Index-backed Pariti is an app to help you get out of debt

 Founded by Matthew Ford, who was previously Head of Acquisitions for OnTrees, a personal finance app that exited to MoneySuperMarket in 2014, Pariti is a mobile app that helps you keep an eye on your spending and, crucially, tracks how much you are paying out servicing existing … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Margaret Atwood says Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale adaptation ‘goes farther’ than the book

In a Reddit AMA yesterday, Margaret Atwood shared her impressions of the first three episodes of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, said America is dangerously close to dystopia, and pretended that it’s not cool to like Mel Brooks. She really covered all the bases. “Based on what I've … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

One of Trump’s treasury assistants is a survivalist who invented a bizarre techno-bow

Yesterday, ProPublica published a massive list of Trump administration officials, including over 400 names. Among the individuals it highlighted is a man named Jon Perdue, a special assistant at the Treasury Department. Perdue is the author of a book on “the nexus of Latin Americ … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Latest News from FIRE – Next Generation Internet Experimentation – Newsletter Nr. 31 published!

The FIRE Newsletter Nr. 31 includes: – The eWINE Grand Challenge – The NGI Consultation report published – FLAME at the Mobile World Congress 2017 – eWINE Showcases – ORCA published its... | Continue reading


@ict-fire.eu | 7 years ago

Sling TV expands access to its Cloud DVR, as streaming TV competition heats up

 Dish’s streaming TV service, Sling TV, is today launching its new Cloud DVR feature to more customers through a “First Look” early access program. The DVR was first announced back in November, but has been in private beta for Roku users until now. The feature works a lot like a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Uber get its self-driving vehicle test permit in California

 Uber is now listed as one of the companies licensed to test autonomous vehicle technology in California. The ride-hailing provider originally launched a pilot of its self-driving Volvo XC90 SUVs in San Francisco last year, but picked up and moved the test to Arizona after Califo … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Integrazione ospedali Spoleto e Foligno

INTEGRAZIONE DEI SERVIZI SANITARI OSPEDALIERI E TERRITORIALI DI SPOLETO E FOLIGNO La proposta è stata presentata ieri ai Sindaci Fabrizio Cardarelli e Nando Mismetti e all’Assessore regionale alla Sanità Luca Barberini Una proposta tecnica per offrire ai cittadini un livello qual … | Continue reading


@comunespoleto.gov.it | 7 years ago

Google's keyboard on Android finally gets GIF and emoji suggestions

Gboard is giving some overdue TLC to its Android users.Google announced several new features for its keyboard app Thursday, including GIF and emoji suggestions, all of which finally catch Gboard up to its iOS version. The keyboard came to Android in December of last year, seven m … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Dhruva’s Rajesh Rao is still bullish on India’s game market — after two decades

Rajesh Rao is one of the founding fathers of India’s game industry. He started Dhruva Interactive in Bangalore almost 20 years ago. Dhruva was a pioneering company that went through various cycles. It started with work-for-hire, making games for Infogrames. Then it began making c … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Meet 13 of the most innovative companies at Mobile World Congress 2017

When you want to stay in the know and keep your ear to the ground on the newest innovations within the mobile industry, you go to the Mobile World Congress (MWC). This year, the MWC took place in Barcelona and featured scores of industry leaders looking to promote what they do be … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Lenovo MiiX 720 ab sofort in Deutschland erhältlich

Lenovo teilt mit, dass das MiiX 720, ein weiteres 2-in-1-Gerät mit abnehmbarer Tastatur, jetzt in Deutschland erhältlich ist. Das neue MiiX war Anfang des Jahres auf der CES vorgestellt worden, geistert aber schon deutlich länger durch... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Ludwig: Sicherheit hat oberste Priorität

CDU/CSU - Bundestagsfraktion: Berlin (ots) - Internationale Tourismusbörse 2017 steht im Zeichen von Branchenwachstum und Fragen der Sicherheit Die Internationale Tourismusbörse findet vom 8.-12. März 2017 in Berlin statt. Hierzu erklärt die tourismuspolitische Sprecherin der ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

Quidd picks up $6.75M seed round to make digital collectibles ‘a thing’

 Anyone who has watched “The Big Bang Theory”, or known John Biggs, knows that some people care a lot about collectibles. But does that passion translate over to digital? Quidd, a Brooklyn-based startup that has just closed a $6.75 million seed round, would argue that it does. Qu … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Apple starts selling refurbished 2016 MacBook Pro laptops

Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro is a sleek, beautiful machine, but it's not cheap. The cheapest new MacBook Pro, the one with just two USB-C ports and no Touch Bar, starts at $1,499. There is now a way to get it cheaper, as Apple started adding that particular variant of the 2016 MacBoo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Google confirms small number of Pixel phones have broken microphones

Google says that a small number of Pixel phones have broken microphones that need to be sent back for replacement.The issue is seemingly not that widespread. Google claims the issue is present on less than 1 percent of devices — the company also announced that it would replace de … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

AXIOM at the Embedded World 2017

Dear readers, we are glad to announce you that AXIOM Project will be at Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 14th to 17th March. Embedded World is the fair for embedded community, where you can find the newest innovations and the experts from all over the world in the … | Continue reading


@axiom-project.eu | 7 years ago

The 8 most furious and fast things in the new Fast and Furious 8 trailer

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Fast and the Furious franchise has gotten progressively more insane and over the top with each installment.Fate of the Furious, like most of the films in the franchise following Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew, is all about … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

ITB 2017: Düsseldorfs année du sport / Destination startet mit Rekord in das Tourismusjahr (FOTO)

Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH: Düsseldorf (ots) - Gemeinsam präsentieren sich die drei rheinischen Städte Düsseldorf, Köln und Bonn mit einem 700 qm großen Messestand auf der ITB in Berlin. Vom 8. bis zum 12. März findet dort die wichtigste Reisemesse der Welt statt. Die … | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

Bizarre video of Alexa (not) talking about the CIA sparks conspiracy theories

In light of Wikileaks’ shocking revelations of the CIA’s huge arsenal of tools for remote hacking, discussions of online privacy are bound to proliferate across the web in the coming days – and one bizarre video of Amazon’s voice-enabled assistant Alexa is already sparking all so … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Get a 128GB Microsoft Surface Book for free

If you’re ready to upgrade your old tablet or if your current laptop is giving you fits, you’re in luck. We’re ready to give you one piece of new tech to upgrade both of those needs. Win our Microsoft Surface Book Giveaway, and we’ll give you, well, exactly what it says: a brand- … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Top 10 cars at the Geneva auto show

Here's our look at the best cars of the Geneva Motor Show. Most will come to the US now or eventually, and most are within your means. Just not all.The post Top 10 cars at the Geneva auto show appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 7 years ago

Lyft says it’s expanding to new US cities faster than expected

A little over a month ago, Lyft announced plans to launch in 100 new cities in the US by the end of 2017. Today, the ride-hail company said that it has reached that goal — nine months ahead of schedule. Lyft launched in 40 new cities in January, followed by 50 cities … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Lyft just met its goal of launching in 100 new U.S. cities in 2017

 Ride-hailing company Lyft is celebrating a milestone – it just launched in 10 new U.S. markets, making for 100 new cities added to the list of place where its available in 2017. That was the target Lyft had originally set for itself as its year-end target, but it’s only been thr … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Olympia London named as 2017 Superbrand

Olympia London has been included on the 2017 Superbrand list, an initiative that celebrates those brands that distinguish themselves through creative marketing, products and services. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Singapore's Central Bank Completes Digital Currency Trial

Singapore’s central bank has completed a distributed ledger trial focused on inter-bank payments, officials said today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Google Gboard for Android now automatically suggests GIFs and emoji as you type

Google Gboard – one of the best keyboard apps around – is about to get a lot better on Android. The company is today adding several features that should make for a more fun and useful typing experience. First off, Gboard will now automatically suggest emoji and GIF searches in th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Lyft launches in 10 more markets to meet 2017 goal of 100 in just 3 months

Stop me if you heard this one: Lyft is launching in more markets across the U.S. That’s right, the on-demand ride service is now in 10 more cities, namely in Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Maine. It has now surpassed its goal of adding 100 more locations this year and brought its … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Gboard gets upgraded with instant translation, GIF & emoji suggestions and more

 Gboard, Google’s attempt to further infiltrate your phone by way of a keyboard application, is rolling out an update this morning that will introduce a handful of new features, including GIF and emoji suggestions as you type, easier voice typing, Google Translate, and more keybo … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The Link Building Ecosystem

Link building is an essential part of marketing your company. CopyPress explores the ecosystem of link building and tips for success. | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 7 years ago

Google’s Gboard will now translate text into another language as you type

Google is bringing a suite of new features to the Android version of its Gboard keyboard, including a Google Translate integration that will translate any text you type into a desired language in real time. This feature expands upon the company’s Now on Tap translation integratio … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

South Korea Invests ₩10 Billion in ‘Poop’ Virtual Currency Project

[…]The post South Korea Invests ₩10 Billion in ‘Poop’ Virtual Currency Project appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 7 years ago

Facebook Messenger’s Snapchat Stories-like feature launches globally

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but your Facebook Messenger app is getting another Snapchat feature. The social media company announced on Thursday the launch of Messenger Day, the chat app’s version of Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories. Previously the ephemeral post featur … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Software intelligence will change the way you build software, forever

It’s hard to imagine now, but during the early days of the internet becoming an integral part of our everyday lives, companies were skeptical and slow to adopt an online presence. Investing in technology to fuel online sales didn’t seem like a high priority. Until many were disru … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

VCs Weigh In: How, Why & When Startups Need to Conduct Market Segmentation

How, when and why should you conduct a market segmentation exercise? The OpenView team weighs in so you can get started on the right foot. | Continue reading


@labs.openviewpartners.com | 7 years ago

Google Pixel: Nicht funktionierende Mikrofone erfordern Gerätetausch

Besitzer der Pixel-Smartphones von Google – gefertigt von HTC – melden Probleme mit den drei verbauten Mikrofonen. Die, das geht aus den Einträgen im Support-Forum hervor, fallen bei einigen Geräten aus. Mal tritt das Problem nur... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Facebook’s Snapchat stories clone, Messenger Day, is now rolling out globally

Last September we had our first glimpse of Messenger Day (Facebook’s attempt to clone Snapchat’s stories function) when it was being tested in Poland. Now, the social network says the feature is rolling out to users worldwide, on both Android and iOS. The premise is simple. You u … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Die drei Top-Themen der ITB Berlin vom Donnerstag, 9. März 2017

Messe Berlin GmbH: Berlin (ots) - World Legacy Awards prämieren Nachhaltigkeitsprojekte +++ Auszeichnung für beste Kliniken im neuen Medical Tourism Pavillon +++ Neue Studie von Travelzoo und ITB Berlin untersucht Sicherheitsbedürfnisse +++ Social Media Newsroom mit ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

The Darwin Project is Scavengers Studio’s snowy take on The Hunger Games

Scavengers Studio, a Montreal-based independent game developer, unveiled its first game today: The Darwin Project. The title — where you have to survive in the woods while others are hunting you — is being unveiled at the PAX East event in Boston, and it will debut as a Steam Gre … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Everseen lands $10 million so AI can keep an eye on a $45 billion problem

EXCLUSIVE: It is an issue that the retail industry doesn’t talk about in great detail, but shrinkage — loss of inventory at checkout through non-scans and other errors — costs $45.2 billion annually. Today, Everseen — an AI software company founded in Cork, Ireland that detects n … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

6 Reasons You Have a High Website Bounce Rate

Website bounce rates are a favorite metric for judging just how effective a web page is: If a lot of people are immediately leaving once they load a page, then something is wrong. That's why we've gathered the top reasons for high bounce rates and what you should do about them.  … | Continue reading


@alltop | 7 years ago

Is This Going to Kill Me?: Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome

The last time I got a haircut, I spent the five or so minutes it took for my stylist to wash my hair thinking about death. Contemplating my mortality is not so unusual an activity for me, but there are places I have counted on for a break, and historically the hair salon was one … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Google says most security holes described in CIA documents don’t pose a threat to users

Google said that the security updates and protections in Chrome and Android are protecting users from many of the vulnerabilities listed in CIA documents. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

5 Steps to Unlocking the Power of Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing provides numerous benefits but requires multiple steps to generate success. Here are five lessons for your influencer marketing planning | Continue reading


@blog.socialfusion.com | 7 years ago

The Mondo+ is a resurrected internet radio from 2012 that adds a Chromecast

The idea of an internet radio is a bit of a tough sell in 2017. After all, why buy a separate dedicated device purely focused on streaming music when every device we carry — along with plenty of standalone speakers — can already access music online?Grace Digital — a company that … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

AXIOM at the Embedded World 2017

Dear readers, we are glad to announce you that AXIOM Project will be at Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 14th to 17th March. Embedded World is the fair for embedded community, where you can find the newest innovations and the experts from all over the world in the … | Continue reading


@axiom-project.eu | 7 years ago

Serbs are trolling local elections by selling random crap online

In the small town of Vrbas, in northern Serbia, a voter by the name of Vladimir has become fed up with Serbian politics. So much so, he’s selling his vote for the upcoming presidential election for sale on a popular ecommerce website for the low, low price of 10,500,000 euros. Vl … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

‘Robots for restaurants’ startup Chowbotics raises $5 million from Techstars Ventures, Foundry Group, others

Chowbotics, a startup that’s building robots to help with food prep, has raised $5 million from Techstars Ventures, Foundry Group, Galvanize Ventures, and the Geekdom Fund. Founded out of San Jose, California, in 2014, Chowbotics has hitherto been known as Casabots but today it’s … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Rootstock's Merge-Mining Advances Bitcoin Smart Contracts Effort

For the first time, a bitcoin mining pool has integrated a process called 'merge-mining' – a move aimed to bring smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago