Windows 10 is now on over 270 million devices

Microsoft today announced that Windows 10 is now installed on over 270 million devices. It took the latest and greatest operating system from Microsoft about eight months to hit the new milestone. “Windows 10 is off to the fastest adoption of any release ever,” Terry Myerson, exe … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

270 million machines are now running Windows 10

During its keynote address at the Build 2016 conference today, Microsoft announced that there are now 270 million computers running Windows 10. The latest version of Windows was released publicly last summer, after a prolonged public test period. Since launch, Microsoft has regul … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Gett looks to acquire Radio Taxis in the UK

Gett, the on-demand taxi app looking to take on the likes of Uber, has just announced that it has launched a bid to acquire Radio Taxis in London. The deal would bring the total number of black cabs available to users to 11,500, which is equivalent to half of all the licensed tax … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Mortal Kombat X enters its third esports season with $500K prize pool

Get over here, esports fans. Warner Bros. Interactive announced today that it is beginning a third season of official Mortal Kombat X tournaments. The competitions combined will have a prize pool of $500,000. The eight week season begins on April 3 and ends on June 12 in Burbank, … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Apple outfits every Major League Baseball team with iPad Pros

One of America's oldest and most beloved games, professional baseball, will get a tech-powered upgrade for the 2016 season, thanks to a new partnership with AppleThe pairing will put 12.9-inch iPad Pro device in the dugouts of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball.See also: Apple … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Are Vanity Metrics Really So Bad?

Vanity metrics are frequently criticized in public relations and marketing circles. You would think that they are accursed numbers that lead to horrible death. Vanity metrics stroke the ego but reveal little or no meaningful information and accomplish nothing, the critics say. Fa … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Casa Caballero in Barcelona – 35 sqm Turned into a Nice House

Casa Caballero was completed in 2015 by Spanish studio Agora Arquitectura. The house is situated in Barcelona and has an area of 35 sqm. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Fake holidays like Alien Day turn our fandom against us

Yesterday, suddenly and practically all at once, the internet was bombarded by stories about Alien Day. "Fox Releasing Ripley’s ‘Aliens’ Reebok Sneakers as Part of ‘Alien Day’ Celebration" wrote ScreenCrush. Android Central tweeted, "Aliens vs Pinball game from Zen Studios will b … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Live from Microsoft's Build 2016 event

We're live from Microsoft's big developer event. Follow along for all the updates. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Apple, Google routinely asked to help government access devices: ACLU

The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday said it had identified 63 cases across the U.S. in which the federal government asked for a court order compelling Apple or Google to help access devices seized during investigations. | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Recent Study Shows Mobile Gaming Widening its Lead Over Console and PC Gaming in Terms of Consumer Spending

Okay, let me say this in advance of those pesky facts and numbers; most of you have already made up your mind about this article simply from the title. Yet no, we're not trumpeting mobile gaming's success and declaring PC dead, we are simply the messenger here. And now, with the … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Meet the Marketing Masters: Beck Bamberger, Bam Communications

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@managingeditor.com | 8 years ago

This crazy-looking 8TB external drive can be powered by a single USB-C port

Seagate has announced a monstrous 8 terabyte external hard drive, which will be launching next month for $350. The Innov8 (cringe) requires just a single USB-C port for power, making it a perfect companion for many laptops released between last year and today. Seagate claims it's … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Facebook Messenger can now be your boarding pass on KLM flights

Facebook has been talking on and on this past year about turning Messenger into a more than just a chat service, and a service being launched today illustrates exactly what that future looks like. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is now giving passengers the option to receive flight upda … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Feds ordered Google's help unlocking nine Android phones since 2012

Apple's San Bernardino fight may be over, but the government is still seeking both Apple and Google's help in unlocking phones. New research from the American Civil Liberties Union shows 63 different cases in which the government compelled help from Apple or Google in unlocking a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

This tool from a Grammy-winning engineer can help your music sound like the pros

If you’ve ever made your own music, you’ll know that it very often comes out sounding quiet and limp compared to the hits you hear on the radio. That’s because ‘mastering’ – the process of bringing the music up to a professional level of loudness and sonic polish – has long been … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft Build 2016 liveblog

We’re live from Microsoft’s Build keynote event! Follow the latest news below. Live Blog Microsoft Build 2016 | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft Build Keynote hier im Livestream ab 17:30

Wer alles über die kommenden Entwicklungen rings um Microsofts Windows 10, HoloLens (das heute an die Entwickler ausgeliefert wird), AI-Bots und natürlich Universal Apps wissen will, der darf die Build 2016 nicht verpassen, die ab 17:30 h... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

CockroachDB just raised $20 million from Benchmark, Index, and GV

CockroachDB, a 1.5-year-old, New York-based open-database company that aims to keep the applications of its enterprise customers up and running, even when their data centers and cloud infrastructure suddenly goes offline, has raised $20 million in Series A1 funding. The capital c … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Launchpad 2016: Connecting startups to corporates via real-life meetups

In the tech world, it’s commonly believed that startups and corporations cannot form mutually beneficial relationships – ultimately, one would have to buy the other out, right? Not necessarily – we firmly believe that startups and corporates have a lot to learn, and gain, from on … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

New 'The Walking Dead: No Man's Land' Update Adds Cover System to Ranged Combat

I believe it's quite fair to say that The Walking Dead franchise has turned many of us into followers of everything zombie-related and, especially, everything TWD related. So, it's no surprise that there are two The Walking Dead games in the first 150 top grossing apps of the App … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

KLM flight updates are now available directly in Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger and Dutch airline company KLM announced Wednesday the first airline partnership for the social messaging service.Customers booked on KLM can now communicate with the airline directly through Messenger.SEE ALSO: You can now share Spotify music inside of Facebook … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Task management app Asana raises $50M at a $600M valuation led by YC’s Sam Altman

Asana, an enterprise app that lets people set and track projects and other goals, has hit a goal of its own: today, the company is announcing that it has raised $50 million. The Series C round — led by Y-Combinator’s Sam Altman — values the company at $600 million, the company te … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Google now shows swipeable image ads when you search for cars

Google has released what it calls “Model Automotive Ads,” a new ad format that brings up slick swipeable images of cars when consumers search on Google for particular models. The auto industry is just the latest to be aggressively targeted by Google, as the company faces heighten … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Ancient warfare: How scientists uncovered the remains of a Bronze Age battlefield

New research into a Bronze Age battle site has uncovered signs of a massive conflict between two opposing sides -- far more than the sporadic raiding or tribal conflicts thought to occur in the area. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Here’s how to watch today’s Microsoft Build 2016 keynote live stream

Microsoft is holding its annual Build developer conference in San Francisco this week and the company is kicking off the event with its first of two major keynotes this morning. You can watch the live stream of the event right here. The keynote is scheduled to start at 8:30am Pac … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Asana raises $50 million from Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and others

Task management software startup Asana is announcing today a $50 million round of funding. Several known entities in the technology industry are participating in the new round, which is led by Y Combinator president Sam Altman. Other investors in the round include Joe Lonsdale’s … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

You can play TimeSplitters 2's first two levels in Homefront: The Revolution

The first two levels of TimeSplitters 2 are included as an Easter egg in Homefront: The Revolution.Siberia and Chicago are both playable via an arcade cabinet hidden in Homefront's version of Philadelphia, which has been invaded by North Korean troops.The arcade machine is locate … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

3 Ways a Canadian Adventure Boosted My Writing

Writing content for a startup isn't easy. You need to make your marketing interesting and captivating. When you're traveling, it's even tougher. | Continue reading


@blog.contentacle.com | 8 years ago

Google rolls out carousel ads in search results, starting with car shopping

Today Google is introducing a new mobile ad format that most may be familiar with, particularly if they’re big Facebook and Instagram users. Called “Model Automotive Ads,” the concept is basically like Facebook’s carousel ad that lets you swipe through and see more images. Google … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

DTCC CEO Asks Blythe Masters for Blockchain Advice in Candid Moment

DTCC CEO Michael Bodson asked Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters yesterday for advice on how his company should respond to blockchain tech. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Giphy’s new tool lets you bling out GIFs with stickers and text

Now you can make your GIFs look even more amazing with Giphy's new editor tool. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

12 logos that put ours to shame

Last week we announced our new logo. Most people liked it, some people loved it and a few people told us they miss the old one. We’ve asked those who thought they could do a better job to send us their suggestions. Lots of proposals came our way and we selected the best ones for … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Verizon reportedly planning to share customer location data with AOL advertisers

It's been clear since Verizon acquired AOL last year that the end goal was to combine the two companies' data and technology to build a massive advertising business. Verizon already made clear that it would share the data it had on user's browsing habits to improve AOL's ad targe … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Supermodel Freaks Out During Lamborghini Aventador Ride

www.ZerCustoms.com - The Lamborghini Aventador is quite an extreme ride for most people. A 700 hp sup... [...] | Continue reading


@zercustoms.com | 8 years ago

Canadian Bitcoin Exchange CoinTrader Shuts Down

Canadian bitcoin exchange CoinTrader has shut down its operations. By the look of things, there is no indication that the exchange will resurface at a later time, either. CoinTrader, a Canadian bitcoin exchange that – in addition to its exchange platform – also has BTM ATM machin … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Oscar Isaac is joining the cast of Alex Garland’s new sci-fi movie Annihilation

Oscar Isaac and Alex Garland are teaming back up for Garland's new movie Annihilation, an adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's beguiling 2014 sci-fi novel of the same name. Isaac is joining an already-impressive cast: Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tessa Th … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro has 4GB RAM, 5000 mAh battery

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A9 Pro in China: 6-inch sAMOLED, 4GB of RAM, 32GB storage, 16MP rear camera, and 5,000mAh battery. Impressive. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Amazon bans cheap, non-standard USB-C cables

Like it or not, USB-C cables will be everywhere in the future. A significant number of smartphones, tablets and laptops out this year will be following in the footsteps of Apple, whose 2015 MacBook comes with a single USB-C port.But that future needn't include cheap, low-quality … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; A Shifted Range in Focus

So we’re going to start off this afternoon’s bitcoin price analysis with a chart. The chart below shows the action we saw this morning throughout the session in Europe, with the framework we outlined overlaid. As the chart shows, the range we had outlined was a close to five-doll … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Artist Phil Tippett, Who's Worked on Movies like 'Star Wars' and 'Robocop', is Working on a Board Game/CCG Hybrid Called 'HoloGrid'

While for some the name Phil Tippett might not say much, for those with an interest in movie visual effects, he's a pretty big name. Tippett is a two-time Academy Award Visual Effects Supervisor and Director best known for his work on the original Star Wars films, Robocop, Jurass … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Fullscreen targets the YouTube generation with new streaming service launching in April

Fullscreen, a media company whose creators’ videos reach 600 million subscribers across YouTube and other social networks, today announced the launch date and details regarding its subscription video-on-demand service for mobile devices. The company had previously confirmed its p … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Watch Final Fantasy XV's release date announcement at 10PM ET

For a game that's been in the works for many, many years, we know surprisingly little about Final Fantasy XV — but that's about to change. Tonight, starting at 7PM PT / 10PM ET, developer Square Enix will be hosting an hour-long event called "Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV," which i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Adrift is as close as most of us will get to a spacewalk — nausea and all

I'm floating in the ruins of a destroyed space station positioned somewhere in lower Earth orbit, with large chunks of debris passing me by. If my situation wasn't dire enough, my spacesuit is malfunctioning, and I'm quickly running out of the oxygen that's keeping me alive. I ne … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sony RX10 III: Allrounder mit Megazoom von 24 bis 600 Millimeter

Sony stellt eine neue Kamera vor, die mal nicht auf Wechselobjektive setzt, sondern auf Qualität in kompaktem Format. Die RX10 III kommt mit einem Zoom von 24-600 Millimeter (25-fach) der bei F2.4-4.0 arbeitet, also auch in lichtschwächer... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Sorry Sunrise, I’m switching to Fantastical

Fantastical is back with a huge update on OS X. There are ton of new things, like native Exchange support, checking your coworkers’ availability, notifications for shared calendars in iCloud, printable calendars and more. But enough with the release notes, and let’s talk about ca … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Best USB Type-C cables

We are probably seeing the last generation of micro-USB Android smartphones. The hot new USB Type-C standard is here to stay, and these are our favorite cables. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Got some spare change? You should buy Yahoo

Yahoo has been the media’s whipping boy for years now. But that could all change as the company begins a fire sale of its key assets. After months of prolonged pressure from Starboard, Yahoo’s activist investor, to sack the people in charge, the company has given would be suitors … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago