Senators close to finishing encryption penalties legislation, sources say

(Reuters) – Technology companies could face civil penalties for refusing to comply with court orders to help investigators access encrypted data under draft legislation nearing completion in the U.S. Senate, sources familiar with continuing discussions told Reuters on Wednesday. … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Diving into Android N: settings get revamped

Android N has revamped settings, adding a hamburger menu to sub-settings, as well as several other tweaks to the layout. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Hölle, Hölle, Hölle: Multiplayer-Trailer & -Beta zu DOOM

In rund zwei Monaten kommt nach einer Ewigkeit eine neue Ausgabe des Über-Egoshooters Doom und soweit geben sich Entwickler Id Software und Publisher Bethesda alle erdenkliche Mühe, ihr Spiel für Xbox One, PlayStation 4 und PC als ob... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Diving into Android N: Doze gets much dozier

With Android N, Doze is getting a serious upgrade that makes it more practical than ever before. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Fallout 4’s next update finally comes to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 this week

You Fallout survivors on the consoles are about to get an a load of new items and improvements that PC players have had for a few weeks. Fallout 4, one of the best-selling games of 2015, should get its 1.4 update on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One by the end of the week, according to … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Facebook will soon let you Like and share 360-degree videos in the Gear VR

If you've got a Samsung Gear VR, you can soon connect your Facebook account to "Like" and share 360-degree videos from inside it. There are already Facebook 360-degree clips in the Gear VR's video app, but next week, Oculus Video will start letting users sign into Facebook and ge … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 03

Identifier: H2020-CS2-CFP03-2016-01Pillar: Societal ChallengesOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

I tried Go Cubes chewable coffee, and I’m pretty sure this is what cocaine feels like

A lot of tech concepts come through TNW’s doors on the daily – some of them make it to consumers’ hands, others get killed for their own good. Nootrobox’s Go Cubes chewable coffee persevered. Go Cubes emerged last summer as an Indiegogo project to bring gummy coffee cubes to your … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

New emulator transforms 2D NES games into 3D hallucinations

A unique web-based emulator is breathing new life into old Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros. 3 and Mega Man by taking their traditionally flat visuals and transforming them into a glitchy mix of two and three dimensions. Called 3DNES, the software works only with the Firefox … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Diving into Android N: Quick Settings gets a makeover

Android N is introducing several changes to the table, including revamped quick settings. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How to Improve WordPress Security [Infographic]

Is you WordPress site secure? There is no such thing as 100% safety but here are some WordPress security tips to proactively protect your site. | Continue reading


@yourescapefrom9to5.com | 8 years ago

Bullish: Curation and filter bubbles with Product Hunt’s Ryan Hoover

After years of tweeting back and forth with Product Hunt Founder Ryan Hoover, I finally met him IRL when he came in to talk about curation with me for Bullish.“In a world where we’re having so much being created, whether it’s apps, chrome extensions even music, books, podcasts, e … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Cavaliers sign McRae for rest of season

The Cavaliers have signed guard Jordan McRae for the remainder of this season. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

HTC Desire 816 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

The HTC Desire 816 is getting all the glory of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, so check for a firmware update today! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

James Corden is trying to turn Carpool Karaoke into a standalone show

The Late Late Show's James Corden is turning his popular Carpool Karaoke series into a full show in its own right. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Corden and executive producer Ben Winston are selling networks on a standalone version of his signature segment, which features … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

3DNES emulator turns your old 8-bit Nintendo games into 3D nightmares

Two-dimensional games are for old people. Thankfully, a new emulator will let you play aging games with a fresh coat of 3D paint. 3DNES is a new emulator (software that enables you to play software for another hardware platform on your PC) for the Nintendo Entertainment System th … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Oculus makes a big push for social in new games and features for Samsung Gear VR

While one could hazard that gaming remains top-of-mind for those interested in VR, it’s not the only experience potential users are drawn to. With that in mind, Oculus announced today a bevvy of new features to tap into the social media side of VR on a Samsung Gear VR device. “Th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Facebook 360 content finds a new virtual home on Oculus Video

Zuck announced last month that Facebook would be bringing the company’s 360 dynamic streaming to Gear VR to improve experiences. Now, the company is giving users a crazy amount of personalized content to check out with direct Facebook integration. Oculus announced today that the … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Hang Time Podcast (Episode 230) Featuring J.J. Redick

The Los Angeles Clippers remain, at least in our view, the most intriguing team in the NBA that doesn't reside in Oakland. They have all the makings of a true contender. They have an elite coach in Doc Rivers. A top-five point guard in Chris Paul. Another superstar in Blake Griff … | Continue reading


@hangtime.blogs.nba.com | 8 years ago

'Super Senso' Is an 'Advance Wars'-Like Turn-Based Strategy Game That Should Be on Your Radar

Late last year we posted the trailer of the then just-announced Super Senso. The game has been soft launched for a while now, and following a few significant updates, Super Senso is another game you should be following our guide on how to download games from other regions so you … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Bitwage Makes Bitcoin Payroll Easier with New Features

If you are a freelancer, working on assignments for overseas clients, or you are assigned by your company to work out of a different geography where they do not have a presence. Every month or after the end of each assignment you as a contractor or full-time employee are entitled … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Assassin's Creed movie has a $1,200 pre-order ticket package

Video game publishers mastered the dark art of the pre-order long ago. In return for an extra in-game costume or some cheaply made bric-a-brac, a publisher can net thousands of sales ahead of (potentially negative) reviews, and maybe in the process make extra cash off merchandise … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mobile gaming live streaming may have just taken a big step forward

Stre.am wants to step up to conquer the unclaimed territory of mobile game streaming with their platform-agnostic streaming service. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Pentagon confirms it has used spy drones in U.S. air space

It turns out that those concerns from some about how the U.S. uses military drones against enemies abroad one day becoming an important issue domestically weren't overblownA new report reveals the Pentagon has flown spy drones over U.S. territories for non-military missions for r … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Are you Ready for AMP?

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@jacksonmarketingservices.com | 8 years ago

Diving into Android N: Dark mode returns, adds several new changes

Android N has brought the return of the M preview's dark mode, alongside several new enhancements that help improve it noticeably. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Facebook’s Oculus adds new social games and video features to Samsung Gear VR

Oculus today announced a slew of new features for the Samsung Gear VR. The Facebook-owned company is unsurprisingly focusing on social, and in this case that means video and games. In November, Samsung released the Gear VR in collaboration with Facebook’s Oculus VR. Upon unveilin … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Google hooked 14 robot arms together so they can help each other learn

Researchers at Google are trying to help robots navigate the world as well as humans can, and that means a lot of practice. Research scientist Sergey Levine and his team took fourteen robotic arms, networked them together, and used convolutional neural networks to let these robot … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Nexon Korea’s mobile-gaming boss wants to take on the world

Nexon Korea has established itself on the PC as a strong publisher of free-to-play games, now it’s trying to take that strategy to mobile. Sangman Lee, Nexon Korea’s global mobile business director, is guiding a company that has a strong hold on PC gaming in Asia as it tries to w … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Letters from VR: a field guide to our favorite virtual reality

The Verge's New York offices now have an official virtual reality room. The library for its HTC Vive Pre holds a bunch of experiments and demos for full games we won't see for weeks or even months. But there's too much cool stuff to ignore. So for the next few weeks, we're puttin … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Volkswagen USA CEO Michael Horn is out in wake of diesel scandal

Volkswagen just announced that Michael Horn, the company's top executive in the US, is leaving the company effective immediately. In his place, VW USA Chairman Hinrich Woebcken will take over the CEO job on an interim basis.The company is clear to note that Horn is leaving "to pu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Co możemy przygotować z ziemniaków pozostałych ze wczorajszego obiadu?

Skład: ok. 500 g obranych ziemniaków 1 szczypiorek z cebulką 1 jajko 2-3 ząbki czosnku szczypta gałki muszkatołowej ok. 100 g tartego parmezanu (może być ser feta lub inny żółty ser) garść świeżego szpinaku (pokrojony) garść zielonej pietruszki (pokrojona) sól morska i świeżo zmi … | Continue reading


@makecookingeasier.pl | 8 years ago

First uterus transplant in US fails two weeks after procedure

The first uterus transplant completed in the US has failed, with the organ being removed in light of a "serious complication" developed by its recipient, according to The New York Times. The Cleveland Clinic performed the procedure two weeks ago, giving the uterus to a 26-year-ol … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

How do I get started developing apps for Alexa?

iOS Engineer Ron Lisle shows us the ropes of developing an app for Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa.Alexa is a quick learner, and creating "Skills" will have your Amazon Echo dimming the lights in no time. Once paired with a cloud-to-hardware service like Particle, the possibiliti … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Injecting personality into your (boring) service offering

With any highly competitive business, it is important to stand out from the crowded field. | Continue reading


@webinknow.com | 8 years ago

Square beats its fourth-quarter revenue expectations

Square, which has been on a bit of a run lately, posted a quarter where it beat revenue estimates and saw its shares pop slightly after it reported its fourth-quarter earnings. This was Square’s first time reporting quarterly earnings as a public company, and it looks like the re … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How Bitcoin Brought Electricity to a South African School

A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Box soars 13% on earnings release

Cloud storage company Box reported fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, sending the stock up 13% in after-hours trading.  Better-than-expected results brought the stock slightly above the $14 barometer from last year’s IPO price. Fourth quarter revenue was $85 mil … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Oculus announces new social features to help personalize VR experiences

If Oculus has its way, the virtual reality space may grow to be the next major social space for far-flung friends to dive in and hang out. Starting tomorrow, users on the Gear VR platform will be able to create their own user profiles and search for friends by username who they c … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Box stock jumps 12% after seeing $85 million in revenue for Q4 2017

Cloud file syncing and sharing software company Box today reported strong financial figures for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, which ended on January 31. Box reported a $0.26 million non-GAAP net loss on $85 million in revenue for the quarter. Analysts were expecting a l … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Square reports $374 million in revenue for its first quarter as a public company

Square has released the numbers from its first quarter as a public company, bringing in $374 million in total net revenue, up 49 percent annually, and a gross payment volume of $10.2 billion, an increase of 47 percent from the previous year. It had a net loss per share of $0.34. … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

SXSW 2016: Where to Find Me (and Get Free Copies of X!)

It’s that time of year again and I’m excited to have the opportunity to meet with so many incredible companies, entrepreneurs and people changing the world. There are a number events, book signings and presentations that I wanted to share with you. If you have time to make one or … | Continue reading


@briansolis.com | 8 years ago

Surprise 'Game Dev Story' Update Adds Proper Support for Larger iPhones and the iPad

Oh Game Dev Story [$4.99]. I have such a soft spot for you in my heart. Way back in October of 2010, I was still fairly new here at TouchArcade and Game Dev Story had just released, but was on absolutely nobody's radar at the time. It's not really hard to see why. It had | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Brands Face PR Dilemma in Maria Sharapova Scandal

Controversy surrounding tennis star Maria Sharapova illustrates the difficulty brands often face with celebrity endorsements. Sharapova admitted she tested positive for the drug meldonium, a medication the World Anti-Doping Agency only recently banned. The International Tennis As … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Here’s a video of the least interesting self-driving car accident ever

Back on February 14th, Google’s self-driving car had its first fenderbender to occur while the car’s AI was in control. The Associated Press managed to get footage of the accident from the bus’ own cameras and… well… it’s (fortunately for all involved) about as mundane as the ori … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Google is selling the Pixel C for $375 to anyone who says they're a developer

Google is offering a big discount on its Pixel C tablet to encourage developers to start working with Android N. Google's discount knocks 25 percent off the price of the tablet, bringing its 32GB model from $499 to just under $375 and its 64GB model from $599 to just over $449. T … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Google is retiring Melange, the website that powered Google Summer of Code

Google today announced that it’s retiring Melange, a website and a piece of software that it has used for many years to run the Google Summer of Code, a program that gives stipends to university students who work on open source software projects. The Melange site is home to many, … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

The Brookhaven Experiment is your endless, inevitable virtual reality death

The Verge's New York offices now have an official virtual reality room. The library for its HTC Vive Pre holds a bunch of experiments and demos for full games we won't see for weeks or even months. But there's too much cool stuff to ignore. So for the next few weeks, we're puttin … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago