Google Photos can now turn videos into GIFs, fix sideways photos & more

Google Photos was already one of the smartest cloud photo services available today, thanks to its search technology and built-in assistant that automatically creates collages, animations and more from your uploads. Now, the company is upgrading its service again, with a bevy of n … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Where to Stay: Boston’s Best Hotels for Business

Boston is flooded with tourist yea-round as they venture to our city for business. There's no reason to miss out on the history and splendor of it all. These hotels will make it a little easier to spend your days working. | Continue reading


@peppergang.com | 8 years ago

Mafia 3’s commentary on racism is undercut by shooter tropes

If ever there was a franchise in need of a reboot, it was Mafia. The original pair of games pastiched the Italian mob films of the 1970s and ‘80s, giving the player a fedora, a pistol, and a hit on some ruddy-faced upstart on the wrong side of town. Like the actual Italian mob, t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Soylent Bars recalled after some customers get sick

The digestive tract of the ‘future of food’ does not always run smooth… The startup behind drink-your-dinner powder Soylent has issued a product recall. Not for its mainstay meal replacement powder — but rather for a $2 snack bar which you do still have to chew. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

A first look at the London flagship Apple Store's airy new makeover

LONDON — Apple's UK flagship store is back after being closed for renovation — and it's had more than just a lick of paint.Mashable got a first look at the redesigned new shop on Regent Street. With its huge windows and smart bulbs, the design of the store makes the most of natur … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

What Does A Fund Accountant Do? (2)

Because you do not appear really familiar with ODBC and MySQL, we may possibly be in a position to assist you a lot more if you describe what it is you are trying to do.Understandability: The accounting information need to possess the top quality of economic significance to the u … | Continue reading


@talefoundry.com | 8 years ago

Time to Take a Look at Ethereum Again

Today's spotlight for analysis sees Ethereum take center stage.The post Time to Take a Look at Ethereum Again appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Haus auf Drehteller schießt sich ins Solarknie

Ein sonnenhungriger Norweger hat sein stattliches Haus auf einen gigantischen Drehteller gebaut, um es nach Lust und Laune in den Sonnenschein zu drehen - oder aber in den Schatten, etwa wenn sich die Sonne im lästig im Fernseher spiegelt. Das... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

The latest Rogue One trailer: a breakdown of all its hidden clues

Rogue One already has a teaser and a regular trailer, but the latest (and apparently final) trailer contains a lot of additional new footage. Which is to say it’s stuffed with more clues and hints to obsess over while we wait impatiently for December. Like with the regular traile … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Civilization’s Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin breaks down new theme song

Gaming could have another memorable tune on the horizon. Publisher 2K has released a video interview with composer Christopher Tin about his new song for Civilization VI, the turn-based strategy game that comes out for PC on October 21. Tin previously created the theme song for C … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Blockchain Stock Market Startup Funderbeam Raises $2.6 Million

A startup headquartered in London is using blockchain to power a next-generation stock market has raised $2.6m in new venture funding.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

We're 26 days from the election and hey look a dog on a trampoline

We’re less than a month from the election and would you look at that! A dog! On a trampoline! What a good dog!Look at its little paws! Getting a good work out, aren’t you little pup? Working the steps! Balancing on the ball! Trotting the treadmill! All this exercise mu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

How game designers find ways around VR motion sickness

Motion sickness has long been the bane of virtual reality. It’s associated most strongly with first-person shooters and walking games, which create a stark mismatch between your real and virtual body. Move too fast in the game, and your stomach won’t respond favorably in the real … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Nintendo just unboxed a 30-year-old Famicom

One of the great joys of a new gadget is the ritual unboxing: inside that box containing a smartphone or virtual reality headset is a world of possibilities. And it turns out unboxings can be just as fun when the gadget in question is really old.As part of a retrospective series … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The Hover Camera is here, ready to shoot all your aerial selfies

Zero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera is now called the Hover Camera Passport.I got a first look at the prototype of the paperback-sized "flying camera" (the company's still not calling it a drone) earlier this year. After securing over $25 million in investor funding, Zero Zero Robot … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

X.ai launches $39 per month pro subscription to its A.I. assistant

Nearly three years ago, the team behind X.ai began researching and developing a smart personal assistant to help us schedule meetings and make sense of our calendars. Today, the company’s dream is realized, as it moves out of beta and launches a professional version of its A.I.-p … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Hands on with Hover’s self-flying camera drone, which launches today

A year or so ago a new type of drone hit the (preorder) market. It was the self-flying camera drone – a device that promised to combine camera and AI technology to create a drone that you could essentially throw in the air to follow you around and take photos and videos. Some of … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

X.ai’s intelligent meeting scheduler is now open to all

X.ai has been working for roughly three years to develop the ultimate solution to one of the biggest problems people face in the corporate world: Scheduling meetings. At long last, its intelligent app that automates the process is now available. The next time you’re discussing an … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Fujifilm X-T2 review: for the love of photography

Fujifilm’s X-T2 is the perfect mirrorless camera for photo geeks. It seems like that’s true of every camera that Fujifilm releases, but the X-T2 is a refined sequel to the X-T1 that improves on its predecessor in the ways that matter most: resolution, autofocus, and ease of use. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

New VR project fights space isolation with a super-realistic virtual Buzz Aldrin

If you were one of the first pioneers to Mars — headed millions of miles away from your home planet for years or even a lifetime — how would you want to keep in touch with people back on Earth? Virtual reality company 8i thinks it might be through super-realistic holographic mess … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

From soft power to social power: an alternative to Jeremy Clarkson?

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 | 8 years ago

Event Producers: Don't be Junk

Content's the insurance event producers need to avoid attendees' email trash folders, says dmg events' head of marketing John Whitaker . ... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 8 years ago

Want to Understand Influencer Marketing? Become an Influencer Yourself!

Ever consider influencer marketing for your brand? Cox Communications shares its tips to create a strong influencer program with lasting impact. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 8 years ago

Want to Understand Influencer Marketing? Become an Influencer Yourself!

Every once in a while you meet someone who seems to be so much more productive than you are that you just have to stop and tip your hat. The recipient of my admiration most...read moreThe post Want to Understand Influencer Marketing? Become an Influencer Yourself! appeared first … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Klay Thompson meets service dog named Klay

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is many things: a gold-medal winning Olympian, an NBA champion, a two-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team member and ... he's also a big-time dog lover. There's his own bulldog, Rocco, with whom Thompson is very close ... and oft … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Thrillist, NowThis, The Dodo and Seeker form a new, Discovery-backed holding company

Four digital media organizations are coming together to form a new holding company — and they’ve also raised $100 million in additional funding from Discovery Communications. Those four companies are Thrillist (lifestyle), NowThis Media (video news), The Dodo (animals) and Discov … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Your Users Are Frustrated – Here’s a Way to Fix That and Make More Money

Ever scroll through a website and get irrationally angry? Maybe it was the slow loading time, the poor design, the frustrating lack of clarity - no matter the case, I'm sure you can relate. Though you might not like to hear it, a substantial amount of your customers are going thr … | Continue reading


@conversionxl.com | 8 years ago

ET deals: 14-inch Dell Latitude 14 7000 touchscreen laptop for $799

Need a lightweight laptop for business trips? Today, Dell is offering up a substantial discount on the Latitude 14 7000 touchscreen laptop. With a small footprint, a Core i5 CPU, and an SSD, this laptop is a real bargain with today's coupon in play. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

The future of mobile video is looking up

SPONSORED: This post is produced by AdColony. Our audiences are on mobile, and captivating them requires delivering seamless, high-quality experiences that intrigue and engage while maintaining a positive user experience. The same is true for ads, and the future of mobile video a … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Samsung's new chip could allow for smaller LTE smartwatches

Smartwatches are tethered devices. Take away the connected smartphone, and most watches become nothing more than a fitness tracker with a clock and less battery life. And while a few watches — notably, the Samsung Gear S3, the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE, and the Samsung Gear … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Why is everyone making GIFs of themselves?

Our most sacred and special task as human beings is to document our own existence with a single-minded dedication. That's why we have massive iCloud photo libraries, 15GB of video of that really cool Springsteen concert on our phones, Instagram accounts for ourselves, our pets, a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Harsh cosmic rays might give astronauts brain damage on a trip to Mars

Space can be a dangerous place -- especially for your brain. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Siri is a dull weapon for Apple in the AI wars

Apple had a significant head start over Google when buying Siri, but Apple has fallen way behind in the AI race as far as usability. Walt’s column this week argues that Siri seems dumb, and might be a major problem for Apple in the coming tech war. This week on Ctrl-Walt-Delete, … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Google gets another extension to reply to EU antitrust Shopping charge

The European Competition Commission has given Google another three weeks to file a response to formal charges that its Shopping price comparison service unfairly demotes rival services in search results. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Pluto TV, a free streaming service for cord cutters, raises $30 million more

Pluto TV, a video streaming service targeting cord cutters by offering a TV- guide like experience that connects you to hundreds of online channels, has raised $30 million in Series B funding, valuing the business at $140 million. The new funding comes from ProSieben of Germany, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Disco Demolition: Hydraulikpresse plättet Plasmalampe & Diskokugel

Eigentlich dachten wir ja, die Jungs vom Hydraulic Press Channel hätten ihr Pulver dann mal verschossen und nun wären mal andere Kaputtniks an der Unterhaltungs-Reihe, aber die Quetsch-Spezis können uns jetzt doch noch einmal mit einem... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

SaaS Optimization Platform Zylo Secures $3.3M in Seed Funding

PRESS RELEASE: Zylo, a SaaS optimization platform, today announces $3.3 million in seed funding. The round included a variety of institutional and individual investors, including: High Alpha Capital, GGV Capital, SV Angel and SaaS industry leaders... | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Fitness trackers aren’t very accurate at measuring heart rate — and that can be dangerous

Fitness trackers aren’t very accurate when it comes to measuring heart rate, especially if you’re doing a hard workout, researchers say. This could be risky for people who might push themselves too hard, and frustrating for those who wonder why a short jog makes their heart rate … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

An Insider’s Look at What’s New (and what’s NEXT) for CoSchedule

Learn all about four new CoSchedule features launching this fall: Instagram Scheduling, ReQueue, Social Media Analytics, and a new Content UX. | Continue reading


@coschedule.com | 8 years ago

Ripple CEO Calls for Next President to Appoint FinTech Advisor

Ripple CEO Chris Larson argues the next US President should appoint a 'FinTech' advisor to look into blockchain technology.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Really Bad Chess makes chess fun even if you’re really bad

Last summer, game designer Zach Gage — best known for mobile titles like Spelltower and Ridiculous FIshing — went for a walk with a friend, and eventually the discussion turned to chess. His friend had recently taken up the game and become quite proficient, whereas Gage was never … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

These advanced sweat-repelling earphones are perfect for any workout, now under $16

If you’re in the market for premium wireless audio, we’d like to recommend the SainSonic Wireless HD Stereo Earphones. These earphones offer top-quality sound and style without the hassle of tangled cords. For a limited time, you can pick up a pair for $15.99 from TNW Deals. Thes … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Canadian Payments Provider NanoPay Faces Competition in the Cashless Future

NanoPay knows that more needs to be done before mobile payments become the people’s choice when purchasing goods as it battles competition from Apple Pay. | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 8 years ago

SMEs: Putting the Content in Content Marketing

In content marketing, what do you do when you don't know everything? Ask an SME to help put the right content in content marketing for you. | Continue reading


@dcustom.com | 8 years ago

The bathroom mirror gets smart

New Kinpo Group is an odd company. Its CEO popped into our New York City offices the other week ostensibly to speak about its XYZ brand, whose budget 3D printers have shot to the top of the top spot in global market share. Then it busted out the HiMirror. It’s a smart bathroom mi … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

HiMirror unveils smart beauty mirror that analyzes your skin

Mirror mirror, on the wall. What skin tone works best with my skin in this light? HiMirror is introducing a smart beauty mirror today which analyzes your skin. The company says its mirror is like having a beauty and health consultant in your home every day. The HiMirror recommend … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Copywriting Rules To Live By

Becoming a writer, etiher full-time or part-time, opens a wide variety of paths. To help achieve success and prosperity, follow these copywriting rules... | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 8 years ago

Amazon's Echo gets proper to-do support with new Any.Do integration

Amazon's voice-controlled Echo and Alexa platform can do a great many things, including keeping track of to-dos. But as many have found, the Echo's reminders and to-do list support is too basic for many things and items added to your list often remain trapped in Amazon's Alexa ap … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago