KeepKey Includes ShapeShift Support to Enable Trading over Hardware Wallet

KeepKey, the hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider has announced the integration of ShapeShift. This integration will enable the company’s hardware wallet users to swap their digital currency assets from within the device itself. The partnership announcement between KeepKey and … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Breakthrough MIT discovery doubles lithium-ion battery capacity

Lithium-metal technology doubles battery life, and since it's in alignment with current manufacturing methods, we could see it as early as next year. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Nintendo thanks Pokémon Go for the 3DS’s sales dominance in July

Pokémon Go is a mobile game. It did not come out for the 3DS handheld console. Even still, Nintendo is giving it credit for its handheld’s strong U.S. performance in July. Nintendo said that the sales numbers for the month from the market research firm The NPD Group have the 3DS … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

'Outfolded' is a New Relaxing Puzzler from the Developer of 'Cubemen' and 'Pac-Man 256'

3 Sprockets, the developer most known on their own for the Cubemen [$0.99 (HD)] tower defense games, but also as the team that developed Pac-Man 256 [Free] with Hipster Whale, have just released their latest game, Outfolded [Free]. The game gives you the task of unfolding various … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Amazon Alexa Fund invests in smart thermostat company Ecobee’s $35 million round

Ecobee announced today that it has received a $35 million round of funding for its smart Wi-Fi thermostat. This latest infusion of capital came from Amazon’s Alexa Fund, Thomvest, and Relay Ventures. This is the largest investment that the Alexa Fund has made thus far, Ecobee sai … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft helps Mac users ditch Evernote for OneNote with new tool

Microsoft is making it easier for Mac users to ditch Evernote in favor of OneNote, its rival note-taking app, and a part of the Microsoft Office suite. The company has today released a new app called the OneNote Importer tool, which allows Mac users to move all their saved items  … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Jobless in the self-driving economy

Uber’s self-driving cars will hit the road this month, earlier than anticipated. That’s an exciting surprise…unless of course you’re a driver. They won’t be the only ones affected, though. The consequences of robot-induced unemployment could eventually ripple through the rest of … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

George of the Jungle mobile games swings its way to iOS and Android

Watch out for that microtransaction! George of the Jungle: Owie Owie is new mobile based on the classic cartoon character. It is out now for free on iOS and Android. The $36 billion mobile market is crowded but lucrative. Having a recognizable brand attached to your game could in … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

The business side of the Karma reboot

In 2009, I went to what was probably the saddest auto show Detroit has ever seen. It was the January after the economy collapsed and auto makers were teetering on the edge of going bust. But there were a couple of bright spots in the hall filled with smaller car companies, where … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

At Rothenberg Ventures, the rise and fall of a virtual Gatsby

We reported yesterday that several high-level employees had parted ways with Rothenberg, including its director of finance and the head of its SF office, who happen to be father and son (Tom and Tommy Leep). We’ve subsequently learned that firm departures run far more widely. Oth … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

We matched the most ridiculously-named NSA malware to GIFs so you don’t have to

After the NSA hack earlier this week, the hackers — ‘Shadow Group’ — released a treasure trove of free files obtained from offshoot ‘Equation Group.’ We’re still not sure who’s behind the hack — Snowden thinks it’s Russia — or how up-to-date the information is (it’s said to be fr … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile Uncarrier 12 goes all in on unlimited with new T-Mobile ONE plan

T-Mobile has just launched its 12th assault to shake up the wireless industry, this time targeting data buckets with a new T-Mobile ONE unlimited plan. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

The art of interviewing 10x engineers

Greylock Talent Partner Dan Portillo sat down with Twitter Head of Revenue Engineering Wade Chambers to outline the best interview process to attract and retain talent. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Tech wiz builds a bionic hand out of a coffee maker

Tech wiz Evan Booth transformed a Keurig coffee maker into a bionic hand in just over eight days. While the hand can grip an empty glass, we hope Booth tests out a coffee mug next.  Read more...More about Mashable Video, Standalone Featured, Coffee Machine, Coffee, and Keurig | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

The next version of Android could be coming a lot sooner than you think

Google could be releasing the next version of Android very soon. The company plans to begin the rollout of Android 7.0 Nougat Monday, Aug. 22, according to Canadian carrier Telus, which posted the date on its website.SEE ALSO: LG will announce first Android 7.0 Nougat phone on Se … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

This woman is leaving adorable crocheted pokémon at pokéstops

We’re a couple weeks into a post-Pokémon Go world, and I have to admit that I’m not opening the app as much as I used to. I’d be back on board if I lived in Lewisville, Texas though, if only for a shot at finding a crocheted Bellsprout at a pokéstop.Nichole Dunigan is the artist … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Hang Time Podcast (Episode 244) Summer Games

The Summer of 2016 could be remembered for many reasons. From Kevin Durant's departure from Oklahoma City to Oakland to join the Golden State Warriors, to the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's dramatic chase for gold at the Rio Olympics to LeBron James finally admitting what we'v … | Continue reading


@hangtime.blogs.nba.com | 8 years ago

Jared Leto joins Blade Runner 2

Jared Leto has nabbed a role in the Blade Runner sequel, Variety reports. He joins an already solid cast, including Harrison Ford (who will reprise his role from the 1982 original), Ryan Gosling, and Robin Wright. Details on Leto’s character are not yet known.The original Blade R … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Forget the chord. The Tesla Model S now has wireless charging.

Plugless, an aftermarket wireless charging company, released a video Thursday showing just how easy it is to charge a Tesla without a chord. The company, which started taking deposits for its planned inductive charger mat designed specifically for the Tesla Model S back in Februa … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Genesis owners can now start their engines with Amazon Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa skill set continues to grow, and owners of the Genesis G80 and G90 from Hyundai’s standalone luxury car brand are the latest to benefit. Genesis now uses lets Amazon Echo, Tap, Dot and Fire TV owners use voice commands to remotely start their engine, set climate co … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

My Proust Questionnaire

In the back of every Vanity Fair edition is the Proust Questionnaire which is devoted to the answers of someone who is fairly well known. The answers never cease to make me think about my own morta… | Continue reading


@directmarketingobservations.com | 8 years ago

Lego Harry Potter Collection leaked for PS4

Harry Potter's Hogwarts adventures have been adapted into Lego games twice before and if a Brazilian ratings board listing is any indication, we could get a single anthology encapsulating Harry and the gang's academic career.As reported by PlayStation Lifestyle and Gematsu, the L … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Realizing the potential of drones, yet preserving our privacy

Drones have the potential to revolutionize our lives in many ways. However, some people have concerns. In the case of drone technology, one we hear often is the possible invasion of privacy. After months of discussions, a collaborative process resulted in a consensus set of volun … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

3 Best Practices to Remember for Your Next Customer Loyalty Program

Brands gain more revenue and repeat buyers with customer loyalty programs. Here are three best practices to keep in mind when implementing a loyalty program. | Continue reading


@pr2020.com | 8 years ago

The LTE Apple Watch 2 is dead, but the new model may still have GPS

That LTE Apple Watch you’ve been wishing for is probably not coming any time soon — but the new version will have GPS tracking as previously rumored, so at least there’s that. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple ran into trouble with battery life for a version of the inco … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Google has hit 3 billion app installs — and may have caught up with Facebook

ANALYSIS: Google has seen a massive spurt in its app install ad business over the past few months, making serious progress toward closing the gap with the longtime leader in the business, Facebook. Google may even surpass Facebook soon, if its latest initiatives work out as plann … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

This hi-fi speaker is part Sonos, part Amazon Echo

Whyd, a French startup that was once a music-based social network, has announced its first physical device, and it's a speaker that combines two things I love: high-fidelity audio and yelling at things. The Whyd speaker is a wireless home speaker with four drivers and a subwoofer … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

We shouldn't want Twitter to handle harassment like Olympics GIF takedowns

Since the Olympics started earlier this month, its parent organization and broadcaster NBC have worked hard to smack down any unauthorized use (which basically amounts to any use) of its video footage. This includes ordering Twitter to remove sublime works of art like Jimmy Donof … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Dexter, the betaworks-backed platform for building bots, raises $2.3 million in seed

Dexter, the betaworks-backed company that helps people build integration-based apps, has today announced the close of a $2.3 million seed round. The funding round was led by Rakuten Ventures, with participation from Social Starts and betaworks. Dexter lets developers build integr … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile’s new ‘unlimited’ One plan is complete nonsense

T-Mobile is changing how we think about carriers, there’s no doubt about that. But Uncarrier 12 — which brought us unlimited data — is like most of the company’s other moves: it’s smoke and mirrors. The highlights of the latest move by T-Mobile are unlimited LTE data, talk and te … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Goodbye, Gawker

While the fate of Gawker is still unclear – last-minute Hail Mary media saves are the norm when it comes to online properties (even if it does gut the site) – what is clear is that Gawker as we once knew it is dead. The current staff probably won’t stick around only to fall under … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Cards Against Humanity is releasing Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump-themed expansion packs

Cards Against Humanity wants to get involved in the upcoming US presidential election. The game’s makers are selling two $4 expansion packs, each with 15 cards, that are Trump or Clinton-themed. The proceeds from both card packs goes toward Clinton’s campaign. Here are some sampl … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Ripple CTO Says Blockchain Is a Complex Technology Than Interledger

In his new piece on Medium, Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas has explained why he thinks blockchain is a complex technology when compared with the Interledger Protocol. In his recent post, he said: Blockchains are a pain to work with. Everyone who has done it knows what I’m talking about … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Google will soon open a dedicated space for startup developers in San Francisco

Google today announced that it plans to set up a new space for developers and startups at 301 Howard Street in San Francisco, just a few blocks from its main San Francisco office on Spear Street. The idea here is to provide a 14,000 square-foot space (which accounts for about one … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

We have an excess of mobile payment apps because of power, not money

Every week it seems like another retailer, bank, or technology company launches a mobile payments solution. Apple Pay, Android Pay, CVS Pay, Walmart Pay…Pre Pay…Over Pay…Tai Pay…it’s all a bit much. Rather than money or hardware, the mobile payments battle is a fight for ownershi … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; Tonight’s Scalp Strategy

Here's a look at what we are focusing on in the bitcoin price this evening. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Twitter is introducing a quality filter to clean up your notifications tab

Twitter just unveiled a new feature that will let everyone filter low quality notifications from bots and spammers. Twitter has had bullying issues in the past, and the company is now taking actions to make it a more welcoming place.Twitter is wording this new quality filter as a … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Global: Mazda teams with George P Johnson for auto show experience

Automotive brand Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has partnered with experiential agency George P Johnson (GPJ) to develop an auto show booth experience. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

New Overwatch short is a tear-jerking tribute to The Iron Giant

Blizzard’s latest animated short for its team shooter Overwatch is out today, and it features the origin story of the convertible robot-turret hero Bastion. While other Overwatch shorts have done a stellar job providing world-building backstories, "The Last Bastion" — as it’s cal … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

11 nauseating photos of NYC’s naked Trump statue

Five identical statues of a nude Donald Trump have appeared overnight on street corners in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Seattle, and New York City. So, we ran down to Union Square in NYC to see as much of fake nude Trump as our eyes could possibly tolerate (photos below … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

MIT engineers human cells to store ‘memories’ in DNA

Score another win for CRISPR. Scientists at MIT are using the ever-intriguing genome-editing system to engineer human cells capable of recording and reporting the intensity and duration past events. The analog memory storage system builds upon past work developed by scientists th … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Zebra finches sing to eggs to prepare babies for global warming

Zebra finches program their offspring to prepare for global warming by singing to eggs before they hatch. In especially hot areas, finch parents make a special call to incubating eggs, basically telling them it’s really hot outside and they better not grow too big. The hatchlings … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mario Bros get the Scorsese treatment in this Goodfellas-inspired short

If Nick Gregorio had directed the original Super Mario Bros movie, it may have actually been watchable. Instead, we ended up with a dumpster fire on the big screen that featured the likes of Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo — both of which would have made stellar mobsters if they’d … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Satellite images of Earth help us predict poverty better than ever

The newest way to accurately predict poverty comes from satellite images and machine learning. This imaging technique could make it easier for aid organizations to know where and how to spend their money; it may also help governments develop better policy.We already know that the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Low-income students will soon be able to get federal aid to attend coding bootcamps

Coding bootcamps can be quite costly. In order to combat that, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a new experimental initiative in partnership with colleges and universities to enable students to pay for certain coding bootcamps using federal financial aid. Through the … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Second-Oldest Shipwreck Found in Great Lakes

The second-oldest confirmed shipwreck in the Great Lakes was discovered below the surface of Lake Ontario in late June by a group of retirees who hunt for sunken ships in their spare time. Photo: Shipwreck World | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago

5G networks – state of the industry

5G networking is anticipated as the next major revolution for mobile technology, empowering customers with even faster data connections, opening up avenues to new industrial applications, and even helping to build widely connected “smart-cities”. It’s the crucial next step in bet … | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

PSA: The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 scratches *really* easily

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the best phone I’ve ever reviewed. Unfortunately, there is one problem with I didn’t notice until recently: It scratches really easily. YouTuber JerryRigEverything puts phones through brutal durability tests, including scratches, bending, and… fire. T … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago