Kim Dotcom, the brazen founder of file hosting service Megaupload, has been granted permission by a New Zealand judge to livestream his appeal against his extradition to the US. That’s a big win for Dotcom, who is wanted in the US on charges of copyright infringement, racketeerin … | Continue reading
The Chromebook Pixel 2 — the second generation of Google’s first-party Chromebook Pixel laptop running Chrome OS, and the fanciest Chromebook to date — has gone out of stock on the Google Store, and it’s no longer available from Best Buy, either. It turns out that Google has chos … | Continue reading
Bitcoin price is stuck in consolidation, stalling at the middle of its range and still deciding whether to make a test of resistance or not.The post Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 08/30/2016 – Eyes on Range Resistance! appeared first on NEWSBTC. | Continue reading
Research suggests B2B marketers use lead generation programs not only to help increase their volume of potential leads, but also to help better segment and target prospects. Many also emphasize the importance of getting quality leads over quantity. | Continue reading
Over 50% of Line users in Japan said they were spending more time on the service than last year, while just 11% said the time they spent there decreased over the same period. Instagram users were even more likely to have increased time spent on the social network. | Continue reading
Measuring effectiveness across devices and content platforms is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Key performance indicators can vary widely by advertiser, device, campaign objective and even daypart. But at some point, most marketers need to take stock of completion and clickthr … | Continue reading
UK internet users surveyed in May 2016 provided a clear blueprint for retaining customer loyalty even when competitors offer cheaper deals: 52% said they would continue to use a more expensive brand if they received good service. Nearly as many said high-quality products would ke … | Continue reading
In-store retail sales in Canada were up about 2.9% in Q2 2016 compared with the same period the prior year. The increase came after stronger 4.5% growth in Q1, and eMarketer expects total retail sales growth of less than 2% this year. The picture will be rosier on digital channel … | Continue reading
There’s nothing inherently wrong with telling a story that’s been told before. Every fictional story is a “What if?” and some of those what-ifs naturally play off earlier what-ifs, and take them in different directions or to different conclusions. It’s only a problem when the lat … | Continue reading
If you’re a fan of Star Trek, you’d be pleased to know that Meizu is preparing to launch a Star Trek themed version of the Meizu m3e in the coming weeks. | Continue reading
If you want to become a new influencing blogger and tell the world about your art, thoughts and beliefs, this article will open some secret weapons for creating quote graphics that will help you to stand out from the crowd. | Continue reading
GUEST: No one would have given Elon Musk the money to start a “normal” car company. And yet, Musk went ahead, improvised, vaulted over one obstacle after another and created an iconic electric car company. In doing so, Musk incurred a deeply rooted Improvisation Debt, one he must … | Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Unleashed Software, the innovative cloud based inventory software developer, has expressed its commitment to help food manufacturing start-ups capitalize on the surge in consumer demand for natural, organic and non-GMO food and beverages.... | Continue reading
The number one fitness tracker brand is adding new software features and accessories to its Fitbit Blaze smartwatch and the stylish Fitbit Alta. | Continue reading
LG is set to launch the world's largest ultra-wide monitor next month, a 38-inch curved creation that's one of three new ultra-wide 21:9 models the company has detailed ahead of the IFA trade show this weekend. Also announced today were two ultra-wide 34-inch monitors: one flat m … | Continue reading
The funding environment is so overheated that it often seems like no idea is too silly to attract investment. You might be surprised by how many companies struggle to raise money — even those that manage to bootstrap their way to a million dollars (or more) in revenue. Read More | Continue reading
We're streaming live on Mobcrush right now. There's a couple different ways you can watch the stream, and they all work equally well and it's really just a matter of personal preference as to which method you prefer. The easiest way to watch is just watching the embedded player r … | Continue reading
A year ago, President Obama pledged to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. Donald Trump and others opposed the idea. Why could this grow into a hotter campaign topic? WSJ’s Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. Photo: AP | Continue reading
If biting snark doesn't work, maybe creepy folksiness will. That's the tact taken in Microsoft's latest commercial extolling the virtues of the Surface Pro 4 while slamming Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air.The entire spot is presided over by a straw hat-wearing singer, who breaks down … | Continue reading
On Monday, Facebook cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped an unexpected piece of news in Italy on a topic currently at the top of the country's collective conscious: safety. SEE ALSO: Munich shooter may have used Facebook post to lure victims, police sayDuring an hour-long qu … | Continue reading
Throw the kids into the backseat of the station wagon because it’s time for a theme-park vacation. Fallout 4’s last expansion, Nuka-World, is out now, and I’m taking a look at what it has to offer. This add-on introduces the Nuka Cola-themed adventure park, and it gives players t … | Continue reading
VB LIVE: New lending technologies are transforming the borrowing process and we’re now seeing the retail lending space become a key battleground between traditional financial service providers and more nimble fintech companies. Join leaders from Kabbage, Herio Capital, Indus Insi … | Continue reading
Fitbit has come up with a system that synchronizes your daily footsteps with grand treks, allowing you to adventure through your daily routine. | Continue reading
Dogs and apps both tend to make life better. Even better is when they combine to make everything easier, because — face it — your dog is probably the cutest thing alive but also a hot mess. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every app you'll ever need as a dog lov … | Continue reading
David Drummond, who joined Uber’s board of directors in August 2013, stepped down several weeks ago, Uber has confirmed to TechCrunch. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. At first blush: no surprise whatsoever. Earlier this month, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said the co … | Continue reading
Check your privilege. It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard over the past few years. According to the website Know Your Meme, it is most commonly used ‘by social justice bloggers to remind others that the body and life they are born into comes with specific privileges that do not a … | Continue reading
Alphabet executive David Drummond resigned from Uber’s board of directors several weeks ago, reports The Wall Street Journal. Uber confirmed the report in an email to The Verge. Among his other duties at Alphabet, Drummond is the chairman of its various investment arms, including … | Continue reading
Three days after Facebook fired all its human curators, Saira Khan, a former Facebook curator, took to Twitter to share her experience with the company. Khan, now the social media editor at The New Yorker, detailed “the most absurd” things she saw in her time as a Facebook news c … | Continue reading
Are we alone in the universe? An international group of astronomers has detected an interesting radio signal spike, one that could possibly be of alien origin, from a star system located 95 light-years away. Scientists who search for extraterrestrial intelligence in the universe, … | Continue reading
iPhones around the world are dying in a peculiar way, and Apple isn’t doing right by affected users, asserts a lawsuit filed over the weekend. The plaintiffs are three in number for now but hope to elevate the case to class action status. Read More | Continue reading
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is reversing some permanent account bans it mistakenly issued over the last few weeks, the company announced today in a blog post. Niantic CEO John Hanke says his team began issuing bans based on whether players were using tools that broke the company … | Continue reading
It was discovered that Anker had a faulty USB-C cable in its inventory, which could give your phone a much higher voltage than allowed. | Continue reading
Windows 10 can use a lot data in the background. That’s a problem if you’re on the go a lot, and frequently need to tether your laptop to your phone’s network often. Or maybe you just don’t want Windows 10 constantly downloading huge updates in the background, even if Microsoft s … | Continue reading
GUEST: While artificial intelligence has seen many rises and falls in the hype cycle over the years, there’s no doubt A.I., especially in its conversational form, has now hit its stride, with products like Siri and Alexa finally finding a mainstream embrace. However, A.I. is not … | Continue reading
The Federal Aviation Administration has given permission to a drone tech startup called PrecisionHawk to fly its unmanned aerial vehicles beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) in U.S. airspace. The exemption represents a first in the country, and comes on the same day that the … | Continue reading
It might be time for space entrepreneurs to dust off their old copies of Carl Sagan’s Contact or watch a rerun of Independence Day. A Russian radio telescope has detected a “strong signal” from a nearby star called HD164595b. Is it alien life from another planet? The star is 95 l … | Continue reading
Microsoft has released an update for the Surface Pro 3 that’s supposed to fix issues preventing some units from holding a full battery charge.The problem began popping up over the past few months, with Surface Pro 3 owners reporting that their machines couldn’t stay charged for m … | Continue reading
Apple’s roadmap for the rest of the year (and perhaps a bit beyond that) appears to take aim at big spenders and power users. Expect updates to the iPad, MacBook Air and Pro, and Thunderbolt display. Read More | Continue reading
We're a bit dubious about Alcatel's newest $70 offering, but it might be the right pick for users on a budget who still want a modern version of Android. | Continue reading
The banning of Pokemon GO [Free] mappers and tracking services has given the game's community some consternation. Particularly considering that in-game tracking is seen as poor, and has gotten worse since launch. Niantic has released a statement discussing some of their thinking … | Continue reading
Apple’s latest iPhone event is scheduled for September 7th, but the company may have a much grander hardware refresh on the horizon. According to Bloomberg, the company plans on announcing new versions of its iMac desktop, its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops, and a new 5K sta … | Continue reading
Each week we bring you a few bots we think are fun or helpful or worth the time to try out. This week’s selection includes the personal bot of DJ Hardwell, a bot that delivers insults in old English, one to help your career, and one to find you a new apartment. Angry Shakespeare … | Continue reading
Startups in the VR space are increasingly growing confident that consumers will want to interact with object in the virtual world the same way they do irl—with their hands.uSens is showing off the first line of its Fingo hand-tracking developer kits. The sensors have an eye towar … | Continue reading
Dogs really can understand what we’re saying to them, according to a new study that seems to confirm the dearest wish of many a dog-lover. And yes, that does mean if you say a mean thing to a dog in a friendly tone, the dog knows.Researchers led by Attila Andics at Hungary’s Eötv … | Continue reading
Apple is planning a more expansive refresh of its Mac portfolio, with new MacBook Air and iMac models on the way, and they could arrive as soon as October, according to a new report. What’s more, Apple is also developing a new 5K display in partnership with LG, Bloomberg reported … | Continue reading
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is set to announce much more hardware after it drops the iPhone 7 next week. New iMacs, a MacBook Pro and a 5K display are on their way, which is not surprising. What might make you scratch your head is the Air, which is also receiv … | Continue reading
If you’ve played more than two hours of No Man’s Sky, you’ll get no guarantee that you’ll get your money back when you ask for a refund on Steam. Valve has clarified that it is not making an exception to how refunds work through its Steam distribution portal for the space-explora … | Continue reading
Buzz is growing over the possibility of intelligent alien life, thanks to a group of Russian astronomers who say they’ve picked up a strong mysterious radio signal from space. The potential source of the signal is exciting: it seems to be coming from a distant system with a Sun-l … | Continue reading