Yahoo Mail app update – better document previews, extra widget, updated theme and more

Only last month, Yahoo pushed out a significant update to its mail app and now we are getting yet another one, this time bringing Yahoo Mail to version 5.6. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – 100 SMA Holds Key

Key Highlights Ethereum price traded with a positive tone this past week versus the US Dollar, and moved above the $14.00 resistance area. There is a bullish trend line formed on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken) of ETH/USD, which is acting as a support area. The price is … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

You can now activate VR shell in Chrome Dev

Today we are learning VR is finally coming to Chrome. Don't rush to try it yet, though, as there are some things you should learn first. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

We're Streaming iOS Games Live on Mobcrush [Carter's Saturday Night Shenanigans]

We're streaming live on Mobcrush right now. There's a couple different ways you can watch the stream, and they all work equally well and it's really just a matter of personal preference as to which method you prefer. The easiest way to watch is just watching the embedded player r … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

The hungry consumer and the software pivot

The internet has become a lonely space, and consumers are hungry for something new. We don’t talk much anymore about new processors, video cards and faster dialup modems — at least not like we used to. The technology industry, specifically the internet, continues to become furthe … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Report: Irving, Barnes round out Team USA

The U.S. basketball team has its roster for Rio. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Is Huawei working on its own OS? CEO responds

Recent rumors say the Chinese manufacturer finds itself working on a mobile OS alternative to Android, named Kirin OS. Is this true? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Kanye West's video for Famous is damn genius clickbait

Kanye West premiered the music video for "Famous" last night in Los Angeles, and it's absolute clickbait in the most congratulatory meaning of the word. Because lots of people are going to click on headlines like: Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Telecoms open shop on Madison Avenue, but will brands buy?

Many companies have transformed and realigned their focus with great success. Avon transitioned from peddling books door-to-door to marketing beauty products. Wrigley started as a soap and baking soda company. IBM originally sold massive mainframe computers and calculators. Now, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Smartphone addicts get street warning signs in South Korea

Smartphones can be dangerous. Not because they may potentially cause cancer (that's a valid concern), but because people are so glued to them and often not looking at what they're walking into on the street.With the help of the National Police Agency, Seoul, South Korea's Metropo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Citibank Technical Issue Holds Customer Funds Hostage

Bank accounts are very convenient, as long as customers can access their funds at any given time. Citibank users will have experienced some issues in this regard. Customers in several US states were unable to access their accounts on Friday, due to a “technical issue.” Putting on … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

A secret public letter to my Game of Game of Thrones rivals

It's been a rough season for my Game of Game of Thrones all-animal meme team: Ser Pounce's Feral Menagerie. But as a consummate competitor, I am looking for creative options to defeat my enemies and defy fantasy-league GM and Verge Entertainment Editor Emily Yoshida, who some sus … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

This $4 smartphone finally has a ship date after sparking investigations

Chances are, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.That seemed to be the case for the Freedom 251, the world's cheapest smartphone, announced in February. Ringing Bells, the Indian company behind the phone, sparked controversy when it claimed the smartphone woul … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Drug Sales and Bitcoin Usage On Dark Net Increase

The dark net has always been one of those places where Bitcoin is most commonly used for transactions. Although the dark net is filled with marketplaces where illegal goods and services are bought and sold, it always played a key role in Bitcoin usage. A new survey shows how more … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

The ‘app slowdown’ is a myth

GUEST: With the app evolution coming off a high, there is a wide misconception of an “app slowdown” in today’s market. The assumption is that, with download rates not as high as previous records, the app boom is over with. But this theory is wildly off course. In fact, the app ec … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Does bloatware drain your battery? – Gary explains

Bloatware is a universally hated thing, however there is lots of misinformation out there about it. Does bloatware drain your battery? Let's find out. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Governments must embrace the Information Age or risk becoming obsolete

Thirty-six years ago, futurist Alvin Toffler wrote The Third Wave, outlining the inevitable transition from a “Second Wave,” characterized by an industrial society, to a “Third Wave,” characterized by what he calls the “Information Age.” The Information Age is defined by the shif … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Don't send an email if you can pick up the phone

One of the first things I learned when joining the Washington, DC political workforce was from a veteran lobbyist who said "don't send an email when you can pick up the phone." The lesson is derivative of the popular adage in various professional circles that goes something like … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Edwardian Home in West London / Andy Martin Architecture

Beach House is a refurbishment to an existing 5 bedroom Edwardian home in west London. By London studio Andy Martin Architecture | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Panoramic Penthouse by Workshop APD

Panoramic Penthouse was designed by Workshop APD in New York. Workshop created a space that would highlight the client’s art collection. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

South Fourth Street House by Bercy Chen Studio

Designed by Bercy Chen Studio, the South Fourth Street House is a 3000 sqf family home located in the lively neighborhood of South Austin. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Gutenacht-Video: Pappkarton-Roboter tanzt den Dada

Allen, die ob der Hitzewelle schon ein wenig gaga sind, sei dieser Dada-Stunt aus den Untiefen des Netzes ans Herz gelegt: Roboterbeine mit Pappkartonkörper tanzen fröhlich zu einem kindischen Elektro-Refrain. Und weil das Originalfilmchen... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may unlock with a glance, report says

Fingerprint scanners are an excellent way to secure your smartphone from hackers (or prying partners). But as we've seen before, if someone really wanted to break into your device and steal your data, they can do it by lifting your fingerprint and printing out a mold.What's harde … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

How Seesaw accidentally became a teacher’s pet at 1/4 of US schools

Seesaw’s educational app lets students save and share their assignments with their teachers, parents, and fellow classmates. They just snap a photo or video, draw, or write. But rather than just the finished product, students can add audio narration or doodled annotation to show … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

7 can't-miss apps: BitTorrent Now, 'Hyperburner,' Radar and more

With the House of Representatives sit-in blowing up social media and Instagram introducing new video channels, you may have missed some of this week's latest app news.SEE ALSO: Here's what the 'i' in iPhone meansEach weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Phishing Attacks Targetting Blockchain.info on the Rise, Reports OpenDNS

Bitcoin has become the most valued financial instrument as it continues to put up a strong performance while other major currencies and markets are registering a slump following the Brexit results. As the value of the digital currency continues to increase, so are the number of p … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Termites were farming 25 million years ago — long before humans

When it comes to farming, termites are OG. By searching through cliffs in southwestern Tanzania, researchers have discovered fossilized "fungus gardens" created by termites 25 million years ago, reports The Washington Post. And the scientists are not kidding about this — the gard … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

White Hat vs. Black Hat SEO: Are You Wearing the Right One?

Is black hat SEO dead? Read this post to understand the white hat vs. black hat SEO debate and assess your SEO efforts. | Continue reading


@feldmancreative.com | 8 years ago

Human-in-the-loop deep learning will help drive autonomous cars

GUEST: In a not-too-distant future, autonomous cars, driven largely by AI systems, will hit the road in large numbers. But getting autonomous vehicles on the road is only half the battle. That’s because, even after the cars are out there, system operators will need to frequently … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Trump: Debt Will Affect America More Than Brexit

Donald Trump was in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Saturday to oversee the unveiling of a new Trump golf course. While there, he commented on Brexit and criticized President Obama's response to the news. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago

The Reserve Bank of India Announces Blockchain Committee

India is one of the largest cash dependent nations in the world. A majority of people in the world’s largest democracy have the tendency to use cash for most of the transactions. This has created a challenge for the Indian central bank —The Reserve Bank of India to maintain the l … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Gone Home creators have gone to outer space with Tacoma

One of the most promising indie games coming for Microsoft’s platforms is Tacoma, the latest from the creators of Gone Home at the Fullbright Company. I got a good look at the PC and Xbox One game at the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo. It’s an original work that draws on so … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Novelist John Sundman talks CRISPR, genetics, and logic bombs

Novelist John Sundman is a national treasure. His best work, Acts of the Apostles, predicts CRISPR, advanced genetic engineering, and chip-based Trojan Horses and his writing is at once dense and thrilling. I got the chance to talk with him this week for the Technotopia podcast.S … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Facebook and Google may be using copyright scanners to suppress 'extremist' speech

The systems that automatically enforce copyright laws on the internet may be expanding to block unfavorable speech. Reuters reports that Facebook, Google, and other companies are exploring automated removal of extremist content, and could be repurposing copyright takedown methods … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Intel Disrupted: Why large companies find it difficult to innovate, and what they can do about it

GUEST: In the 21st century, it’s hard for large corporations to create disruptive breakthroughs. Disruptive innovations are coming from startups – Telsa for automobiles, Uber for taxis, Airbnb for hotel rentals, Netflix for video rentals, and Facebook for media. What’s holding la … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Gadget Thirst Trap: the Impossible I-1, a pooping vacuum, and future 'Matrix' sunglasses

Hello, world! Welcome to my first weekly installation of Gadget Thirst Trap, the website edition. Some of you might know that I publish a Snapchat show every Friday under the same name. (Watch it!! Learn how to use Snapchat if you don’t know how yet!!) In it, I show you three gad … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Leak shows iPhone 7 will likely have big camera changes

The iPhone 7 (or whatever it will be called) will be boring. Based on leaks from the shadiest tech blogs to well-known publications like the Wall Street Journal, the general consensus is that this year's iPhone will be a modest update. SEE ALSO: So many leaks. So many fakes. Is t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Seoul’s new traffic signs warn of the dangers of texting while walking

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced traffic and pedestrian signs alerting the danger of using smartphones while walking on the street, soon to be installed in five areas of the South Korean capital. The safety campaign, implemented together with the National Police Agency … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

This app teaches people a Midwestern accent

Want to learn to talk like you’re from Kansas? Pick up Elsa Speak. It’s an app that uses machine learning to teach the pronunciation of a Midwestern accent. ”We chose a Midwestern accent because we talked to a lot of speech therapists and they said this is the most commonly under … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Taheta, 1950. Page 69.

Taheta, 1950. Page 69. | Continue reading


@nos.twnsnd.co | 8 years ago

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi on working with Marvel: 'These people don't act like a studio.'

For a filmmaker with such a particular, peculiar sense of humor, New Zealand writer-director Taika Waititi has helmed a surprisingly wide range of projects. He’s directed commercials and PSAs, and an charming Oscar-nominated short film (Two Cars, One Night) about two bored kids h … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

You can help stop human trafficking with the TraffickCam app

TraffickCam is an app developed by the Exchange Initiative, an organization fighting back against sex trafficking. The goal of the new app is to build a national database of photos of the insides of hotel rooms to help law enforcement match images posted by sex traffickers to loc … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Hungriges Eichhörnchen zieht Zahn

YouTuber Viva Frei liefert dann die nächste Episode aus der Serie zum klassischen Lausbuben-Stunt Zeug zieht Zahn, und dieses mal geht es nach den technisierten Varianten Drohne zieht Zahn, Muscle Car zieht Zahn und Nerf-Knarre zieht Zahn zurück... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

This is your next jam: Aphex Twin, Gucci Mane, and more

Welcome back to The Verge’s weekly musical roundup. I’m Jamieson, I’m still your host, and we have an anniversary to celebrate: I published my first group of weekly jams on the site just over a year ago. That’s insane! Time flies when you’re sifting through tons of new music ever … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Technical Writers With DITA Experience Needed at Dolby, San Francisco and Nürnberg

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 8 years ago

Analytics Art: All of Curry’s 3-Pointers During 2015-16 Season

By Andrew Bergmann @dubly, for NBA.com Stephen Curry demolished the previous record for most 3-pointers in a season (which was set by himself last year). Here’s a look back at every trey Steph hit in the 2015-16 season and playoffs. Andrew Bergmann’s data driven design work can b … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Understanding The DAO Hack for Journalists

Blockchain strategist David Siegel gives a step-by-step overview of the attack on The DAO for journalists and media members. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Sandbox Evolution builds on the original’s artsy user-created worlds

Indie game studio Pixowl had a nice hit with its The Sandbox, a user-generated content game where you can create just about anything with pixel art. It was downloaded more than 16 million times and generated $5 million in revenue since 2012. Now the San Francisco company is follo … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago