The Water Project Receives an Anonymous Bitcoin Donation worth $23,000

At CCN we provide you with the latest Bitcoin news, including cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, NEO, Litecoin and different ICOs. | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 8 years ago

Pandora now has an ad-free $5 monthly tier called Pandora Plus

Pandora is getting better and better. It just rolled out a paid ad-free service called Pandora Plus, which introduces features never seen before in the service, including unlimited song skipping, “replays”, and an offline mode. Pandora Plus will cost $5, and will replace the exis … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Scrum Master – Defining Roles & Responsibilities – Free eBook

This Scrum Master e-book is an effort to define, analyze and understand the innovative methodology in much more detail. | Continue reading


@orchestrate.com | 8 years ago

Gavin Smith: BitFinex Hack has Strengthened Bitcoin Industry

The last month’s security breach at BitFinex had lost traders more than $60 million worth of Bitcoin. It sparked confusion and anger in a community which had already posed victim to many such hacking incidents in the past. Gavin Smith, the CEO of Bitcoin margin trading firm First … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

How to Recruit Top Millennial Talent Using Instagram (Really!)

Workplace culture has long played a key role in boosting employee productivity and improving engagement. Companies with engaged employees outperform those with disengaged employees by up to 202%, reports Stackhands. Now, employers are also discovering that workplace culture is ke … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Domino’s now lets you order pizza through a Facebook Messenger bot in the U.S.

Domino’s is now letting hungry Americans order their favorite pie through Facebook Messenger — without conversing with a human. The pizza giant has launched a Facebook Messenger bot that promises “conversational” ordering through the messaging app. The new service lets those with … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Conan O'Brien turns Apple's own classic iPod commercial against it

Apple is taking a fair deal of flak for its new wireless Bluetooth headphones, appropriately known as AirPods. Not only do they look quite goofy — like a failed attempt at bringing Spike Jonze's Her to life — but there’s genuine concern the devices will easily fall out of users’ … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sydney Stock Exchange Confirms Public Blockchain Platform for Instant Settlements

The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) has confirmed its project to build a public blockchain platform that will drastically reduce settlement times of trades and equities. The Sydney Stock Exchange is pressing ahead with a new blockchain settlement system that will position itself as a … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

MIT Digital Currency Initiative Seeks To Loosen Institutions’ Hold Over The Internet

Cryptocurrency stands at the forefront of technology’s efforts to utilize the power of the Internet for positive change. And according to Neha Narula, director of research at MIT’s Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative, such change is needed.curity to participants to support a ne … | Continue reading


@hacked.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft reproduces Google’s battery life test to show Edge beats Chrome, Firefox, and Opera

Microsoft is at it again — touting Edge as the most battery-efficient browser on Windows 10. The company has rerun its battery tests from the previous quarter using the latest versions of the major browsers, open-sourced its lab test on GitHub, and published the full methodology. … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Qualcomm Clear Sight: Doppelkameras für Android-Smartphones

Qualcomm treibt den Trend zu Doppelkameras in Smartphones zielstrebig voran: Mit einem Kameramodul namens Clear Sight will man es Herstellern möglichst einfach machen, Dual Cameras in ihre Android-Geräte zu integrieren - solange diese die... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft says its Edge browser is still more energy-efficient than its competitors

Once upon a time, browsers were all about getting faster and scoring better on JavaScript benchmarks than their competitors. While speed still matters, many developers have recently focused more on energy efficiency than speed (which makes sense, given that most users now browse … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Ranku’s eCollege optimizer bought by edtech giant for ~$25 million

The online learning market is becoming as crowded as the app stores. Ranku offers the equivalent of SEO assistance to make sure colleges with electronic courses convert visitors into students. Now Ranku (pronounced ran-koo) is being acquired by publicly traded education conglomer … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

500px’s new app helps photographers get hired

Photography-centric social network 500px has released a new app designed to help photographers land jobs. Called RAW, this iOS app enables users to sign up for a marketplace that will notify them of companies or individuals looking to hire a photographer. In addition to its match … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

CastAR opens Salt Lake City studio led by former Disney Infinity developers

Augmented reality startup CastAR is opening a new mixed reality studio in Salt Lake City today, with talent recruited from the former developers of Disney’s Infinity toy-game franchise. Disney closed its Avalanche Studios division in Salt Lake City in May after it decided to end … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft trashes Google’s latest Chrome battery life claims

Microsoft kicked off a battery life war with Chrome and Opera earlier this year, and Google finally responded last week. Microsoft's original tests showed exactly how bad Chrome is for laptop battery life, but Google's response was packaged in the release of Chrome 53 with CPU an … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Some Disney Infinity alumni are now working on augmented reality games

When Disney Infinity shut down, so too did Avalanche Software, the Salt Lake City-based studio that created the popular toys-to-life series of games. But now at least some of those developers have found a new home in the world of augmented reality.CastAR — an AR platform created … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The Most Powerful Way to Persuade

When it comes to persuasion, online or off, there still isn't any strategy that works better than telling a good story. | Continue reading


@copyblogger.com | 8 years ago

3 Ways Influencer Marketing Impacts Your SEO

Influencer marketing can promote your brand more effectively than paid advertising. But did you know it can also be a boon for your SEO? | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 8 years ago

What Do Journalists Like to See in PR Email Subject Lines?

Public Relations - Journalists say they respond best to email subject lines that are tailored to their beats, according to recent research from Fractl. | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Xiaomi to launch its affordable Mi Air Purifier 2 in India next week

After taking Indians by storm with its affordable smartphones and tablets, Xiaomi plans to bring its Mi Air Purifier 2 in the country. The product will also mark the launch of the company’s Mi Ecosystem in India.SEE ALSO: Inside Xiaomi's plan to dominate the connected worldXiaomi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Android-x86 releases its first stable Android Marshmallow build

Android-x86, a project that is working to bring Android to your laptop and desktop, has just released its first stable build of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

“I love Apple no matter what” – this is how strong Apple’s brand loyalty is

Imagine how you would respond to being told the phone you'd just lined up for days to buy wasn't going to be available. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases for the Fourth Time Since Halving

The Bitcoin mining difficulty has increased once again. A 2.3 percent increase from the previous existing difficulty levels was reported on September 12, 2016, making it the fourth raise (fifth correction) since the Bitcoin mining rewards halving in early July 2016. At present, t … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

French Connection to host Fashion Week party

Retailer French Connection is hosting a party at its Oxford Street store this weekend, in honour of London Fashion Week (LFW). | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

You won’t be able to purchase an iPhone 7 Plus on launch day

If you’re planning to visit your local Apple Store on Friday to purchase a shiny new iPhone 7 Plus, you may want to think again. The Cupertino company has revealed today that it has completely sold out of its initial stock of the handset. Apple will, however, have a limited quant … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Why World of Warcraft’s lead designer just started his own studio

On July 3rd, 2014, after 17 years of working at Blizzard, Rob Pardo penned a farewell post on the Battle.net forums. He was leaving his role as Blizzard’s chief creative officer to "pursue the next chapter" in this life. At the time, he had no idea what that was going to be. He s … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Goldman Sachs Files Patent for Blockchain-based Forex Trading

Goldman Sachs is quite an intriguing financial institution. Even though they rejected Bitcoin and its technology for some time, they now want to go all-in on the blockchain. A new patent filing goes to show the group is working on blockchain-based forex trading. Quite an interest … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

South African Tourism promotes destination with VR experience

South African Tourism (SAT) is hosting a #FindYourWild pop-up experience on London's South Bank from 22-25 September. | Continue reading


@campaignlive.co.uk | 8 years ago

Google’s online exhibit takes you on a tour of the U.K. PM’s house at 10 Downing Street

Google has unveiled a new interactive online exhibit that take users on a tour of 10 Downing street in London — home of the U.K. Prime Minister. The building has served as home to countless British political leaders, from Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher through to Tony Bl … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Windows 10 Anniversary Update zieht sich hin

Am 2. August lies Microsoft das erste große Windows-10-Update vom Stapel - und seitdem warten viele Windows-Nutzer auf ein Erscheinen im Update-Fenster. In einer Fußnote, die Mary Jo Foley von ZDnet entdeckt hat, steht nun auch, wie lange... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

This fake Apple ad pokes fun at the AirPods’ biggest problem

The jury’s still out on Apple’s AirPods – the company’s new wireless headphones designed to effortlessly integrate with its products. I recently got a little bit angry at Apple for not including them with the headphone jack-less iPhone 7, but that might not be their biggest probl … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Aleppo Awaits Aid Despite Syrian Cease-Fire

