Yay! Wearable tech is finally starting to make sense

Name me a wearable tech category, and I'll tell you what's wrong with it. Smartwatches? Not useful enough. VR headsets? Too clunky. Wireless earbuds? Sucky battery and controls. I also lost them while I was writing this sentence. But all of this is, finally, changing. Here at IFA … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

It’s Google’s birthday — here’s how it looked 19 years ago

Google is turning 19 and we wanted to celebrate the world’s most popular search engine by showing off some of Alphabet’s family photos. We hopped in the Wayback Machine and took a look at Google.com from its birth to today. The company was founded in 1998, and even though Aerosmi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 6 years ago

How to make upwards of $1,000 a month by mining cryptocurrency

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.In essence, cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital currencies that can be sent to anyone through the internet. They aren’t affiliated with any particular country so there’s n … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Aaron Rodgers and Gossip Girl: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing

The Search for Aaron RodgersMina Kimes | ESPN “Rodgers, 33, isn’t studiously bland, like many of his elite brethren, and he isn't evasive either. He’s just ... cautious. Wary of being misunderstood or revealing too much. Over the years, as his celebrity exploded, he closed certai … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 6 years ago

Understanding Technical and Non-Technical SEO – What is the Difference

Search engine optimization is one of the useful ways to improve the web presence and get more traffic towards the website. Implementing the seo strategies in the right direction can be tricky as new tactics are being used and also the Google’s guidelines are becoming quite strict … | Continue reading


@webmaster-success.com | 6 years ago

iPhone-Rasierer: Damit klappt auch die Gesichtserkennung

Stell dir vor, das iPhone X kommt mit Gesichtserkennung aber nicht mit starkem Bartwuchs klar - Was tun? Thanko fragen, die japanische Gadget-Blödel-Bude hat nämlich bereits die Lösung im Angebot und zwar für lumpige 980 Yen: Der... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 6 years ago

Why Personalization Is Key for Content Marketing [infographic]

By now, most marketers agree that content marketing makes up an important piece of their advertising strategy, but creating engaging content is not as easy it looks. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 6 years ago

The Best Business Reads of August

Each month, the editors of The Atlantic’s Business Channel share the most interesting pieces of journalism about money and economics from around the web.This month’s picks include a commentary on segregation in Los Angeles, the tech investor Ellen Pao writing on sexism in Silicon … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 6 years ago

Jelly Deals roundup: Amazon vouchers, MacBook Pro, Humble Jumbo Bundle and more

A note from the editor: Jelly Deals is a deals site launched by our parent company, Gamer Network, with a mission to find the best bargains out there. Look out for the Jelly Deals roundup of reduced-price games and kit every Saturday on Eurogamer.We're at the end of another week … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 6 years ago

The password needs to die and better UX will kill it

For a vestige of the past, the password has managed to hold on and remain alive — even though some of the top people in computing said that it had already died over a decade ago. In one of his more famous predictions, Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that passwords were on the w … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 6 years ago

Why LG finally made the switch to OLED on the V30

With the V30, LG has finally made the switch to an OLED screen. There are multiple reasons why this is a good idea, but LG's reasoning is a little more straightforward. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 6 years ago

Episches Duell: Luftbefeuchter vs. Luftentfeuchter

Nick Douglas von Lifehacker hat keine Mühen gescheut, um das wohl unspektakulärste Duell des Jahres würdig in Szene zu setzen: Luftbefeuchter gegen Luftentfeuchter. Dabei treten die jeweils beliebtesten (lautAmazon-Ranking) Billiggeräte... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 6 years ago

This Week in Content Marketing: Advertising Industry Prepares for Plummet

We discuss possible signs of an ad industry downturn, sling some mud at Goop's ad claims, share, rants, raves, and more – Content Marketing Institute | Continue reading


@contentmarketinginstitute.com | 6 years ago

If you wouldn’t follow yourself, why should anyone else?

My Weekend Update Newsletter includes great content I found this week including, "If you wouldn't follow yourself, why should anyone else?" | Continue reading


@schneiderb.com | 6 years ago

Republicans Need a Villain for the Midterms

Like most politics of late, the 2018 elections promise to be wild and weird. For starters, midterms typically serve as a referendum on the sitting president—which should be fabulous news for Democrats, given that Donald Trump’s favorability numbers are now smaller than his waistl … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 6 years ago

What does it take to run Destiny 2 at 1080p60?

The Destiny 2 beta finally arrived on PC this week, delivering a vast upgrade in terms of customisation over the console builds. Adjustable quality settings, unlocked frame-rate and field of view along with HDR support take pride of place in a package that seemingly does everythi … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 6 years ago

Hurricane Harvey’s Public-Health Nightmare

For the thousands of people traveled through Harvey’s flood waters to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, safety was not yet at hand. Although delivered from the worst of the storm, the packed masses were one of the loci of another brewing problem, one that officials exp … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 6 years ago

Leaked Surface Mini images provide a closer look at Microsoft’s canceled tablet

Surface Mini images leaked earlier this year, and now we’re getting an even closer look at Microsoft’s canceled tablet. Evan Blass has published marketing images for the Surface Mini, revealing a red rubber case with a kickstand and full specifications. The Surface Mini was repor … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 6 years ago

2018: Sharp bringt 8K-Glotze für alle

Vor sechs Jahren hat Sharp dem staunenden IFA-Publikum einen 8K-Fernseher gezeigt, 2015 hat man einen mondpreisigen Testballon (118.000 Euro ...) in die Läden gebracht, jetzt soll das Format mit 7680 x 4320 Pixeln im reguläre Angebot landen:... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 6 years ago

One step at a time

If you want to teach, to change minds or to cause action, a consistent curriculum is always better than a single event. Drip by drip, with enrollment.        | Continue reading


@sethgodin.typepad.com | 6 years ago

Final 2-for-1 Disrupt Berlin ticket release happening Wednesday 9/6

 Alright, European TechCrunch fans, time to listen up — we’ll soon be releasing our final batch of Disrupt Berlin 2017 tickets at the deeply discounted rate of two for the price of one. Yes, you read that right. If you act now, you can score not one but two whole Disrupt tickets … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 6 years ago

The World's Highest-Paid YouTube Stars [video]

The YouTubers behind these 10 channels have earned a combined $70.5 ... TheHighest-Paid YouTube Stars 2016: PewDiePie Remains No. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 6 years ago

Der wirkliche smarte Kühlschrank kommt auf Zuruf zum Sofa

Panasonic zeigt auch auf der IFA, wie weiße Ware in Zukunft aussehen könnte, wenn Kühlschränke dann aber wirklich und endlich smart sein werden: Der Prototyp des Future-Kühlschranks kommt sympathischerweise ohne Schnickschnack... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 6 years ago

The 25 Most Popular Event Pins On Pinterest

Whether you are looking for inspiration for your events or examples of how best to style your event pins for success, these most popular posts on Pinterest can help. Pins can be popular for different reasons and as a platform for visuals, Pinterest can not only help you find even … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 6 years ago

Why the Switch is Nintendo's truest Family Computer

I'm 200 miles from home, holidaying in a part of Devon with no phone signal, barely any roads of sensible passing width, and two moaning, groaning children in tow. It's hammering it down outside, ponds forming on driveways - the very epitome of a British summer's day. The DVD col … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 6 years ago

GoGoVan becomes Hong Kong’s first $1 billion startup following merger deal

 At our TechCrunch China event in June we discussed the bright future that Hong Kong’s startup scene has, despite some big challenges. This week the country passed a notable milestone as it got its first $1 billion valued startup, better known as a unicorn.The company in question … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 6 years ago

$5,000: Bitcoin Price Hits Historic New Milestone

Bitcoin markets rose above $5,000 for the first time after a week of rising prices. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

20 super helpful social media statistics [infographic]

Looking for some hard data on social media in 2017? We’ve scoured the internet to find some super helpful social statistics to back up your argument. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 6 years ago

Crunch Report | Juicero Runs Out Of Juice

Juicero, the company that created the $400 juicer, is shutting down, Tinder hits top-grossing app on the App Store, and Google reveals the top things people want to find out how to do. All this on Crunch Report. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 6 years ago

The TouchArcade Show Rewind - Live From Seattle

This podcast was originally published on August 28th, 2015, where I attended PAX and recorded live from my hotel room. Jared and I are wrestling with connectivity issues, an overwhelming amount of things on the show floor, and other craziness... So we're running a rewind this wee … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Battle Golf Online'

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 | 6 years ago

Facebook tests feature that makes it easier to creep on mutual friends

Facebook wants you to learn more about your mutual friends.The social network is experimenting with a new feature called "Things in Common" that highlights details you have in common with your friends' friends.SEE ALSO: How I finally broke my Facebook addictionIt's not clear how … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

TouchArcade Needs Your Help to Survive: Here's All the Ways You Can Support Us (Some for Free!)

Two years ago now we launched our Patreon and since then while support from our community has been encouraging, we're still only half way to our goal to get back to firing on all cylinders. As you've likely noticed, there haven't been any new names on the site since Brad Nicholso … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Thanks to Our Sponsors for Supporting TouchArcade: Phoenix One Games, PopAce, GameSpire, Appodeal, Ketchapp, and Codeulike

While we're primarily supported by a mixture of Patreon, Twitch subscriptions and Amazon referrals these days, site sponsors go a long way in making up for the funding shortfalls of our Patreon never reaching its goal. To show our appreciation, we are now publishing these posts t … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Understanding Roku’s IPO and its growing platform revenues

 In a pleasant Friday surprise, Roku dropped its S-1 document today, detailing its financial performance and corporate strategy. The filing indicates that the company intends to raise $100 million in its debut. The figure is a widely-recognized placeholder number. The company cou … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 6 years ago

That Instagram hack is shaping up to be way bigger than anyone thought

Turns out we all may be "high profile" in the eyes of Instagram. A bug in the social media company's API reportedly allowed hackers to gain access to account holders' phone numbers and email addresses, with Instagram assuring everyone on Aug. 30 that it was the celebs of the worl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Twitch Goes Interactive With Its "Twitch Extensions"

It looks like the next frontier in streaming is interactivity, judging from Twitch's [Free] new Extensions and from Microsoft's Mixer. As we talked about yesterday, Microsoft is hoping that allowing viewers using its Mixer app to interact with streamers with more than just chat w … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with 6 bug fixes ahead of Fall Creators Update

A day after releasing the first build that skips ahead to whatever will succeed the Fall Creators Update, Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs with bug fixes and improvements. The company is simultaneously finalizing the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 6 years ago

'Pokemon GO' Update Improves Raids and Fixes Last Ball Bug

Many players have been rightfully complaining about Pokemon GO's [Free] Raid system, especially since it's now tied to your ability to get any of the many Legendaries unleashed upon the world. Well, it looks like the most recent update, which has just gone live, will improve your … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Where the Goats Are is about life on a farm as the world ends

From the very start, you can tell something is wrong in Where the Goats Are. A sense of impending doom hangs suspended in the air as you click around, completing chores on a peaceful farm. It’s a slow contemplative game that’s out today for PC and Mac on the indie platform itch.i … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 6 years ago

Settlers of Catan is coming to virtual reality this year

Iconic board game Settlers of Catan is coming to virtual reality. A new version is being developed by game studio Experiment7 — which previously created a pair of VR takes on chess — with feedback from the original minds behind Catan. The VR game, which is coming to both Oculus R … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 6 years ago

'Clash Royale' Devs Talk Card Balance, Matchmaking, and More

Few games on the App Store can be so fun and so infuriating at the same time as Clash Royale [Free], so every time the developers talk about the game's inner workings, passions understandably flare up. Recently, the developers did a Reddit AMA where they responded to all kinds of … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Hackers are selling millions of Instagram celeb accounts on the web

 A group of hackers used a bug earlier this week to scrape the phone numbers and email addresses of six million Instagram accounts and are now selling that information on the web. The hackers mainly targeted celebrities and verified users, including Selena Gomez, who’s account wa … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 6 years ago

You're not imagining it, Facebook's 'Like' button is different

It's not just you, Facebook's "Like" button has a new look. The iconic button has been given a redesign that's still slowly making its way to all users. Instead of the previous solid-gray look, the new "Like" is now mostly white with a gray outline. The comment button has been gi … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

Apple's secret workout lab could lead to a super powerful Apple Watch

Apple has a secret workout facility tucked away in a nondescript office space outside of its new HQ, where researchers are collecting reams of health data for the next generation of products, starting with the Apple Watch. The company opened up (some of) the facility's doors to M … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 6 years ago

'Crash of Cars' Latest Update Adds Private Matches and New Cars

[appicon]Crash of Cars [appprice url="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crash-of-cars/id1171311339?mt=8"], the .io-style real-time multiplayer game that lets you smash people's cars with (relative) impunity, got a new update that adds a much-awaited feature, private matches. It's o … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 6 years ago

Syfy renews Killjoys for two final seasons, but cancels Dark Matter

The Syfy Channel announced today that it will end its science fiction show Killjoys after two additional seasons, the first of which will air next year. At the same time, the network canceled its other space opera show, Dark Matter, which just wrapped up its third season last wee … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 6 years ago

With the LG V30, removable batteries are officially dead. I’m going to miss them.

When Apple launched the original iPhone, it was ridiculed for not including a removable battery. 10 years later, it’s virtually impossible to find a flagship phone that does. LG was the last holdout, but now that the V30 is going with a sealed design too, there isn’t a single fla … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 6 years ago