Wireframing is an integral part of the design process in building web and mobile apps, and speed is key to getting your ideas on to the drawing board. That’s why it makes sense to ditch all the standard ‘lorem ipsum’ dummy text and go with Flow. This free typeface, created by Sho … | Continue reading
On Friday, November 11, scores of Facebook users logged into their accounts to find that they were dead. With the simple addition of the word “Remembering,” placed in front of a name along the top of the that user’s profile page, their accounts became memorials, with banners alon … | Continue reading
The tech industry is convinced that voice-based interaction will be a big part of our future, and we’ve seen proof of that in AI-powered assistants on our phones and smart speakers. But it’s not easy or cheap to build your own voice recognition system for an app or gadget because … | Continue reading
Good news for folks who find Google’s mobile news cards useful in its search app and launcher: the service will now not only bring you stories related to things you’ve searched for, but also trending topics and happenings in your area and around the globe. Google says it’s smarte … | Continue reading
After months of delays, Samsung has finally launched its Bixby AI-powered voice assistant in the US for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users. That took way too long. The company first proudly showed off Bixby in March, and then released it only in its home market of South Korea in May – over … | Continue reading
If you’re sick of reading hateful comments and distressing news headlines, Soothe is here to help. Soothe is a Chrome extension that blurs out content that is considered homophobic, racist, sexist, transphobic, violent, and sexually violent by the user. Just choose the general ca … | Continue reading
Particle, a popular Chrome extension which allowed users to customize their YouTube UI, became adware practically overnight — and its creator is cautioning users. The creator sold the extension at some point before July 11, and informed users they’d no longer be able to make chan … | Continue reading
The FBI yesterday released a public service announcement (PSA) alerting parents to the dangers potentially imposed by smart toys. The document warns that connected toys with microphones, GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, and/or bluetooth connectivity could be giving criminals access to privat … | Continue reading
If you’ve wanted to buy Snap’s Spectacles but can’t bear the thought of waiting more than two days for shipping, now’s your chance. The Snapchat-video-recording glasses have recently shown up on Amazon, available in a multitude of colors for $130. Spetacles were originally only a … | Continue reading
This is a new series in which I take tech news and extrapolate it into a horrid future nightmare (that just might come true). It might be because I’m a paranoid pessimist, but I have a hard time seeing the positives in many of the world’s technological advancements. Somehow, I’m … | Continue reading
Snapchat has been on a bit of a roll adding new features recently with no sign of stopping soon. The company is today launching two new features: Multi-Snap and Tint Brush. Mutli-Snap lets you record multiple video snaps in seamless succession. All you have to do is hold the reco … | Continue reading
As the weather is a crucial factor for pilots, it should be of little surprise to learn that weather apps are greeted with an element of enthusiasm from those working in the aviation industry. A crowded marketplace has ensured that there are numerous weather apps available now ma … | Continue reading
In the last couple of years, entrepreneurs across the Middle East have launched new products, businesses, and shown the possibility of creating a vibrant startup scene similar to Europe and the United States. Startups from the region have shown great promise with big exists. One … | Continue reading
Say what you will, but developers certainly have a penchant for shitposting once boredom starts crawling under their skin – and OkCupid programmers seem to have mastered the art of trolling to perfection. While the What’s New section on the App Store and Google Play is usually re … | Continue reading
One of Google’s wackiest experiments was Glass, an augmented-reality headset that brought contextual information right in front of your eyes. The idea was a bit ahead of its time and its utility was poorly demonstrated to consumers. As such, it didn’t take off. In 2015, the progr … | Continue reading
Large shipping vessels and aircraft are often equipped with VSAT systems, allowing crewmembers to send and receive messages and access the Internet during voyages. Turns out, some of these VSAT systems are profoundly insecure, and could allow an attacker to gain access, and disru … | Continue reading
Transformation Mask is an experiential sculpture piece that brings art and technology together as it morphs from bird mask to human-merged-with-machine. It’s the result of a collaboration between Canadian artist Shawn Hunt and Microsoft Vancouver’s in-house maker space, The Garag … | Continue reading
You might have difficulties getting through to the 911 emergency hotline if you happen to use the all-new OnePlus 5 as your daily drive. Concerned OnePlus 5 owners are flocking to Reddit to report a troubling glitch that is causing their devices to abruptly reboot anytime they ca … | Continue reading
I simply don’t get Xiaomi’s sales pitch for its Mi Max 2 – a 6.44-inch successor to its well-received ‘phablet’ from last year – in which it’s billed as a handset for just about anyone who wants great battery life. That last bit might be true, but why you’d want to use a larger-t … | Continue reading
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. It’s perhaps unsurprising, given both history and the entertainment industry, that we might be afraid of a cybernetic takeover that forces us to live locked … | Continue reading
Weeks after discovering a malicious agent programmed to snatch patient data from Israeli hospitals, Dutch cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has come across another nasty attack vector: An Android vulnerability that allows ill-intended individuals to surreptitiously take over control … | Continue reading
On July 1 one of the smallest countries in Europe took over the rotating Presidency of the EU for the next six months. Estonia stands poised to make an impact far larger than its size as a part of the EU on labor and economic policy with its expertise in digital legislation. Esto … | Continue reading
Companies outsource various aspects of their business, from payroll to marketing. But why aren’t there more outlets to outsource marketing not just as a service from an agency, but at the highest, most strategic level? Enter Hawke Media. Launched by Erik Huberman three years ago, … | Continue reading
A wife in Taiwan was recently granted a divorce from her husband, who she accused of ignoring her — and her unanswered text messages were a key piece of evidence. The wife sent her husband messages via the Line app for six months. The messages were marked as read — meaning he pre … | Continue reading
Following the death of Liu Xiaobo last week, China is apparently cracking down on anything which mentions his name on social media. Liu Xiaobo, a long-time political prisoner in China, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for “his long and non-violent struggle for fundamenta … | Continue reading
After months of rumors and speculation, the first clear image of the Nokia 8 has leaked, courtesy of VentureBeat. It looks… okay, I guess. Don’t get me wrong. Spec-wise, the device appears to to be right up there with the current flagship pantheon. Leaked benchmarks suggest t it … | Continue reading
Facebook denied a request made by the government of Pakistan last week to provide easy access to user identities. Pakistan officials asked Facebook to change its authentication requirements from email addresses to phone numbers, a move the social media company isn’t interested in … | Continue reading
The Android blob lives! Kind of. For those not in the know, Android O is replacing Google’s classic blob emoji with more generic-looking emoji. A lot of people are not happy about that. Google is well aware, so today – in honor of World Emoji Day *sighs* – it’s bringing back the … | Continue reading
Apple today confirmed the new emoji from the Unicode 10 update would be arriving on Apple devices later this year — and that it’s previewing them in celebration of World Emoji Day. Happy #WorldEmojiDay! We’ve got some new ones to show you, coming later this year! https://t.co … | Continue reading
Atari built some hype last month by revealing it was releasing a new console dubbed the Ataribox. At the time, all we got was a cryptic website and teaser video. Now Atari has shared the first photos of the console in an email to fans, as well as a few more details about what’s t … | Continue reading
As the CEO of a company with teams in Medellin and New York, working remotely in cafes and hotels and juggling Skype and Gmail is an art form I’ve have come to master over time. My partner Eddie Arrieta and I recruited a team that is multinational and as a result, travel and remo … | Continue reading
Cyber-attacks could soon be costlier than natural disasters, says Lloyd’s of London. A new report from the specialty insurer claims economic losses related to the cyber threat in the US could be as high as $121 billion. The cyber insurance market, which Lloyd’s estimates to be wo … | Continue reading
In all, you’ll get 10 courses, packing in over 80 hours of top-notch instruction to get you up-to-speed on all the fundamentals of web coding — only $39 from TNW Deals. | Continue reading
In a terribly poor attempt to appeal to younger audiences, Europol thought the best way to promote active civic engagement on the internet is by using a language all the cool kids these days can speak: Emoji. To commemorate the fourth annual World Emoji Day, the European law enfo … | Continue reading
Trading in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin can be complicated and not without risk. Fintech companies are offering easier and safer methods. Remember when cryptocurrencies used to be straightforward, revolutionary and weirdly romantic-capitalist? A bunch of cy … | Continue reading
Around me are dozens of vintage cars in an old warehouse, tucked into a corner of Berlin’s north west. Those into cars are in heaven, dashing around the vast building, snapping photos of shiny vehicles as old as most attendees. I on the other had head straight to the coffee and s … | Continue reading
In 2015, Ashley Madison was victim of a massive data breach that made public the extramarital aspirations of almost 37 million people (mostly men). While the hack had significant consequences for the company, they paled in comparison to what its members faced. Some members, who c … | Continue reading
Bill Gates is famous for saying, “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” However shocking that sounds, putting more work and hours into something doesn’t always yield better results. And today’s fast-paced online world can … | Continue reading
Since the launch of Airbnb, Amsterdam has pretty much reversed its position towards the home sharing platform. This visualization makes it very clear why. | Continue reading
Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are exciting but risky. These emerging projects are helping ease the way into investing into digital currencies. | Continue reading
Over the weekend, Redditors aptly raged over the introduction of ads atop the default software keyboard on the HTC 10. The annoying promo showed up on TouchPal’s keyboard app, which comes preloaded on some HTC handsets. It was apparently an error – HTC asked users to uninstall up … | Continue reading
Towards the end of last week, AFTV News published a scoop about Amazon Anytime, a messaging service that the company is believed to be working on with a bucketload of features including voice and video calling, cross-platform support, encrypted chats and even shared media and gam … | Continue reading
Earlier this year, Verizon and Ericsson used one race, the Indianapolis 500, to try and get ahead in another one — the race to be the first to roll out 5G wireless technology to the masses. While the trial was no doubt a step in the right direction, like most 5G testing it was st … | Continue reading
I spoke with SEMrush specialist, Anna Lebedeva, to get her advice regarding startups and SEO. In this interview, she talks about the critical questions startups need to ask to ensure they hire qualified SEO consultants. According to Clutch.co: Small businesses are investing more … | Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence — a companion or a utility? Everyone, from tech powerhouses to startups to Hollywood, has pondered this existential question. If you take a look at AI products coming out of Silicon Valley, you’d assume consumers don’t just want Siri to tell them the weath … | Continue reading
There’s nothing like staring down the barrel of multiple files you know you’ll have to rename. Sure, there are batch file naming utilities in the App store — and I’ve used most of them — but until recently, I never knew the functionality I needed to rename multiple files was cook … | Continue reading
The health and fitness market is now a multi-trillion-dollar industry. It’s tremendous success comes as no surprise, either; between the popularity in fitness classes, all the athletic apparel that’s sold, the ubiquity of tech fitness wearables, and a more wellness-minded populac … | Continue reading
Young people and their insatiable thirst for instant gratification and authenticity often get a bad press from traditional media. As their eyes increasingly divert away from television, newspapers, magazines and contrived content in favor of online entertainment, the analogue wor … | Continue reading