Protesters are demanding that the international community open a humanitarian corridor for the delivery of aid to the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo. Despite a sharp drop in violence since the U.S.-Russia brokered cease-fire went into effect on Monday, no aid has since entered th … | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago

Vectr is an excellent free cross-platform graphics app you can learn to use in minutes

After two years in the works, the team behind Vectr has finally launched its free cross-platform vector graphics app. The tool lets you create scalable vector graphics using simple and easy-to-use tools; think of it a stripped-down version of Adobe Illustrator. As with other vect … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

How to Navigate Increasing Content Without Diminishing Returns

Allen Gannett, CEO of TrackMaven, joins the Content Pros Podcast to discuss navigating and avoiding the terrifying reality of an explosion in content quantity that is leading to decreased engagement. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 8 years ago

Kangaroo Notebook is a $299 Windows 10 laptop powered by a swappable mini PC

InFocus today debuted the Kangaroo Notebook, a $299 laptop featuring a dock with an 11.6-inch HD screen and two interchangeable Kangaroo Mini PCs running Windows 10. The Kangaroo Notebook will be available for preorder on Newegg in mid-October. When the Kangaroo debuted in Octobe … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Pandora debuts a $5 per month streaming service with more skips, replays and offline access

Confirming earlier reports, Pandora today announced the launch of a new paid music service called “Pandora Plus.” While this service doesn’t offer a true alternative to Spotify, in terms of on-demand listening, the new $4.99 per month paid option offers a wider set of features, i … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Pandora launches Pandora Plus, an improved version of its $5 subscription service

As expected, Pandora has launched Pandora Plus, a rebranded and improved version of its $5-a-month Pandora One offering. It also has enhanced its free, ad-supported service, which the majority of its users take advantage of. The release of the updated services marks the beginning … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Campaign calls for an emoji for women who wear head scarves

Emoji have become increasingly diverse over the years, but one group remains unrepresented on smartphone keyboards: women in head scarfs. A new campaign aims to change that.In a proposal published this week, 15-year-old Rayouf Alhumedhi called on the Unicode Consortium to add an … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Horizon: Zero Dawn is the first game to let me go hunting with a clear conscience

I'm a vegetarian. I tell you this not to show off, or because I want you to cook me dinner, but to explain why I hate the animal-hunting sub-systems that have become part of modern video games over... | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

That vs. Which: Proper Usage Is the New Black

“All problems are boring until they’re your own.” As pessimistic as that sounds, Red’s right. Maybe you’re in the middle of a sentence and you realize: “Wait! I don’t know if I should use that or which in this instance.” It’s important to pick the right one. You don’t want to go … | Continue reading


@inklyo.com | 8 years ago

New OxygenOS community builds land for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X

New OxygenOS community builds are now available for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X, bringing the OS' up to versions 3.5.2 and 3.1.1 respectively. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

BitSight raises $40 million to help companies rate partner firms’ cybersecurity credentials

Security ratings company BitSight has raised $40 million in a Series C round led by GGV Capital, with participation from Flybridge Capital Partners, Globespan Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Shaun McConnon, and the VC divisions of Comcast Ventures, Liberty Global Ventures, and … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

First Click: It's Tokyo Game Show, but where's the Nintendo NX?

Today is the first day of Tokyo Game Show, a video games show that is not in Tokyo. It’s less of a big deal than it used to be, as the influence of Japanese games has shrunk worldwide over the past decade, but there’s still a lot of stuff to see. Sony in particular has tightened … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Kommt das Galaxy S8 deutlich früher?

Das Akku-Desaster rund um das Galaxy Note 7 könnte dafür verantwortlich sein, dass Samsung die Vorstellung des S8 mit voller Kraft vorverlegen will. Um die zu erwartenden Verluste zu kompensieren, will Samsung das S8 deutlich früher in... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

XCoinCall.com Launches Safe, Stable BitCoin Phone Service

XCoinCall.com – the industry’s leading BitCoin powered payphone – connects you with anyone in the world right from your browser or mobile device. (www.xcoincall.com) Offering low, competitive rates to more than 200 countries worldwide, XCoinCall lets users pay for calls with the … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Everyone is still using their Galaxy Note 7 as Samsung fumbles its global recall

Nearly two weeks after Samsung recalled the Galaxy Note 7 due to the risk of explosion, the device is still being used just as frequently by its owners. This is according to data from Apteligent, a mobile analytics company that claims "usage rate of the phone among existing users … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago