John’s car is melting | Podcast 074

Jonathan Feist, Joe Hindy and John Dye make for a small panel on a shorter podcast, talking about the ZTE Axon 7, Prisma and rumored HTC Nexus phones. Enjoy AAPodcast #074. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

How to Setup a Highly Available Multi-AZ Cassandra Cluster on AWS EC2

This is a guest post by Alessandro Pieri, Software Architect at Stream . Try out this 5 minu... | Continue reading


@highscalability.com | 8 years ago

IBM is Building a Blockchain Dispute Resolution System

IBM could launch a finance-oriented blockchain solution as early as the fall, according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication reported over the weekend that the firm’s Global Financing unit is looking to kick off a project that would focus on resolving transaction disputes. … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Colossi’s Crowd Games take on VR at the VRLA Summer Expo @ColossiCo

Colossi’s Crowd Games take on VR at the VRLA Summer Expo LOS ANGELES, CA ­ August 1, 2016 ­Colossi LLC, the pioneer in field of interactive crowd gaming, announced today that they are partnering wi… | Continue reading


@techsytalk.com | 8 years ago

Cosplay-Highlight: Real Life Lego-Figur

Auf der Comic-Con sind Cosplays traditionsgemäß ein großes Thema und jeder will jedes Jahr mit der absoluten Überraschung punkten. Was gar nicht so einfach ist. Denn die Ansprüche sind mittlerweile sehr hoch. Ein Highlight... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are taking to Quora on the heels of Trump’s AMA

Hot on the heels of Trump’s not officially sanctioned Reddit AMA, the GOP nominee’s chief rivals are taking a break from the campaign trail to answer some questions to Q&A site, Quora. The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees are both veteran question answerers … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

New diamond-coated screen tech could be stronger than Gorilla Glass

If you’d like to save your phone screen, put some bling on it.More than a decade ago, scientists figured out how to grow synthetic diamond as a potential replacement for the silicon MEMs or microelectromechanical systems. Now AKHAN Semiconductor says it’s figured out how to build … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

New government reports cast doubt on future of NASA's Mars spacecraft

For the past six years, NASA has been intensely focused on sending people to Mars — but the rocket and spacecraft that the agency is building for the job face delays and budget problems. That’s according to two new independent reviews done by the Government Accountability Office … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Update Mondays: 'Pokemon Go', 'Minecraft: Pocket Edition', 'SimCity BuildIt', 'Dungeons of Chaos Unity Edition', and More

Hello everyone, and welcome to the week! It's time once again for our look back at the noteworthy updates of the last seven days. At long last, we've got a relatively healthy-sized Update Mondays again. I'm all finished moving, the updates are flowing, and all seems to be well fo … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Brave, the ad-blocking browser from former Mozilla CEO, grabs $4.5 million

Brave Software, the new web browser company co-founded by former Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding for the continued development of its open source browser that blocks online ads and other trackers. Unlike traditional web browsers where ad-blocking … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

I asked Alexa to make me coffee and it was anticlimactic

Last week's announcement that Amazon's Alexa can now control a Wi-Fi door lock — provided that you're already in close proximity to both devices, which means it's arguably easier to lock the door yourself — had me SMH. Incrementalism is not always a bad thing, but here was anothe … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are hosting an AMA… on Quora

When it comes to AMA (ask me anything) sessions, Reddit is normally the go-to platform (unless you’re Mark Zuckerberg). Obama and Trump have both done it, but it seems White House candidates Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine want to try something new: Quora. Of course, Quora itself i … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Is Facebook a Colossal Waste of Money?

Is it blasphemy to call the most powerful social network a money drain? Maybe, but hear me out, and see if you disagree with my view on Facebook marketing. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 8 years ago

Is Facebook a Colossal Waste of Money?

Is it blasphemy to call out the most powerful social media channel ever built as a colossal waste of money? Perhaps, but hear me out and see if you disagree with me. I’ve been running...read moreThe post Is Facebook a Colossal Waste of Money? appeared first on Social Media Explor … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Samsung streamt Präsentation des Galaxy Note 7 live

Morgen um 17 Uhr europäischer Zeit wird in New York das neue Galaxy Note 7 von Samsung vorgestellt. 7 Unpacked 2016 nennt sich das Event und Samsung wird die Präsentation live streamen. Dafür gibt es unterschiedliche Optionen. Entweder... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Rural tech startups see success across the US

Tech startups have become synonymous with urban areas that offer better access to talent, resources and infrastructure. But rural areas are also home to startups. This may surprise those who have moved away from rural areas. Population loss is a real issue for rural America. Some … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Chariot launches service for people who don’t work downtown

Chariot, the commuter shuttle company that can transport up to 14 people at a time, just launched a new service for people who work in San Francisco’s residential neighborhoods and may need to get back to a BART stop or Caltrain station at night. “Now, we’re going to be able to s … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The Beta for the Fantastic 'Armajet' Is Launching August 18th

Those who played Super Bit Machine's amazing 2D shooter Armajet during its Alpha a few months back (over 2500 players did so according to the devs) know that it's a fantastic mobile shooter that, in my opinion at least, has the potential to be a huge hit. Of course, potential and … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

New 'Pokémon Go' update makes it much harder to cheat

Almost a month after the app took the world by storm, Pokémon Go has now been updated with some major changes that should make it more difficult to cheat in the game.Developer Niantic pushed out versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 of the game over the weekend, and there are some notable upg … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

21 Blogs That Will Teach You To Be A Better Blogger

Want to step up your blogging skills? Read this post to find the best blogs to teach you about blogging. | Continue reading


@bloggingwizard.com | 8 years ago

Philips came out with a line of health-oriented devices because you value your health

You know what you need? A wearable. I know you didn’t buy into the trend five years ago, or even a year ago, but I think the time has come. You know what else? You seem like a person that appreciates no fuss and no screens, especially no touchscreens. You take your health serious … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Niantic has crippled your favorite Pokémon Go map apps

Pokémon Go players have noticed a number of changes to the game this weekend, thanks to some tweaks that Niantic, the game's developer, is making. Chief among the changes is the removal of the broken tracking feature that Niantic had been using to let players know monsters were n … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Apple’s new Instagram page is digital heaven for those who love quotes

Apple has launched a new Instagram account over the weekend, which happened to coincide with one of the most anticipated script releases this year: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The @iBooks account mostly consists of quotes from books and authors – which is awesome if you’re … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Japan just got hit by a 9.1 earthquake… that never happened

Japan is well-known for its food, bonsai trees, and earthquakes. Luckily, it’s also the country that’s most prepared for the latter. Their Earthquake Early Warning system is set up along the coastline and into the ocean, ready to identify earthquakes long before they hit the coun … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Teaching

Accounting is the process or detailing the monetary position of a company or person by generating financial reports. The main financial reports incorporate the money flow statement, the earnings statement and the balance sheet. Basic accounting principles (GAAP) detail the approa … | Continue reading


@talefoundry.com | 8 years ago

LG V20 launches in September as the first known Android Nougat phone

LG today quietly announced the successor in its most powerful smartphone line, the LG V20. According LG’s own press release, it will come with Android Nougat, making it the first phone we know to do so. As a recap, last year’s V10 was the first in LG’s new video-oriented line. We … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Third-party Pokémon Go tracking services get shut down

Pokévision, and other popular third-party tracking apps that helped Pokémon Go players discover which Pokémon were nearby and see their location on a map, have been shut down. The move follows comments from Niantic’s CEO John Hanke last week, where he referred to to the use of su … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

GlaxoSmithKline and Google’s life science wing form new bioelectronic medicine company

A fortnight after offering news that it will be using Apple’s ReasearchKit to conduct arthritis research, drug giant GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will be teaming with Verily, the Alphabet-owned LLC formerly known as Google Life Sciences, to create Galvani Bioelectronics. … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Amazon’s Great India Sale to start on August 8, with privileged access for Prime members

A week after launching its Prime subscription service in India, Amazon announced its “Great India Sale” event from August 8-10. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Bank of China HK to Improve Fintech Services and Platforms

Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK), the largest bank of the city, has displayed Hong Kong’s explosive demand for online payment and fintech services over the past year. With nearly 1 million customers on its mobile phone platform, BOCHK plans to accelerate the development of online … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Google bringt Olympia-Highlights in Suchergebnissen

Wenn Ende der Woche die Olympischen Spiele in Rio beginnen, wird auch Google dafür sorgen, seine User immer mit den besten Infos auszustatten. Mit Sendern aus über 60 Ländern wird während der Spiele kooperiert, so dass zu jedem Sportereignis... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Rolls-Royce showcases latest models as part of luxury villa tie-up

Rolls-Royce has shipped a selection of its latest models to Ibiza to be put to the test by VIP guests. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

IDC: Tablet shipments decline for seventh straight quarter, Android dominates with 65% share

The tablet market has now been in decline for seven quarters in a row. Q2 2016 saw a 12.3 percent year-over-year decline: 38.7 million units shipped worldwide compared to 44.1 million units that shipped the same quarter last year, according to market research firm IDC. The number … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Infographic: How to Create Amazing Infographics

This article was originally published on Creativepublic.com Infographics are a highly popular and effective content marketing tool. While plenty of brands are sharing generic blog content to gain visibility, infographics … | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 8 years ago

The 9 most impressive social good innovations from July

Big issues are best tackled with massive creativity — and sometimes that creativity leads to world-changing innovation. From clothing that changes color to alert the wearer of nearby toxins to a boot that alerts health care workers if a baby stops breathing, inventors are putting … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Need Content? Drop Your Agency and Create Your Own Brand Newsroom

Marketing Strategy - Many companies rely on an ad or marketing agency to fulfill their content needs. But there are advantages to building your own, internal brand newsroom. Here are five of those ... | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Brand Admiration and the Power of Love: Build a Brand That People Adore

Brand Management - Inspiring and evoking feelings of brand love aren't accidental occurrences. Cultivating and fostering it require a purposeful, methodical, and strategic process that builds meaningful relationships over time. | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Browser Brave Raises $4.5 Million to Fight Online Ads

Brave Software has raised $4.5m to expand on its efforts to let users send bitcoin micropayments to their favorite websites. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

New Adventures: all the best science fiction and fantasy books coming out in August

It’s a new month, which means that it’s a good time to look forward to the coming onslaught of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels coming out in the next couple of weeks. Get ready, because there are some amazing books coming to a bookstore near you.August 2ndThe Hike, Dr … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

TCV closes $2.5B fund, TCV IX, for growth-stage investments

Technology Crossover Ventures, the VC that has backed the likes of Facebook, Spotify, LinkedIn, WorldRemit and Zillow as well as more nascent investments, has closed a fund that will see the company taking many more bets in the near future. TechCrunch has learned and confirmed th … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Watch: Chris teaches a reluctant Aoife how to play Hearthstone

For someone who hasn't played Hearthstone, I know more than I should about it. Nothing useful like what cards to use for an easy win, of course, but I do know my fair share of Warcraft lore. I know what Rusty Horn sounds like, too, and I know that Trump is the unfortunately named … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Google Search results will fetch video highlights and more Olympic info

Google has long infused its hugely influential search results with information about current sports events, but in the case of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games the Mountain View company has decided to take the game to the next level. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Loads of new Sun and Moon Pokémon have been revealed

Five minutes of fresh Pokémon Sun and Moon footage has shown off new Pokémon forms and species, including one critter that looks like Donald Trump.He's called Gumshoos, and is the evolution of mongoose-style Pokémon Yungoos.There are also new forms for some old favourites, such a … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Become an in-demand programmer with The Complete 2016 Learn to Code Bundle (94% off)

Coding isn’t just for geeks anymore. In fact, the ability to code is quickly becoming the standard in many professions today. Dive into the programming world and work towards a lucrative career with The Complete 2016 Learn to Code Bundle, now just $59 from TNW Deals. Strong coder … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Google is stepping up its game for the Rio Olympics

Hard to believe, but the Olympics are less than a week away, and all of that training you’ve been doing, sitting on the couch watching various sporting events, is finally about to pay off. And Google would like to help facilitate the realization of those long standing goals. Like … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How to Add a Snapchat On-Demand Geofilter to Engage with Your Audience

Recently, Snapchat made big news when the social media photo sharing app announced that geofilters, previously expensive and limited marketing tools, would be made widely available for all companies. We've written before about how Snapchat can be a great way to reach young and ri … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Brexit-Folgen: HTC Vive wird teurer in GB

Wer in Großbritannien lebt und sich heute ein HTC Vive zulegen wollte, dürfte große Augen machen. Denn das VR-System hat eine drastische Preiserhöhung bekommen. So kostet das Set mit Controllern nun 759 Pfund statt zuvor 689 Pfund.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Curt Schilling's Kingdoms of Amalur company cleared of criminal charges

After an extensive investigation, 38 Studios - the company founded by former baseball star Curt Schilling, that made Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - has bee… | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago