A Daily Challenge

I’m super proud of my wife for capturing creative inspiration every day for a year. | Continue reading


@stegrainer.com | 8 years ago

This handy app automatically schedules Slack messages so your entire team sees them

Slack is great for communicating with your entire team no regardless of whether you’re in the same room together or working remotely. But if you use a common chat channel to ping your group, there’s a chance that your message will get buried amongst all the others and go unread. … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Solarflieger Solar Impulse landet heute im Silicon Valley

Solar Impulse 2 ist seit Donnerstag wieder in der Luft und steuert Nordamerika an. Wo genau der Solarflieger heute landen wird, steht jetzt natürlich auch fest: in Mountain View, gleich um die Ecke bei Google und dem Elektroautobauer Tesla im... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Snapchat showcasing Tribeca short snap festival winners in new Discover channel

The Tribeca Film Festival in New York City teamed up with Snapchat this year on a competition to find “the best Snapchat Stories across the U.S.” Ten winners were chosen and starting today the work from those creators will be featured in a special Discovery channel within Snapcha … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Why is video game lore so awful?

There have been times during my career that I've found myself at a press event, listening to the creative director of a role-playing game, talking about the… | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

The sound in your skull could be the ultimate password you’ll never forget

Fingerprint readers and iris scanners are great for authenticating people in buildings and on mobile devices. The next big thing in biometrics might lie under our skin. Researchers at the University of Stuttgart, the University of Saarland and the Max Planck Institute for Informa … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Twitch gets even more social with an all-new Friends list

Amazon’s game video streaming service, Twitch, is going to feel a whole lot more like a social network in the coming months. It’s launching a beta of a new Friends list feature that lets you add up to 500 contacts from the network and send them private messages, a.k.a. Whispers, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Best Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Cases

We take a look at some of the best cases available for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact phone. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

These are the problems Netflix faces in Asia

Months after its global rollout, Netflix is facing problems in several major Asian markets as it struggles to provide enough strong content to attract consumers amid tough local competition, and also faces many regulatory hurdles, underlining concerns about disappointing subscrib … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

The FBI just cracked another iPhone without Apple’s help

After unlocking an iPhone discovered in connection with the San Bernardino terror attacks without Apple’s assistance last month, the FBI has managed to crack a second device – this time, it was an iPhone 5S used by a drug dealer in New York. However, unlike the San Bernardino inc … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Social Media Marketing Safety and Protection Techniques

Believe it or not, most people's passwords aren't very strong, leaving many internet users susceptible to having their information hacked. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 8 years ago

FBI withdraws from New York iPhone unlocking case

The FBI has withdrawn from its legal dispute with Apple over a locked iPhone in New York, the government said in a court filing made late Friday. The agency said it no longer needs the company's help unlocking the phone in the case as it has obtained the passcode from someone els … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

6 common battery myths you probably believe

Concerned about overcharging? Think it's healthier to completely discharge your battery? You might want to check out this post, because you've been fed some misinformation. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

First Six Minutes Will be Critical for Raptors, Pacers in Game 4

VIDEO: Best of Phantom: Raptors vs. Pacers INDIANAPOLIS — If the Indiana Pacers are going to even their first round series with the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 on Saturday (3 p.m. ET, TNT), they need to get off to a good start. The Toronto Raptors, in the regular season, were bad ( … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

The TouchArcade Show - 254 - Buggin' Out

It seems I've somehow caught whatever Jared had last week, through the internet, and spend this whole week randomly muting myself to cough but we push through anyway and talk about a whole heaping helping of brand new iOS games. Game chat includes Loud on Planet X [$3.99], Loop M … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Udacity’s new CEO is Vish Makhijani, Sebastian Thrun becomes president and chairman

Massively open online course (MOOC) provider Udacity today announced that cofounder Sebastian Thrun is stepping down from the chief executive position and is being replaced by Vish Makhijani, who has been the company’s president and chief operating officer. Thrun will now be the … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

If You Like TouchArcade, Please Support Our Patreon

Hey everyone, it's Friday and we're close to the end of the week of TouchArcade blasting stories out (unless anything cool happens over the weekend we need to cover), but the fact still remains: To survive, we very much need your support. The business of running a web site is tri … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Fishdix Joins the TouchArcade Stream Team - Watch Live

If you've been following the mobile streaming scene, you're no doubt fully familiar with Fishdix. When Gameloft was making a big push to having a whole team of people streaming their games, he was on the frontlines, and like us has since moved over to his own channel on Mobcrush. … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Loop Mania'

The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it doesn't necessarily mean our Game of the Week pick is the hi … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

CERN releases 300TB of Large Hadron Collider data into open access

Cancel your plans for this weekend! CERN just dropped 300 terabytes of hot collider data on the world and you know you want to take a look. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Check Out Two Level Playthrough Videos for Gorgeous Upcoming Platformer 'Le Parker - Sous Chef Extraordinaire'

During GDC last month I was able to sit down and try out an early version of Le Parker - Sous Chef Extraordinaire, an atmospheric platformer from developer Play Pretend that looked to hit all the exact right notes in terms of things I enjoy in a platforming game. It had a lighthe … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Shell's city-car concept looks like it was designed for Ronald McDonald

Wondering what eco-friendly EV you're going to buy? Don't! Shell has come up with an efficient city-car concept that burns petroleum.SEE ALSO: Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025This squatty little number is a part of Shell oil's Project M. It was designed … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Celtics' Olynyk out, Hawks' Schroder may play in Game 3

Celtics center Kelly Olynyk will miss his second straight game with a sore right shoulder, while the Hawks remained hopeful that backup point guard Dennis Schroder would available for the Game 3 after spraining his left ankle. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Scarlett Johansson and Henry Cavill star in new Huawei P9 commercial

The stylishly shot commercial aims to showcase the Huawei P9’s much lauded camera by having the couple playfully compete with photos. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Apple will only accept native watchOS apps starting June 1

Apple today announced a new rule affecting software development for its Apple Watch wearable. Essentially the company is mandating that developers only build apps that have the ability to access the Internet over Wi-Fi, not just a local iPhone. “Starting June 1, 2016, all new wat … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Deal: Land a StyleSwap or case free when you buy a OnePlus 2 or OnePlus X

OnePlus is running an offer that allows you to snag a pretty sweet case or StyleSwap cover when you pick up a OnePlus X or OnePlus 2. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Philips' SpeechAir voice recorder runs on Android

Who needs a voice recording app when you've got a tricked out voice recorder? Philips' new SpeechAir is an Android voice recorder that includes a touch screen and camera. It can even pair up with computers over Bluetooth and connect to Wi-Fi! The camera, while useful for taking p … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Chrysler recalls 1.1 million vehicles to repair confusing shifter design

Ever had trouble getting your Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep into park? It might not be your fault.SEE ALSO: Jeep just put a 707-horsepower 'Hellcat' V8 engine in a WranglerFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced Friday afternoon that it is voluntarily recalling 1.1 million vehicles w … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

LG G5 Review: When innovation meets lazy design

The LG G5 is the most exciting smartphone in a long time. Instead of just the expected metal redesign and bumped up specs, LG chose to actually do something daring: try to reinvent the smartphone. It was the first phone from a major manufacturer to feature two different rear faci … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Tip your Uber driver

Don’t argue, just do it. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

NASA invests $67 million into solar electric propulsion for deep space exploration

NASA has selected Aerojet Rocketdyne for a $67 million contract to develop an advanced Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) system for future deep-space missions. In a press release, NASA stated that the propulsion system could be used on robotic missions to an asteroid and in other m … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Gearbox confirms that Borderlands 3 will be its next game

Gearbox has officially confirmed at a PAX East panel attended by Eurogamer that it will be developing its third Borderlands game (the Pre-Sequel was created by 2K Australia) after it wraps up production on Battleborn and its DLC."It's no secret, obviously there's going to be anot … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Roku CEO opposes FCC plan to open up cable boxes

Roku's CEO isn't a fan of the FCC's plan to open up cable boxes. In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal last night, Roku CEO and founder Anthony Wood writes that "there is no need for the FCC or any other regulator to mandate" open cable boxes, because the internet is " … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

'Clash Royale', 'Minecraft Story Mode', and More Nominated for the Inaugural Google Play Awards

Apple's been known for their Apple Design Awards, honoring the best apps and games on the App Store. Google hasn't had anything similar, but they're doing that starting this year, with the Google Play Awards debuting at Google I/O 2016. On May 19th at 7:00pm PDT, Google will hono … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

How IoT security can benefit from machine learning

Computers and mobile devices running rich operating systems have a plethora of security solutions and encryption protocols from which to choose that can protect them against the multitude of threats they face as soon as they become connected to the Internet. Such is not the case … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Breaks $450 as Global Markets Turn Positive

The price of bitcoin broke past $450 this week, as markets rallied in response to perceived progress surrounding the network's block capacity dilemma. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bank of America app gains Marshmallow’s fingerprint sign-in

For mobile bankers looking for a quick and secure way to hop in and out of their accounts, the Bank of America has added fingerprint scanning to their app. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

NBA: Harden should've been called for foul on game-winner

The NBA said Friday that Houston's James Harden should have been given an offensive foul for pushing Golden State's Andre Iguodala before his winning shot Thursday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Sports.ru and NBA to provide content to fans in Russia

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sports.ru, Russia's leading sports website, announced today the launch of NBA.com Russia, the NBA's new, official online destination in Russia. Hosted in a dedicated section of Sports.ru and the Sports.ru mobile app, NBA.com Russia f … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

The NSA won't tell Congress how many Americans it's spying on because our democracy is broken

Congress is trying to learn more about the NSA's surveillance programs, and it's not going well. In a letter delivered today to director of National Intelligence James Clapper, a group of 14 legislators (eight Democrats and six Republicans) asked for a ballpark figure on how many … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Twitch will introduce new features to make it easier to chat with friends

Twitch wants you to keep in better touch with your friends. The livestreaming site announced during the PAX East game convention in Boston today that it will introduce new social features for users, including a Friends List which can hold up to 500 names. This will give Twitch vi … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

This is your next jam: Andy Stott, Sturgill Simpson, and more

Welcome back to The Verge’s weekly musical roundup. I’m Jamieson, I’m still your host, and like many other music fans around the world I’m still reeling from the news that Prince passed away yesterday at the age of 57. I spent last night laying in bed with a pair of headphones an … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Why Pocket’s CEO isn’t afraid of competition from Facebook and Google

Many people have come to know Pocket as the virtual place to save interesting articles, videos, and other content to (hopefully) look at later. The service has accumulated 22 million users after launching in 2012, based on the older Read It Later service. It helps that Pocket is … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Bless California health officials for trying to stay relevant with dated memes

This tweet was brought to my attention today.A dead bird could mean West Nile Virus-infected mosquitoes are near. Report dead birds. Call 1-877- 968-2473 pic.twitter.com/UkWcqWha0R— CAPublicHealth (@CAPublicHealth) April 22, 2016At first, I felt bad for Drake! I mean, wow, that's … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.1 million cars because of weird electronic shift levers

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.1 million cars because owners were having difficulties with the unusual electronic shift lever. With many drivers used to physically shifting a lever into position, the electronic lever used in some older Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, and Jee … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Prince's Purple Rain will play in AMC theaters this weekend

Prince's iconic 1984 film Purple Rain is returning to theaters this weekend. Variety reports that, as a way of honoring the lost legend, AMC has partnered with Warner Bros. to screen the film in 87 locations across the country from tomorrow, April 23rd through Thursday, the 28th. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Curry says he'll be surprised if he doesn't play Game 4

Stephen Curry says he'll be very surprised if his sprained right ankle keeps him out in Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

'Final Meteor' Looks Like a Fun JRPG-Inspired Clicker

If the world's gonna keep making clickers, I might as well keep talking about them. I'm a sucker for retro-inspired games, you might have noticed. But still, Final Meteor looks like it's up my alley. This game will have you clicking and building up your idle generators to fight a … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago