Report: Google is introducing a totally new launcher for the 2016 Nexus

Google may be releasing Android Nougat before launching its new Nexus devices, but that doesn’t mean it’s giving away all its goodies. A report by Android Police suggests Google is completely redesigning the Launcher app in time for its new devices. There are a few notable change … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Apple hasn’t updated the MacBook Pro in 440 days because it forgot what computers were

A new ad campaign by Apple seems to shed some light on the mystery of the missing MacBook Pro. After a subtle refresh to the MacBook this spring, the long-awaited MacBook Pro line was expected to see (at least) a similar refresh if not a completely re-designed lineup. We saw neit … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Clinton campaign to hold fundraiser at Black Hat hacker conference this week

Cybersecurity issues have plagued Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s campaign for months, from her long-running email controversy to the recent hacks of the Democratic National Committee and the campaign itself. But cybersecurity experts appear to be embracing Clinton’s campaig … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Why Oracle needed NetSuite

GUEST: Oracle is buying cloud-based CRM/HR/ERP provider NetSuite for $9.3 billion, it announced last week. Although Oracle has been beefing up its applications capability through acquisitions over the past several years, most acquisitions were far smaller. Only its previous acqui … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Apple wants you to think about the iPad Pro as a computer

You can’t say you haven’t seen this coming. Apple CEO Tim Cook has said again and again that the iPad Pro is the company’s vision of the future of computing. And today, Apple is confirming this vision with a new ad. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Southeast Asia-based Carousell raises $35M for its social commerce app

Carousell, a four-year-old company in Singapore behind a listings app that enables peer-to-peer selling, has closed a $35 million Series B round to grow its reach into new countries and increase product development. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Call for proposals for ERC Proof of Concept Grant

Identifier: ERC-2017-PoCPillar: Excellent SciencePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

Donald Trump proves he is a bigger threat to democracy than hacking

Speaking today in Ohio, Donald Trump moved from questioning the integrity of primary elections to questioning the integrity of the upcoming general election, which is not the most shocking thing he's done, but perhaps one of the most dangerous. "I'm afraid the election is going t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Apple's new ad really wants you to believe the iPad Pro is a full computer

Apple has a complicated relationship with the 2-in-1 computing device. The company has shied away from describing its iPad lineup — even the wondrously expensive iPad Pro with its keyboard and stylus — as a convertible machine in the same language as competitors Microsoft and Len … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Watch Stranger Things reimagined as an '80s sitcom

Stranger Things is the best new show on Netflix so far this year. There are and will always be disappointed critics, but I am glad to have another show that actually likes both its characters and the human race. This is why I loved Parks and Recreation. This is why I adored the s … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

New diagnostic tool could make detecting Zika cheap and easy

A new diagnostic tool could make detecting Zika infection in patients much easier and cheaper in remote areas of Latin and Central America. The new technology was developed by several universities, including MIT, Harvard, University of Toronto, and Cornell University, and it will … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

7 mental models you should know for smarter decision making

Every one of us make dozens, if not hundreds of small to big decisions on a daily basis. Some don’t impact our lives at all, while some can change the outcome of our entire lives. Whether it’s trying to figure out which job you should take, deciding to quit your job to start a bu … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Warsztaty ziołowo-kosmetyczne [sierpień/wrzesień]

Dzień dobry, Kochani, pytacie mnie o warsztaty ziołowo-kosmetyczne w moim domu. Dzisiaj przesyłam Wam rozpiskę działania i terminy. Poniżej, tradycyjnie, znajdziecie plan (plan jest... | Continue reading


@klaudynahebda.pl | 8 years ago

Interview techniques for tricky talent

Sometimes it’s like pulling teeth. You’ve got your questions, you know the information you need to get out of the person sitting opposite you, but you just can’t quite extract it. Over my career as a journalist, I’ve probably interviewed tens of thousands of people. I’ve had them … | Continue reading


@lushthecontentagency.com | 8 years ago

Frank Ocean's new album is out Friday on Apple Music

After more than a year of speculation and anguish from fans, Frank Ocean's third album Boys Don't Cry will soon be available for your listening pleasure. The LP is finally dropping this Friday, August 5th, as an Apple Music exclusive, The Verge has confirmed. Boys Don't Cry will … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Here are all the new emoji coming with iOS 10

Apple dropped a new iOS 10 beta today. I was expecting a bunch of bug fixes, and at best a couple of tweaks. But it became clear after just a few minutes that the iOS 10 developer beta 4 isn’t your average beta. Apple packed a nice surprise with the update. With the release of iO … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Uber China to merge with rival Didi Chuxing

Uber is ending its two-year attempted conquest of China and will settle for a stake in rival Didi Chuxing worth an estimated $7 billion. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

6 Elements of Content-Friendly User Journeys Infographic

How do you become a CX leader? It starts with defining user journeys, also known as customer or buyer journeys. Here are 6 elements you need to consider. | Continue reading


@review.content-science.com | 8 years ago

Twitchy Swipe-Based Platformer 'Blitz Breaker' is Now Available

Even though it's always fun looking forwards to an influx of new games in the middle of the week, it's also nice when things trickle out a bit earlier just to break things up. Just as we reported last week, Boncho Games' twitchy swipe-based platformer Blitz Breaker [$2.99] rolled … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Android’s August 2016 security update is headed to Nexus devices

The August 2016 security bulletin has been posted, and you can now get ahold of the latest Factory Images and OTA Files right here. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Glassdoor sued by user whose email was ‘leaked’ instead of BCC’ed

A little over a week ago, Glassdoor began emailing its users to let them know of an update to the site’s terms of service. But rather than BCC’ing its anonymous reviewers, Glassdoor dumped their email addresses into a regular ol’ CC field, effectively outing at least 600,000 memb … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Elizabeth Holmes is finally presenting her technology to scientists, including a “mini lab”

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is presenting her blood analysis technology to a room full of scientific experts for the first time ever today at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her big focus? A customizable, tabl … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Salesforce buys word processing app Quip for $750M

Salesforce is continuing its buying spree to expand the services that it offers to its customers. The company has just announced that it is acquiring Quip, the cloud-based word processing app that was co-founded by Bret Taylor, formerly CTO of Facebook. We understand that the pri … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Oculus VR’s Jason Rubin predicts the pants-ripping next wave of VR

The person responsible for the next wave of virtual reality software coming from Oculus Rift developers is giddy about how rapidly things are going to change over the next few years. Jason Rubin, head of content at Oculus Rift, revealed in a chat at the GamesBeat 2016 conference … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Nikon designed a camera so on trend that it's hurting me

Sometimes I see something so ugly I’m emotionally stirred. It’s usually a design that’s meant to be cool, but is actually very uncool and brutally out-of-touch that I want it. Sad dysmorphic Jesus, for example, has been a favorite of mine. So wrong, yet so great. Nikon … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

YouTube is now 97% encrypted so you can watch your cat videos in peace

In a blog post, YouTube today announced that its video service is now 97 percent encrypted. The company blames not being at 100 percent on some devices being unable to support modern HTTPS, and it hopes to “phase out insecure connections” over time. How long that’ll take remains … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Here’s how you could walk forever in an infinite VR hallway

Redirected walking is a simple but trippy idea: what if a virtual reality game could trick you into walking in circles, while feeling like you were moving straight ahead? It’s the big trick behind ambitious "hyper-reality" project The Void, and something that university labs were … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The Apple TV Remote app for iPhone is out now

Apple has released the Apple TV’s companion iPhone remote app. It’s a full-fledged (albeit less convenient) replacement for the remote that came with every black Apple TV, or generations two, three, and four.The app lets users control their Apple TV with touch gestures; use the i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

International SEO Training Video

Ready to learn international SEO? Get ready, there is a lot to know. In this video, we cover what it is, why you should do it, how to set up your URL structure, what to watch out for and much more. Watch this video now and learn how to take advantage of international SEO for... | Continue reading


@ignitevisibility.com | 8 years ago

If Bob Ross came back from the dead to paint in VR, it would look a lot like this

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you’re familiar with Bob Ross and his show ‘The Joy of Painting.’ If not, you can go check it out on Netflix, and then return to check this out. Really, it’s cool; I’ll wait. The soft-spoken 20-year military-veteran-turned-artist-and- … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Pro football player Wendell Lira leaves regular sports for career in eSports

Professional football player Wendell Lira is retiring from real-life FIFA to compete in its video game adaptation.As reported by the BBC, the Brazilian striker from Goianésia is stepping down from football after winning FIFA's Puskás Award for the best goal of 2015 in a 2-1 game … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Is Onecoin Legitimate? The Most Asked Question on the Internet

Onecoin, the so-called cryptocurrency has been around for almost two years now. The digital currency has received mixed responses from the digital currency community, depending on whom you ask about the infamous Onecoin. While those who are invested in the digital currency tend t … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Children's Aid Organization UNICEF Seeks Blockchain Lead

The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking a software developer and consultant who can help shape the organization's blockchain strategy. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Glowforge raises $22 million to popularize its 3-D laser printers, catalog of materials

Of all the ways to make a 3-dimensional object, 3-D printing is still the freshest, whether what’s involved is plastic extrusion, milling away wood or metal, or the spinning of cells into functional living tissues. Now, a company that makes a desktop laser cutter and engraver for … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Android will notify you when new devices access your Google account

Android users will now get a notification if a new device is added to their Google account, replacing the email that was reactively archived before reading. Google says the new notification system makes users four times as likely to review their accounts compared to the email, wh … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

You should be thanking the VCR – after you Google it

Eons ago, or at least 40 years ago, there were fewer TV channels than you could count on your fingers and toes and the programming schedule was set by television networks. We all watched TV, but maybe not as much because your favorite shows were only on at a certain time and plac … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Tesla moves forward on $2.6B SolarCity acquisition

Early this morning, Tesla announced that it had come to an agreement to acquire SolarCity in a $2.6 billion all stock transaction. Tesla first announced it was interested in acquiring the solar power company back in June. In the wake of the announcement, both Tesla and SolarCity … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The drivers behind digital health apps

There has been an explosion of digital health startups in recent years. The market is expected to reach $233.3 billion by 2020, with the primary driver coming from the mobile health market. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Self-checkout startup Selfycart wants to help you avoid lines at the grocery store

Waiting in line at the grocery store is no fun — not for the customer nor for the store owner. Selfycart, a self-checkout startup participating in Silicon Valley accelerator Y Combinator, wants to make it so you’ll never have to wait in line at the grocery store again. On Monday, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Instructions Per Cycle – Gary explains

Is the clock frequency the main gauge of a CPU's performance? No, because it matters how many instructions the CPU can execute per cycle of that clock! Read on to find out more. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Binary Capital backs runaway trains with $175 million new fund

You’ve built an app and it’s blowing up but you have no clue how to scale or retain users. Who do you call? Binary Capital specializes in businesses with initial traction that need direction. Binary’s founding partners got behind Tinder at 12,000 active users, Snapchat at 120,000 … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Outlast 2 delayed until early next year

First-person horror sequel Outlast 2 has been delayed until Q1 2017. It was previously set for this autumn."Our mission as an indie studio is to deliver to you the best, most terrifying, most fulfilling experiences possible," developer Red Barrels said on Facebook. "That's why we … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Elon Musk confirms Tesla is planning to build a Model X-based minibus

Two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the second part of his master plan for the upstart automaker. In it, he divulged that Tesla would build a commercial vehicle called 'Tesla Semi,' along with a few other intriguing tidbits — including the fact that autonomous Teslas migh … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Pokémon Go passed 100 million installs over the weekend

Pokémon Go users may be furious over the shutdown of the third-party trackers and the recent update that killed the nearby tracking feature in the game, but neither of these issues have stopped the app’s viral spread, it seems. According to new data from App Store intelligence fi … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The Arthur fist meme is the best new meme in a long line of Arthur memes

I was one of those kids who didn’t have cable. For this reason, my moral compass and world view were shaped by maybe seven channels of public TV. This included the morning news; the sitcom Frasier; and most-influentially PBS's Arthur, a children's program that, no matter the time … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Brazilian Bitcoin Market Consolidates With Exchange Acquisition

Brazilian bitcoin exchange Foxbit has acquired payment processor BitInvest. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hacker is selling info of 200 million alleged Yahoo accounts (and Yahoo knows about it)

A hacker is selling what is said to be the account information of 200 million Yahoo users on the dark Web — and Yahoo knows about it. ‘Peace’ is a known hacker that previously broke into MySpace and LinkedIn, and has put Yahoo credentials up for sale on a hacker’s marketplace cal … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Chromecast sales reach 30 million, 5 million sold in just the last two months

During Alphabet’s Q2 2016 earnings call last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that 30 million Chromecast units have been shipped since the launch of the original. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago