No Mario’s Sky is the inevitable child of Super Mario Bros. and No Man’s Sky

No Man’s Sky is an incredibly popular game about procedurally generated planets whose exploration, depending on your temperament, is either fascinating or tedious. Super Mario Bros. is a classic platforming game and a malleable template for endless homages, mashups, and commentar … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Should You Just Make Glenda in HR Write Your Email Newsletter? A Professional Copywriter’s Perspective

In the right hands a company newsletter is a pretty powerful marketing tool. But in Glenda’s hands...they’re a wasted opportunity. (Sorry Glenda) | Continue reading


@moondogmarketing.com | 8 years ago

The Experiment Canvas: A Better Way to Plan Tests

I have been part of some the best conversion optimization teams in the world, and they seem to have an intuitive sense on how to run the best experiments. People that are involved in these teams share a similar mindset. I wanted to try to make this a process, one that could teach … | Continue reading


@conversionxl.com | 8 years ago

Owsiane ciasteczka z czekoladą i suszonymi morelami

Za każdym razem, kiedy idę ze starszą córką do którejś z sieciowych kawiarni i stoimy przy kasie, na widok szklanych słojów z czekoladowymi ciastkami pada zawsze to samo pytanie: „Mamo, czy mogę?”. Nic nie kusi jej tam tak bardzo jak wszelkiego typu kruche owsiane ciastka z czeko … | Continue reading


@whiteplate.com | 8 years ago

Kwikset launches second-gen Kevo smart lock for $229

Kwikset, makers of the Kevo smart lock, have just unveiled the second-generation of the device with a fresh design and added security features. The second-gen Kevo still comes with the same touch-to-unlock feature that made it popular back in 2013, letting users simply touch the … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Intel’s ‘Kaby Lake’ Core processors are big news for VR, notebooks and convertibles

Intel’s latest processor generation is now official, and the 7th generation of Core processors looks to pack a punch. The so-called “Kaby Lake” lineup is the first to follow the new “tick-tock-tock” beat Intel has adopted for processor development, which means it keeps the same 1 … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Light And Nature Are Inseparable

Interview To Alexander Gritsenko, Video Mapping Artist By Annamaria Monteverdi Interview to Alexander Gritsenko, russian technological artist founder of Viewmaker (Russian) specialized in videomapping on nature and techno scenography. Mapping on nature and mapping forms as animal … | Continue reading


@digitalmeetsculture.net | 8 years ago

Gran Turismo Sport is delayed to 2017

PlayStation 4 fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the first Gran Turismo entry on the system. The creator of the racing series, Kazunori Yamauchi, announced today on the PlayStation Blog that Gran Turismo Sport is now delayed to 2017. It was supposed to come out on … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Uber & Visa launch Local Offers, a rewards program offering free rides for spending at nearby businesses

Uber and Visa this morning announced the launch of a new rewards program which will credit Uber users with free rides by spending at nearby businesses. Called “Local Offers,” the system works by offering one “Uber point” for each dollar spent at a business using the Visa card tha … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Sri Lankan teen tries to get out of exams by hacking president’s website

Everyone should remember the dread felt of going into an exam and feeling utterly unprepared. Most of us just grit our teeth, sharpen our HB2s, and hope for the best. One Sri Lankan 17 year old had a better idea, and decided to hack the official website of President Maithripala S … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Using Inbound Marketing Magic to Increase Return on Investment

Make your marketing count. Inbound marketing is the answer to your online marketing problem. Try inbound marketing to increase return on investment. | Continue reading


@revitalagency.com | 8 years ago

The ZTE Warp 7 looks pretty darn alluring for $100

ZTE isn't swinging for the fences with the Warp 7, but they may just have your wallet in mind. It won't break records, but it won't break the bank either. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Petco leads $10 million investment in smart pet feeder maker Petnet

Petnet, the maker of the Smart Feeder, an appliance that feeds your pets automatically and measures health metrics, has raised $10 million in a round of funding led by pet store chain Petco. The company plans to use the money to expand its personalized pet food service. Los Angel … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Sweden’s Greta wants to disrupt the multi-billion dollar CDN market

Swedish startup Greta is on a somewhat quiet mission to disrupt the multi-billion dollar Content Delivery Network (CDN) market. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Why ‘unlikeable’ isn’t a bad word anymore for TV comedy

"I’m having a problem." "Having a problem is your defining characteristic."This exchange, between Edgar (Desmin Borges) and Jimmy (Chris Geere), early on in You’re The Worst’s third season might as well serve as the mission statement of the show. Almost every character in the FX … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Pour one out, Google discontinued its 2015 Chromebook Pixel

Google discontinued its latest Pixel Chromebook this past month after letting it sell out on the Google Store and at Best Buy stores. The company confirmed to VentureBeat that it had no plans to restock the Chromebook, which was released in February 2015, and was its only laptop. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Here Is What You Should Do to Find Your Ideal Length B2B Blog Post

When creating your B2B blog post guidelines, one of the most important steps is deciding the length of the blog post. This is an important question, not only for increasing engagement, but also for looking at how online content has been changing in recent years – and where it's h … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Lytro bringt Einblicke in Immerge VR-Kamera

Es scheint schon ewig her, das Lytro als Zukunft nach den Lichtfeldkameras VR-Kameras anvisiert hatte. Jetzt gibt es erste VR-Demos der Aufnahmen dieser Kameras zu sehen, die selbst wie ein großer Ball aussehen und natürlich nicht für... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Intel launches its 7th-generation Core processors for the 4K and VR era

Intel has launched its 7th Generation Core processor family today as the next big push forward for the PC market. The new chips are built with Intel’s most-advanced manufacturing technology and will be its flagship microprocessors for the newest generation of consumer PCs, which … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

This video shows how CGI and stop motion are a beautiful combination

One of the most interesting animated movies of the year must be Kubo and the Two Strings. By combining stop motion with CGI, it has an unique look. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

How to Curate Content Without Being Mindless and Mundane

Curated content can offer a powerful value-add to your audience. Don't republish mindlessly; follow these tips for better content curation. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 8 years ago

You can now buy Samsung’s wireless IconX earbuds on Amazon

Samsung's tiny wireless earbuds, the Gear IconX, are now available on Amazon for $199, including a carry case that doubles as a portable charger. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Petition to change US anthem to ‘City Escape’ from Sonic game nets 3,000+ signatures

There’s been a lot of controversy around standing for the US national anthem recently, after football player Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand for the Star-Spangled Banner in protest of American systematic injustice. Perhaps its time for a new anthem, then. The obvious choice … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Enter to win our Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Giveaway ($769 value)

Want to win one of the most groundbreaking smartphones on the market? The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a technological achievement, and you have a chance to get one of your own for absolutely free. The Galaxy S7 Edge is valued at $769, but you can enter to win one of your own from T … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Moo.do turns Gmail into a task management system

If starring your important emails is your way of creating a to-do list in your inbox, but you long for something more robust, a new product from Moo.do aims to help. With Moo.do for Gmail, the idea is to combine an email client with a task manager you can use to organize your to … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Snapchat’s 8-bit Serena Williams game is interactive history

A new game from ESPN’s Discover channel sponsored by Gatorade highlight Snapchat’s efforts to distinguish itself as a marketing vector for brands, as well as its potential to expand beyond its media sharing origins with add-on apps and features that could end up with it resemblin … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Satellite operator SES will be the first to launch cargo on a used SpaceX rocket

SES — an international satellite operator based in Luxembourg — will be the first company to launch cargo to space on a reused SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket will carry the company’s SES-10 satellite, meant to provide telecommunications coverage to Latin America, into a very … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Das Sparschwein-Revival: 27 Prozent der 18- bis 29-Jährigen werfen Kleingeld in die Dose

InterContinental Hotels Group: Berlin (ots) - In Zeiten von FinTechs und Online-Banking scheint sie längst vergessen. Doch tatsächlich ist die gute alte Spardose noch bei 27 Prozent der 18- bis 29-Jährigen im Einsatz, wenn es darum geht, für den Urlaub zu sparen. Das zeigt eine . … | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 8 years ago

Cybersecurity company LogRhythm raises $50 million

LogRhythm, a cybersecurity platform that detects and subsequently prioritizes the “neutralization” of online security threats, has closed a $50 million financing round led by existing investor Riverwood Capital, with participation from Adams Street Partners, Siemens Venture Capit … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

4 Mobile Marketing Tactics to Make Your Message More Effective

Your brand's mobile marketing content must be more user-friendly and effective now more than ever. Get your audience reading to the end with these tips. | Continue reading


@brandpoint.com | 8 years ago

How to Get Your Kids and Devices Ready to Go Back to School

When it comes to technology, students are more connected than ever. But there also seems to be a serious disconnect between what kids and parents think about teens online activity. A recent survey of online teens conducted for the Cybersecurity Alliance found that 6 of 10 student … | Continue reading


@safeandsavvy.f-secure.com | 8 years ago

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Adds Ex-Morgan Stanley Director

Former Morgan Stanley managing director Caitlin Long has joined blockchain startup Symbiont as president and chairman of the board. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Xiaomi unveils the Amazfit, an affordable GPS-equipped smartwatch

Earlier in the year Xiaomi created a smartwatch just for kids, now they are back with a fitness-focused smartwatch for us grown-ups, dubbed the AmazFit. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Uber is giving free rides to Visa cardholders who shop locally

Uber today introduced a program that lets riders earn points towards a free trip simply by using the same Visa credit card they’re using in the app. Called Local Offers, simply visit a participating restaurant, shop, or business, and make a purchase. For every dollar spent, rider … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Drive.ai uses deep learning to teach self-driving cars – and to give them a voice

Startup Drive.ai is revealing its product and strategy for the first time, and the autonomous driving tech company is looking not only to create the best hardware and software to enable self-driving cars, but also to make sure those cars communicate with people outside of the car … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Drive.ai wants to help autonomous cars talk with the people around them

If you are walking around Mountain View, California and stumble across a car that beeps at you like R2-D2, it’s probably thanks to Carol Reiley. She’s the co-founder and president of Drive.ai, an autonomous car startup that wants to help robot cars learn how to interact with peop … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Facebook’s editorial purge has completely backfired

It’s been a rough few days for Facebook’s Trending Topics. The company announced on Friday that it’s made the news list more automated by removing article descriptions and leaning more heavily on algorithms to produce it. The company also reportedly fired as many as 18 editorial … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Petnet raises $10M to help people treat their pets with more personalized care

How much food should you feed your dog? Pet owners everywhere have asked this question at one time or another – and probably multiple times during the course of their dog or cat’s life. That’s partly why pet tech company Petnet was able to secure its new $10 million Series A fund … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Intel Kaby Lake announced as the 7th generation Core processor

Intel’s Skylake processors are getting a mid-generation refresh in the shape of the new Kaby Lake CPUs, launching today under the "7th generation Core" branding. In short, Kaby Lake is a revamp of the 14nm Skylake with a few efficiency and power improvements thrown in. It’s the c … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Intel's new 7th-gen chips will turn your MacBook into a 4K-ready beast

Chances are if you've got a PC or a Mac, it's powered by an Intel processor. The chipmaker rules with an iron fist (sorry, AMD), commanding roughly 85% of the desktop CPU market. And that dominance shows no sign of ending now that Intel has announced its seventh-generation Core-b … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

The ROI of AdWords Spend for B2B Firms

Search Engine Marketing - What is the return on investment for B2B companies when they spend on Google AdWords search advertising? | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Last Chance to Get 30% Off Everything at StudioPress

Prices go back to normal tonight! Just a friendly reminder that our big blowout sale ends today (8/30/16) at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Until then, you can get anything we sell at StudioPress — including the Pro Plus All-Theme Package — for 30 percent off. To activate your discount, … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Porn pioneers: How adult entertainment boosts technology

The omnipresence of porn is just as much about nudity and the well-endowed as it is technology. From chatbots to virtual reality, erotica drives innovation. This is hardly surprising. But what you may not know is how much pornography has aided in the evolution and creation of the … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

This Indian company is promising a $7 Android smartphone

How does one sell a new smartphone brand in the world's fastest growing market that already has more than 65 established players?SEE ALSO: After dubious $3 smartphone, another Indian company promises a $13 3G Android smartphoneIf we go by what has been happening in India in the r … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Police Quest, Gabriel Knight, and other classic Sierra games are now on Steam

Steam just got a little more retro. A batch of classic games from revered publisher Sierra has been released on Valve’s digital store, and it includes some big names. You can grab all three entries in the Gabriel Knight series of point-and-click games, Roberta Williams’ horror ad … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Octopocket: Where Bitcoin Meets Telegram

The Octopocket team are members of a Bitcoin Association  in Spain called avalbit.org. They love bitcoin and do monthly meetups to introduce people to blockchain technology. The project believes that practice is more important than theory, and they want to make their platform as … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Kim-Dotcom-Prozess wird Stream Show auf YouTube

Kim Dotcom und seine drei Megaupload-Mitstreiter dürfen ihren Prozess vor einem neuseeländischen Gericht via YouTube streamen, verkündete der zuständige Richter nun. Das Verfahren, mit denen sich Dotcom & Co. gegen ihre Auslieferung... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

The 'world's longest' graffiti wall is on Instagram

Heritage Toronto, a nonprofit that celebrates Toronto's historic and cultural landmarks, has decided to document the city's street art with an Instagram account. It's called Graffiti Alley, likely because the account is laid out to resemble one continuous street. Heritage Toronto … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago