Talking Tom Cat is back with a modern look and more silliness

Talking Tom Cat, the app from Outfit7 Limited that created a viral talk-back sensation in 2010, is back with fresh upgrades and a modern look today. Talking Tom Cat’s contemporary 3D look represents a reboot for the character, and it comes with more than a dozen new animations. T … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

ShakeSpeak: Texten wie einst William Shakespeare

Mit den Wortspielen klappt es hier noch nicht so gut, aber die Idee ist auf jeden Fall witzig. Swiftkey, Anbieter für Keyboards für Android-Devices, hat zum 400. Todestag des großen englischen Schriftsteller William Shakespeare eine... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

What VR Is Today — and What It Needs to Become

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@gregverdino.com | 8 years ago

Outlook for Android and iOS adds Facebook, Evernote, and Wunderlist calendars

Microsoft's Sunrise acquisition is starting to pay off for users of the Outlook email app on Android and iOS. Today the company announced a new feature called Calendar Apps, which lets you integrate calendars and to-dos from other apps — Facebook, Evernote, and Wunderlist to star … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

In der neuen Ferienanlage Xiangcun Qizhuang können Besucher in lokalen Unterkünften wohnen und die Landschaft von Zhouzhuang erkunden

Jiangsu Water-town Zhouzhuang Tourism Co, Ltd.: Zhouzhuang, China (ots/PRNewswire) - -- Zhouzhuang, die beliebte historische Wasserstadt, die für ihre natürliche Landschaft und ihr reiches Kulturerbe bekannt ist, hat die völlig neue Ferienanlage Xiangcun Qizhuang eröffnet. Sie li … | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 8 years ago

How PR Can Use Social Media More Effectively

Social media has revolutionized how people communicate and how many businesses reach consumers. It has transformed public relations by providing PR with new tools to directly engage with consumers and other stakeholders. Still, many PR pros struggle with how best to use social me … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

Tesla has received 375,000 preorders for the Model 3

Tesla announced Thursday that it has received 375,000 preorders for its recently unveiled Model 3. If it sells every car that's been reserved, the company says it will earn enough revenue to make this the "biggest one-week launch of any product ever." A few days ago, the electric … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Aylien launches news analysis API powered by its deep learning tech

Text analysis startup Aylien, which uses deep learning and NLP algorithms to parse text and extract intel from documents for its customers, has launched a new tool specifically focused on analyzing written news content. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

This is the perfect tool for finding anyone’s contact details

Figuring out contact details for someone you don’t know can be difficult, and it’s something I’ve frequently had to do in my job at The Next Web. Some tools exist out there that can do it, but Clearbit Connect, which launches today, is a cut above the rest. It’s a dead simple way … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

KPIs that will grow or destroy your contact center

SPONSORED: As the business truism goes, you can’t improve what you can’t measure. Enter key performance indicators (KPIs). | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Review: Dell’s XPS 13 is a nearly perfect ultraportable

Apple’s MacBooks have long been the gold standard all laptops are measured against. What’s ‘best’ obviously varies according to individual needs, but critics and college lecture halls alike seemed to agree for the past several years. Mainstream Windows laptops then usually went o … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

mbit – Make your First Deposit and get up to 110% in Bonus

mbitCasino is one of the most popular Bitcoin-based Casinos. mbit Casino is also one of the most reliable casino service providers in the bitcoin gambling space. The site was launched in 2014 with about one hundred games available. Now the company has increased the number of game … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

'Disney Crossy Road' Review - Mickey Can't Beat a Train

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Such is the philosophy that Disney Crossy Road [Free] abides by. It pretty much lives up to its title, in that it's Crossy Road [Free] but with Disney characters and themes. And it is a Disney geek's dream. It would have been easy to just throw Di … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

See the first-ever music video controlled by your heartbeat

For his new music video, J Views is letting you control the tempo. The first video of its kind, "#Almostforgot" is completely controlled by the viewer's own heart; the song's tempo as well as the visuals fluctuate in sync with its beats. Chilling in bed? You'll get a mellow beat, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

The Internet is made with carrots, not sticks

The Internet is at once global and local. The nature of internetworking means that the global Internet is built only of other networks. There is a small but key point of coordination on the Internet, called the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). The U.S. Department of Co … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Finding a friend through an app may sound awkward, but it's not

Making friends in New York City can be tough. I moved here three years ago for graduate school and didn’t know a single person. I’ve managed to cobble together a wonderful group of people who have helped me navigate my 20s over countless beers at many happy hours – but making fri … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

WhatsApp-Pferdefuß: Verschlüsselte ist keine anonyme Kommunikation

Als Gestern die Meldung reinkam, dass WhatsApp ab sofort (sprich: mit dem letzten Software Update) sämtliche Kommunikation seiner Nutzer-Milliarde im End-to-End-Verfahren verschlüsselt, fanden wir das erstmal erfreulich, aber leider, leid... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Rhapsody’s new Listener Network is the Tinder of streaming music

Rhapsody has a new trick up its sleeve, and it’s a clever marriage of human curation and social networking that also helps you find new music. Listener Network creates playlists of new music it thinks you’ll enjoy, which change daily. Those playlists are based on your listening h … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Meet the new Ford, a Silicon Valley-based software company

For a guy running a car business, Mark Fields sure doesn’t mind talking about putting fewer cars on the road.Fields is the charismatic CEO of Ford Motor Company, an honest-to-goodness slice of industrial Americana and an institution of the automobile’s Golden Age. Needless to say … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Tokyo Stock Exchange Operator Joins NRI Blockchain Trials

The operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange has been working with a Japanese think tank as part of a months-long exploration of blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Deal: Google Nexus 5X 16GB now just $230 shipped (Reg. $349)

If you're in the market for a Nexus 5X, eBay seller 232tech is offering a fantastic deal on an unlocked LG Nexus 5 16GB 4G LTE smartphone for $229.99 shipped. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Has anyone ever seen this Star Wars man before?

The first trailer for the first goofily-titled Star Wars spinoff is here! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story stars Felicity Jones as a rebel who, in her one words, "rebel[s]," and it also seems to star another person. Has anyone ever seen him before? Who is he? Do we like him? Does he … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

A Step-By-Step Guide on How To Create Your Own Social Media Quiz

With their vast reach and versatility, social media quizzes are capable of engaging and entertaining audiences, boosting social traffic, driving revenue and generating leads. | Continue reading


@pr2020.com | 8 years ago

Facebook might’ve just made the inbox of ‘yourusername’ hell

Facebook today announced a new feature launch for Messenger that lets users use a QR code or unique URL for direct messaging. This is something that brands are going to love, as it gives fans a quick way to start a conversation with them with one QR scan or a link click. To get a … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility can win media attention and public respect. Improving the corporate reputation is also path to improving sales. Surveys show that consumers favor corporations with strong records of social responsibility. Millennials in particular prefer companies … | Continue reading


@alltop | 8 years ago

In pictures: Starbucks opts for tea at London Coffee Festival

Starbucks has chosen a pared back stand to showcase its new tea range at London Coffee Festival, which kicked off yesterday (7 April) and runs through until Sunday (10 April). | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger are getting a live-action TV series

Marvel's next series is heading to ABC's freshly rebranded network Freeform. Variety reports that the comics company has just greenlit Cloak and Dagger, a live-action drama currently being described as a "superhero romance" series. No writer has been chosen for the show, but the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; Let’s Get Some Volatlity

Things have been a little quiet in the bitcoin price this week, and we’ve not had too many opportunities to enter on our breakout strategy. However, overnight on Wednesday, we did get a little bit of movement, and this movement allowed us to shuffle our parameters around a bit. W … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

I miss the old Kanye

I miss the old Kanye I miss the gold Kanye I miss the cold Kanye I miss the bowled Kanye I miss the strolled Kanye I miss foretold Kanye I miss twofold Kanye … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

FBI ‘pretty confident’ iPhone hack only works on iPhone 5C with iOS 9

Don’t worry iPhone owners, the iPhone hack the FBI bought from a third-party technology company will not work on any other iPhone models.Probably. Maybe.SEE ALSO: Apple-FBI battle is over but Silicon Valley is still preparing for the privacy war“The reason I keep saying 5C, iOS 9 … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Mizzen+Main racks up $3 million for menswear that feels athletic, looks tailored

Apparel makers Mizzen and Main LLC have closed $3 million in a modest Series B round of venture funding to ramp up inventory and sales of their signature menswear, according to founder and Chief Executive Kevin LaVelle. The Dallas, Texas-based startup is best known for combining … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitland Blockchain Initiative Seeks To Create Reliable Land Titles In Africa

A team of blockchain technology pioneers from Ghana, Denmark, and the U.S., has launched a blockchain initiative to establish usable land titles and free up trillions of dollars for infrastructure development in West Africa, according to Forbes.   The Bitland initiative will educ … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Forte Apartment was Turned to the Light by Merooficina

Forte Apartment is a holiday home rehabilitated by Portuguese studio Merooficina. Integrated on a housing facility from the mid 90’s ... | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Would you pay $19/month to completely secure your online privacy?

"Privacy as a service" is a thing: providing complete online security, but at a cost. Do you take your online privacy seriously enough to pay for it? | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

7 Wall Street Firms Test Blockchain for Credit Default Swaps

Credit default swaps and blockchain capabilities come together in a successful test announced by the DTCC, J.P. Morgan, Markit, and others. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hermès is releasing five new Apple Watch band colors

Hermès will release new Apple Watch straps in four different colors on April 19th, according to a report from Elle Australia. The French fashion house will introduce four new colors: white, sapphire blue, peacock blue, and fire orange, the traditional Hermès color. This is the fi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Jedi-Darsteller engagieren sich bei der Epic Lightsaber Challenge hoch oben auf dem höchsten Gebäude der Welt - Burj Khalifa in Dubai - während "Krieg der Sterne: Das Erwachen der Macht" zum digitalen Download verfügbar wird

The Walt Disney Company Middle East: Dubai, Vae (ots/PRNewswire) - Um die heutige Veröffentlichung von Krieg der Sterne: Das Erwachen der Macht als digitalen Download zu feiern, erstiegen zwei Jedi-Darsteller die neuen Höhen, um zur Epic Lightsaber Challenge im 152. Stock des ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 8 years ago

18 minutes of new Total War: Warhammer gameplay

Creative Assembly's released 18 minutes of new gameplay footage for Total War: Warhammer, which still isn't called Total Warhammer.The video stars the Chaos Warriors, who, Total War fans will know, are a pre-order bonus or post-launch premium DLC. That is, if you want to play as … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Your next car will need a firewall

As our cars become increasingly connected to the internet, and eventually drive themselves, we’re going to want them to be rock-solid secure. The recent Chrysler exploit and FBI warning both highlighted just how vulnerable our vehicles can be to malicious hackers. The idea of ant … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

900M monthly users strong, Facebook Messenger gets codes, usernames, and links to help you connect with anyone

Facebook Messenger was once a simple private messaging feature within the main Facebook app. But in 2014, Facebook made the unpopular move to chisel Messenger it out from the main experience, meaning friends required two separate apps. Then at its F8 developer conference last yea … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

How CoSchedule Creates Better Content With Marketing Collaboration Software

The content marketers at CoSchedule get asked a lot about how we really manage our projects and work together as a team. Here's a look at how we work. | Continue reading


@coschedule.com | 8 years ago

McLaren 570S GT4 In Action On The Track

www.ZerCustoms.com - Here is the chance to see the new McLaren 570S GT4 in action on the race track. ... [...] | Continue reading


@zercustoms.com | 8 years ago

Facebook Messenger launches scannable profile codes, just like Snapchat

Facebook is trying to make it easier to get in touch with people over Messenger, so it's rolling out a number of new ways to start chatting. As with all Facebook accounts, all Messenger accounts will now have dedicated links that people can visit to start a chat — they'll all be … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Why the Star Destroyer looks different in the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer

Of course you've already watched the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer, so let's assume you care about the roughly two minutes of footage enough to speculate on the big question at its heart: why are the Star Destroyers so starchy white?I have two theories. The first, frankly, … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Gut Ding will Weile haben: Reddit bekommt endlich offizielle App

Dass das wirklich noch passiert. Die populäre Netzplattform Reddit und eine der Urmütter aller Social Networks hat eine eigene App für Android und iOS veröffentlicht. Bislang konnten Fans ausschließlich auf Third-Party-App... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

5 tools that make great lightning rods for your brainstorming sessions

There’s nothing wrong with scrawling down thoughts using pen and paper, but that task gets complicated when you need to take into account the thoughts of colleagues who may be one desk over or thousands of miles away. Rather than more emails and more haphazard Slack conversations … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Facebook pushes businesses to Messenger with new tools for Pages, including Snapchat-like scannable codes

A day after people started noticing Facebook was now suggesting business to chat with while in Messenger, the social network officially announced a suite of tools and updates designed to help Facebook users better connect with the businesses using its platform. As part of these c … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Watch now: The new Star Wars ‘Rogue One’ trailer has landed

Following the success of The Force Awakens that – among other achievements – became the highest-grossing film in the saga, Disney just released the trailer for the new Star Wars movie. Rogue One traces the struggles of a group of rebels on their quest to steal the plans for Death … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago