A new high-tech Australian zoo wants to feed animals with drones

There are plans for a new zoo to be built in western Sydney, but first, students and technology buffs will get to hack it.Sydney Zoo, which is set to sit on a 16.5-hectare (40.8-acre) site in Bungarribee, is collaborating with Western Sydney University to make the animal park a h … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

White House reportedly won’t back encryption bill arising from iPhone case

(Reuters) – The White House is declining to offer public support for draft legislation that would empower judges to require technology companies such as Apple Inc to help law enforcement crack encrypted data, sources familiar with the discussions said. The decision all but assure … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

What the teaser trailer for the teaser trailer for Rogue One tells us about the next Star Wars movie

The first full trailer for Rogue One, the first Star Wars spin-off movie, is airing tomorrow, but thanks to a preview clip posted today, we've already got our first glimpse at the film. Now some might say a teaser trailer for a teaser trailer is overkill, especially when 90 perce … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

IBM, Pfizer launch joint experiment to help measure Parkinson’s symptoms using IoT and analytics

What happens when you put a technology company together with a drug company and try to come up with unique new ways to understand Parkinson’s disease? You end up with a project that uses sensors on the body and in the home to provide continuous measurement of a patient’s symptoms … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Article: How Often Are US Consumers Watching Video on Their Smartphones?

Nearly a quarter of US smartphone users said they viewed TV shows or movies on their devices daily. But more than a third said they never did, according to research. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: M&A Market Expected to Grow This Year

More mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will be initiated this year in the US than a year ago. According to survey data, over a third of US executives said they will set in motion four to six of these deals in 2016. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Digital Ad Spending in India to Surpass $1 Billion Next Year

eMarketer anticipates double-digit growth in total media ad spending in India for the foreseeable future, as advertisers direct more money toward digital and, in particular, mobile. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: A Quarter of Spain's Web Users Now Block Ads

Most internet users know that ads allow publishers to provide free content. Yet a majority of those online would rather block ads than pay for an ad-free experience. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: More US Households Buying Groceries via Digital Channels

Digital grocery shopping in the US appears here to stay—21% of US households purchased groceries digitally in 2015, compared to just 11% in 2013. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Broadcast TV Continues Its Dominance in Ad Spending in Brazil

Nearly 63% of ad spending ran on broadcast TV in 2015, an uptick from 2014. The next-closest medium—pay TV—lagged far behind. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Ethereum Price Technical Analysis 04/07/2016 – 100 MA As Resistance

Key Highlights Ethereum price started to recover after trading as low as $10.02, but facing sellers near the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line formed on the hourly chart (data feed via Kraken) of ETH/USD as well, which is near the 100 SMA to increase … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Out Now: 'Disney Crossy Road', 'Looty Dungeon', 'Chameleon Run', 'Pug's Quest', 'Tales of Link', 'Cattch', 'PKTBALL', 'No Thing', 'Shadow Bug', 'Green Game TimeSwapper', 'Soccer Clicker' and More

It's already been a week since the last batch of new games hit the App Store, and chances are you've still got some stuff from last week that you haven't even launched yet. I know I do! Such is life as an iOS gamer. Anyway, this week has shaped up to be surprisingly good with | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

T-Mobile launches Enhanced Voice Services; better than HD Voice

T-Mobile has just announced a new network upgrade they claim is the first of its kind in the USA. It's called EVS and offers 3 main improvements. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

San Francisco Center for the Book: Old School Print Mint

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 8 years ago

Fintech’s $138 billion opportunity

Fintech is in the midst of a golden age of investment and innovation. According to KPMG and CB Insights, investments in fintech startups doubled between 2014 and 2015, to $14 billion. However, comparatively little of this money has been focused on the $138 billion market opportun … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

What’s Next for #SocialMedia: Anticipating Changes in the Online World - #infographic

We've seen how social media presence has emerged in the previous years. With constant innovation, online communication has improved. Let's review some predictions about the future of social media. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 8 years ago

Apple Maps now has public transit directions in Montreal

A year after it first introduced public transport directions to its iOS Maps app, Apple is continuing to expand the feature to cities across the world. The latest of these is Montreal, AppleInsider reports, with people in Canada's second-biggest city now able to use the iOS 9 ver … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Volvo plans to test 100 autonomous cars on public roads in China

China wants to lead the way on self-driving cars. And Volvo is here to help.SEE ALSO: Three autonomous Mercedes-Benz trucks just platooned across EuropeVolvo Cars announced in Beijing, China Thursday morning local time that it plans to test 100 autonomous cars on public roads in … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Huawei P9 hands on

Our Huawei P9 hands-on offers a few first impressions of Huawei's new flagship with a new dual-camera setup in collaboration with Leica. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Aussies couldn't get enough data in late 2015. 1.71 million terabytes worth.

Australians want data. Lots of it.The country consumed about 50 percent more data in the last three months of 2015 than in the same period in 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) twice-yearly Internet activity report, which was released Wednesday.That's 1 … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 04/07/2016 – Ready to Test Support

Bitcoin Price Key Highlights Bitcoin price has been moving inside a rising channel and has found resistance at the top, as predicted in the previous post. Price could be headed back towards the support from here, although it seems to be finding support at the nearby 100 SMA dynam … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Uber pilots program in California and Michigan that advances drivers up to $1,000

Uber has launched a new driver-focused program that provides cash advances when needed. The on-demand private car service has teamed with financial service provider Clearbanc on what’s being called Advance Pay. With it, drivers can opt to receive up to $1,000 with no interest, bu … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

For $5, you can find out if your S.O. is 'cheating' on Tinder

In a society where an affair is just a right-swipe away, snooping through your partner's phone can be tempting.While most people would argue that creating a dialogue around trust is preferable, a controversial new website makes snooping easier than memorizing their phone's passco … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

76ers president/general manager Sam Hinkie quits

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie has quit after turning the organization into one of the worst teams in NBA history. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Hinkie steps down as Sixers’ GM

He took over a franchise that needed a facelift and proceeded to make every plastic surgeon in Beverley Hills jealous. Sam Hinkie spared nothing, especially victories, as he gutted the Sixers, cleared the salary cap and stockpiled draft picks in an extreme search to land a star a … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan has Parkinson's disease

Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan has Parkinson's disease | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Why Your List Post Isn’t Getting Any Traffic (And What To Do About It)

How to get more list post traffic. This is a step-by-step guide to choosing the right topic, number, and words, to make your list post sing | Continue reading


@allisonboyer.com | 8 years ago

Samsung predicts a third straight jump in profit

Samsung Electronics expects a third straight quarter of year-on-year profit growth following a two-year stretch in the doldrums. The company's earnings guidance for the first three months of 2016 estimates an operating profit of about 6.6 trillion won off 49 trillion won in reven … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

A fleet of self-driving trucks just spent a week cruising through Europe

Nearly a dozen trucks just completed a week of mostly-autonomous driving across Europe today. The trucks departed from one of three bases in European countries and completed their respective journeys in Rotterdam. One of the trucks, made by Volkswagen, traveled more than 2,000 ki … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

How to deal with IoT challenges through abstraction

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tech industry. Yet the way IoT is evolving raises serious concerns: There are too many complexities, moving parts, diversities and competing trends and technologies that must be managed when developing IoT … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Amazon expands same-day Prime delivery in 11 new regions

Amazon has expanded its free same-day delivery service to 11 more metropolitan areas, bringing the total number of US regions served by the Prime feature to 27. Prime customers in Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Nashville, Tucson, among others, will now be able to get free same-day delive … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Reddit launches new block tools to help temper harassment

Reddit users now have better blocking tools for dealing with harassment.The new “block user” feature was announced Wednesday and its the latest measure Reddit has implemented to change its reputation as a cesspool for harassment.Although Reddit has had a “block user” feature for … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Tech imitates art in a 3D printed fake Rembrandt based on the old master’s style

To attempt to create a program that successfully imitates the style of one of the greatest painters of all time is hubristic and doomed to fail, but those characteristics are just like catnip to the men and women at the bleeding edge of tech — and the result of their labors is re … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Best Android game controllers

Looking to take your Android gaming to the next level? We've rounded up the best Bluetooth gaming controllers on the market today! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Smartling acquires Jargon to help mobile developers ready their apps for international markets

Smartling, the translation tech company, has acquired TechStars alumni Jargon on Crunchbase which makes tools for mobile developers who want to “localize” their apps for different international markets, and the devices and app stores that are relevant in each one.New York-based S … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Overwatch beta adds new season-spanning Competitive Play mode

There's a new Overwatch closed beta update and it adds an all new ranked mode.Dubbed Competitive Play, this new mode is "Designed for those seeking a more serious challenge," Blizzard wrote in its forum. The new mode lets players "rank up though a series divisions and tiers in mo … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Scientists 3D print a robot that walks away when complete

You know what’s cooler than printing robot parts on a 3D printer? Printing the whole freaking robot.Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory figured out how to hack a Stratasys 3D printer so that it not only pri … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

My first VR injury was painful and all my fault

If you get a booboo in virtual reality, you get a booboo in real life. During my 7.5-hour virtual reality livestream yesterday, I sustained my first injury while wearing a head-mounted display. I booted up the game Unseen Diplomacy, which is an excellent room-scale experiment tha … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Yik Yak’s CTO drops out as the hyped anonymous app stagnates

Is Yik Yak a thing anymore? Not so much, according to download stats, traffic charts, surveys, and a source that says the college app’s monthly user count has been declining. That source with intimate knowledge of the company also tipped me off that Yik Yak‘s original CTO Tom Che … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Missing the Defender? Land Rover can now sell you a factory-restored 1948 Series I

Land Rover discontinued the production of its iconic Defender model in late January. However, you can now buy one of its factory-restored predecessors, the Series I, from the British company.SEE ALSO: You can now rent an Aston Martin DB9 from EnterpriseAt the same time Land Rover … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple is basically sold out of the iPhone SE in stores across the US

As it turns out, making a new 4-inch smartphone was actually a brilliant move on Apple’s part. It’s new iPhone SE is sold out in many stores across the US, and shipping estimates have slipped into the end of April. As first pointed out by Apple Insider, the SE is widely unavailab … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Productivity Pack returns: $500 worth of subscriptions only $69.99

While it’s true that the Productivity Pack might not be for everyone, if your business has been needing an extra kick of order and organization, the perfect solution might have just fallen into your lap. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Volvo is sending 100 self-driving cars to China for testing

Swedish automaker Volvo will send up to 100 self-driving cars to China for testing on public roads in a variety of conditions, the company's CEO announced at a seminar in Beijing today. The company will hold discussions with Chinese officials to see which cities can accommodate i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Baldur's Gate: SoD head of studio addresses political backlash

Yesterday Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear suffered a lot of backlash at launch over the game's numerous bugs and some concerns that its inclusion of a t… | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Chrome is starting to support native OS X notifications

Google is building support for OS X's Notification Center into Chrome, meaning that the browser's own pop-ups could be going away on the Mac. Chrome has supported notifications for a few years, but they've always been done entirely through the browser, with a big ugly box popping … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

The first teaser for Star Wars: Rogue One is coming tomorrow

Yesterday The Force Awakens landed on Blu-ray and DVD, so it's time to start up the hype machine for this year's Star Wars movie: Rogue One. According to this brief clip posted today, the first teaser for the film will be featured tomorrow, Thursday, April 7th, on Good Morning Am … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

'Magic Duels' Gets Another Massive Update

If you follow the various Magic Duels [Free] communities on the internet, it's plainly obvious that the game has been rife with issues, effectively since it launched almost a year ago now. Wizards has been trying to fix the game, but previous updates have reminded me of those old … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Get Minecraft: Story Mode for about the cost of a gumball from a gumball machine

Right now, you can get in on Minecraft: Story Mode for just $0.49. That’s the equivalent of about two Google Opinion Rewards questions. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago