This Android app uses ultrasound to share links

Do we really need a new way to share links with friends? Instead of sharing links through text, Messenger, Twitter, WhatsApp, Pocket, or the thousands of other apps that let you send links, Radon wants you to to use ultrasound waves to share the next HTC think piece. Continu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Lean IT in Practice: Low-Code Rapid App Development

A educational enquiry to set the stage for lean IT thinking: What is the best result that should be delivered to IT’s customers? | Continue reading


@orchestrate.com | 8 years ago

Remittance startup Remitly raises $38 million to expand to Canada

Money transfer service Remitly announced today that it snagged a $38 million investment led by Stripes Group. The remittance startup, which offers money transfers from the United States to Mexico, India, and the Philippines, said that it will use the funds from this round to expa … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

'Demonrift TD: The Mountain of Doom' Is Coming to Mobile From the Creators of 'Defender Chronicles'

If you weren't around for the release of Defender Chronicles [$1.99] and Defender Chronicles II [$1.99], you missed two really great games that managed to feel significantly different released on the App Store during a time where it felt like every other game coming out was a tow … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Did Apple reject you for WWDC? Siri will tell you where to go instead

If you didn’t get into WWDC, don’t worry — Siri has alternatives already laid out for you. A few developers are noting that when they let Siri know they didn’t get into WWDC via Apple’s lottery system, she gives them a few alternatives. Thx Siri #tryswiftnyc #iosdev pic.twitter. … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft brings Skype for Business to the Mac

Skype for Business is finally coming to the Mac. Microsoft today announced that IT administrators can request an invite to preview the service before a wider release in the future. The tool is fairly limited in its initial preview; you an only view and join meetings as shown on y … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Warren Buffett's Investing Ground Rules: Old Letters Unearthed

Berkshire Hathaway investors heading to Omaha this weekend for the company's annual meeting have enjoyed returns based on CEO Warren Buffett's decades-old rules when it comes to investing. Jeremy Miller collected letters Buffett wrote to his business partners in his new book, "Wa … | Continue reading


@live.wsj.com | 8 years ago

Uber drivers can now find the cheapest gas stations within the app

Uber drivers looking for that coveted $2.25-gallon of gas can now conduct their search from within the ride-hail company's app. Uber announced Tuesday a new feature for its driver-facing app called Fuel Finder, which drivers can use to search gas prices nearest to them. The updat … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Hover, a self-flying camera drone, lands $25M for better aerial shots

Have you ever tried to capture close-up video of yourself or others with a traditional drone? It’s nearly impossible.To solve this problem China-based Zero Zero Robotics has raised $25M to build Hover, a small self-flying drone. The funding is composed mainly of a $23M Series A r … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Google, Uber, Lyft join automakers in self-driving car lobby

Google, Uber and Lyft have joined forces with automakers Volvo and Ford, creating a coalition to influence lawmakers, regulators and the public, Automotive News reported on Tuesday. The new lobby, dubbed The Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets, will be led by David Stricklan … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Social Autopsy wants to become a search engine for anything bad you’ve ever said online

We’re all increasingly warned about the digital footprint we’re leaving for hackers, potential employers, perhaps even potential partners. Don’t say anything online that you don’t want committed to the world, forever, is a reasonable rule of thumb when it comes to social media. B … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Google Hangouts for iOS gets a share extension and low-power mode feature

Hangouts for iOS just got a bit better, especially during those times you’re not using it. A new share extension allows you to directly share photos or links to friends via Hangout without ever having to open the app. The Hangouts share extension can be activated from within the … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

BlackBerry begins rolling out Marshmallow to the Priv

BlackBerry Priv owners were able to get an early taste of Android 6.0 Marshmallow at the beginning of April, and now the company is starting the official rollout today. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

TechCrunch is hiring an ambitious web developer. Could it be you?

If you’re a web developer who wants to make a big impact on TechCrunch, here’s your chance! In preparation for tackling some ambitious projects, our product team has grown rapidly in recent months and we are still looking for one more. There couldn’t be a more exciting time to jo … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Twitter still hasn’t fixed that thing where you type ‘.@’ for everyone to see your tweet

Two months ago, Twitter pledged “to fix the broken windows and confusing parts” of its service after losing 2 million active users (excluding SMS-only users). Today, we get to find out if the company’s reversed that decline. Twitter more or less promised it would, eventually. The … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Wattpad sets its sights on brands, publishers and Hollywood with Wattpad Studios

Wattpad, a popular site where authors can share stories with readers, is announcing its broader ambitions with the launch of a new division called Wattpad Studios. The company describes Studios as a way for Wattpad to partner with the entertainment industry, and it said the new d … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Yacht underway, seen from portside, with a five person crew.

Yacht underway, seen from portside, with a five person crew. | Continue reading


@nos.twnsnd.co | 8 years ago

Microsoft launches Skype for Business preview on Mac

Microsoft today launched a public preview of its Skype for Business app for Mac. To try it out, your company’s IT administrator will need to sign up at SkypePreview.com. The Mac preview will be rolled out gradually, starting with invites sent to IT administrators and expanded to … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

'Flight Unlimited 2K16' Goes Free Along With New Update

There's loads of really cool flight simulators on the App Store, and Flight Unlimited 2K16 [Free] is easily on that list somewhere. Well, it got a big update today that added a bunch of different plans you can unlock via IAP, but the core game itself went free. If you, like me, r … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Eventbrite partners with Teespring to bring ecommerce to its events platform

Eventbrite has teamed up with Teespring to help organizers establish a better connection between their event and attendees. So not only can you sell tickets to your festival, concert, party, or social gathering, people will also be able to buy branded apparel powered by Teespring … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Stellar Foundation Offers Lumen to All Bitcoin Users

It is good news for those bitcoin users with a streak of altruism in their blood. Stellar Foundation is giving away a significant number of lumen, the crypto-tokens used by Stellar protocol to bitcoin users. According to the latest announcement from the Stellar Foundation, 19 per … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Attention VCs, here are the Startup Alley companies at Disrupt NY

Hey all you investors out there, we’re excited to announce the companies that will be on display in the Startup Alley at Disrupt NY, and you can check out every single one of them on our brand-new Startup Alley Hub. In addition to all sorts of great information on Startup Alley c … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Attack of the Emoticon

Explore our insights, what motivates us, how we work, plus our sources of inspiration in the world of content, marketing and PR. | Continue reading


@bookmarkcontent.com | 8 years ago

Raspberry Pi bekommt neue Kamera von Sony mit 8MP

Der Raspberry Pi hat in seiner drei Jahre langen Geschichte einige Updates bekommen. Die Kamera, die das erste offizielle Zubehör für den Computer war, blieb über die Zeit die Gleiche. Das Modul kam von Omnivision und verfügte &... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Dropbox will allow users to access cloud-only folders from Finder and Explorer

The days of flipping back and forth between Dropbox and Windows Explorer or Mac's Finder may soon be over. Managing your local computer storage and cloud storage is going to get quite a bit easier with a new update coming to Dropbox.SEE ALSO: How to trick your iPhone into freeing … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Maisie Williams auditioned for Game of Thrones because she wanted a new laptop

Maisie Williams was 12 years old when she took the role of Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. In the seven years that have followed, the actress has grown up on the set of one of television's most violent and mature dramas. A recent interview with The Guardian reflects on Williams' u … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sponsored Post: Aerospike, TrueSight Pulse, Redis Labs, InMemory.Net, VividCortex, MemSQL, Scalyr, AiScaler, AppDynamics, ManageEngine, Site24x7

Who's Hiring? Software Engineer (DevOps) . You are one of those rare engineers who loves to... | Continue reading


@highscalability.com | 8 years ago

V&A Vacancy: Audio Visual Resources Assistant - part-time / permanent

Dear all,We have a vacancy within the Department of Theatre and Performance here at the V&A for an Audio Visual Resources Assistant. I would be grateful if you could alert any potential candidates to our recruitment notice.The Audio-Visual Resources Assistant is a key member of t … | Continue reading


@jiscmail.ac.uk | 8 years ago

North Face's new Access Pack is a gadget nerd's dream bag

Backpacks are an unfortunate reality we must all live with. Messenger bags, while a bit more stylish, are never big enough. They also don't readily lend themselves to aimless stuffing. North Face's new backpack, however, is the ultimate stuff bag. The Access Pack's outside resemb … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

What to expect for Twitter’s first-quarter results

Last quarter, Twitter’s user base (excluding SMS fast-followers) actually shrank — and this was a huge moment for the company. While there were whispers of peak Twitter circling for some time now, that looming theory was finally confirmed in the company’s fourth-quarter results. … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Trading Holding To $470 Resistance

Bitcoin price continues consolidating to resistance at $470 (Bitstamp) and 3000 CNY. Technical analysis looks at the significance of these levels and what they suggest for trend. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a membe … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Brave’s Bitcoin Browser ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Publisher Uproar

A cease-and-desist letter hasn't stopped Brave Software from releasing ad-replacing tech or altering its bitcoin plans. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Five years ago today, Sony admitted the great PSN hack

Five years ago, PlayStation Network was hacked and the personal details of 77m users accessed.It was the largest security breach of its kind to ever hit console gamers, and an event with huge repercussions for PlayStation - both in the short term for its users, left for weeks wit … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

An Update on 'Munch Time 2' Appears on Our Forums Years Later

You'd have to be a pretty O.G. iOS gamer to remember Munch Time [$0.99], it's a three star puzzler released back in 2012 that's old enough to not only have a lite version, but also an HD version. They announced a sequel back in 2014 which looked pretty dang sweet. It effectively … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Peggle, Costume Quest 2 coming to Xbox Live Games with Gold in May

Next month's Xbox Live Games with Gold titles will include PopCap puzzle hit Peggle and Double Fine's saccharine-sweet sequel Costume Quest 2.Peggle will be available to download on Xbox 360 and Xbox One from 1-15th May, followed by Codemasters' racing sequel GRID 2 from 16-31st … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Proving the real value of Google AMP

Before I became Marketing Director at TNW, I used to be an SEO specialist. I really like the subject and since it is still part of my job I always try to keep my knowledge up-to-date and every once in awhile I like to attend events about the topic. Last week I attended Brighton S … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

There is no such thing as a Leica phone

You don't have to walk far into London's trendy Shoreditch district before seeing a giant billboard featuring Hollywood stars Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson taking a selfie with Huawei's P9 smartphone. Next to their impeccably beautiful faces sits the iconic red Leica dot, a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Amazon cracks down on fake reviews with another lawsuit

Amazon is continuing its efforts to crack down on fake, paid-for reviews of the products it sells on its website, by filing yet another lawsuit against those who offer glowing reviews in exchange for cash. In this latest suit, filed on Friday, the company is targeting the operato … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The inspiration behind the Circuit Breaker logo

The brief that was given to me for the logo for Circuit Breaker was pretty much the same as every other design and photographic project at The Verge: make it awesome. That kind of brief is equally exhilarating and terrifying. So the best first step is to look for inspiration.For … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

YouTube will soon roll out six-second ads that you can't skip

YouTube's adding a new option to help advertisers get their message to consumers — but in a much shorter amount of time than normal. Today the company announced that beginning next month, it'll offer six-second "Bumper" ads that are designed to be a better companion to the shorte … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Blizzard explains why it shut down a fan-made, classic World of Warcraft server

Blizzard is finally issuing some damage control. Earlier this month, the developer angered fans of its popular online game when it closed down a fan-run server — called Nostalrius — that let players experience World of Warcraft as it was before it received any expansions. The nos … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Japanese Firms Hit by China’s Capital Control May Flock to Bitcoin

If this situation continues for much longer, Chinese citizens will be forced to bypass capital control by converting existing assets into something else. | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

China takes top spot in iOS app downloads — and jumps to 2nd in total App Store revenue

China just beat Japan to take second position for global revenue from iPhone and iPad apps, a new report says.The U.S. is still the king of iOS app revenue generation in Q1 2016, according to App Annie (PDF link). However, China’s snapping at its heels, with a 2.2 times growth ye … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

That mighty thud was CERN dropping 300TB of raw collider data to the Internet

CERN continues the search for answers to the most fundamental questions of the universe, like "what is dark matter," "can we make a Grand Unified Theory of Everything?" and "where did I leave my keys?" | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Do we have room for one more task-management app? Apparently, WeDo

There are dozens of task-management and to-do apps in the market today, with some like Any.do, Wunderlist (now owned by Microsoft) and Todoist already used by tens of millions of people to organise their lives and coordinate that with people they know. Now, make way for a new one … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

CulturalBase: the Major Stakeholder Conference

Barcelona, 11-12 May 2016 The Major Stakeholder Conference (MSC) “Co-creating Agendas for Culture in Europe. Memory, Inclusion, Creativity” will be held in Barcelona (Spain) on 11-12 May, 2016 in the framework of the CulturalBase project, funded by the European Commission’s Horiz … | Continue reading


@digitalmeetsculture.net | 8 years ago

Why the Ratchet & Clank movie adaptation stays true to the game

Like the rest of us, Kevin Munroe is well aware that video games don’t have a great track record when it comes to being adapted for film. As the director of the upcoming Ratchet & Clank movie, based on the long-running PlayStation series, it’s something he has no choice but to th … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The 26 Best Personality Traits of Awesome Digital Agencies

How do you know the digital agency you choose will help you succeed? Check this list for some of the best personality traits of awesome digital agencies. | Continue reading


@revitalagency.com | 8 years ago