25 Event Themes That Ooze Style

Admire or get inspired by some of these new and classic event themes that have a stylish twist. An event theme is the central idea upon which the rest of the event is based and can therefore be the event success or downfall, so be sure to choose wisely. It can help to add structu … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

Report: UberRush will stop handling restaurant deliveries

 Uber plans to close its UberRush courier service to restaurant deliveries, according to a report in Quartz. Instead, restaurants will be encouraged to use UberEats, the company’s food delivery service, instead. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week

This week, Tech.eu tracked 10 technology M&A transactions and 52 tech funding deals totaling €298 million (about $316 million) in Europe, Turkey and Israel. Here’s an overview of the 10 biggest European tech news items for this week: 1) French Actility, which provides Low Power W … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The 5 biggest tech stories out of India this week

GUEST: It’s been an action-packed week for India’s tech and startup scene. Here are the highlights: 1. Flipkart raised $1.4 billion from Tencent and Microsoft and acquired eBay’s India operations.  India’s biggest commerce company has now raised $4.5 billion since it was launched … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

PC Gaming Weekly: Well met, folks!

Well met, and welcome to GamesBeat’s first PC Gaming Weekly newsletter. Thank you for joining us on our expanded dive into the industry’s’ first and most diverse platform. And we’re going to start this adventure by talking about one of the giants of PC gaming, who recently announ … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Crunch Report | ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer…Woooah

The Last Jedi Star Wars trailer is released, Facebook runs ads in French newspapers educating people on fake news and Apple gets permission from the DMV to start testing self-driving cars. All this on Crunch Report. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The Top 8 B2B Customer Marketing Trends in 2017 (Infographic)

Given that almost all companies are giving so much importance on this area, it is only imperative to know what changes are expected to influence customer marketing this year 2017 and beyond. To know these trends, check out the infographic below from Digital Marketing Philippines. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

Android 7.1.1 Nougat update reportedly rolling out to Nokia 6

A new report says that the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update has started rolling out to the Nokia 6, along with other improvements and patches. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Wal-Mart is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bonobos

Wal-Mart Stores is in advanced discussions to buy online men’s fashion retailer Bonobos, Recode reported on Friday, citing sources. Wal-Mart and Bonobos have agreed on a price and the deal is in final due diligence, Recode said. Nordstrom is an investor in Bonobos. The website sa … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Following Apple, Microsoft may finally bring tabs to Windows apps like File Explorer

Months after Apple made it possible to open multiple versions of apps like the Finder in a single window, Microsoft has begun testing out tabs in Windows apps such as File Explorer, according to a new report. Microsoft’s so-called Tabbed Shell feature will work in any Windows app … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

‘Every Noise at Once’ has your weekend playlist covered (forever)

Quick, do you know the difference between Danish and German pop? How about pointing out the nuances that shift EDM music from the deep neo-synthpop genre into tribal house? Yeah, me neither. Engineer Glenn McDonald, in an attempt to chart different types of music, created a websi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Here’s the final design for Light’s insane 16-lens camera

The Light L16, a DSLR that crams 16 cameras into one body, is nearing its ship date and today we’re getting a look at some final production photos, via Petapixel. The 52-megapixel camera looks mostly similar to when we last saw it in 2015, but it appears the lens moved around a b … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Review: Logitech’s G Pro keyboard is overkill of the best kind

Mechanical keyboards have had something of a resurgence of late, but nowhere have they been more popular than in the gaming community. Logitech, one of the most popular accessory makers out there, has long made gaming keyboards, but it’s focusing on the e-sports market more than … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

CIA director mocks Kellyanne Conway for ridiculous microwave comments

The machines that heat your food are not doubling as spies, the director of the CIA confirmed this week.Mike Pompeo poked fun at White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway Thursday for her widely mocked suggestion that members of former President Barack Obama's administration may ha … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Short film ‘The Moderators’ takes a look at the thankless job of patrolling the web

 If you have 20 minutes to spare before you begin your weekend — or after, for that matter — you might enjoy this short film about a small team of content moderators in India. Thousands of such people make sure you don’t come across gore and porn while on social or dating sites, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

HTC U Ultra $150 discount codes are being sent to Team HTC members

Some members of the Team HTC program are being sent $150 discount codes towards the purchase of the recently launched HTC U Ultra. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

The Atlantic Daily: Tensions Rise

What We’re FollowingMilitary Matters: As experts look ahead to a possible North Korean nuclear test this weekend, China warned that tensions over the country’s nuclear program must not rise to an “irreversible and unmanageable stage.” But President Trump’s volatile personality an … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Contrary to reports, Carrie Fisher will not appear in Star Wars: Episode IX

After widespread reports last weekend that Carrie Fisher’s family gave Lucasfilm the go-ahead for the late actress to appear in 2019’s Episode IX, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has told ABC News that Fisher will not be part of the film. “Sadly, Carrie will not be in [Episo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Why Wall Street’s Charging Bull Sculptor Has No Real Case Against Fearless Girl

Wall Street’s Charging Bull sculpture is on the rampage this week. But there’s no reason to expect his new adversary, Fearless Girl, to back down.Arturo Di Modica, the sculptor responsible for the famous bovine bronze, challenged city officials this week over Fearless Girl, on th … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

EA’s Peter Moore says a fond adios to the game industry

When Peter Moore put the launch dates for Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto IV on his biceps, I thought he was in for good. But it was not to be. Today was the final day for Electronic Arts executive in an industry he’s been a part of since the late 1990s. Moore resigned his post […] | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Ad-blockers might actually make it easier for advertisers to track you

Ad-blocker usage is surging. According to a 2016 report from PageFair, over 615 million devices were blocking ads by the end of 2016. Most simply want to browse the web uninterrupted by intrusive ads. In that case, ad-blockers do the job. Others, however, expect their ad-blocking … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Alphabet’s Verily reveals a concept clinical smartwatch you can’t buy

Verily, the health technology subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet today talked about its latest project: a smartwatch packed with sensors, an always-on display, a big battery, and a long-lasting battery that’s meant for longitudinal studies. And no, it’s not for sale. … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

One of fantasy’s biggest authors comes to Star Wars

Before The Force Awakens hit theaters, Lucasfilm prepared fans with a steady drip of books and comics under the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens banner, telling some of the stories of events between Episodes VI and VII. During Star Wars Celebration Del Rey announced that i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Early-Bird ticket deadline extended until April 21

 Want to attend Disrupt NY 2017 but missed the Early-Bird ticket deadline? You’re in luck! We’re giving you another week to get your hands on these deeply discounted Disrupt tickets, so you now have until Friday, April 21 to secure your spot at the best startup show in New York. … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Why a Staff 'Shake-up' Poses Challenges for President Trump

Will President Donald Trump say "You're fired!" to top White House aides? WSJ's Shelby Holliday details who could be part of a shake-up and how complicated it might be for the president to use his famous phrase. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 7 years ago

360 Villa by 123DV Modern Villas

Dutch studio 123DV designed 360 Villa, a single family house for a couple and their beautiful Alaskan malamute dogs. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Republican lawmaker on privacy: ‘Nobody’s got to use the internet’

If you’re an American citizen, and you don’t like the fact that Congress just voted to remove laws preventing your ISPs from selling your information, Representative Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin has a simple solution for you: don’t use the internet. Sensenbrenner was taking que … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Easter Bunny to Make Unlogged Visit to White House

Today in 5 LinesThe Trump administration announced it will no longer disclose White House visitor logs, citing “grave national security risks and privacy concerns.” The U.S. Department of Justice withdrew its lawsuit against North Carolina over the state’s “bathroom bill,” which … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

This 360-degree self-balancing scooter is a Segway for the impractical

First there was the Segway, which promised to revolutionize cities but mostly changed the life of mall cops and tour guides. Then the hoverboards arrived, which were great except for how sometimes they explode. And then there was nothing new for a little bit."The inverted pendulu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Airbnb adds new security measures to prevent scammers from hijacking hosts

Airbnb today announced a new set of mandatory security measures, including multi-factor authentication, it’s implementing to prevent account takeovers. Now, for the first time, Airbnb will require both hosts and guests logging in from new devices to verify their identity with a s … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

This glow-in-the-dark, waterproof AirPods case is great for nighttime deep sea diving and literally nothing else

A company called Catalyst is launching a bunch of AirPods cases today. They’re cases for cases called Catalyst Case for AirPods. Creative naming, I know, but at least you’ll never forget what they’re designed to do. The water and drop-proof cases are made of silicon and include a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Simple is closing some customer bank accounts, and users are mad as hell

 Simple, the online banking service that promised to be a better alternative to big banks like Chase or Citibank, is falling short of some user’s expectations. This time, it comes as a result of the sudden and surprising notice customers received alerting them that their accounts … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Google ends support for popular browser benchmark because devs kept cheating it

Google is ending support for a widely used browser benchmark after determining that the test had actually become detrimental to web performance.The benchmark, called Octane, has been widely used since 2012 by developers trying to assess how well a browser runs JavaScript, a core … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with serial device support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs — this is the second build since finalizing the Creators Update. The Windows Subsystem for Linux has gained serial device support but there are no other new features beyond that. Windows 10 is a service, meaning it was bui … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The app on this performance sedan tells you when your teen is speeding

The fast and the furious? That’s the situation that comes to mind when your teen driver punches the accelerator on your new sedan … and you get furious. There’s no way to know if you loan out your car to someone for an afternoon, either — say, to help a friend in a pinch. Maybe [ … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

MashTalk: Did Burger King cross the line with its Google Home stunt?

"Okay Google, what is the Whopper burger?"Burger King decided to run a 15-second TV ad that posed that question, which would then remotely trigger peoples' Google Homes to read out loud an edited Wikipedia entry describing what's inside of a Whopper.Needless to say, Google Home u … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Uber shares growing financials to distract from negative publicity

 Uber, the popular ride-hailing startup shared a grip of new financial metrics with Bloomberg today. The numbers indicate that the company is still growing at an impressive pace, and that despite staggering losses may be getting a handle on its cash burn. The company’s numbers ha … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

LeEco pulls the plug on its EcoPass video service as stories of US struggles mount

 LeEco’s coming to America tale has been fraught with one bad piece of press into another. The company added to the laundry list this week by announcing that it formally pulled the plug on its EcoPass content package earlier this month. The Chinese hardware maker confirmed the st … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Q of the Week: What Would You Do in Your Free Time As President?

President Trump has reportedly played golf 16 times since taking office—outpacing former President Obama, whose first documented golf outing happened near his 100-day mark. This week, we asked our Politics & Policy Daily readers: If you were president, what would be your preferre … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Facebook announces victory over a spam operation after six months of combat

 Facebook proudly announced today that it has — it thinks — put an end to the nefarious doings of a “sophisticated,” “coordinated operation” that has been spamming the site for the last six months. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Reported Nexus 6P bootloop and shutdown issues may be the subject of lawsuit

A law firm is conducting an investigation on whether or not to file a lawsuit against Google for reported bootloop and shutdown issues with the Nexus 6P. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Windows users should be really worried about the latest NSA leak

"This is not a drill."So warned Edward Snowden in an April 14 tweet addressing the latest dump of NSA hacking tools by the hacking group known as the Shadow Brokers. And, if the response of the security community is any indication, America's most famous whistleblower has reason t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Weekly Roundup: Uber’s Hell-ish week, Tesla’s plans for trucking

 Just as Uber is under fire once again, Lyft confirms a huge new funding round, Elon Musk reveals plans for electric trucks and Apple is diving into secret special projects. These are the top tech stories of the week. You can also get this post as the Weekly Roundup newsletter de … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The DAO Ethereum Classic Refund Effort is About to Expire

More than $4m worth of classic ether remains in a DAO refund smart contract that is about to close.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Sawmill Retreat / Olson Kundig Architects

Sawmill Retreat by Olson Kundig Architects is a winner in the 2017 AIA Housing Awards in the One and Two Family Custom Housing category. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft is fighting about browser battery life with Google again

Battery life is an inherently squishy topic. It's hard to be precise when measuring, because there are so many variables at play. That said, battery life is hugely important, and it's worth optimizing anything that can be optimized to get more hours and minutes out of our laptops … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Forget to look when you hit the gas? This car slows down automatically

The connected car revolution is taking place in fits and starts. With a recent 2017 Subaru Impreza test, the car itself was a little on the jerky side as well — but in a good way. There are two cameras mounted on either side of the rear view mirror. For some reason, they are “col … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

GM plans to deploy hundreds of autonomous vehicles across the country for testing

 GM is looking to leapfrog its competitors in the autonomous driving space by deploying a larger fleet of cars than any of them — perhaps as many as 300, according to documents obtained by IEEE Spectrum. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago