Blizzard is remaking the original Diablo inside of Diablo 3

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Blizzard’s dungeon crawler Diablo, and to celebrate, Blizzard is remaking the classic game — inside of Diablo 3.a new anniversary update brings the graphics, gameplay, and style of the first game to ‘Diablo 3’The original Diablo returns in … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

VuFine returns to Kickstarter with a new wearable display for Pokémon Go, drone piloting, and more

You can probably imagine a situation where you need to see your phone screen at all times but cannot look down at it because your hands or eyes are on something else. I bet you can also imagine laughing in disgust if someone suggested you try wearing a Google Glass. Well, startup … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Blizzard recreating Diablo 1 in Diablo 3, reveals premium Necromancer class

No Diablo 4, but a new Necromancer class and a recreation of Diablo 1 in Diablo 3 instead. The Necromancer will be added to the game in 2017 via a paid character pack, so not as part of an expansion. The Necromancer abilities weren't detailed in the opening ceremony but is inspir … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Adapting Stranger Things into a catchy musical number was like solving a puzzle

A couple of years ago, John Boswell made a splash when he began to autotune scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Carl Sagan in a series called Symphony of Science. He’s since shifted his focus to pop culture, and his latest work is a fantastic compilation from Netflix’s Strang … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Diablo III future updates will recreate the original game and add the Necromancer

Blizzard didn’t announce an expansion, but Diablo III is getting plenty of new content in the future. The developer announced during BlizzCon in Anaheim today that a future update will bring some nostalgic additions. This year marks the franchise’s 20th anniversary. To celebrate, … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Overstock’s Blockchain Business Reports $3 Million Loss

E-tailer Overstock.com reported a $3m loss for the third quarter of this year tied to its ongoing work building a blockchain-based stock exchange.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Apple provides a soft(er) landing for MacBook Pro buyers with deep discounts on peripherals and dongles

Apple is addressing the sudden and wide inexplicable fear of dongles driven by the MacBook Pro’s USB-C only approach with a store-wide discount on adapters. The price cut applies to a bunch of dongles, accessories and peripheral devices that allow users to attach legacy devices t … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Apple cuts USB-C adapter prices in response to MacBook Pro complaints

Apple is cutting prices for all of its USB-C adapters following a week of complaints about the MacBook Pro’s inconvenient port situation.The new MacBook Pro only has USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 ports, so the vast majority of the peripherals people use today will need adapters to work. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Man hacks Alexa into singing fish robot, terror ensues

A developer named Brian Kane has hacked his Alexa to speak through the avatar of a wall-mounted Big Mouth Billy Bass. It’s not clear exactly how he did it, but it’s probably related to the Alexa API — opened in April just after the release of the Dot — which allows developers to … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Are You Paying Enough Attention to Content Design?

The best content marketing initiatives in the world won't convert if not deployed alongside a strategic content design. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 7 years ago

Overwatch Sombra gameplay: Take a closer look at the stealthy hacker

Blizzard announced that its next character will hit Overwatch in a week as part of the game’s test servers, and now we can finally detail how she will eliminate you during matches. Sombra is all about infiltrating and debilitating the enemy team as one of the “Offense” heroes in … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

How intelligent chatbots can work side by side with customer service agents

GUEST: Although chatbots are just now gaining ground as the next “big thing” in customer service, a small number of them have actually been working behind the scenes for quite some time. SMS banking has been around since 1999, doctors send texts to remind us of our appointment, a … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Lyft will give you a 45 percent discount for one ride on Election Day

This coming Tuesday, Lyft will offer a 45 percent discount on one ride between 7AM and 8PM in 20 markets. The promotion will make it slightly cheaper to reach your local polling place if you’ve got no other way of getting there besides hailing a car. Getting back after voting wil … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Three members of Apple’s PR team have left for car companies

Three members of Apple’s communications staff have left the tech giant for car companies in recent weeks, just as reports have emerged that Apple has scaled back its auto-making plans.Last month longtime Apple staffer Sarah O’Brien joined Tesla as senior director of communicatio … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Hearthstone’s new expansion is Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, coming ‘early December’

Be careful out there! Blizzard revealed the latest expansion for its digital card game market leader Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft during its BlizzCon event in Anaheim, California, today. bringing back lapsed players. It’s called Mean Streets of Gadgetzan. The new cards not onl … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Blizzard is launching an ambitious new Overwatch league for pros

Blizzard is launching an ambitious new e-sports league to make competitive Overwatch a lot more professional. Called the Overwatch League, the new organization was announced at the developer’s annual Blizzcon convention in Anaheim. Blizzard describes it as “a world-class sports e … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Heroes of the Storm adds Alliance king Varian Wyrnn and fire lord Ragnaros

Death isn’t the end of a beloved Blizzard character. The developer announced during the opening ceremonies for BlizzCon in Anaheim today that Varian Wyrnn and Ragnaros will become the newest characters in Heroes of the Storm, the company’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Maybe this keychain will stop me from losing my iPhone 7 headphone adapter?

It’s been almost two months since Apple courageously lead us into its brave, new, headphone-jack-less future with the iPhone 7. And although it included a helpful dongle for connecting the now-defunct adapter, it’s really easy to lose. Trust me. I’ve almost lost mine roughly a do … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Google DeepMind's next gaming challenge: can AI beat Starcraft II?

DeepMind, the British artificial intelligence company that's now a part of Google, stunned the world back in March when its AlphaGo AI defeated world-champion Go player Lee Se-dol to achieve one of the most sought-after feats in computer science. The ancient Chinese board game of … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Facebook will test ads on Apple TV and Roku

Facebook’s ad ambitions are expanding to encompass Internet-connected TVs — it will be conducting a test of its ad network on Apple TV and Roku next week. Other online ad companies (including TechCrunch-owner AOL) have explored TV advertising already. In Facebook’s case, the comp … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Networking With The Prime Accounting Firms

The Massive 4 are the largest international accountancy and professional services firms, providing the highest-caliber auditing, taxation, management advice, business and monetary accounting services to large and giant corporations internationally.Job offer letter did not make cl … | Continue reading


@talefoundry.com | 7 years ago

Blizzard’s Overwatch League looks a lot like an actual sport

Is this boring NFL season getting you down? Well, we have some more modern competition to look forward to soon. Blizzard today announced the details for its new Overwatch League, an official organization designed to promote professional, competitive play of its hit team-based sho … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The Powerbeats3 bring some nice upgrades for iPhone owners

The Powerbeats3 don’t look all that different from their predecessors. There are a few tweaks here and there, mostly aimed at getting them to fit better. The primary distinction is tucked away inside, a happy addition to the Bluetooth earbuds that arrives as a result of the headp … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The Here One smart earbuds are the coolest gadget I’ve tried in a while

I spend most of my days chatting with virtual/augmented reality companies, so the world of Black Mirror always seems a bit more imminent than it perhaps is. That being said, the future felt frighteningly close after my brief demo with Doppler Labs’ Here One smart earbuds. At face … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Sombra comes to Overwatch test servers next week along with arcade mode

Blizzard has teased the hidden character Sombra since launching the game in May, and it has finally unveiled the character in full. Sombra is a stealthy character with hacking capabilities. She is playable at Blizzcon, and she’ll roll onto the public test servers next week. Blizz … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Blizzard announces Sombra, the second new hero for Overwatch

After months of teasers and anticipation, Blizzard has finally announced Sombra, the second hero to be added to Overwatch. Sombra joins the first new character, Ana, and Eichenwald — the first additional map — as part of the Blizzard’s plan to continue to support the game with n … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Why The SEC Should Approve The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

[…]The post Why The SEC Should Approve The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 7 years ago

Tribeca Enterprises brings VR to the Westfield World Trade Center

Visitors to the Westfield World Trade Center (the recently opened mall below the World Trade Center) will be able to get a hands-on virtual reality experience this month — an experience curated by Tribeca Enterprises, the organization behind the Tribeca Film Festival. Tribeca has … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

HTC 11: Angebliche Specs aufgetaucht

Die letzten Jahre waren trotz toller Geräte wirtschaftlich eine harte Zeit für HTC. Nach dem Note 7-Desaster bei Samsung, könnte es im nächsten Jahr aber durchaus ein Jahr für das Unternehmen aus Taiwan werden, im Android-Markt... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Everyday life can be annoying, but now you can share your pain in this challenge

There are many moments in my day that I would classify as deeply annoying and utterly inconsequential. Such as: the subway not taking my card swipe the first, second, or fifth time. Stepping out for five minutes and missing the UPS guy. HBO Go buffering during crucial scenes in G … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Turkey blocks social media again to stall protests – here’s how to access them

Turkey has once again blocked access to social media in an apparent effort to keep a lid on protests; many in the capital and elsewhere are demonstrating following the arrest of a number of opposition leaders. Here are some ways to get around the block. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Stolen Bitcoin? An Anti-Theft Feature is Getting a Second Life on Sidechains

A concept that could enable new functionality for bitcoins on the bitcoin blockchain is being tested by Blockstream.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

After successful Antares launch, NASA wants Orbital ATK to launch on ULA’s rocket again

NASA has asked commercial partner Orbital ATK to set aside its Antares rocket for the company’s next mission to the International Space Station and instead fly cargo on an Atlas V rocket — the premier vehicle of the United Launch Alliance. The move is aimed at getting more cargo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Uncle Walter

I miss Walter Cronkite. But there's a part of me that's glad he's not having to witness the presidential election of 2016. Related posts:Remembering Uncle Walter Independence Day Eve Blog connection | Continue reading


@rexblog.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft veröffentlicht Tutorial-Videos für Paint 3D

Microsoft hat vor einiger Zeit ein neues Zeichenprogramm vorgestellt. Paint 3D für Windows 10 setzt die legendäre Geschichte von MS Paint fort und soll vor allem auch Hobby-Zeichnern eine Möglichkeit geben, sich künstlerisch auszudrücken.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Cannabis investor Privateer Holdings tacks on another $40 million in funding

In just five days, nine states will vote on marijuana legalization measures, so it’s perhaps not a surprise that the five-year-old, Seattle-based marijuana private equity investor Privateer Holdings just raised $40 million in convertible debt from undisclosed investors. Cowen and … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

What’s next for smart glasses?

There’s a revolution brewing in eyewear technology. Snapchat recently announced their brand new wearable called Spectacles. It’s about what you would expect from Snapchat glasses, working video and social media into a slick, stylish product that’s well-positioned for young people … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Early-bird Disrupt London ticket sales extended by one month

Don’t say we don’t ever give you anything, European startup fans! While early-bird ticket sales were originally scheduled to end today, we’ve decided to give you an extra month to save £250 on tickets to Disrupt London 2016. You now have until Sunday, December 4 to get your Disru … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Is citizen engagement the key to successful devolution?

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

Nintendo ressurects its retro tips-and-tricks phone hotline for the NES Classic launch

In the 1980s, the idea of working as a Gameplay Counselor for Nintendo’s Power Line service was a dream job for kids around the United States. The internet eliminated the need for most people to get their gaming tips and tricks over the phone, but Nintendo is bringing that concep … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

TCL put Alexa in a tablet designed for your kitchen

Amazon’s Alexa can be integrated into most anything now. Alexa is in adorable gadgets for refrigerators, smartwatches, remotes, and robots. Now, it’s showing up in a tablet specifically designed to help in the kitchen. We covered the Xess back in April, but to remind you, it has … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Fast & Easy Friday: A Recap of the Week’s Top Content Articles & Insights

It’s our job, as marketers, to not only manage day-to-day plans and long-term campaigns. We also need to be on the cutting edge of new and emerging trends, and help our brands differentiate in our respective industries. The marketing world is a moving target, and it’s up to us to … | Continue reading


@content4demand.com | 7 years ago

Facebook gives its Election 2016 hub top billing by pinning it to your Favorites

Facebook is making it easier for users to find voting guides, registration info, news video, and other Election Day planning tools with the addition of a new “Election 2016” shortcut in the Favorites section, which directs you to Facebook’s elections hub. The shortcut, which is n … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Hearthstone’s World Championship: What we can learn from the best players’ decks

ANALYSIS: Where to watch Twitch Blizzard Times Friday, November 4 from 12:15 p.m to 10 p.m. Pacific Saturday, November 5 from 10:30 a.m to 3:45 p.m. Pacific You may not be a pro, but you can always learn from them. On November 4 and November 5, eight of the best Hearthstone playe … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Samsung präsentiert 3.000-Dollar-Klapphandy

Samsung hat bekanntlich viele, viele Handy-Modelle im Angebot. So viele, dass wahrscheinlich selbst Mitarbeiter den Überblick verlieren. Ein besonderer Exot ist das kürzlich vorgestellte W2017. Ein Klapphandy – ja, es soll Leute geben,... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Google will ‘eventually’ use mobile versions of websites to rank search results

Google today said that over time it will switch to using the mobile versions of websites, instead of desktop versions, in order to rank them for search results, thus making its search index more mobile-first. So far, the company has started experimenting; the shift could take som … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

R3 Adds Interbank Trading Market to Blockchain Consortium

The operator of China’s interbank trading system has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

If you’re an iPhone user, this is your best hope for a VR controller

Google’s virtual reality team has said that they want the Daydream controller, a little remote with an internal motion sensor and a trackpad, to be the “mouse of VR” — a standardized control system that people intuitively comprehend the moment they pick it up. But unlike your ave … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago