Task management app Asana raises $50M at a $600M valuation led by YC’s Sam Altman

Asana, an enterprise app that lets people set and track projects and other goals, has hit a goal of its own: today, the company is announcing that it has raised $50 million. The Series C round — led by Y-Combinator’s Sam Altman — values the company at $600 million, the company te … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Google now shows swipeable image ads when you search for cars

Google has released what it calls “Model Automotive Ads,” a new ad format that brings up slick swipeable images of cars when consumers search on Google for particular models. The auto industry is just the latest to be aggressively targeted by Google, as the company faces heighten … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Ancient warfare: How scientists uncovered the remains of a Bronze Age battlefield

New research into a Bronze Age battle site has uncovered signs of a massive conflict between two opposing sides -- far more than the sporadic raiding or tribal conflicts thought to occur in the area. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Here’s how to watch today’s Microsoft Build 2016 keynote live stream

Microsoft is holding its annual Build developer conference in San Francisco this week and the company is kicking off the event with its first of two major keynotes this morning. You can watch the live stream of the event right here. The keynote is scheduled to start at 8:30am Pac … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Asana raises $50 million from Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and others

Task management software startup Asana is announcing today a $50 million round of funding. Several known entities in the technology industry are participating in the new round, which is led by Y Combinator president Sam Altman. Other investors in the round include Joe Lonsdale’s … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

3 Ways a Canadian Adventure Boosted My Writing

Writing content for a startup isn't easy. You need to make your marketing interesting and captivating. When you're traveling, it's even tougher. | Continue reading


@blog.contentacle.com | 8 years ago

You can play TimeSplitters 2's first two levels in Homefront: The Revolution

The first two levels of TimeSplitters 2 are included as an Easter egg in Homefront: The Revolution.Siberia and Chicago are both playable via an arcade cabinet hidden in Homefront's version of Philadelphia, which has been invaded by North Korean troops.The arcade machine is locate … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Google rolls out carousel ads in search results, starting with car shopping

Today Google is introducing a new mobile ad format that most may be familiar with, particularly if they’re big Facebook and Instagram users. Called “Model Automotive Ads,” the concept is basically like Facebook’s carousel ad that lets you swipe through and see more images. Google … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

DTCC CEO Asks Blythe Masters for Blockchain Advice in Candid Moment

DTCC CEO Michael Bodson asked Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters yesterday for advice on how his company should respond to blockchain tech. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Giphy’s new tool lets you bling out GIFs with stickers and text

Now you can make your GIFs look even more amazing with Giphy's new editor tool. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

12 logos that put ours to shame

Last week we announced our new logo. Most people liked it, some people loved it and a few people told us they miss the old one. We’ve asked those who thought they could do a better job to send us their suggestions. Lots of proposals came our way and we selected the best ones for … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Verizon reportedly planning to share customer location data with AOL advertisers

It's been clear since Verizon acquired AOL last year that the end goal was to combine the two companies' data and technology to build a massive advertising business. Verizon already made clear that it would share the data it had on user's browsing habits to improve AOL's ad targe … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Supermodel Freaks Out During Lamborghini Aventador Ride

www.ZerCustoms.com - The Lamborghini Aventador is quite an extreme ride for most people. A 700 hp sup... [...] | Continue reading


@zercustoms.com | 8 years ago

Canadian Bitcoin Exchange CoinTrader Shuts Down

Canadian bitcoin exchange CoinTrader has shut down its operations. By the look of things, there is no indication that the exchange will resurface at a later time, either. CoinTrader, a Canadian bitcoin exchange that – in addition to its exchange platform – also has BTM ATM machin … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Oscar Isaac is joining the cast of Alex Garland’s new sci-fi movie Annihilation

Oscar Isaac and Alex Garland are teaming back up for Garland's new movie Annihilation, an adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's beguiling 2014 sci-fi novel of the same name. Isaac is joining an already-impressive cast: Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tessa Th … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro has 4GB RAM, 5000 mAh battery

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A9 Pro in China: 6-inch sAMOLED, 4GB of RAM, 32GB storage, 16MP rear camera, and 5,000mAh battery. Impressive. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Amazon bans cheap, non-standard USB-C cables

Like it or not, USB-C cables will be everywhere in the future. A significant number of smartphones, tablets and laptops out this year will be following in the footsteps of Apple, whose 2015 MacBook comes with a single USB-C port.But that future needn't include cheap, low-quality … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; A Shifted Range in Focus

So we’re going to start off this afternoon’s bitcoin price analysis with a chart. The chart below shows the action we saw this morning throughout the session in Europe, with the framework we outlined overlaid. As the chart shows, the range we had outlined was a close to five-doll … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Artist Phil Tippett, Who's Worked on Movies like 'Star Wars' and 'Robocop', is Working on a Board Game/CCG Hybrid Called 'HoloGrid'

While for some the name Phil Tippett might not say much, for those with an interest in movie visual effects, he's a pretty big name. Tippett is a two-time Academy Award Visual Effects Supervisor and Director best known for his work on the original Star Wars films, Robocop, Jurass … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Fullscreen targets the YouTube generation with new streaming service launching in April

Fullscreen, a media company whose creators’ videos reach 600 million subscribers across YouTube and other social networks, today announced the launch date and details regarding its subscription video-on-demand service for mobile devices. The company had previously confirmed its p … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Watch Final Fantasy XV's release date announcement at 10PM ET

For a game that's been in the works for many, many years, we know surprisingly little about Final Fantasy XV — but that's about to change. Tonight, starting at 7PM PT / 10PM ET, developer Square Enix will be hosting an hour-long event called "Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV," which i … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Adrift is as close as most of us will get to a spacewalk — nausea and all

I'm floating in the ruins of a destroyed space station positioned somewhere in lower Earth orbit, with large chunks of debris passing me by. If my situation wasn't dire enough, my spacesuit is malfunctioning, and I'm quickly running out of the oxygen that's keeping me alive. I ne … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Sony RX10 III: Allrounder mit Megazoom von 24 bis 600 Millimeter

Sony stellt eine neue Kamera vor, die mal nicht auf Wechselobjektive setzt, sondern auf Qualität in kompaktem Format. Die RX10 III kommt mit einem Zoom von 24-600 Millimeter (25-fach) der bei F2.4-4.0 arbeitet, also auch in lichtschwächer... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Sorry Sunrise, I’m switching to Fantastical

Fantastical is back with a huge update on OS X. There are ton of new things, like native Exchange support, checking your coworkers’ availability, notifications for shared calendars in iCloud, printable calendars and more. But enough with the release notes, and let’s talk about ca … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Best USB Type-C cables

We are probably seeing the last generation of micro-USB Android smartphones. The hot new USB Type-C standard is here to stay, and these are our favorite cables. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Got some spare change? You should buy Yahoo

Yahoo has been the media’s whipping boy for years now. But that could all change as the company begins a fire sale of its key assets. After months of prolonged pressure from Starboard, Yahoo’s activist investor, to sack the people in charge, the company has given would be suitors … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

In Focus: Gender Pay Gap Underscores Unconscious Bias

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@shrm | 8 years ago

Blogtable: The best backup point guard in the NBA is …?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Another early exit for Raptors? | NBA’s best backup point guard is …? | [… … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Blogtable: How will Blake Griffin’s return impact Clippers?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Another early exit for Raptors? | NBA’s best backup point guard is …? | [… … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Blogtable: Another early playoff exit for Toronto?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Another early exit for Raptors? | NBA’s best backup point guard is …? | [… … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Lobster lets you sell your Facebook photos to advertisers

Lobster, the marketplace for buying and selling user generated content, has just announced an integration with Facebook. This means that Facebook users can sign up with Lobster to sell their content to advertisers. Here’s how it works: Facebook users can sign up with Lobster to h … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Black founder who went on epic tweetstorm ahead of YC demo day gets funding

Things seem to be turning around for Matt Joseph, the Y Combinator-backed startup founder who went on an epic tweet storm ahead of demo day about the elephant room — racism and raising money as a black founder. Post tweetstorm and demo day, is receiving offers from investors for … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

What is a kernel – Gary explains

Spend enough time around Android, or even PCs, and eventually you will come across the term, “the Linux kernel.” What is a kernel? What do we mean by the Linux kernel. Let’s find out! | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Crashes. Shatters Into A Million Pieces

www.ZerCustoms.com - At first glance, the driver of this Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 seems to attempt to p... [...] | Continue reading


@zercustoms.com | 8 years ago

vMocion looks to end motion sickness in virtual reality by tricking your brain

When it comes to motion sickness in VR, one bad experience can leave a person with little or no desire to ever try on a headset again. One of the major problems is the mismatch between the visual perception of motion given by the VR headset and the inner ear telling you that you’ … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Telling a Story in a Regulated Environment

Good stories should inform and entertain, but regulated stories must also notify and disclaim. This can be difficult, but Brandpoint can help. | Continue reading


@brandpoint.com | 8 years ago

What we can learn from Uber and Lyft’s Austin recall and initiative efforts

Technology companies have faced years’ worth of criticism for being behind the times in dealing with political pressure. Unlike other, more old-line industries that saw regulations, taxing and spending policy and government contracts as critical to their success, tech has not bee … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Fantastical Mac calendar app powers up with full Exchange support

Fantastical is right up there with the best calendar apps available for the Mac, and a few useful updates today make it even more of a must-have. The headline feature for many will be full Exchange support. Invitation responses, availability lookup, categories, and people lookup … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Coin Center Opens Nominations for the 2016 Blockchain Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Blockchain Awards to be held as part of the first Coin Center Annual Dinner. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Deal: Samsung Galaxy S6 for just $350, Samsung Galaxy S7 for $630

Daily Steals is offering the Samsung Galaxy S6 for just $350, or the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S7 for $630. The latter comes with a Mophie charger for free. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

First round of Disrupt NY Hackathon tickets now available

The wait is over, Hackathon fans. Today, we’re thrilled to release the first wave of tickets to the Hackathon at Disrupt NY 2016, and you can secure your spot by grabbing a ticket here. The Hackathon takes place May 7-8 at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York City, and you’re … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Fantastical for Mac is getting much better for business users

Fantastical for Mac is one of our favorite desktop apps and one of the best calendaring apps on any platform. But if you are shackled to an Exchange server, the experience in Fantastical was less than great. Today, the app is getting a significant update that adds a number of new … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Everything coming to Netflix and Amazon Prime in April (and what to watch before it’s gone)

If you haven’t already seen Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, then odds are you’re probably going to see it in the next few weeks — and to that, I can only say, "I’m sorry." But the good news is that a new month is around the corner, so there will be a ton of new movies and tel … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

How to Write and Respond to RFPs: Some Best-Practices

General Management - Painful as they may seem, requests for proposals are a B2B fact of life. They help you establish successful partnerships in an age of tight budgets and fierce competition for ... | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Three New Roles That Every Marketer Must Play

Career Management - Once upon a time, marketers were just marketers. Now, they're being asked to adopt new roles. Here's a look at three of those roles. | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Forget Big Data, the Future Is in 'Small Data': Author Martin Lindstrom on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Market Research: Marketing Podcast - Branding expert, speaker, and best-selling author Martin Lindstrom discusses his unique brand of in-depth consumer research, and shares insights from his latest book, Small Data: The Tiny Clues That Uncover ... | Continue reading


@marketingprofs.com | 8 years ago

Acer lands 'fashtech' experience at Westfield

Computer brand Acer has unveiled a 'fashtech' experience at Westfield London, which will remain in situ until Sunday (3 April). | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 8 years ago

KLM now uses Facebook Messenger for boarding passes, flight info, and customer service

Facebook and KLM airlines have formally announced a partnership that will allow KLM customers to receive flight confirmations, boarding cards, reminders, flight status updates, and ask questions directly through the Facebook Messenger app. At its F8 developer conference last year … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago