Here is the inevitable flying selfie stick

It seems there is no limit to humankind's selfie obsession. After all, this week brought us the British chap who took what he called a selfie with the person who had just hijacked his plane.So of course, there must be a flying selfie stick. It was only a matter of time. Built by … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Quora’s first-ever acquisition is discussion platform Parlio

Cairo-born Wael Ghonim is best known for kickstarting the Arab Spring in Egypt with a prominent Facebook page, for which he was secretly jailed for 11 days. In the days since those horrors, the ex-Googler and TED speaker co-founded Parlio, a startup to encourage meaningful discus … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Marketing startup Verticly lands $1.1 million to expand internationally

Verticly, a tech startup with offices in London and Newcastle, has raised over €1m (about $1.1 million) from Northstar Ventures, Greek VC firm PJ Tech and several angel investors. The company, which claims to help brands engage with both offline and online customers, says it will … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Ein einmaliges Jobangebot: Kiwi-Jobber gesucht - TravelWorks und Tourism New Zealand vergeben einen Work & Travel-Aufenthalt in Neuseeland samt Jobs und Buspass (FOTO)

TravelWorks: Münster (ots) - Ein Jahr lang vor der imposanten Kulisse Neuseelands arbeiten, reisen, leben und Erinnerungen fürs Leben sammeln: Das, wovon viele junge Menschen träumen, ermöglicht ein Work & Travel-Aufenthalt am anderen Ende der Welt. ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 8 years ago

Die Romantik erwartet Sie am Valentinstag 2017 bei der Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Singha Park: Chiang Rai, Thailand (ots/PRNewswire) - Das romantische Erlebnis, wenn in der Stille des frühen Morgens Heißluftballons in den Himmel aufsteigen, die frische Morgenluft die Zuschauer umschmeichelt und ein prickelndes Gefühl von Abenteuerlust ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 8 years ago

Microsoft will bake ad-blocking right into its Edge browser

On the first day of its Build developer conference, Microsoft confirmed that it will bring ad-blocking capabilities into its Edge browser. The feature will be available in the next version of Edge, along with support for extensions — which it included in a preview build earlier t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 03/31/2016 – Symmetrical Triangle Intact

Bitcoin Price Key Highlights Bitcoin price is still consolidating on its higher time frames, moving inside a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily and 4-hour chart. Price just bounced off the triangle support and might be ready for a test of resistance. Technical indicators a … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis For 03/31/2016 – BTC/USD Approaching Resistance

Key Points Bitcoin price after moving down towards the $407-05 support area started a recovery, but it is heading towards a major resistance area of $415-17. There is a bearish trend line and 100 simple moving average positioned on the hourly chart (data feed from Bitstamp) of BT … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

The Dungeon Master’s Guide to Marketing

Note: If you don’t know what D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) is, you should probably leave. Avoid eye contact with this blog post. Step away slowly but do not run. Click the back button. For a DM (Dungeon Master—see the warning above), marketing’s a pretty good gig. You get to write. … | Continue reading


@portent.com | 8 years ago

Hey Microsoft, how many apps are in the Windows Store?

OPINION: Windows 10 is now running on over 270 million devices. That’s arguably the most impressive number that Microsoft shared today at its Build 2016 developer conference, especially as it means the company saw 70 million devices added since January. But neither then nor now, … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Get your first glimpse at a Roborace autonomous racecar

I'm sorry but, "Robots, start your motors" just doesn't have the same ring to it.Never mind. What the all-autonomous Roborace lacks in human personas and engine noise, its cars easily make up for with visual panache.SEE ALSO: Upgrade your 'Insane' Tesla P90D to 'Ludicrous' for $1 … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Article: Automotive Firms Are Germany's Biggest Digital Advertisers

Automotive advertisers are the biggest spenders in Germany when it comes to digital ads as of 2015, beating out retail. When it comes to formats, pre-roll video ads are doing particularly well. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Mobile Commerce Inches Upward in Southeast Asia

According to 2015 data, mcommerce transactions in Southeast Asia and India make up 25% of ecommerce purchases among digital retailers in the region. Smartphones, rather than tablets, account for the vast majority of this mobile purchase activity. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Consumers in Canada Split on Digital Purchase Comfort

Nearly half of internet users in Canada surveyed in February said they were at least somewhat uncomfortable making digital purchases. But the other half seems to be doing so enthusiastically. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Why Marketers Don't Personalize Content

While technology can help marketers personalize at scale, a lack of it is also the biggest reason many execs say they don’t personalize their content, according to February 2016 research. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Most People Don't Want Virtual Reality Headsets

Though US internet users are interested in virtual reality and experiencing different types of content via the technology, February 2016 research found that most users worldwide are not interested in purchasing a VR headset. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Article: Retail Execs Plan Omnichannel Fulfillment Initiatives

Retailers in markets around the world have a lot of work ahead of them to improve their omnichannel offerings, according to December 2015 research. But more fulfillment options will come with a cost. | Continue reading


@emarketer.com | 8 years ago

Amateur astronomers catch Jupiter’s latest impact on video

This week, two different amateur astronomers released footage of an impact event on Jupiter. The separate observations, one in Austria and one in Ireland, show a brief, small flash of light at the exact same time. Phil Plait, Bad Astronomy writer for Slate, said the footage revea … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Square Enix Announces 'Justice Monsters Five', A 'Final Fantasy 15' Mobile Spin-Off

Tonight, Square Enix held a big event to discuss and show off all things Final Fantasy 15. The long-awaited RPG, previously known as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, will be hitting PlayStation 4 and other platforms later this year, and Square has planned a lot of extra side projects t … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Final Fantasy XV uncovered: all the news on the game, the movie, the anime, and more

Square Enix held a huge spectacle of an event to announce the release date for Final Fantasy XV — and at the same, it announced more games, an anime series, a feature-length CG movie with an all-star cast, and a lot more. Here's everything you need to know. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Ethereum Price Technical Analysis 03/31/2016 – Resistance Turned Support

Key Highlights Ethereum price was earlier struggling to clear the $11.80 resistance area, but it finally managed to break it. ETH/USD moved above $11.80, which can now act as a support and push the price higher. There is an ascending channel pattern formed on the hourly chart (da … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Out Now: 'Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2', 'Hammer Bomb', 'R.B.I. Baseball 16', 'Flail Rider', 'Prison Run and Gun', 'Good Knight Story' and More

It's that time of week again when all the new games hit the App Store. Well, not really, they all sort of just come out whenever they feel like it now, but this IS the time that we decide to round them up into a nicely-formatted list for your perusing pleasure. This week has some | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

You'll soon be able to play a Final Fantasy XV minigame on your phone

Whether it's Triple Triad or Chocobo racing, minigames have been some of the best-loved elements of the Final Fantasy series, and you'll be able to check out one from Final Fantasy XV soon... on your phone, at least. JusticeMonstersFive, a pinball-style game, is getting a mobile … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Final Fantasy XV is launching on September 30th

It's finally happening: the first big Final Fantasy in years has a release date. At a lavish event in Los Angeles this evening, developer Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XV will launch on September 30th. It had previously been pegged for some time this year, and the game … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Devising a Content Strategy to Serve Every Audience

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 8 years ago

You can play a new, very weird Final Fantasy XV demo tonight

You don't have to wait to get a taste of Final Fantasy XV. At its "Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV" event in Los Angeles tonight, Square Enix not only announced a new demo for the upcoming RPG, but also revealed that it will be available later tonight as a free download on Xbox One a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

5 #ContentMarketing Strategies to Increase Blog Traffic

In order to really bring value to your readers with your articles, you have to first reach your audience; your content needs to be easily found by your target audience. Now to achieve that, you will have to spent 20% of your time writing and 80% promoting what you wrote. And of c … | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 8 years ago

FBI may not have to disclose how it unlocked San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

(Reuters) – The FBI may be allowed to withhold information about how it broke into an iPhone belonging to a gunman in the December San Bernardino shootings, despite a U.S. government policy of disclosing technology security flaws discovered by federal agencies. Under the U.S. vul … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Watch this ridiculous, epic new trailer for Final Fantasy XV

If you were on the fence about Final Fantasy XV, the latest trailer might just change your mind. The new clip shows the game at its most epic and bizarre, jumping back and forth between awe-inspiring battles and strange, personal moments. There are familiar FF sights like chocobo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Final Fantasy XV is getting a feature length CG movie

Final Fantasy XV isn't just a game anymore: it's also a movie. Today, Square Enix announced a feature length CG animated film called Kingsglaivee: Final Fantasy XV, which will tell a story that runs concurrently with the main game. It's being directed by Takeshi Nozue, who previo … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV is an anime spinoff that’s coming to YouTube

Final Fantasy XV is getting its own anime series. Dubbed Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV, the series is somewhat of a prequel, telling the story of main character Noctis and how he came to be friends with the three characters that he'll be traveling with in the game. The series wil … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Nintendo fires staffer who faced sustained harassment

Nintendo has fired Alison Rapp, a marketing staffer who became the target of a sustained campaign of criticism on social media last year after she was erroneously linked with the removal of certain sexualized sections in Japanese games for their Western release. Rapp announced he … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sure, why not? FBI agrees to unlock iPhone for Arkansas prosecutor

The FBI, which just a few days ago was attempting to convince the country of its helplessness in the face of encrypted iPhones, has generously offered its assistance in unlocking an iPhone and iPod for a prosecutor in Arkansas Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Report: Yao Ming chosen for Hall of Fame

Yao Ming was far more than just another talented prospect when the Houston Rockets made him the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft. The 7-6 center from Shanghai was a bridge for the NBA to make inroads into China and was a key player in the globalization of the game. Now the former eig … | Continue reading


@hangtime.blogs.nba.com | 8 years ago

Charting Change Off to a Strong Start

I’m super excited to announce that my new Charting Change is off to a strong start. People around the world have sent me pictures of the book after they received it via Twitter (@innovate). Keep them coming! Put yourself in … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@bradenkelley.com | 8 years ago

With $340 million in revenue, Nest is underperforming, and its future at Google is at risk

Nest generated about $340 million in sales last year, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. That’s an impressive figure for a company in the very nascent market of Internet-connected devices.But it’s below the initial expectations Google had set for Nest when it … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Nintendo denies firing Alison Rapp due to pressure from a hate group

Earlier today, former Nintendo employee Alison Rapp revealed that Nintendo had “terminated” her employment. Now, the company is elaborating on why they came to that decision. Rapp, a member of Nintendo of America’s Treehouse localization team, no longer works for the company as o … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

How Microsoft wants to change the way developers create Windows apps forever

For all of the new features introduced with Windows 10 last year, the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) was perhaps the most essential to fulfill Microsoft’s promise of One OS to Rule Them All. The prospect of singular lightweight app that could work on PCs, phones, Xbox consoles, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Game engine maker Unity Technologies reportedly raising money at $1.5B valuation

Game engine maker Unity Technologies is raising money at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to a report by Bloomberg. No deal is confirmed yet, and a spokesman for San Francisco-based Unity declined to comment. But the deal activity — which one source independently confirmed to … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Oculus Rift teardown reveals many, many chips and a hidden microphone

Safe to say, people are *excited* about the Oculus Rift, and that includes taking it apart.It's a slick-looking device, but there are plenty of intricate bits to check out inside. In this teardown, courtesy of iFixit, you can take a look at the large lenses, the invisible infrare … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Mobile now captures 2 out of every 3 digital media minutes in U.S.

That massive sucking noise you’re hearing while checking Facebook or playing with Snapchat’s brand-new messaging features just might be the signature sound of the entire mobile ecosystem, which is now capturing two out of every three minutes Americans spend on digital media. In f … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

‘Ryan’s Law’ proposed to allow you to cancel Comcast online with one click

Today in local news, Los Angeles Assemblyman Mike Gatto has introduced a bill that would allow Californians to cancel their Internet or cable services online with ‘one click’. The bill, which has no official nickname but I am hereby dubbing ‘Ryan’s Law’ for reasons that will beco … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Unboxing Microsoft's HoloLens Development Edition

Microsoft officially unveiled the augmented reality headset packaging on Tuesday during the opening keynote for its Build 2016 developers conference. I got a special opportunity to unbox one of the early units.HoloLens BoxImage: Andrew Burton/MashableSeeing the package for the f … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

'Doomsday Clicker' Review - Death to All Humans

Sure, a while back I said I was done with idle clickers. But I'm done with them in the same way I'm done with match-3 games, for the most part: I'll play the occasional one because I still enjoy the core idea, but I've just played too many of them to want to keep diving | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Riptide GP: Renegades is arriving this spring

Riptide GP: Renegades is bringing the nail-biting action of high-octane racing to transforming jetskis on your mobile device. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Innovation Act might be dead, but innovation lives on

As a former patent examiner, I recognize that the patent system, in its purest form, should protect and incentivize innovation through a limited-term contract, offering exclusive monopoly rights covering a technology, product or design element. In practice, it’s much uglier, and … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Dyson’s new purifier fan purportedly tackles the problem of home air quality

“Fresh air” is a concept most often associated with the “great outdoors”. Dyson is looking to make your home nature fresh by ridding it of indoor pollutants with the Pure Cool Link purifier fan. Hopefully, the engineering that went into James Dyson’s new gadget is better than the … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

On the 'naysayer' antipattern

At DigitalOcean, we are making some changes to the recruitment process of back-end developers. We simplified the job description and the interview process, and added a step that asks the candidate to write us some code. This is an account of my experience on hiring processes and … | Continue reading


@philcalcado.com | 8 years ago