Mysterious Google statue appears in Brooklyn, foreshadowing Oct 4. event

Does art mimic life, or does life mimic art? We're not really sure because we're tech people, so somebody come interpret this Made by Google statue for us. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Cybersecurity is threatening America’s military supremacy

The sparsely populated Spratly Islands are quickly becoming the center of one of the most contentious international disputes between world powers since the fall of the Soviet Union. Alarmingly, the use of cyber attacks suggests we might already be in the midst of a new Cold War p … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Migrants Entrepreneurship Support Schemes

Identifier: COS-MigrantsENT-2016-4-02Pillar: Supporting entrepreneursOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

Why Smart People Build Things

One of the cool things of getting to a certain point in our career is we get invited to contribute in bigger ways. The ability to contribute is not just a competence thing. Yes, we have more to offer when we build our skills and become very good at what we do, when we are insider … | Continue reading


@conversationagent.com | 8 years ago

Chelsea Manning prepares defense against charges stemming from suicide attempt

At Fort Leavenworth tomorrow, Chelsea Manning will face an administrative disciplinary board to defend herself against charges stemming from her suicide attempt earlier this year. Because of the closed nature of prison disciplinary hearings, she will face the board without legal … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

When to post on social media

You’re armed with updates and ready to share them with the world. Now comes the common conundrum: how do you best reach your social media followers? Should you post first thing in the morning or lunchtime? Are weekends ‘out of bounds’ for business? And do the rules differ dependi … | Continue reading


@lushthecontentagency.com | 8 years ago

HP's Sprocket might not be the best instant printer, but it's definitely the most fun

Today, I got hyped on a printer. HP’s new pocket-sized Sprocket printer made me smile; it made me laugh; and it became my favorite distraction. Sure, my interest in it is already waning, but wow a real laugh. That’s more excitement than most gadgets have inspired in me lately.The … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Even your toaster is about to be smarter than you

GUEST: As the cloud and A.I. join hands in eternal matrimony, expect a new sentient being to transform our lives forever. Let’s call it, for now, Cloud-A.I.. Cloud-A.I. will be connected to our devices and appliances, and it will be tethered to us like a new best friend. We will … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Blizzard kills the classic Battle.net brand after 20 years

Only ’90s kids will remember this. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The Alexa-enabled CoWatch hits the market today

We've been looking forward to iMCO's CoWatch, the first wearable housing Amazon's Alexa companion, and now it's finally arrived! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Building Your Virtual Team with Jess Ostroff

On Unemployable, Brian Clark talks with Jess Ostroff, a pioneer in the virtual assistant industry who has valuable tips about team building to share. | Continue reading


@copyblogger.com | 8 years ago

Netflix takes aim at 50% original programming

Within the next few years, 50 percent of Netflix content will be original. “We’ve been on a multiyear transition and evolution toward more of our own content,” said CFO David Wells while speaking at Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia conference yesterday. The transition is already under … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

This may be the perfect wireless headphone design (for now)

Sol Republic claims that its new Relays Sports Wireless headphones have fixed Bluetooth earbuds, and I think it might be right. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End new multiplayer DLC makes murder photogenic

Sometimes, you need to take a break from all that shooting and killing to take a pretty picture. Naughty Dog has released new downloadable content for its third-person shooter Uncharted 4: A Theif’s End’s multiplayer mode. The DLC pack, called Bounty Hunters, adds new weapons, co … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

ReplyBuy brings an AI concierge to the sports and entertainment market

Whether you’re a high school student or an NFL team owner, everybody texts. ReplyBuy, a finalist in the 1st and Future competition, wants to use the text message to get you tickets for sporting events. 1st and Future is a sports-centric startup competition produced as a joint eff … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How to keep your Google Allo messages secure and private

Google launched its new Allo texting app Wednesday, and it's pretty fun. You can use it to get information from a bot, send your friends doodles, mess with font sizes — all that good stuff.But stop yourself before sending anything that might be incriminating. (Not a bad rule of t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

You Might Be Ready for Inbound Marketing, but Is Your Website Design?

One of the essential tools required for inbound marketing services to work is a website design that's good for users and search engines. | Continue reading


@sproutcontent.com | 8 years ago

Skin Box House by Mcmahon and Nerlich Architects

Skin Box House is a family home located in Windsor, Victoria, extended and renovated by Mcmahon and Nerlich Architects. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Water Street Flat in Washington / Richard Williams Architects

Water Street Flat is an apartment in Washington, US, modified and renovated by Richard Williams Architects. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Garden Void House by Alva Roy Architects

Designed by Alva Roy Architects, Garden Void House is a single family two story house, including five bedrooms, basement home office .. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Apartment OG – Space for a Woman / Open AD

Apartment OG is a private dwelling in Jurmala, Latvia, designed by Open AD studio. Space for a woman who appreciates the importance of ... | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Two Houses Conesa in Buenos Aires / Besonias Almeida

Two Houses Conesa is a residential project designed for two families in Buenos Aires by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

The Trade Desk finishes strong at $30.10 per share after its first day on NASDAQ

Things are looking up for adtech companies on Wall Street — or at least for one of them. The Trade Desk debuted on NASDAQ today at a price of $28.75 per share, up nearly 60 percent from its IPO price of $18. And while there wasn’t a dramatic pop, it continued to climb and closed … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Brothers Face Jail Time for Allegedly Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Want to know how many times ancient humans migrated out of Africa? Check their genes

We know that tens of thousands of years ago, humans migrated out of Africa — but the question is, when, and how many times? By sequencing the genomes of nearly 800 people from more than 270 population groups around the world, three massive teams of scientists have collected the m … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Star Wars: Battlefront’s Death Star DLC is out — watch us play

The Death Star is back … oh, wait. Nevermind. I just blew it up again. Developer DICE has just launched the Death Star add-on content for Star Wars: Battlefront. You can download and play it now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 if you own the Season Pass for the sci-fi shooter. This … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Twitter’s new transparency report is disclosure done right

It’s common practice these days for companies that hold significant amounts of user data to publish transparency reports. Google, Facebook, Dropbox and Slack all put out their numbers on a regular basis, breaking down government requests for user data by country and type (platfor … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The ‘Heart & Soul’ of Membership Sites, with Mike Morrison

In this Youpreneur episode, Chris talks to Mike of the Membership Guys. They discuss what it takes to come up with and maintain a membership site. | Continue reading


@copyblogger.com | 8 years ago

Chan Zuckerberg initiative pledges $3B to wipe out disease

Today, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg announced CZI Science, a new arm of the pair’s Chan Zuckerberg initiative that aims to eradicate all disease over the next 100 years. Over the course of a decade, the charitable organization pledged $3 billion in funding for bio-medical r … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Talking self-driving cars, IPOs, and what’s next, with True Ventures

A few weeks ago,  True Ventures closed its newest, early-stage fund with $310 million, which is just a slight step up from its last, $295 million fund, despite some enormous wins like Fitbit, whose first check came from True. (As you likely recall, the wearable device maker stage … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How to Choose the Best Social Media Platform for Your Digital Advertising Dollars

Using the right platform is the first step to ensuring results when it comes to a social media ad campaign. Here's how to choose. | Continue reading


@inboundmarketingagents.com | 8 years ago

CNNgo for Android TV is trying its best

CNNgo wants to be your go-to Android TV resource for today's news, but in spite of requiring a cable subscription, there's no live feed. Just clips. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Hang Time Podcast (Episode 249) Featuring Joel Meyers

Injuries and super sized expectations overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans in Alvin Gentry's first season at the helm in the Big Easy. And there is more drama on the horizon for the Pelicans this season with Anthony Davis returning from injury and Jrue Holiday missing the start o … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Beats has a new pair of stylish wired headphones for you wireless haters

The future of music listening will be wireless, but that doesn't mean good, old-fashioned wired headphones will disappear just yet.Beats' newly announced EP on-ear headphones, priced at $129.95, are designed to get people to focus just on their music. They're available in four co … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game gets stress tests

It’s usually unacceptable to break a game. Now is not one of those times. Developer CD Projekt Red has announced a series of stress tests for its upcoming title Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. Gwent is a card minigame from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the most popular titles fr … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

An artist fixed that Jumanji set photo

Yesterday, the first photo from the set of the new Jumanji movie was unveiled on Instagram. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson originally claimed that the plot would explain Karen Gillans’ "jungle wardrobe." Before Johnson changed the caption, we set about making some guesses as to what p … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Blizzard is getting rid of the Battle.net name

The Battle.net name is no more. Today Blizzard announced that it’s moving away from using the Battle.net moniker when referring to its online services. “Battle.net technology will continue to serve as the central nervous system for Blizzard games — nothing is changing in that reg … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Why ‘there’s a chatbot for that’ is now a thing

GUEST: Ordering flowers, booking a ride, canceling a flight, getting weather updates, checking the Forex rates, and even reading what’s hot in the news: A few years back we’d say, “Hey, there’s an app for that.” But as of today, I think it we’re able to say, “Hey, there’s a chatb … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Bots are waging passive-aggressive war on Wikipedia

Bots are a useful tool on Wikipedia: they identify and undo vandalism, add links, and perform other tedious tasks set by their human masters. But even these automated helpers come into conflict, reverting and re-reverting each other on the same topic — sometimes for years. Read M … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

8-bit Jack Reacher game pays homage to a running joke about Tom Cruise running

Tom Cruise, the guy known for running in lots of movies — and other stuff, I’m sure — now has his own online mini-game to do just that: run. The running gag about Cruise running in movies has led to memes, video compilations and dozens (perhaps hundreds) of GIFs on the subject. I … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Pogoplug unlimited cloud storage service is shutting down on September 28

Cloud Engines, the company behind the Pogoplug line of data backup hardware, remote device access software, and cloud file syncing and sharing services, will be shutting down its Pogoplug Cloud premium unlimited storage tier on September 28. The change is abrupt, as it was announ … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Weekender: Goose Island, South African pop-up, Philharmonia VR

Experiential events to check out this weekend include Goose Island's Block Party, The Philharmonia Orchestra VR experience and South African Tourism's #FindYourWild pop-up. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

Here’s how Allo handles SMS

One interesting feature of Allo is that you can send messages to your friends even if they don't have the app installed. The solution? Text messaging. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Waze launches Bluetooth beacons to avoid tunnel blackouts

Waze’s engaged community is definitely its most powerful asset, and now the company wants to broaden its community to include tunnel operators who want to fill in the current gaps in wireless navigation tech. These roadways have typically been frustrating to all manner of wireles … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

A Dark Tower TV series featuring Idris Elba is in the works

Stephen King’s The Dark Tower is already on the way for its February theatrical debut, but the people behind the film are also working on a companion TV series. Entertainment Weekly reports that, for King’s 69th birthday, production company MRC and Sony Pictures have revealed tha … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan announce $3 billion initiative to ‘cure all diseases’

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a company created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to “unlock human potential and promote equality,” announced its latest project today: a $3 billion “Chan Zuckerberg Science” program created with the goal of curing, preventing, or managing “a … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits to investing $3 billion to cure diseases

The philanthropic initiative founded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, will spend $3 billion over the next decade in an effort to cure and manage all human diseases. The Chan Zuckerberg's latest effort will begin with a $600 million investment in a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

City Officials and Community Leaders on Charlotte Shooting

In a Wednesday press conference, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said that Keith Lamont Scott had a gun and was posing a threat to police officers when he was shot and killed. Community leaders responded with questions on the use of force and called for an economic … | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago