Crypto PR: How to publicize your blockchain startup to a successful ICO and beyond

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, I am sure you’ve heard of blockchain and crypto currencies. Blockchain’s all over the place and promises to disrupt the world as we know it. However, in order to do that, blockchain startups, like all other startups, need … | Continue reading


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Take pictures like a pro with this DSLR photography training — for under $25

Once you’ve got the right equipment, you can learn how to use it with instruction like this DSLR Photography Course bundle, which you can get right now for just $24, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Teaching empathy is the key to suppressing online trolls

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently announced he had quit Twitter because he was sick of internet trolls. While this high-profile example shows the effects of antisocial online behaviour, it hides an alarming statistic. In one online poll over a quarter of Americans admitted to … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Xiaomi’s sub-$500 Mi 6 flagship is the best smartphone deal of 2017

Following 2016’s outstanding Mi 5, Xiaomi had its work cut out for itself in impressing phone enthusiasts with its latest flagship. The Chinese company didn’t hop on the bezel-less bandwagon for this one (though it did outshine Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and LG’s G6 with its gorgeous Mi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Boston Dynamics’ robot fell off stage and the internet totally missed it

Experimenting with robots at the scale Boston Dynamics does makes public blunders inevitable. But when a company previously owned by Google and now by SoftBank messes up on cam, the footage usually goes viral on the next day. Somehow, this isn’t what happened with the Atlas. A li … | Continue reading


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UK’s tough new ‘right to be forgotten’ legislation protects users by imposing huge fines

Britain’s data protection legislation could soon see its most significant overhaul in years, under proposals outlined by the current May government. The biggest feature is that citizens will be able to ask online services to delete their data — particularly if it was posted when … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Number of social media users passes 3 billion with no signs of slowing

The latest Global Digital Statshot from We Are Social and Hootsuite reveals that the number of people using social media around the world has just passed the momentous three billion mark: Growth trends show no signs of slowing either, with the number of active social media users … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

YouTube might finally bring its most useful feature to mobile

I’ve written before about YouTube’s best feature for binging on videos: playback speed control. It’s been around on the desktop for years and is handy for when you need to get through tutorials, walkthroughs and lectures in a short span of time. And now, it looks like it might so … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

It’s a VPN and online security suite in one, and you can have it for just $70 right now

When is a VPN not a VPN? When it’s a heck of a lot more…which describes the package of services available through Windscribe. Right now, you can pick up this next step in the evolution of online security with a lifetime subscription for just $70 from TNW Deals with coupon code WI … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Googler’s anti-diversity manifesto highlights the need for diversity in tech

  Unlike most of us, people at Google had a less-than-relaxing weekend because of a document authored and shared widely within the company by a male employee. It was a 10-page manifesto proclaiming the need to dismantle diversity programs within the organization. The screed, titl … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

3 things working on Minority Report’s UI taught me about business

In the early 2000s, after building next-generation user interface systems at the MIT Media Lab and before founding my UI business, I had a brief stint as a science and technology ‘designer’ for a handful of big-budget films. Iron Man, Aeon Flux, and Ang Lee’s Hulk were all steep … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

7 essential apps for anyone new to Android

Whether you’re a disillusioned Apple convert, or immigrating from an outdated Windows phone, you might need help picking out your first batch of apps for your Android device. The Google Play Store is a rather large place, filled with enough apps to boggle the minds of the uniniti … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Here’s why VR will put movie theaters out of business

Movie theaters are struggling to stay alive because popcorn costs more than admission, Netflix exists, and no one wants to be surrounded by strangers. The alternative? Virtual reality. Before you start laughing: there’s actually a small team working at the Oculus Story Studio ded … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Get your brainstorm on with these mind-mapping apps for Android

Mind maps are hierarchical diagrams presented in a way that help compartmentalize different aspects of a concept. You start with a central theme, idea, or goal, and then add branches that create a map of things that relate. These are incredibly useful tools for people who prefer … | Continue reading


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How to win the SEO game when you don’t have time to play it

SEO — or search engine optimization — is, like many things, too often taken for granted. The subtle nuances of SEO are often ignored with businesses all over the world incorrectly choosing to ignore SEO opportunities on a regular basis. All too often, you see companies do a numbe … | Continue reading


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Project Pro status awaits with this project management certification training for under $50

If you want to be the one a large company trusts to see their most important projects to completion, you need the project management professional (PMP) credentials to prove it.Full PMP training — and certification — is available right now (at over 90 percent off its regular price … | Continue reading


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5 ways sentiment analysis can boost your business

If someone was talking about you, would you bother to find out what they were saying? It could be yes or no for you. However, for businesses, there’s only one option — it’s always a ‘yes.’ They need to know what the consumers are saying about their brand. Since emotions are valua … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

This site is like Reddit for growing beards – but for guys with facial hair insecurities

To the casual observer, perhaps, a beard or mustache is just something bristly on one’s face, but for the men on Beard Board, it’s a “Journey,” or even a trusted friend. In a world where competitive facial hair is a thing, it makes perfect sense that men get together online to tr … | Continue reading


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5 reasons why developing a writing routine could help you be a better entrepreneur

When you’re a startup founder or an entrepreneur, you work under so much pressure and have so many different issues to deal with, the thought of adding an extra activity to your plate can be daunting. However, I’ve found that taking time out for reflection in the form of developi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Pimp your computer with this complete Premium PC Power package — only $29

You can trick out your PC or laptop and keep it running just like it did right out of the box with this bundle of Premium PC Power apps, which you can pick up right now (at a 95 percent savings) for only $29 from TNW Deals. | Continue reading


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3 reasons why your data analysis might not be working

Data analysis can be traced back to as early as the days of the Ancient Egyptians started keeping statistical records while building the pyramids. Since then, data analysis have developed by leaps and bounds, and today is considered to be an integral part of our daily lives. For … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

5 tips for mastering the role of product manager

As a product manager, you may have unknowingly signed up to become a professional juggler. While no two days are alike, we constantly find ourselves juggling multiple balls and doing our best to keep them up in the air. We move between various product features and release cycles … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

A day in the life of a malware analyst

When malicious software attacks, computer scientists and security researchers want to know how the attackers got into what was supposed to be a secure system, and what they’re actually doing that’s causing problems for users. It’s a growing problem, affecting government projects, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Here’s how live streaming in Africa should change

In the Western market, services like Netflix have dominated the domain of content streaming for quite some time. A decade ago, the mere idea of being able to instantly stream thousands of movies and TV shows from the comfort of your own home was unfathomable yet it is now the nor … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How will 5G impact big business?

Both businesses and individual consumers are already eagerly awaiting the 5G roll-out somewhere around 2020; existing mobile connections are often not sufficient for their needs, let alone whatever it is they’ll be doing with devices that are evolving at a breakneck pace four yea … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How restaurants can execute a successful marketing strategy

Back in the 50s, all you needed to do was put an open sign in the window and start the grill. Nowadays, the script is written differently. People want to have a good meal, an experience, and a place they can bring their friends and family to make memories. So, how do you make sur … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

After 20 years in development, video game releases to scathing Steam reviews

After being in development for over 20 years, a new RPG released today on Steam — and gamers are decidedly unimpressed. Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar — which, by the way, is the most RPG name an RPG game has had since D&D — went live on Steam today after one of the lon … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Stock Android is no longer the best version of Android

Android fanboys hold two truths to be self-evident: Android is better than iOS, and the closer to stock (or AOSP), the better. To the tech-saavy user, an Android skin is, at best, an unnecessary inconvenience. More often, it’s a deleterious faux pas by manufacturers out of touch … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Drone carries what appears to be a man in a hammock through town

Social media is a weird place. An April video that’s again making the rounds today appears to show a man hanging from a drone, and just sorta chilling mid-air in a hammock. Unfortunately, it’s not true. Residents of the Republic of Georgia — that’s the country, not the state — ga … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Facebook researchers use AI to build a better translator

Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) is at it again, unleashing advanced AI networks on the world. This time, instead of being surprised by the ability of computers to create their own language, Facebook is using them to help us better communicate in ours. The social … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

‘The Last Blockbuster’ might be the funniest account on Twitter

After filing for bankruptcy more than six years ago, Blockbuster claims to have shuttered its last physical store in 2014.  This isn’t true. To this day there are still numerous locations open throughout the US, although mostly in places with poor connectivity, like Alaska. For d … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Snapchat reportedly turned down a $30B offer from Google — but what if it hadn’t?

Rumors have been floating around today that Google was interested in buying Snapchat back in early 2016 for as much as $30 billion. Business Insider cited sources on the inside of Evan Spiegel’s company who called the potential deal an “open secret.” Google didn’t comment, and Sn … | Continue reading


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TNW’s favorite podcasts for true crime buffs

Here at TNW, we love ourselves some podcasts, whether it’s to relax on a weekend, distract us from the pain of building muscle at the gym, or killing time on a long commute. The world of podcasts has steadily grown over the past few years to accommodate a wide range of interests … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Game.of.thrones.s07e04.was.not.leaked.by.HBO.hackers.torrent

Mere days after hackers apparently broke into HBO’s databases and threatened to start leaking information online … HBO’s information has been leaked online. In a turn of events, the hack and the leak apparently aren’t related to each other. Episode 4 (titled “The Spoils of War”) … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How these influencers are driving social good via social media

Social media has become the new American pastime. Members of Generation Z spend 8 hours on screens every day, with a large chunk of that time on social media, interacting with friends, family and influencers. Because they spend such a massive amount of time spent online, many you … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Italians are so bad at passwords that Google is hosting workshops for them

Google is teaming up with Italian authorities to teach the country’s increasingly digitized population how to stay safe when browsing the web. The Mountain View giant will collaborate with the Italian Data Protection Authority and the Communications Regulatory Authority to launch … | Continue reading


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Turn digital currency into real cash with this introductory course — for only $15

Cryptocurrencies like the surging Bitcoin prove there’s a growing universe of investment possibilities available for those who understand how and why digital currencies work the way they do. You can get the primer and start taking advantage of those money-making opportunities wit … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Cryptocoins finally get a rap anthem that only focuses on getting obscenely rich

It was only a matter of time before hip-hop would find its way to rapping about getting rich off digital money, after all, it’s being called gold 2.0: It might not be as easy to wear around your neck, but it’s just as easy to buy and sell in a pinch. Faberyayo and Abel, two Dutch … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Chatbots Without Code: 5 Paths To Easy Business Bot Development

Chatbots are transforming customer service by making it possible for users to interact with a brand or site without directly contacting an individual. Unfortunately for those outside of the tech world, it isn’t easy to build your own AI unless you can write advanced code. How Cha … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Holy shit! A frowning poo emoji is coming to brighten your crappy mood

We shit you not: The Unicode Committee is seeking to update its existing emoji catalog with a frowning poo emoticon – and this crap could be on your phone as soon as next year. That’ll come in handy next time you need to express how crappy you feel when your significant other dum … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How Indian startups are learning from Silicon Valley scandals

(Bloomberg) — As a spate of sexual harassment scandals rock Silicon Valley, half a world away in Bangalore startups are developing plans and strategies to avoid a similar disaster. From committing to deeper due diligence on founders to creating internal committees to handle compl … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Vulnerability found in solar panels could knock out power grids across Europe

A Dutch security researcher has found a serious vulnerability in a part of solar panels, that, if exploited, could cause widespread outages in European power grids. Willem Westerhof, a cybersecurity researcher at ITsec, discovered a vulnerability in so-called inverters, an essent … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

The first phone to run Google’s Project Tango AR and Daydream VR is out now

After unveiling it at CES, Asus has now started selling its uber-powerful ZenFone AR. The company claims it’s the first device that’s compatible with both Google’s Project Tango augmented reality tech and Daydream VR – making it an interesting choice for folks who want to play wi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

5 reasons every young tech entrepreneur needs a mentor

The startup life is both exhilarating and exhausting in almost equal measure. One of the things people often find is that there are certain points where they are simply unaware of how to proceed ,specially young entrepreneurs ! Because of that and more, having someone experienced … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Google might kill URLs in mobile search and ruin things for everyone

Our own Napier Lopez spotted an odd change in Google’s search service on Android today: search results don’t include URLs like they used to. Instead, they only display the page’s title, a thumbnail of a featured image from the site, and a blurb. It isn’t clear if Google is merely … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

8 ways Snapchat’s custom stories can improve brand engagement

Snapchat recently started offering custom stories, which lets specific people, or people at a geofenced location, create content to share with the world or specific groups. While this feature offers a chance for some fun for Snapchat users, it also offers a way for businesses to … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

AI is better than humans at naming craft beers

I often tell people not to worry about robots taking our jobs, but if you’re in the business of branding craft beer, your career might well be nearing its end, thanks to a clever new AI that’s figured out how to do it on its own. Researcher and electrical engineer Janelle Shane, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

FriDIY: Build an alarm clock that steals your duvet to wake you up

If you’re one of those people who can’t be woken with auditory alarms, vibrating wristbands and smart lamps, it might be time to consider a more drastic measure. Behold the duvet eating alarm clock! With the combined power of a microcontroller, some bicycle cogs and spare bits of … | Continue reading


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