The real cost of robotics

Before we begin, I feel compelled to make an important disclosure: I love robots! Robots are cool. To me, robots are cooler than people, who are only cool occasionally. I especially love industrial robots: They help us “make” things. Now please allow me to make an obvious observa … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Facebook bug causes Lahore Safety Check notifications to be sent to those unaffected

Facebook activated its Safety Check system today following the tragic attack in Lahore, Pakistan in which dozens were killed by a suicide bomber. However, the activation didn’t go off as planned as others around the world, specifically in the U.S. and the U.K., received notificat … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Watch the first trailer for Netflix's Voltron revival

Shows like House of Cards and Daredevil might get all of the attention, but Netflix's impressive push into original programming is on all fronts — including children's shows. One of the most highly-anticipated is the Voltron revival from Dreamworks Animation, and this weekend we' … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Ordering Volvo's new flagship sedan is a little like ordering a Tesla

You've probably noticed that Tesla is different from mainstream automakers in many, many ways. For one, they've got Elon Musk running the show, a man who is... well, Elon Musk. Two, Tesla's entire lineup is all-electric. And three, the company doesn't have franchised dealerships … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Inventor Ray Kurzweil believes we’ll be able to extend our lives ‘indefinitely’

Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil thinks that technology will eventually help us reach immortality, at least in some form. He considers death to be “a great robber of meaning, of relationships, of knowledge” and over time, the human race will overcome disease and aging to allow … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Automation Slowly Coming to U.S. Ports

With global trade expected to grow steadily in the coming years, ports around the world are being automated. Yet the United States lags behind. In Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's two largest ports, only two of the 13 marine terminals are automating. Photo: Patrick T. Fal … | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago

The Viability of Bitcoin In A Full-Reserve Banking Scenario

Bitcoin is often referred to as being many things, ranging from a commodity to currency, and even a solution to solving all of the financial trouble in unbanked and underbanked regions. But very few people believe Bitcoin has the potential to change reserve banking altogether, al … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Cryptocards : A Whole New Customer Segment for e-Payments Industry

The electronic payments sector is a huge industry that is growing at a rapid pace. The growth of population increased spending power combined with multiple payment options has been the greatest contributing factor for its growth over the years. The advent of cryptocurrencies open … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Clippers' Griffin cleared for return, begins suspension

The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin has been medically cleared to return to the team and will immediately begin serving a four-game suspension for punching their assistant equipment manager. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

How to customize your iPhone vibrations to tell who's calling

Video: Rill Causey, Phil Nolan, Sam Sheffer, Tyler TronsonYou probably already know how to customize ring tones on your iPhone, but there's a way to personalize vibrations to tell who's calling, too.With a few setting adjustments, it's easy to set up customized vibration so you c … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Our startup left Cleveland, and that’s a problem

GUEST: My startup, Phenom, recently left our home base in Cleveland for San Francisco in order to join 500 Startups. Our decision to move sparked quite a bit of debate over whether it was a positive or negative move and over whether we should be celebrated or scorned. In fact, Ve … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Review: Satechi’s Aluminum Headphones may be just the thing your new iPhone 7 will need

Your next iPhone probably won’t may not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Finding new earbuds or headphones may be necessary at that point, and Satechi thinks its new over-ear cans can satisfy you. But will they? Hardware Satechi is using anodized aluminum that mimics Apple’s own prod … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Malware scam appears to use GPS data to catch speeding Pennsylvania drivers

A new malware scam is posing as speeding ticket email with a fake link that is said to load malicious code onto users' computers. The emails, sent to a few local residents in Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania, purport to come from the local police department. Malware emails that masquerad … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly

Welcome back to Android Apps Weekly! This week we talk about Miitomo, Pokemon GO, early April Fools jokes, and more Android apps and games news! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Pushing Higher

Bitcoin price broke above its narrow 4-day trading range. A strong resistance zone waits a few dollars above price. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the code CCN29. Bi … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Review: The ProDrone BYRD

The public’s taste in drones is growing more sophisticated. The industry is improving so quickly that major new features are released every year, if not every few months. If a company wants to sell to the increasingly savvy entry-level quadcopter space, it needs to build a drone … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin and Bullion, A Great Combination

Bitcoin is dubbed as the digital gold. Bitcoin is a decentralized open source digital currency which operates independently without the interference of banking or financial institutions. Unlike currency, Bitcoin doesn’t need a trusted party to facilitate transactions as the membe … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Facebook’s ‘Safety Check’ feature may be screwing things up in Pakistan right now

Facebook’s ‘safety check’ feature is a handy, sobering tool that lets you check in if there’s a natural disaster or attack in your area to let family and friends know you’re alright, but users are reporting its algorithm is a bit wonky today. An explosion at Lahore Park in Pakist … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Young Thug's new mixtape proves he doesn't need a proper studio release

At this point, Young Thug’s discography is getting as unwieldy as his flow. Since 2011, the Atlanta rapper born Jeffrey Williams has released well over 10 mixtapes, and popped up on albums by everyone from Rae Sremmurd to Jamie XX. Through all this, he has yet to release a proper … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Central Planning of Digital Money

Bitcoin security expert Kristov Atlas discusses the network's ongoing block size debate and the role of economics in this discussion. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Lugger model made by native - Coconut Island

Lugger model made by native - Coconut Island | Continue reading


@nos.twnsnd.co | 8 years ago

Where LinkedIn went wrong — and how it can save itself

GUEST: LinkedIn’s valuation has been hotly debated by everyone from technology publications to Wall Street insiders in recent months. According to Morgan Stanley’s analysts, “continued faster than expected deceleration and/or misexecution will likely cause the stock to be range-b … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

We're Streaming iOS Games Live on Mobcrush [Tasos Playing Hearthstone]

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

A lame iOS 9.3 bug is freezing and crashing devices when links are tapped

If your iPhone is freezing or crashing after you click a link, you’re not alone. In the Apple support forums, tons of users are reporting the bug, which seems more prevalent on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus after updating to iOS 9.3. It’s a strange issue, too; some users either say t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Seldovia

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@nos.twnsnd.co | 8 years ago

Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups Not Immune From Selective Investors

As investment in FinTech continues to rise, investors are becoming more selective with startups, including those focused on bitcoin and blockchain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Japan looks to kickstart ‘fintech’ revolution by easing investment restrictions

TOKYO (By Thomas Wilson for Reuters) — A laggard in embracing the ‘fintech’, or financial technology, revolution, Japan is set to ease investment restrictions that could free up the flow of capital in an economy sitting on an estimated $9 trillion in individuals’ cash deposits. S … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

8 Microsoft Word features that will take you to the next level

We’ve all used Microsoft Word, whether for writing papers in school, drafting up memos at work or creating fliers speckled with Word ArtIf your list of necessary text editor features consists of fiddling with fonts, adjusting margins and changing your justification, you have no i … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Can Ethereum Surpass The US$1bn Market Cap Again?

One of the biggest questions in the world of digital currency right now is whether or not Ethereum will be able to surpass the US# 1bn market cap once again. Although the ETH trading price is in a bit of a slump right now, there has been a good amount of positive news which can … … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

ILMxLab had to fake a 24 frames-per-second lightsaber in 90hz virtual reality

In the world of games, many of us have come to the conclusion that a faster framerate is always better. But it can sometimes ruin the look of something as iconic as lightsaber from Star Wars. Hollywood visual-effects studio Industrial Light & Magic is hopping into the world of vi … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

The 50-year digital relationship

I occasionally meet people who think the Internet is going to go away someday. Yes, some of its pieces do move around a bit. Bye, Friendster! Hello, Peach!* But its core benefit — your ability to find any information any time, and to build relationships around common interests at … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Tokyo Thrift: Sony's Eggo headphones were the Beats of the '90s

Which is the Sony that stokes your nostalgia? The world-dominating titan of the Walkman, Trinitron, and PlayStation? The experimental madhouse that shipped bizarre products like the AIBO and Rolly? These are good shouts, of course. But for me, it’s the Sony that pumped out produc … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

This couple can’t do the simplest things online because their last name is ‘Null’

Having a funny name can sometimes be unfortunate, but one couple is finding it pretty difficult to do anything online because of theirs. Jennifer Null (and her husband, who warned her it would be a bumpy ride when she took his last name) have trouble booking flights, accessing th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Coinify Teams With Hong Kong Provider To Offer Blockchain Payments To Asian Merchants

Coinify, a Danish blockchain currency payment provider, has partnered with a Hong Kong payment service to offer blockchain payments to merchants in Asia. | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 8 years ago

Tech masterpiece: Artist builds a robot to draw with her

Artist Sougwen Chung built a robot arm that draws in harmony with her in order to gain a better understanding of how humans relate to robots. With the project, dubbed "Drawing Operations Unit" (or DOUG for short), she hopes to counter the prevailing media representations of robot … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

The book HubSpot never wanted you to read

If you think working at a startup is as glamorous as what’s portrayed in “The Social Network” or even in HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” then you might be mistaken. For veteran journalist Dan Lyons, his experience wasn’t exactly a smashing success and he’s written all about it in a new b … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Tribeca Film Festival cancels screening of controversial anti-vaccination documentary

The Tribeca Film Festival has reversed its stance on screening controversial anti-vaccination documentary Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe. In a statement, actor and festival co-founder Robert De Niro reiterated his earlier comments, saying, "My intent in screening this film … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

This week in patents: Phantom limbs, battling cancer, and more

This week, the US patent office issued 6,746 patents. Each patent adds a little something new to the human knowledge base. As we cannot list all five thousand, the PatentYogi team has selected the six most interesting patents. Phantom limb gestures can now control computers Paten … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Must read: 10 top Android stories of the week

What's the best time to buy an Android smartphone? Some say it's right now. With phones like the S7 Edge, LG G5, and very soon the HTC 10, the only problem will be deciding which one's the best. We're here to help! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Morning shootaround — March 27

VIDEO: The Fast Break — March 26 NEWS OF THE MORNING Blake Griffin practices, eyes return soon | Retired referee Crawford speaks out | What a weird week for LeBron James | Wolves’ decision on GM, coach on hold No. 1: Griffin practices, eyes return soon — The wildcard with the Cli … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Build real apps with BaseRails Ruby on Rails Training: 98% Off

Ruby on Rails is an essential tool for any aspiring web developer, and you can keep on the cutting edge of app-building prowess with a lifetime subscription to BaseRails Ruby on Rails Training. For a limited time, TNW readers can grab this deal at a massive 98 percent savings. Th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

ThingMaker 3D: 3D-Spielzeugdruck von Mattel soll die Kinderzimmer erobern

3D-Druck ist mittlerweile längst von der komplexen Bastlersphäre in die Consumer-Welt gewandert, aber im Herbst soll es auch die Kinderzimmer erobern. Mattel wird im Oktober den ThingMaker 3D veröffentlichen, der mit einer einfachen... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Is the world really flat when it comes to making games?

What are the ingredients necessary to turn a region into a hub for great game development? That’s a good question, and it’s an economic gold mine for any region that figures it out since games have become a $90 billion industry, according to tech advisor Digi-Capital. That questi … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Pocket-Atari für die Hosentasche im Eigenbau

Der Atari 2600 ist immer noch Legende und da wundert es auch nicht, dass er ständig irgendwo in Bastelaktionen auftaucht. Lovablechevy hat jetzt einen für die Hosentasche gebaut, der in der Größe einer Original-Cartridge kommt.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

HP’s 15-inch Spectre x360 is a big, fast, and sleek Windows laptop

REVIEW: HP’s new 15-inch Spectre x360 convertible laptop is great fun. It’s powerful and full-featured, it’s good looking, and it doesn’t feel like it’s going to break if I hold it wrong. It has the best attributes of the MacBook Pro — fast, easy on the eyes — and it also has thi … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Watch: Quantum Break, Alan Wake and Max Payne are all connected (here's how)

Greetings, Eurogamers! Your time is precious and we appreciate you spending it watching this selection of our videos. If you only had time powers, of course, you could just pause time and watch the entire back catalogue of Outside Xbox videos without the lingering sense of guilt … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Apple SIM im iPad Pro: Was genau das bedeuten wird

Mit Apples iPad Pro 9,7 Zoll bricht endlich das Zeitalter der eingebetteten SIM-Karten an. Aber was bedeutet das eigentlich genau?Erste Erfahrungen in den USA zeigen, es könnte kompliziert werden, falls die Provider dem System folgen, aber e... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

The next big thing in phones may not be a phone

FRANKFURT (By Eric Auchard, Reuters) – Nearly a decade after the iPhone broke the mould for mobile phones the question being asked is whether the evolution of the smartphone has finally come to an end, as even Apple now treats older, smaller 4-inch screens as something new. Indus … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago