iFixit zerlegt das Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - wieder nur 3 von 10 Punkten

Die Reparaturprofis von iFixit haben nach dem Galaxy S7 nun auch das Galaxy S7 Edge aufgeschraubt. Das Fazit bleibt wie gehabt: Mit 3 von maximal 10 Punkten ist auch dieses Samsung-Flaggschiff mehr schlecht als recht zu reparieren. So ist es kaum m... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 9 years ago

Digital Foundry: the best gaming CPUs for the money

We've been on a mission over the last six months - to fully get to grips with the importance of the CPU in a gaming PC and that's involved benchmarking the lion's share of the processors on the market today, including a decent, representative proportion of the new Skylake line fr … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 9 years ago

No Agony, No Ecstasy

Like popes of old, today's venture capitalists have no patience with the tortured perfectionist. "Perfection has no business in th... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 9 years ago

Online lending platform EZBob raises $28 million in Series C funding

Online lending platform EZBob Ltd has raised £20m (about $28.3 million) in Series C funding in a round led by Leumi Partners and Oaktree Capital Management. According to statement, the company will use the new funds to increase its lending capacity and continue to develop its tec … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

AdBlock zeigt Anti-Zensur-Botschaften von Snowden, Pussy Riot und Ai Weiwei

Zum Welttag gegen Internetzensur am 12. März 2016 lanciert Amnesty International eine gemeinsame Aktion mit AdBlock. Anstelle der blockierten Werbung werden die 50 Millionen Nutzer Botschaften von Menschen sehen, deren Stimmen von Regierungen... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 9 years ago

AlphaGo beats Lee Se-dol again to take Google DeepMind Challenge series

Virtuoso Go-playing AI AlphaGo has secured victory against 18-time world champion Lee Se-dol by winning the third straight game of a five-game match in Seoul. AlphaGo is now 3-0 up in the series, but there's no mercy rule here — the remaining games on Sunday and Tuesday will stil … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 9 years ago

Hitman's episodic approach could be a neat solution to big budget bloat

Here's a hot take that's both more than a little lukewarm and likely isn't all that controversial: I think I preferred Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes to its full-blown follow-up The Phantom Pain. When Konami first announced its plans for a smaller, splintered Metal Gear Solid 5 … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 9 years ago

“What social media channels should I be on?” part 3: Instagram

Are you ready to join the #Instaparty? Instagram is one of the fastest growing channels, but it can be a tough one to build a meaningful following on. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering adding Instagram to your social media marketing plan.  Who’s on Instagram and … | Continue reading


@beradmedia.com | 9 years ago

These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week

This week, Tech.eu tracked 18 technology M&A transactions and 60 funding deals (totalling €263 million) in Europe and Israel. Like every week, we listed every single one of them in our free weekly newsletter, along with interesting news regarding fledgling European startups, tech … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

21’s Bitcoin computer now lets developers buy and sell API calls without a credit card

After launching a small Linux-based device that can mine Bitcoin and make machine-to-machine payments last year, 21 has launched a micropayments marketplace that allows people to trade digital goods using cryptocurrency. The 21 Marketplace’s initial focus is on enabling developer … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

USA Urlaub: Florida Road Trip – nach Key West in den Sonnenuntergang

Tag 12 Ein langer Weg stand uns an diesem Tag bevor. Key West sollte auf unserer Reise durch Florida nicht fehlen. Wir hatten uns im vorhinein für die Route über die US-41 entschieden da an dieser zum einen das kleinste Post Office der USA gelegen ist und zum anderen wir auch meh … | Continue reading


@my-azur.de | 9 years ago

U.S. attachés hope to boost digital trade overseas despite privacy controversies

(Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it would begin deploying digital trade experts in overseas markets as part of a pilot program intended to help U.S. businesses navigate foreign Internet regulations when selling digital products or transferring data abroad. … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

Longtime VC Michael Goguen was just hit with an explosive lawsuit

Michael Goguen, a longtime partner at Sequoia Capital who joined the tony Sand Hill Road firm roughly 20 years ago, has been named in an extraordinary breach of contract lawsuit that accuses him of sexually mistreating a woman he met in 2001, then refusing to honor a financial ar … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

Amazon Alexa’s new feature could be the best or worst thing for your bank account

Amazon has teamed up with Capital One Financial Corporation to let you make a number of bank transactions using only your voice with the company’s Alexa-enabled devices like the Echo, Tap and Echo Dot. Once you’ve turned on the Capital One skill in the Alexa app, you can check yo … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

5 housing communities changing the way we live

Living communities and the people who build them are unique, but they share many common threads: a mix of private and community spaces, a set of shared rules and a commitment to friendliness and warmth rather than the anonymity and awkwardness of a typical residential high-rise. … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Micropayments Marketplace

Bitcoin startup 21 Inc has launched the 21 Micropayments Marketplace, a new offering aimed at developers. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 9 years ago

This Google job application asks applicants to improve the search engine’s homepage

Google has come up with a novel way to weed out candidates for its Google Creative Lab, a yearlong internship-like program where people work on experimental technology such as the recently launched Chrome Music Lab. Rather than just provide a conventional form that applicants fil … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

10 Tips for Creating Addictive Content - #infographic

Here are some effective tips for creating truly addictive content. The really good thing about them is the fact that they were tried and tested. They are not just opinions. They were actually put into practice by experts and successful people in the business and they worked. So w … | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 9 years ago

Astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from NASA next month

After his nearly year-long mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and 20 years of service with NASA, Astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from the agency, effective April 1st. “This year-in-space mission was a profound challenge for all involved, and it gave me a unique pe … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

If (when?) Yahoo goes under, who should buy Flickr and Tumblr?

Yahoo is in turmoil. Its CEO and Board are pursuing different paths to either return it to solvency or a shell corporation. Much of what’s being discussed is what the company should do with core assets, two of which are Flickr and Tumblr. CEO Marissa Meyer says she wants three ye … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

The TouchArcade Show - 248 - Pre-GDC Spectacular

The week before GDC is always totally insane for us, but things are even going to get crazier next week as we meet with dozens of different developers to see what kind of new cool stuff they're working on. In this episode, we talk a bit about GDC then shift gears to discuss the f … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

Journalism in the Age of Branded Content and Vice Versa

As a student of the BIC masters program of Branding and Integrated Communications, I got a chance to participate in today's native ad conference at The CUNY Grad School of Journalism. The conference was named "Journalism in the Age of Branded Content…and Vice Versa." and was part … | Continue reading


@giveitanudge.com | 9 years ago

Come to the TouchArcade Patreon GDC Get Together!

We've been posting about our Patreon for a while now, and we've really never done that much for our backers beyond just doing what we're doing and offering up some minor rewards in the form of forum titles. That's largely intentional, as we want to keep providing an awesome web s … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

How Apple CEO Tim Cook became Silicon Valley’s conscience

ANALYSIS: With Apple facing what may be one of its most challenging periods in a decade, it would certainly be understandable if Apple CEO Tim Cook put his head down and just focused on products. Instead, Cook has continued to elevate his public profile by tackling political and … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Retro City Rampage DX'

The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it doesn't necessarily mean our Game of the Week pick is the hi … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

The Minix NEO C hub made my tiny MacBook a desktop powerhouse

On launch, Apple’s new MacBook didn’t have much going for it with regard to accessories. Now that USB-C is more familiar to device manufacturers, we’re getting some really powerful plug-in devices, and Minix’s NEO C is no different. The hub plugs into a MacBook’s USB-C port and o … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

Zweithöchste Gewinnmarge der Aeroflot Group unter den alteingesessenen europäischen Fluggesellschaften im Jahr 2015

Aeroflot: Moskau (ots/PRNewswire) - Aeroflot Group gab die zweithöchste Gewinnmarge unter den alteingesessenen europäischen Fluggesellschaften im Jahr 2015 bekannt: Gewinnmarge von 10,6 % bei einem Betriebsgewinn von 44.107 Millionen RUB. (Logo: ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 9 years ago

We're Streaming iOS Games Live on Mobcrush [Hearthstone]

We're streaming live on Mobcrush right now. There's a couple different ways you can watch the stream, and they all work equally well and it's really just a matter of personal preference as to which method you prefer. The easiest way to watch is just watching the embedded player r … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

4 easy ways to type emoji on your Mac

Typing emoji on your smartphone is easy. For an onscreen keyboard, changing all the keys to symbols is always just a tap away — even if you don't do it, you've probably accidentally switched to an array of smileys and raised hands from time to time.On a Mac, however, typing emoji … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 9 years ago

Hollywood's biggest directors want to bring new movies straight to your living room

Seemingly out of nowhere, a new service called Screening Room could soon let consumers watch new movies the same day they hit theaters — for a hefty price. On Wednesday, Variety reported that movie studios and the Sean Parker-backed startup have been in negotiations to help make … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 9 years ago

Scam Alert: Bitcoin Stealing Chrome Extension Called BitcoinWisdom

BitStamp detected yet another scam targeting Bitcoin users. Much publicized, the Bitcoin community has faced threats from hackers and other plays for years. Oftentimes, phishing attacks have been used to trick users into giving up their coins to criminal elements. Other times, ra … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 9 years ago

New Yo-Kai Watch puzzle game hits March 24 for iOS and Android

Yo-Kai is too big for the Nintendo 3DS to handle on its own, so the next game in the franchise is headed to mobile. Level-5 revealed today that Yo-Kai Watch: Wibble Wobble launches on iOS and Android on March 24. This is a new puzzle game where players must tap on jellified “Wib … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

Google is still learning from that self-driving car crash

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Google's self-driving cars aren't immune to crashes, but for the first time, it was responsible for colliding with a bus last month after it misjudged the situation on the road.Speaking at 2016 South by Southwest Interactive, Chris Urmson, director of the Google s … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 9 years ago

Snapchat has a secret team possibly building a pair of smart glasses

Snapchat has been known for some bold (and perplexing) moves in regards to content features, attempting to revamp event marketing through Stories, redefine journalism through Discover and rethink the selfie through Lenses. They’ve tackled software features but now they may be loo … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

Huawei closes in on Apple in China

While Apple’s growth has slowed substantially since 2014, Huawei has been briskly closing the gap, capturing fully 24.3% of the market. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 9 years ago

Email marketing: How to stay out of the spam folder and increase open rates by 500% (webinar)

VB WEBINAR: Consumers are more protective of their inboxes than ever, which goes hand in hand with the glut of email now. Join VB analyst Jon Cifuentes and guest panelist Realtor.com CMO Nate Johnson as they share how to how to break through instead of getting banished to email p … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

Google’s self-driving car for purchase? Not until it’s ‘safer than a human’

Google has been hard at work on developing the driverless car for 8 years now, and more than ever there’s promise that we will live in a future where driving is no longer required. But just how far off are we before we have mass adoption of the driverless car? Google Self-Driving … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

Everyone's favorite astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from NASA next month

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from the space agency on April 1st — less than a month after he returned from nearly a year in space, NASA confirmed today. Kelly just spent 340 days aboard the International Space Station for NASA's One-Year Mission, an experiment to see ho … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 9 years ago

Meet “Connie” — The First Watson-Enabled Hotel Concierge

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@thecontentwrangler.com | 9 years ago

Obama on FBI v. Apple, encryption: ‘We can’t fetishize our phones above other values’

As President Obama makes his historic appearance at SXSW, it was clear the topic of Apple versus FBI was the elephant in the room. Though Obama spent most of the one-hour conversation on the importance of innovation to leverage civic engagement, he managed to avoid commenting on  … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

'Monkey Swingers' is a Game About a Monkey Ascending to Heaven from the Creators of 'Blokshot Revolution'

If you didn't play last year's Blokshot Revolution [Free], you're missing out as the game was really, really good – Shaun Musgrave gave it 5 stars. Now, the team at Foxhole Games is set to release their next game, a sort of continuation of the mechanics of Blokshot Revolution but … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

AI is closer than we know

Artificial intelligence is one of the hottest subjects these days, and recent advances in technology make AI even closer to reality than most of us can imagine. The subject really got traction when Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and more than 1,000 AI and robotics researchers signed … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

A timeline of artificial intelligence victories, from 1997-3041

This past week, the Go-playing world was rocked by DeepMind AlphaGo's unexpected victory over legendary champion Lee Se-dol. Sure, supercomputers have beaten chessmasters at their own game before, but due to the extremely complex nature of the 5000-year old game of Go, this was a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 9 years ago

DoorDash says its new service fee isn’t really a new fee

Consider this a public service announcement for DoorDash customers. In the coming weeks, you’re going to start seeing something new on your bills — a service fee.However, a spokesperson for the food delivery service said it’s not actually a new fee, and the total cost won’t chang … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 9 years ago

Microsoft plans to show critics how Windows is an open platform at Build

Microsoft is fending off criticisms of its plan to unify its products and to raise the profile of its Windows Store, and the company is now planning to take that debate into its annual gathering of developers later this month. Xbox boss Phil Spencer responded to the ongoing criti … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 9 years ago

'The Room Three' is on Sale for the First Time

[appicon]The Room trilogy has offered mobile gamers some of the prettiest games on the platform as well as showing off how the touchscreen interface could offer different gameplay experiences than a controller or a keyboard. The games' tactility combined with the occult themes ma … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 9 years ago

At his keynote, Obama encourages SXSW goers to use tech to take back democracy

President Barack Obama today kicked off SXSW with an opening keynote urging attendees to utilize technology and innovation as a way to encourage civic engagement. It is the first time a sitting president has made an appearance at the Austin festival. “We are at a moment in histor … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 9 years ago

SXSW co-founder dies just as annual festival opens in Austin

AUSTIN — The co-founder of the annual South by Southwest festival Louis Meyers died on Friday, just as the festival kicked off its 30th year in the Texas capital.The news was first reported by publication Austin Statesman shortly before President Obama joined the event to discuss … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 9 years ago