Spotify to pay $21 million in unpaid royalties

Music streaming service Spotify has reached an agreement with the National Music Publisher’s Association (NMPA) in responsibly paying back unpaid royalties that stretch as far back as Spotify’s inception. According to a report from The Verge, Spotify will pay out $21 million tota … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Serious Sam's engine is now available to all

Serious Sam developer Croteam has released the source code for the Serious Engine, the backbone of both Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and The Second Encounter.This is in honour of the series' 15th anniversary this month. "Historically, this version of Serious Engine is … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

T-Mobile's Binge-On adds YouTube

LOS ANGELES — T-Mobile users can now "binge on" YouTube videos without wasting any data or money.CEO John Legere said Thursday that the company will now let the Google-owned platform be part of its program "Binge On," which lets customers stream video from popular brands — includ … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Sidewalk Labs is making a tool to prep cities for self-driving cars

Sidewalk Labs, the "smart city" company spun off from Google last year, unveiled a new tool Thursday it built to help cities better manage traffic congestion, parking problems, and ultimately prepare themselves for the expected onslaught of self-driving cars. Flow is described as … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sony will reject PlayStation VR games that aren’t at least 60 frames per second

SAN FRANCISCO — If you make a PlayStation VR game that dips to around 55 frames per second, Sony is not going to accept it. The company took the stage at the Game Developers Conference today to detail how it is approaching virtual reality with its $400 headset, and it confirmed t … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

How the ‘wonks’ of public policy and the ‘geeks’ of tech can get together

Technology innovates and disrupts, while public policy regulates and controls — at least according to conventional wisdom. The skirmish between Apple and the FBI is a prime example: Apple is refusing to allow policy to dictate how encryption should be included in products. It’s n … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Stagefright-based ‘Metaphor’ exploit can take control of your phone in just 15 seconds

Security researchers have uncovered a new Stagefright-based exploit that can reportedly be used to take control of your Samsung, LG or HTC phone in just 15 seconds. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

The 10 Cloverfield Lane backlash is missing the point

Spoiler warning: This essay goes deep into the plot specifics of 10 Cloverfield Lane, including some of its big reveals, and the film’s final moments. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Samsung’s locked Galaxy S7 bootloader has buyers raging

The Galaxy S7 on T-Mobile comes with tighter security, but also less freedom. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Family Offices See Legitimacy in Securitized Bitcoin Investments

Investors with over $1t in assets have gathered to judge if bitcoin is ready to be recognized as a mainstream asset class. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Zendesk’s Pathfinder helps customer service reps see what you’re searching for

Zendesk has launched a new app to help a company’s service agents better respond to support tickets. Called Pathfinder, it arms them with insights, data, and context about the customer’s “journey” on the site so agents can provide relevant information to solve problems faster. “W … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Comcast is afraid of Google Fiber

Comcast is worried that real competition is creeping in on its markets, so the company is offering customers in Atlanta a new choice as part of its gigabit internet trial: sign a three-year contract, or pay twice as much with a data cap. Comcast's promotional price of $70 is the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Michael Kors enters the Android Wear game

Michael Kors has announced that they will be launching their own line of Android Wear smartwatches, which will be hitting stores sometime this fall. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft unveils new Copper Shadow and Dusk Shadow Xbox One controllers

Microsoft unveiled two new special edition Xbox One controllers today, one called Dusk Shadow and the other Copper Shadow. The Dusk Shadow edition features a blue gradient color scheme while the Copper is rather self-explanatory. The variations follow a trio of military-inspired … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Dissecting the Anatomy of Quizzes as Content

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post written by JP Misenas. JP is the Content Marketing Director and Audio/Visual Technician/Engineer at Interact. Nowadays, people have begun using quizzes as a form of content to enhance their brand’s strategy. The goal of content is to a … | Continue reading


@inklyo.com | 8 years ago

INNOVATE2016: The role of the FTC and federal regulators in Silicon Valley

The FTC is involved in regulatory issues fundamentally important to Silicon Valley — especially data privacy and the “gig economy” of sharing services like Uber and Airbnb. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Windlicht: Ein Ballet grüner Laser im Windpark

Der neuste Streich des niederländischen Künstlers Daan Roosegaarde ist genauso faszinierend wie kryptisch: Auf Windrädern installierte Laser peilen jeweils ein Rotorblatt des benachbarten Windrads an, wodurch ein mechanisches Ballet... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Spotify reaches an agreement with publishers over missing royalties

Spotify has reached an agreement with the National Music Publisher's Association (NMPA) over unpaid royalties. The streaming service will pay out around $21 million to publishers and songwriters in the deal, according to sources, with roughly $16 million set aside for royalty pay … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

CREO Mark 1 to get major updates every month

CREO has committed themselves to the task of bringing one “breakthrough” feature to the Mark 1 literally every month. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Automatic braking to be standard by 2022

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that by 2022, all new vehicles made by 20 manufacturers will have automatic emergency braking as standard equipmen … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

IKEA may not have won SXSW’s Innovation Award, but it’s the most accessible tech there

You might not think Ikea and its line of allen wrench-assembled decor are all that cutting-edge, but there’s a reason the company was nominated for SXSW‘s Innovation Awards this week. One look at its wireless charging solutions and you wonder why these things aren’t already in ev … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

No, Twitter isn’t ‘killing’ Emojitracker: here’s the real story

This week, a Medium post caused a bit of a kerfuffle in the developer community. The guy behind Emojitracker, Mathew Rothenberg, noted his access to a Twitter API was being discontinued. Except it wasn’t. Here’s what really happened. Routine check-ins I spoke with Twitter about t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

How to find out what your audience is actually searching for

Take a closer look into analyzing audience search behavior to improve your keyword strategy. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Social Hubs vs. Content Hubs

Social Hubs Bringing all of your social media together in one single place, a hub, will have a bigger impact and motivate your targeted audience to carry on your message to an even wider audience. A social hub is a digital property for you and your business where you can collect … | Continue reading


@giveitanudge.com | 8 years ago

Are we together or are we alone?

What can I tell you about the 20 hours I spent running through primeval forests, chasing down a saber-toothed tiger?I can tell you that it was different for me than it was for the vast majority of people who have played Far Cry Primal. Because for me, it felt much more real. I wa … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Samsung's Surface Pro rival comes with a keyboard for $899.99

The biggest drawback with 2-in-1 tablets, like the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro, that seek to replace laptops is that they don't come with keyboards. To take full advantage of their productivity features, you're forced to buy the keyboard separately.Samsung's new Galaxy T … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Panasonic thinks you’ll hike, run, and build stuff using its robotic exoskeletons

Want a glimpse into our delightful robot-assisted future? Panasonic has released a new video featuring its line-up of robotic exoskeletons in action, featuring three different types of exoskeletons designed for specific tasks. The purple-and-green Panasonic Assist Suit is designe … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Nextbit cancels CDMA version of Robin smartphone, issues refunds

After already delaying the CDMA by a few months, Nextbit has decided to cancel the production of the CDMA Robin for Verizon and Sprint networks outright, Recode reports. The company is now refunding Kickstarter backers and offering them a 25% discount on the GSM version should th … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Twitter is shutting down TweetDeck for Windows on April 15th

Twitter announced today that it's ending support for its TweetDeck Windows app starting April 15th, forcing PC users to rely on the web version instead. The company, which purchased TweetDeck back in 2011, didn't give a strong reason for the move, with project manager Amy Zima sa … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

New studies paint a detailed picture of Pluto’s diverse landscape and active surface

The dwarf planet Pluto is coming into focus as a complex, geologically diverse world that has been actively reshaping its surface for billions of years, thanks to data gathered by the New Horizons spacecraft. An eclectic mixture of mountains, valleys, and plains cover Pluto's sur … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Google could be selling Boston Dynamics because even Google thinks these robots are terrifying

Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. isn’t happy with Boston Dynamics, its robotics subsidiary. According to a report from Bloomberg, Alphabet executives think that Boston Dynamics is unlikely to generate substantial revenue in the next few years and is hard to work with. Toyota … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Scans show hidden chambers in King Tut’s tomb, possible resting place of Queen Nefertiti

Egyptologists and scientists have found evidence of still-secret chambers in King Tut's tomb. They believe there are both inorganic and organic materials behind the long-sealed entrances -- could this be the burial chamber of Nefertiti, one of the most important women in ancient … | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Michael Kors unveils its first Android Wear smartwatches — and they're gorgeous

It's been over a year since parent company Fossil Group teased a smart Michael Kors watch was in development, and now we finally have a peek of what's coming later this year.Michael Kors is making a big entrance into the wearables space with two sleek and beautiful Android Wear s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Michael Kors launches his first smartwatch line

Android Wear is on a tear this week, having just launched new watches from Nixon and Fossil at Baselworld. Now fashion designer Michael Korsis adding his imprimatur to a couple of smartwatches running Android Wear. The line is called Michael Kors Access, and it starts at $395.Bey … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Oh say can you see dating app Bumble's new political filters

You matched with someone online. He's interesting to text with, uses the right amount of emoji, and just asked you to your favorite coffee place. But then he showed up in a "Make America Great Again" t-shirt, and you have a Bernie 2016 bumper sticker on the back of your Prius. Aw … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Boost your performance and productivity: 90% off 11 apps with the 2016 All-Star Mac Bundle

Sure, your Mac is pretty great on its own, but we could all use a productivity boost from time to time, whether to free us from distractions or sluggish system functionality. The 2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 great opportunities to streamline your system to deliver … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Why Controlling Your Body Language Matters

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 8 years ago

Mercedes GLC43 AMG: 367 hp of Fun

www.ZerCustoms.com - Daimler revealed today the specifications and the full equipment list of the new... [...] | Continue reading


@zercustoms.com | 8 years ago

Watch us throw people into a pachinko machine in Nintendo’s Miitomo mobile game

I just dropped a friend of mine into a pachinko machine to help me win a cat outfit. This is Nintendo’s first mobile game, and I don’t think I really need to tell you anything else about it … but I will. The publisher released Miitomo in Japan yesterday, and it should debut every … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing to build the 'ultimate hypercar'

Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team announced Thursday morning they are working on building "the ultimate hypercar," making me wish I were a wealthy man.See also: Sorry, Tesla: The world’s fastest electric car is made in... Croatia?The project is called the AM-RM-00. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs announces Flow, a US DOT partnership to improve mass transit

Today, Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs announced a new platform called ‘Flow’ that’s designed to help cities better understand where people want to go and to help them get there more efficiently. The platform is a partnership with the US Department of Transportation,  working with Smart … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Google reportedly selling Boston Dynamics to Amazon or Toyota

Alphabet Inc. has reportedly put Boston Dynamics up for sale because it has been deemed unlikely to produce a marketable product in the next few years. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

U.S. DOT and Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs aim to create new public transit and wifi networks

Sidewalk Labs’ Flow technology, which the company says will help cities understand where citizens want to travel and how to transport them to those destinations more efficiently, fairly, and safely, will be rolled out at no cost in the cities that are the finalists in the Smart C … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Trading Platform BitQuick Offline After Server Attack

Bitcoin trading platform BitQuick was the target of a cyberattack this week that temporarily resulted in unauthorized access to its server. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Jajko zapiekane w awokado z łososiem podane z warzywami z za’atarem

Żeby przełamać szare przedwiośnie w dzisiejszym wpisie z przyjemnością zagrałam kolorami. Gałązki brzozy i wianek z mchu na wprowadzenie w nastrój wielkanocny, a olej z awokado i pozostałe pyszności – na zdrowie! Może w drugi Dzień Świąt zapragniecie odmiany? Skład: (dla 2 osób) … | Continue reading


@makecookingeasier.pl | 8 years ago

Comcast to Atlanta residents: Don’t fall for Google Fiber’s ‘hype’

Google Fiber is beginning to be a real thorn in the side for Comcast and the company suddenly finds itself in a position it’s not used to — having to compete for business. With Fiber coming to Atlanta later this year, or early next year, Comcast has been circulating fliers that u … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

TweetDeck gets better log-in capabilities and kills off its Windows app

Twitter is taking some time to refine its power-users’ beloved TweetDeck, but its efforts to consolidate the platform may leave some bitter feelings. In a blog post released today, Twitter announced a new one login system for the browser, but will also no longer support a stand-a … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

GDC 2016: 'Pixel Cup Soccer 2' Brings More Retro-Inspired, Arcade Soccer to Your iOS Device

Pixel Cup Soccer [$0.99] has been bringing fast-paced, old-school style arcade soccer to mobile devices since 2014, and now its sequel Pixel Cup Soccer 2 looks to bring more of the same but in a bigger and better package. Like NBA Jam [$4.99] and other classic arcade sports games … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago