Apple sends out invites to iPhone 7 launch event

The Apple iPhone 7 invites are here.The Cupertino, California, tech giant will unveil its newest smartphone — and maybe more — on Sept. 7 in San Francisco.Apple emailed the invitations to media, including Mashable, and revealed the venue will be the The Bill Graham Civic Auditori … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

11 Ways Startups Outrun Established Corporations

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@web-strategist.com | 8 years ago

Apple's iPhone 7 event is happening on September 7th

Apple will hold its next big event on September 7th, when it's expected to unveil new iPhones and updated Apple Watches. Invitations to the event were sent out this morning, with Apple simply saying "See you on the 7th."This'll be the fifth year straight that Apple has held an ea … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg meets Pope Francis, gives him a drone

On Monday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan met with Pope Francis, as part of Zuckerberg’s trip of Italy, announced following the devastating earthquake that hit the country last week, killing hundreds. After discussing the importance of connecting people … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Full Moon over the Alps © Stefano De Rosa

Full Moon over the Alps © Stefano De Rosa | Continue reading


@nos.twnsnd.co | 8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg built an AI that controls his house, and he'll demo it next month

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is aiming to demonstrate the artificial intelligence project he's been laboring on in his spare time in September. Zuckerberg shared his plans during a live Facebook town hall Q&A session from Rome today.  "I hope to have a demo, hopefully next month, … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Complete Unknown review: a film about re-creation that just re-creates better films

There’s a sequence deep into Joshua Marston’s awkwardly uneven movie Complete Unknown that highlights what the film could have been. When Jenny (Rachel Weisz) turns up at a birthday party for her old flame Tom (Michael Shannon), he’s flabbergasted. She disappeared from his life 1 … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

WoW, Overwatch & Co. auf Facebook streamen

Blizzard Entertainment hat die im Juni angekündigte Streaming-Funktion aktiviert, mit der Gamer ihre Spiele (Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Diabolo, etc.) auf Facebook zeigen können. Um die Funktion zu nutzen, müssen Nutzer ihre Battle.net-... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Cash Cow

Event producers are gaga over  a cash cow who never stops lactating. It's the broadcast technology known as live-streaming. Ame... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile backtracks on its terrible new plan with unlimited tethering and HD options

T-Mobile’s new ONE plan was met with much criticism when it was announced a couple of weeks ago, for good reason. But the company is now backtracking slightly on some of the biggest pain points on its new plan. The plan originally included unlimited tethering, which sounded great … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

HTC’s iPhone clone is getting a successor, the One A9s

EXCLUSIVE: HTC is poised to launch a sequel to last year’s One A9 — a phone widely considered to be a near doppelgänger of the Apple iPhone 6 — at this year’s IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin, Germany, according to a person familiar with the matter. What’s most inter … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

This battery cube is a must-have for charging your Apple Watch on the go

I like stupid-simple gadgets. Why? Because they're designed to do one thing great instead of a dozen things adequately. The Zens Apple Watch Power Bank is just the dead-simple gadget that I've been looking for.SEE ALSO: This reversible Micro USB cable is impossible to plug in wro … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Building better apps: make your app more memory efficient

Make sure your latest Android app uses as little memory as possible, by checking for common memory-related problems, and following these best practices. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Corsair's Lux mechanical keyboards are available internationally

Corsair’s mechanical keyboards have long been regarded as some of the best in the world when it comes to gaming. And after releasing its newest Lux keyboards in the United States back in April, Corsair announced last week that its new K70 Lux RGB and K65 Lux RGB are now available … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile is making its 'unlimited' data plan even more confusing

T-Mobile has figured out a remarkably confusing way of expanding its brand-new unlimited data plan. Because the new T-Mobile One plan doesn't actually offer unlimited data when it comes to video — all video is limited to 480p — T-Mobile will begin selling "HD day passes" for $3 p … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Ben Affleck just tweeted footage of a potential Justice League villain

Ben Affleck just showed fans footage of major DC Comics villain who may appear in one of the upcoming Warner Bros. films. In a tweet sent out this morning, the actor-director revealed an early look at Deathstroke the Terminator approaching the camera and looking like the badass h … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

In Utero 3D lets you touch your baby before its born

A Polish company, In Utero 3D, is doing something really sweet. They’re printing 3D models of babies in the womb so blind mothers can feel their children before they’re born and experience the same joy sighted mothers have when viewing ultrasounds. Their project, called Waiting W … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

You can now buy a fully functioning macOS laptop for only $329

You read that right. You can now buy a fully functioning Mac for only $329. Well, until Apple sends out a cease and desist letter. The HacBook Elite is a so-called Hackintosh laptop that’s capable to run macOS and is quick enough to boot in only 15 seconds. It comes inside a HP l … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Facebook plans to let users activate Safety Check for emergency situations

Facebook is working on a way to let users activate Safety Check off their own volition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed today. Speaking at a Townhall Q&A at Luiss University in Rome, Zuckerberg fielded a bunch of questions from students and the online community. In reference to an e … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Sony’s new smartwatch features an e-ink display on the watch *and* the band

Sony announced an update to the curious-looking FES Watch with a new design. The FES Watch U features an e-ink display and pairs with your phone. But the surprising part is that the band is also a flexible e-ink display, opening a brand new world of design possibilities — what an … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Iran’s one step closer to launching its own internal Internet

It’s safe to say that most of us in the West don’t know much about Iran beyond its supposed nuclear weapons program. This is a shame, because despite its many problems, Iran boasts an old and beautiful culture, and has one of the youngest and most educated populations in the Midd … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Silk Road: Last Man Standing Should Expect the Worst

The lawyer who defended Peter Nash, one of the three men indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, commit computer hacking, and commit money laundering in the Silk Road has hinted at a no mercy sentencing for the third accused person. Andrew Frisch says 27-year-o … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Minecraft will get bosses for iOS, Android, Samsung Gear VR, and Windows 10

Minecraft is getting ready to add a few surprises for explorers of its mobile, Windows 10, and Gear VR versions. Microsoft announced today that a new update will add two bosses to those releases of its hit block-building survival game. Minecraft is a phenomenon, having sold over … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

GOAT raises $5 million to help sneakerheads buy and sell covetable kicks

Los Angeles startup GOAT (incorporated as 1661 Inc.) has raised $5 million in new venture funding to grow its mobile-only marketplace for used and collectible sneakers. The GOAT app features everything from Adidas’ Yeezys to Nike’s Jordans and Flyknits, in men’s or women’s sizes, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Remember the laptop-destroying 'USB Killer?' Now you can buy one

In Oct. 2015, we wrote about USB Killer — a seemingly innocuous USB stick that fries nearly any device it's inserted into with a bolt of electricity. Back then, it was a proof of concept, interesting mostly to security researchers and folks who work on USB standards. Now, however … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

How Brands Annoy Customers on Social Media

Brands have a problem on social media: Many people think they’re annoying. Too many promotions, pitiful attempts at humor and slang, and failing to respond to queries or criticism all irritate consumers and provoke them to unfollow brands. It doesn’t have to be that way: 86% of … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Batsuit mit 23 funktionsfähigen Gadgets - Weltrekord!

Sachen gibt's: Die Bestleistungs-Profis von Guinness haben einen Cosplayer für seinen Batsuit mit 23 funktionsfähigen Gadgets ausgezeichnet. Was wohl gleichzeitig einen neuen Rekord für an den Haaren herbeigezogenen Rekord-Kategorien... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Crew members on year-long mock Mars mission finally released from Hawaiian habitat

Six "crew members" have returned to normal life after spending a full year doing a simulated Mars mission in Hawaii. For the project, the crew had to live as if they were living in a real Martian habitat, enduring all of the challenges that come with residing on another planet. T … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) spotted, A-series refresh incoming

A Galaxy A5 (2017) model has been spotted over at Geekbench and the same model number has been spotted over on an Indian import list. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Transcreation: Adapting Translated Content For Effectiveness

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 8 years ago

How exactly did lightning kill 323 reindeer in Norway?

Lightning during a recent thunderstorm in Norway killed a herd of 323 reindeer — 70 of them calves — making it one of the deadliest strikes ever. Hunters in a remote area discovered the bodies last Friday, according to the Norwegian News Agency.We usually hear about lightning str … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

How To Write A Pitch Email That Will Get Your Guest Post Accepted

Learn how to write pitch emails for guest blog posts that editors want to read. Follow this detailed guide with two free templates and one checklist. | Continue reading


@coschedule.com | 8 years ago

How to Leverage Newsjacking Without Being a Jerk

Done poorly, newsjacking can make you a jerk. Make sure your responses to trending topics add to the digital conversation. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 8 years ago

Brazilian pet-sitting marketplace DogHero raises $3.1 million

The Brazilian Airbnb for pet-sitting, DogHero, has raised $3.1 million in financing as pet care spending in Brazil starts to take bigger and bigger bites out of consumers’ wallets.Brazil already accounts for $8.16 billion in global spending for pets, according to Brazilian pet ca … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Genvid Technologies raises $1.5 million for more compelling esports broadcasts

EXCLUSIVE: Genvid Technologies has raised $1.5 million to enable a new kind of esports livestream broadcast. Investors in New York-based Genvid include Los Angeles-based March Capital Partners, with Chicago’s OCA Ventures participating. Founded by former tech and business leaders … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Samsung's new 34-inch curved monitor is for gamers

Samsung really wants you to have one of its curved gaming monitors. This week the company introduced two new monitors: the CFG70, which comes in a 24-inch and 27-inch model; and the 34-inch CF791 display. They’re both being unveiled at IFA this week. Both monitors use Samsung’s … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The Era of Democratic Content and What It Means for Content Marketers

The democratization of content affects content creators and marketers. Find out how to create successful democratic content. | Continue reading


@inboundmarketingagents.com | 8 years ago

Facebook removes fake trending article about Megyn Kelly

Just days after announcing changes to how it handles its Trending Topics section, a fake article about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly was found trending on Facebook.The article was headlined "BREAKING: Fox News Exposes Traitor Megyn Kelly, Kicks Her Out for Backing Hillary," althoug … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Collaborative, cost-effective approach to fuel cell manufacturing

AchievementsEfforts to establish a robust hydrogen-based transport sector in Europe must be underpinned by an equally healthy manufacturing industry for essential hydrogen-powered vehicle components. Date: 29/08/2016 - 16:20While Europe has lagged behind Asia and North America in … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

This website is the best way to find beautifully designed products

After Svpply’s closing two years ago there hasn’t been a shortage of alternatives for the popular shopping website. With Repick it’s easy to find great looking, well-designed products. Within minutes of browsing their website I got dangerously close to buying this hazy clock, a c … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Leak points to refreshed Roku devices sporting new names, HDR support

Roku’s popular media players will be getting a refresh later this fall, according to a new report, as well as a rebranding which will see the device models renamed from those sporting numerical characters (e.g. Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku 4) to names like “Premiere,” “Ultra,” “E … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Tipping Platform Zapchain to Shut Down

Bitcoin-based social network Zapchain has announced it will close effective 31st August. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Harnessing the full power of renewable energy with hydrogen

AchievementsHydrogen has the highest mass energy density of any fuel, making it an extremely effective medium for energy storage and distribution. As Europe deploys more renewable capacity, from vast wind farms to roof-top solar arrays, hydrogen is set to be an essential integrat … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

BLU Pure XR announced, near-flagship specs for $299

The BLU Pure XR has been announced, promising nearly flagship level specs but for a fraction of the price you will find with brands like HTC, Samsung, and LG. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

7 Reasons to Switch Your Business Website to WordPress

There are 17,676,162 websites are using WordPress to manage business website or blog. Here are 7 reasons to select WordPress to re-design your website. | Continue reading


@bforblogging.com | 8 years ago

This Indian bank is getting a robot to greet customers

An Indian bank is planning to get a robot to greet its walk-in customers. Call it giving your service, um, a robotic touch.SEE ALSO: Humans may prefer expressive robots to competent ones, study findsThe robot, which is being piloted by India's second largest private bank by asset … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Velocity raises $22.5M to expand its fine-dining booking app to 29 cities

Velocity, a short-notice premium restaurant booking app, has raised $22.5 million in a Series B round led by DIG Investments, with participation from Starwood Hotels founder Barry Sternlicht and concierge giant John Paul. Founded out of London in 2014, with dual headquarters now … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Cleaner urban transport with hydrogen buses

AchievementsTrials in cities around the world have demonstrated that fuel-cell passenger buses can cut emissions and noise pollution while providing good quality public transport. New EU-funded projects could double Europe’s fleet of hydrogen buses – reducing vehicle and infrastr … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago