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

The train is coming

It's fun to believe that people buy the goods and services we make merely because they are excited, delighted and eager to engage. But often, particularly in b2b selling, the call to action is very different. "Get off the tracks!... | Continue reading


@sethgodin.typepad.com | 8 years ago

Marissa Mayer downplayed the biggest threat facing Yahoo. It could end up getting her fired

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer downplayed the threat posed by activist investors for more than a year, dismissing the danger as a noisy distraction and setting the stage for a showdown that could now cost Mayer her job. The fight between Mayer and activist investor Starboard Value took … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis – Big Picture For BTC/USD

Key Points Bitcoin price annoyed many traders during the past few weeks, as there were no real movements in BTC/USD. If we look at the weekly chart (data feed from Bitstamp), then we can figure out that there is a significant resistance around $490-$525. BTC may struggle to break … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Holoportation: Jetzt wenigstens in Augmented Reality beamen mit Hololens

Irgendwo zwischen den Star Trek Generationen befindet sich die neue Realisierung von Hologramm-Projektionen in Augmented Reality, der Microsoft jetzt mit "Holoportation" einen eigenen Namen gegeben hat. Dafür braucht es allerdings zusätzl... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Face-Off: Nintendo 3DS vs New 3DS

Hyrule Warriors arrived on Nintendo 3DS this week, around 18 months after its Wii debut - and it's something of a rare breed of title. It's one of the few 3DS titles that exercises the additional power of the New 3DS, which in turn represents something in the way of unfinished bu … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – Watch Out For Break!

Key Highlights Ethereum price slowly and steadily moved down this past week against the US Dollar. The price is currently trading near a critical support area, which must hold if ETHUSD has to move back higher. There is a bullish trend line formed on the 4-hours chart of Ethereum … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Why the new iPad Pro has such a good camera

You might have noticed that the new iPad Pro has a high-performance 12-megapixel camera that can record 4K video. Sure, you can use it to take photos and videos of your family vacation, but that’s not what it’s for. It’s for capturing super-sharp, high-res photos and videos, and … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Litecoin Price Weekly Analysis – Facing Monster Hurdle

Key Highlights Litecoin price continued to move down this past week and traded as low as $3.00. The price is currently trading higher, but facing a monster resistance near a bearish trend line formed on the 4-hours (data feed via Bitfinex). As long as the price is below the $3.25 … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Bot verziert Eier mit Strobo-Mustern

Guten Morgen allerseits und frohe Ostern mit einem Filmchen von Jiri Zemanek von der Tschechischen Technischeschen Universität Prag, der einen EggBot bunte Linien auf Eier zeichnen und diese dann so rotieren lässt, dass die Muster, unter... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

This startup thinks it’s fixed the major flaw in dating apps like Tinder — and Apple just featured it as a ‘best new app’

One of the reasons Tinder has been such a resounding success is that it functions like a game. Even if you never go on a date, swiping this way and that, and seeing who thinks you’re attractive, is just inherently fun. But that’s a problem, according to Keisuke Kamijo, the CEO of … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 International Giveaway!

Test your luck in this week's Sunday giveaway and you could win yourself a brand new Galaxy Note 5! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Dogecoin Price Weekly Analysis – Further Gains Possible?

Key Highlights Dogecoin price spiked higher this past week and closed above a major resistance of 50.0-52.0 Satoshis. There was a bearish trend line formed on the 4-hours chart (data feed from HitBTC), which was broken to clear the way for more gains. The price is currently attem … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Honor 7 now getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow [Europe]

Honor's European Twitter page has announced the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is now beginning to hit Honor 7 devices across the continent. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

I spent an entire work day in virtual reality

Most virtual reality experiences are over after about 20 minutes, so of course I just spent six hours doing my job inside of a simulated computer environment. Virtual Desktop is an upcoming PC program that will enable anyone with an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headset to emulate thei … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Software security needs a new perspective

Source code bugs have been a constant in the software industry since the dawn of computers — and have ever been a major source of attacks, exploits and security incidents. With virtually every aspect of our lives and daily business becoming connected and dependent on software in … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

10 Twitter Secrets For Users You Should Know - #infographic

Twitter is a great network to share your thoughts and opinions, to interact with people in your niche, and to promote your startup. However, even if you are an active Tweeter, you may not know all of the Twitter secrets that will help you improve your social media presence. Here … | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 8 years ago

Google Camera app rumored to get Google Goggles functionality

A new rumor says that the Android camera app is soon to get Google Goggles capabilities. Is it true? Click through for all the details. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Instagram rolls out a Discover People page on the Web for all users

Facebook-owned photo-sharing app Instagram has another addition to the homepage in its Web version: a little compass icon that takes you to a new page where you can “discover” other users. The new button is located near the top-right corner of the window when you’re viewing Insta … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

5 free games to try when you get your Oculus Rift

Today Oculus VR cofounder and chief executive Palmer Luckey made the first delivery of the consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Many more will be shipping soon. For the past few months I’ve been using an Oculus DK2, a version of the headset intended for de … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin vs Ethereum! Is the Comparison Exaggerated?

The phenomenal rise in the value off Ethereum few weeks ago had people speculating about Ethereum turning out to be Bitcoin killer. The increasing value of Ether and a surge in trading volumes has led to a comparison between both digital currencies. Now, is the comparison between … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

5 Ways to Combat Design Fixation

Marketers who default to an old fix for a new problem are guilty of "design fixation." It's one reason so much marketing looks copy-ca... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 8 years ago

Internet of random things: Fridges, doorbells, beds, and ovens are your connected future. Right?

ANALYSIS: The year 2016 could go down in history as the year the Internet of Things (IoT) really came to fruition. Yesterday, San Francisco-based June announced a fresh $22.5 million funding round, taking its total money raised to the $30 million mark to help bring its smart oven … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Ethereum and Litecoin: Apples and Oranges

In the past few months, Ethereum has climbed up the ranks to become the second largest cryptocurrency. Ethereum efficiently displaced Litecoin which has been holding that position for a very long time to take its place on the list. Litecoin is an altcoin created by Charles Lee. I … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Tech and policy can make Bill Gates’ ‘energy miracle’ a reality

With icons like Leonardo DiCaprio and Bill Gates using their powerful brands and personal convictions to turn the world’s focus toward the crisis of climate change and the long-lever arm of energy efficiency, it’s time for policy makers and practitioners to get serious about find … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Women say virtual reality industry needs to start with awareness of diversity

Virtual reality is about to take off in a big way. Tech advisor Digi-Capital estimates that it could be a $30 billion industry by 2020. But if follows in the footsteps of the video game industry when it comes to the issue of diversity, that could be a disaster. That’s the view of … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Check the Google Play Store – lucky users getting 80% app discounts

Have you opened the Google play Store today? You may be in for a treat. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Japanese team helps A.I. program pass first round of novel writing contest

We've already seen robots that paint pictures and compose songs, so it only stands to reason that someone would attempt to get one to write a novelIn this case, the exercise was a team effort between humans and an artificial intelligence (A.I.) program in an attempt to win Japan' … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Updating your C-suite: Here’s why you need a chief customer officer

GUEST: The customer always comes first. It’s a saying companies throw around a lot, but they rarely live and breathe it the way they should. It can be easy to forget what’s most important when you’re juggling finances, logistics, investors, and beyond. But there’s a way to keep y … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

You might need a manual just to unpack the HTC Vive

The HTC Vive is an impressive piece of kit, but it's far from simple. A diagram reportedly included in an email to early adopters this week made that fact very clear by detailing the no fewer than twenty separate items included with the consumer edition. Much of this is the same … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

After Coincheck, Korbit Includes Ethereum !

Ethereum now has the whole world’s attention. The cryptocurrency and smart contracts platform is now being included in most of the exchanges that were only dealing with Bitcoin, the firstborn of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The South Korean Bitcoin exchange, Korbit has become th … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago