which polls subscribers about their cars and their feelings towards the brands that make them. 91 percent of Tesla owners polled would buy another Tesla vehicle in the future, the survey foun … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

New emails reveal how Marc Andreessen courted Rahm Emanuel on Airbnb’s behalf

Lawsuits from the Chicago Tribune and Better Government Association have forced Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to release thousands of pages of email correspondence from a private account, and the documents are providing an unusual glimpse at how influential Silicon Valley figures ge … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Tons of Square Enix mobile games are currently on sale for up to 50% off

Square Enix has cut the prices on many of its mobile games, including several in its Final Fantasy franchise, for up to 50% off until January 4. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

This Soldier is strengthening bonds and getting the job done

Because he's stationed in Fort Hood, TX, this Soldier gets to serve his country while still spending a great amount of time at home in Houston. Cpl. Delgado is very close with his family, so that time together is precious.Cpl. Delgado's second family, his brigade, can be found ju … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Unleash your inner super spy with this futuristic watercraft

The 'Quadrofoil' is an electric hydrofoil cruiser that's unique and eco-friendly. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Travel, Luxury, Transportation, and Water Sports | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

MAD Apartment by JAAK / Hong Kong

MAD Apartment is a studio home designed by JAAK Studio in Hong Kong. The name JAAK, a homophone of cantonese pronunciation ... | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Passengers movie gets its official mobile mystery game

Hero Digital Entertainment has launched a mobile game that serves as the official game for the Columbia Pictures film Passengers which debuts today. The title urges you to discover the truth about the Starship Avalon, which has malfunctioned during its 120-year voyage to a distan … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

How technology is merging with the human body

The gulf between “human” and “machine” is closing. Machine learning has enabled virtual reality to feel more “real” than ever before, and AI’s replication of processes that were once confined to the human brain is ever-improving. Both are bringing technology into ever-closer prox … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Uber is moving its self-driving cars from San Francisco to Arizona

Uber is relocating its San Francisco self-driving car fleet to Arizona, where it says it has the support of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. The fleet of cars were hauled away on flat-beds towed by Uber’s Otto self-driving big rigs, though the trucks do not appear to have been autono … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

'That Dragon, Cancer' team makes a VR mystery game for Daydream

In the first episode of the Daydream VR game Untethered, you hang out at a small town radio station and interact with callers using your actual voice.It's a mystery game. As you take calls, run the radio show (featuring music from Future Folk and Jill Sobule), and interact with y … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

The Man in the High Castle loses its political edge when we need it most

Spoilers ahead for Man In The High Castle seasons one and two.The Man in the High Castle seemed like the perfect TV show for dark times. For anyone worried that the next four years will herald a crackdown on civil liberties or the empowerment of groups who believe only certain li … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; $900 in Sight

First of all, we would like to apologise for delaying this analysis on the very day that demanded it the most. Our chief Bitcoin analyst Samuel Rae has taken a small holiday break, but I’m very sure he is watching the price with the same enthusiasm as we all are. So on that apolo … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Graca Apartment in Lisbon / Fala Atelier

Fala Atelier has recently completed Graca Apartment, a small but bright and comfortable home located in Lisbon, Portugal. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Goodman Residence by Abramson Teiger Architects

The Goodman Residence sits on a long and narrow lot that is typical to Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA. This single-family house | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago