Deal: DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K Camera HD Camera $399

The DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone rocks a 2.7K camera, and when it first hit the market, it sold for a cool $1000. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How a DDoS campaign became an act of cyberwar

In September 2012, US banking websites started picking up floods of fake traffic. It was a denial-of-service campaign, waged more or less weekly. It went on for month after month, always hitting in the middle of the week, during normal business hours.Under other circumstances, it … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Level 5's 'Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble' Now Available in English

Level 5's Yo-Kai Watch series has been rapidly expanding, with a TV cartoon, several 3DS games, and now a mobile game of its very own, available in the US, Canada, and Australia: Yo-Kai Watch: Wibble Wobble [Free]. This game has you swiping to connect various Yo-kai creatures in … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Apple is making an original TV series about apps with Will.i.am and Ben Silverman

Apple today confirmed reports that it’s working with the entertainer Will.i.am and producers Ben Silverman and Howard Owens on a new nonscripted television series about the app ecosystem and app development. “We’ve seen some really, truly inspiring and incredible stories from our … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Esports attracts $325M from brand marketers desperate for a young audience

Esports has an enormous audience, and it’s quickly making more cash thanks to the power of those dedicated fans. Corporations are going to spend $325 million on sponsorships and marketing related to the esports market this year, according to intelligence firm Newzoo. That’s 70 pe … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Hulu dives into VR with a Samsung Gear VR app

Hulu has taken the dive by launching a dedicated app for the Samsung Gear VR that lets users stream 360-degree videos. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

This Week in Native Ads 03/25

Campaign of the Week: Wakayama - Make it Happen Source: The Atlantic Why we like it: Interactive and artfully put together, this custom feature in CNN tells a great narrative as to why you should visit Wakayama. It includes multiple content types and invites you to the best that … | Continue reading


@giveitanudge.com | 8 years ago

'MLB Manager 2016' Baseball Simulation Now Available

Good news, baseball fans: if you enjoy the field and team management side of baseball and want to play through endless seasons managing your franchise to victory, then you'll be glad to know MLB Manager 2016 [$4.99] is out right now. This is the latest edition in the mobile versi … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Retro gaming fans rejoice: Atari Vault is on Steam with 100 games

Longing for the days of the sticky floored arcades of your youth and long nights spent with the the Atari 2600, but can’t be bothered to dig through your mum’s basement to find all the bits and bobs to throw yourself into a retro-gaming binge? Aren’t you in some industrial-streng … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Redbox is reportedly trying again at building a video streaming service

Redbox wants to move beyond DVD rentals with a planned video streaming service called Redbox Digtial, according to a report today from Variety. Redbox Digital appears to mirror the company's failed attempt at a streaming service in 2013 called Redbox Instant, which launched in pa … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

While Microsoft’s Tay was being racist, an AI entered a writing contest — and nearly won

We’ve covered robot writers before, but to date it has never been much of a concern for actual writers. Robots just aren’t that good at doing what we do; although Microsoft’s ‘Tay’ did prove to be pretty great at going from zero to off-the-rails after dealing with some nasty Twit … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Report: Google is working on an Amazon Echo killer

The Amazon Echo, with its fantastic Alexa voice-based controls, has every major tech company kicking themselves for not thinking of it first.Not happy with being beaten by Amazon, Google is reportedly working on its own version of the Echo, according to a report from The Informat … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple plans unscripted, app-focused show for its first original TV content

Apple’s plans for its first original TV show don’t make it sound like a swing-for-the-fences, House of Cards-style project. Instead, it’s working on an unscripted TV series about apps and app developers.There are some big names attached, though, including musician Will.i.am and T … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Apple may design its own servers to avoid government snooping

Apple is reportedly considering building its own servers to keep the government from intercepting and infecting them with various kinds of malware. Such a move would almost certainly raise the stakes in the company's ongoing battle with the FBI and NSA. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

The top 8 startups from Y Combinator Winter ’16 Demo Day 2

Supersonic planes, food harvesting robots, and instant HIV diagnosis were some of the ideas that wowed us on Demo Day 2 for Y Combinator’s Winter 2016 batch. We queried investors and TechCrunch’s writers to come up with our top 8 picks from all 59 startups that presented. Check o … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency

The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Motorola’s wild west ad campaign is truly hilarious

The new series of Motorola advertisements puts anachronistic tech in the hands of a gang of cowboys for some truly funny, dry-tasting humor. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Encryption pioneer Martin Hellman talks security, Apple, the FBI and the future of cryptography

Martin Hellman, Stanford Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering, was one of those awarded this year’s Turing Award by the Association for Computing Machinery. Named for computer science pioneer Alan Turing, the award is widely regarded as the highest distinction in Computer … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Comedy legend Garry Shandling is dead at 66

Garry Shandling, the legendary writer, actor, and comedian behind The Larry Sanders Show and decades of other shows and specials, died on Thursday. He was 66. TMZ first reported the news, and according to initial reports Shandling had not been publicly battling any sort of long-t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Spike in investments in classified ad apps could mean the death of Craigslist

When you think about the fastest growing areas for startup investments, you probably don’t think about classified ads. More likely, your mind wanders to music apps, e-commerce or social platforms. It’s understandable; after all, the classified ad industry has barely innovated sin … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Meet the Second God from 'Hearthstone' 'Whispers of the Old Gods', N'Zoth the Corruptor

If you heard any whispers from the ocean's depths, it was N'Zoth the Corruptor, the second God to be revealed from Hearthstone's [Free] upcoming Whispers of the Old Gods expansion. And if you like Deathrattle minions in your decks, this legendary is going to make you one happy ca … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

ULA's next big rocket just passed its first major design review

The design for the United Launch Alliance's next generation rocket, called the Vulcan Centaur, just passed its first critical review. The Vulcan is hailed as the replacement for the company's current leading rocket, the Atlas V, which has been the premiere vehicle for launching m … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

France fines Google over ‘right to be forgotten’ privacy violations

(Reuters) – The French data protection authority said it has fined Google 100,000 euros ($111,720) for not scrubbing web search results widely enough in response to a European privacy ruling. The only way for Google to uphold the privacy ruling was by delisting results popping up … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

New York Fed Report Highlights Bitcoin Market Discrepancies

Federal Reserve analysts have published findings they say show bitcoin exchange fees discourage arbitrage and make bitcoin a worse store of value. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hollywood studios, actors ask Georgia governor to veto anti-LGBT bill

A group of Hollywood insiders is putting pressure on Georgia governor Nathan Deal to veto a bill they say would limit the rights of the state's LGBT community. Studios and networks have taken a "near-unanimous" stance against the bill, which would allow religious figures to refus … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Apple is working on a TV series about app developers

Apple has plans to make original TV beyond the scope of music. According to the New York Post, the tech giant is working with Will.i.am and producers Ben Silverman (who executive produced The Office) and Howard T. Owens to launch a new unscripted series about app developers."We’v … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Pebble announces it will cut 25% of its workforce

Pebble needs cash more than it needs its full staff right now, so 40 jobs are being cut. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Apple is making a TV series with Will.i.am about the app economy

Apple is making it’s own TV series — about apps. In a collaboration with Will.i.am and two veteran Hollywood producers, Apple is making a ‘nonscripted’ show about apps. It’s not clear just what the subject matter of the show may be outside of the very vague ‘apps.’ Speaking with … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Samsung angling to manufacture ‘startup’ corporate culture

Samsung has announced that it’s planning on revamping its corporate culture from the ground up. The goal is to eliminate hierarchies and create a more casual, conversational organization. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Marketing startup Olapic acquires Pinterest-focused Piqora

Two visual marketing startups are teaming up — Olapic is announcing that it has acquired Piqora. Both companies promise to help help businesses promote themselves through user-generated photos, but Olapic co-founder and CEO Pau Sabria said his company’s strength has been on Insta … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How an irate developer briefly broke JavaScript

At around 5:30PM ET on Tuesday, JavaScript broke. More specifically, npm, the package manager used by most JavaScript developers to source, test, and prepare their code for release, began failing. For thousands of developers all over the world, the most essential tool in their wo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Google is making the excellent Nik Collection for professional photographers completely free

Big news for the professional and enthusiast photographers out there: Google is making the entirety of Nik Software’s photo editing suite completely free. It’s a big deal – Nik Software has been around for about two decades, and its film-like filters and other editing tools are s … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Apple’s OS X is 15 years old today

It’s been 15 years since Apple released Mac OS X to consumers. The Mac operating system first became available for purchase in stores for $129 on March 24, 2001. “Mac OS X is the world’s most advanced operating system, combining the power and openness of UNIX with the legendary e … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Audi shows its wild side with an unexpected R8 convertible

Sensible German carmaker Audi showed a bit of its wild side Wednesday morning at the New York Auto Show when it debuted a bright yellow convertible version of its 2017 R8 supercarRead more: http://on.mash.to/1UdLGSr' Read more...More about Car, Cars, Audi, Tech, and Gadgets | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Scientists genetically engineered tricked-out rainbow zebrafish to study skin cells

Using genetic engineering to make zany-looking zebrafish isn't exactly new. (You can buy neon-tinted "GloFish" at just about any pet store.) But this time, the pops of color serve a purpose other than brightening up your aquarium or a David Blaine trick: learning how skin grows … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Huge 'Afterpulse' Update Adds New Map, New Mode, New Weapons, Custom Matches, and More

Gamevil's third-person multiplayer shooter Afterpulse [Free] launched worldwide last October following a short soft-launch period. It offered great visuals, but more importantly it streamlined the shooter experience to create something that felt satisfying but still highly playab … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Soma has sold over 250k copies

Frictional's heady sci-fi horror adventure Soma has shifted over a quarter million copies. Despite that, it hasn't been profitable. But it's close!In a developer blog reflecting on the game's sales, Frictional noted that it only needs to sell another 20k-30k more copies to earn b … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

This handgun folds up to look just like a smartphone

While gun control remains one of the biggest debates in the country, one man wants to make concealing guns easier. He created a pistol that folds into what looks like a smartphone — easy to carry and hard to detect.See also: Gun violence: An American epidemicCNN Money spoke with … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Fantasy Weekly: Weekend Playoff Pickups, Part II

With Yahoo! Fantasy playoffs in full swing, here are four waiver-wire players who look ready to contribute this weekend: | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

France Minister of Interior Accuses Darknet Markets of Assisting Terrorists

Close to the heels of Russia trying everything in its capacity to make bitcoin illegal in the country, the French Minister for Interior Affairs is not targeting the darknet. Freedom of choice and free speech have become rare commodities these days and even in those small pockets … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Huawei Y5 II features significant upgrades over its predecessor

EXCLUSIVE: Although most of the attention is focused upon its quartet of upcoming P9 variants, Chinese manufacturer Huawei has plenty of other devices in the pipeline, including a sequel to last year’s entry-level Y5. According to marketing material seen by VentureBeat, the so-ca … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Y Combinator gets friendlier by naming Justin Kan as new spokesperson

People often misunderstand Y Combinator’s accelerator, with its broad range of startups that sometimes pivot before launch. That’s in part because YC’s president and spokeperson Sam Altman is too busy to tell its stories over and over, and he’s more of a techie type than a polish … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The saddest booth at the New York Auto Show is full of Scions

The lights around me are flashing bright white, then blue, then purple. "Where Are Ü Now" is blaring through speakers that hang from the ceiling above me. Both of these details are making me feel weird, because it's 1PM and I'm at the New York International Auto Show. Manhattan's … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Hulu’s new VR app lets you watch TV in your own personal cinema

Samsung Gear VR owners now have a lot more TV to watch: Hulu has launched an app on the Oculus store. Much like the Netflix VR app, Hulu’s take allows you to watch videos in a virtual setting. But whereas Netflix only includes a living room environment and an empty ‘void’ space, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

INNOVATE2016: New infrastructure is the key to economic recovery

New roads (rather than new walls) are, therefore, the key to reinventing the American economy. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Do employees hold the keys to Customer Experience?

Guest post by Gib Bassett (@gibbassett), gib.bassett@oracle.com “Companies will invest in digital customer experiences to improve experiences for all customers and employees.” – Brian Solis I’m a huge proponent of the power of digital transformation to help brick and mortar retai … | Continue reading


@briansolis.com | 8 years ago

'Astro Party' Now Supports 4 Players on iPhone, Perfect for Your iPhone SE

Rusty Moyher's Astro Party [Free] is a pretty cool game, being a phone-friendly version of Astro Duel [$4.99 (HD)] which is on iPad and Apple TV. The one downside to Astro Party is that it has only supported 2 players on one iPhone, compared to the 4 of its bigger sibling. But no … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Video games are art and now art are video games

I remember when we fought the war over video games' status as art. We lost a lot of good women and men to the Battle of Citizen Kane of Video Games, and I still grimace on the anniversary of the Three Day Siege of Ludonarrative Dissonance. I vowed to never forget the sacrifices c … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago