Germany is leaning hard on drug trafficking over deep web. In a recent development, the German law enforcement authorities have seized over $400,000 in Bitcoin from four deep web drug dealers they arrested. Since last month, Germany has stepped up its investigations into “illegal … | Continue reading
Walnut Residence is a private house designed by Los Angeles-based Design Modal in 2016. The Walnut Residence is located in Venice, California | Continue reading
GUEST: The moment I’m writing this, our bot Swelly has 33,349 daily active users sending 533,176 messages.. It was about two months ago when we first thought that bots could be an interesting space for us. We always thought of Swell as a multi-platform social network that needs t … | Continue reading
Pristine soundscapes are so important that the National Park Service works to preserve wilderness sound in many natural parks. There's even federal legislation in the US, like the 1987 National Park Overflights Act, that aims to keep noise from airplanes out of the lands below. O … | Continue reading
Today we are taking a look at Dot, a very interesting take on notifications and smart actions. It is quite literally a physical notification light, but it can do much more than tell you when there's a new Facebook comment. | Continue reading
One of America’s leading experts on the technology of government is Bill Eggers, the executive director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights.Eggers’ great observation, articulated in his new book Delivering on Digital, is that digital technology offers a unique opportunit … | Continue reading
A company called Dexta Robotics recently unveiled a new product that could end up revolutionizing the way VR hand-tracking and interaction takes place. It’s called the “Dexmo,” and it is a futuristic looking exo-skeleton that attaches over your hand like a glove. The glove is ful … | Continue reading
Given the massive chunk of our lives spent at work, shouldn’t we enjoy the tools we need to use for our jobs? Shouldn’t they feel more human and delightful, like Amazon’s Alexa or some of the other consumer-facing applications we rely on daily? And how much more effective and pro … | Continue reading
The starting line is just ahead of us, and the guy behind the wheel of this 650-horsepower muscle car is showing off for the crowd. We're spinning the tires, doing burnout after burnout. Ostensibly it's warming them for a quick blast up the 1.16-mile hillclimb, but really it's to … | Continue reading
Earlier this week, we sat down with Naval Ravikant, founder of five-year-old AngelList, a popular platform that matches startups with early-stage investors. Three million people, including 50,000 accredited investors, have created profiles on AngelList since its founding, and Ang … | Continue reading
The recent Brexit vote in favor of Britain leaving the European Union has so far had mixed consequences. While there are few sectors that tend to benefit from it, London’s financial sector is not one among them. London has been trying hard over the past few years to gain the dist … | Continue reading
Lifestage, Facebook’s new app aimed at teens, is a great concept that captures a bit of the energy Facebook once had as a startup. It’s got a huge privacy issue that may affect teens, though. The main (maybe only) problem with Lifestage is that it relies on self-reporting for age … | Continue reading
GUEST: Four years ago, I was a partner at Sequoia Capital, where Drew Houston, Brian Chesky, and a daunting parade of dent-making founders routinely proved that disruption happens in Silicon Valley like nowhere else. But things were changing, and fast. We saw cloud access to cutt … | Continue reading
Guys like Walter Duncan know what they’re talking about when it comes to edtech. Before becoming co-founder of Quick Key, Duncan spent years teaching in schools public and private and knows what teachers deal with on a daily basis. His product, which reduces the amount of time it … | Continue reading
Landing late at night in Shenzhen for my first trip to China, I was nervous about being able to navigate the city. I didn’t speak the language and had never been to Asia. Starting the next day I would have the services of a local translator, but for that first night, I was on my … | Continue reading
If your written content isn’t great, it accomplishes very little, or nothing. In this episode, Andy and Barry talk you through the 14 ingredients you need to pour into your content, so it hits the mark and accomplishes your marketing objectives. 14 ingredients are key to making y … | Continue reading
This week we talk about the death of Chrome apps, Riptide GP Renegade, Opera's free VPN, Google Duo's success so far, and more Android apps news! | Continue reading
Next year (I know, we’re already talking about 2017, it’s shameful), Apple will reportedly ditch its iconic Home button. Some consider it blasphemy, while others doubt it’s possible — but it can be done. What’s a ‘Home’ button anyway? When you really consider the interaction you … | Continue reading
I love steak. That's why, for most of my adult life, I've tried to hone my skills at cooking it. Grilling, pan-frying, broiling — I've done it all, with all kinds of cuts. But a new kind of cooking gadget has taken my steaks to the next level.It's called the Joule, and when I fir … | Continue reading
Framestore recently built a magic school bus for Lockheed Martin that could take children on a trip to Mars. While that might sound like hyperbole — even impossible — it’s one of the most talented studios on the planet, known for making VR experiences for Game of Thrones and The … | Continue reading
Leah Reich was one of the first internet advice columnists. Her column "Ask Leah" ran on IGN, where she gave advice to gamers for two and a half years. During the day, Leah is a Senior User Researcher for Slack, but her views here do not represent her employer. You can write to h … | Continue reading
As we head into September, a lot of things in the Apple hardware ecosystem will change — and that’s why buying anything to do with Apple right now is a huge mistake. Don’t buy cases (okay, maybe one or two if you’re sure about the iPhone 7). Or accessories. Definitely don’t buy c … | Continue reading
So you’ve made the decision to reboot your diet: Eat healthier, cook more, and — once you download all the necessary apps — live your best food life. But choosing which app is worth your phone’s precious memory is harder than it looks. With new options appearing daily and each on … | Continue reading
Since Bitcoin became popular, it has been hailed as the revolutionary technology that is going to change the financial landscape of the world. While it is true, the role of Bitcoin may not be any bigger than the contributions of ATMs and PayPal. The evolution of Fintech has been … | Continue reading
Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell. | Continue reading
Apple TV users were left with the third generation unit for far too long. As many waited for years to see what Apple would do next, the wait seemed obnoxiously long. Now we know why. In a deep dive on Apple’s AI efforts, Backchannel notes that Siri is the reason the current Apple … | Continue reading
Bitcoin price dropped back toward $660, overnight, but now seems to be engaged in a sideways base formation. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 13h00 UTC Sunday … | Continue reading
This week we got to play with the first stable version of Android 7.0 Nougat (and we're already anxiously waiting for Nougat update news). Here are the other stories you shouldn't miss this week. | Continue reading
The iPhone 7 may be dropping the audio jack, leaving users scrambling for a solution to wired sound. These crowdfunded earbuds may be the best. | Continue reading
Google has been a leader in the nascent field of self-driving cars. The technology for those cars will not only push the limits of artificial intelligence and machine vision software, they will also push semiconductor chip technology and hardware systems. Daniel Rosenband, hardwa … | Continue reading
Bluetooth beacons are proven technology. So why isn’t anyone using them effectively? Sure, companies are using them to track users and boost sales — but are we seeing a return on that investment? Read More | Continue reading
This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we've written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now rectifying this oversight.As an adult who survived public schooling, I am aware that … | Continue reading
Although "Death by PowerPoint" is universally dreaded, B2B marketers continue to create overstuffed "megadecks." "Decks have hundred... | Continue reading
So yay, you're in college!Image: giphyLess yay: you have no idea what you're doing. Image: giphyI mean, I don't care what anyone says, adulting is hard. But I believe in you, I believe you can pull this all together. You just need the right tools. Below, we've assorted the best … | Continue reading
When something so massive as Twitter exists, it’s easy to forget it was once a project started by a few guys who just wanted to build something cool. Luckily, Twitter doesn’t delete anything, and a look through its earliest blog posts is — well, it’s adorable. Mostly penned by Bi … | Continue reading
Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money. | Continue reading
GUEST: In September 2013, I sold my second startup, automated lead-generation platform Marketfish, and found myself with the free time to pursue one of my great passions on the side of my professional pursuits: standup comedy. And while my experimentation on the New York City com … | Continue reading
Beyoncé. Drake. Kanye West. Future. Rihanna. Frank Ocean. That's just a sampling of some of the artists who have released albums in 2016 exclusively to either Apple Music or Tidal. The streaming service's desire to grow their user base through exclusive content deals has been a b … | Continue reading
Donald Trump often sounds like an idiot, even to those who support him. He’s also fond of exclamation points, because even in print — he wants us to know he’s yelling. A new Twitter bot changes all of that, and it’s glorious. ‘Unsure Donald Trump’ replaces Trump’s exclamations wi … | Continue reading
The blockchain ecosystem is to be on display in about three weeks during the International Blockchain Week when the blockchain world is expected to descend on Shanghai for one of the biggest event of the year, held by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, where leading blockchain developers, … | Continue reading
Want to elevate your photography game? Besides mastering principles like lighting and composition, you should also learn to work your magic in the digital darkroom. And the Adobe Digital Photography Training Bundle teaches you how to do both. For a limited time, take advantage of … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Joerger hoping to get Kings to defend | Heat hoping Whiteside can assist shooters | Is Harrison Barnes ready? No. 1: Joerger hoping to get Kings to defend — The Sacramento Kings haven’t ranked higher than 20th in defensive efficiency since the 2005-06 season. … | Continue reading
Laut Gizmochina hat ein leitender Angestellter von Huawei in einem Interview jetzt einen kleinen Dämpfer für die Erwartungen der Huawei Präsentation am 1. September auf der IFA geliefert. Es soll kein Gerät der Mate-Serie gezeigt... | Continue reading
Wir hatten schon erwähnt, dass weder das Nexus 5, noch das Sony Xperia Z3 ein Upgrade auf Android Nougat erhalten werden. Das ist möglicherweise nicht wirklich die Schuld von Sony oder LG, sondern schlichtweg eine Folge der neuen Bestimmungen... | Continue reading
With all the news about driverless cars, Facebook collecting WhatsApp data and high school football on Snapchat, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a habit-building … | Continue reading
PayPal is a more widely-recognized brand compared to cryptocurrency. This creates an interesting scenario for freelancers who want to maximize earnings. | Continue reading
Das LG V20 rühmt sich ja bekanntlich damit, dass es das erste neue Smartphone mit Nougat sein wird. Und da hat LG wohl extra ein Video als Teaser gedreht, das zwar wenig vom V20 zeigt, dafür aber erklärt, warum Android 7.0 Funktionen... | Continue reading