Amazon Echo will soon control your house’s temperature with Nest

Hot on the heels of Amazon revealing two new Echo speakers, the company has also announced that Alexa will be able to talk to your Nest soon. Later this month, Nest’s first official collaboration with Amazon will be available so you can say “Alexa, tell the thermostat I’m too hot … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

BTCS Executives Donate Personal Shares to Benefit Consumers’ Research

Arlington, VA – (Marketwired – March 3, 2016) – BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology focused company which secures the blockchain through its transaction verification services business, announced its CEO and COO have donated shares of BTCS co … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

Citymaps Offers Downloadable Offline Maps

Citymaps, the curated mapmaking company, has updated its iOS and Android application to include a downloadable option so users can access maps offline. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Power of the Press: Think Like a Journalist to Strengthen Your Content Strategy

Ask the questions journalists do to learn more about your audience. | Continue reading


@dcustomdallas.wpengine.com | 8 years ago

Google brings the Iditarod to Street View

Alaska is home to one of the toughest endurance events in the world: the Iditarod — a 1000+ miles dog sled race across the vast wilderness that is the U.S.’s northernmost state. Most of us will never get to see this race in person (or participate in it), but you can now experienc … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

How to Create and Reuse Evergreen Digital Content

Evergreen content can be reused! Learn how to create and reuse evergreen digital content in your marketing strategy... | Continue reading


@copypress.com | 8 years ago

Devolver signs OTT retro shooter Strafe

What happened to that over-the-top shooter Strafe that made waves on Kickstarter a year ago? The wires did go a bit quiet. But that's because developer Pixel Titans was off signing a publisher: Devolver.Now Strafe has a release date of early 2017 on PC and Mac. That alpha prototy … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Vimeo for iOS has been totally redesigned and rebuilt using Swift

Vimeo for iOS has undergone a complete overhaul, and has been rewritten using Swift. Featuring cleaner navigation and a more intuitive flow, Vimeo also renewed its focus on content discovery. It now surfaces categories and staff pics under the ‘Explore’ screen, and shows related … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

When a friend asks what happened to Sonic, I recommend Action Henk

I get asked about Sonic a lot. Usually a friend or family member who hasn't played video games since the Sega Genesis will drunkenly corner me at a barbecue or holiday party, and ask, with their index finger at my chest, "Whatever happened to that chili dog-munching hedgehog, any … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Newsletter – Issue 2 – February 2016

The 2nd INSPEC2T newsletter has been published, giving an update on all recent project activity. See the newsletter here for more detail. | Continue reading


@inspec2t-project.eu | 8 years ago

Ukraine, Estonia, Chile, Finland: The saga of four accelerators

It’s hard to get the exact data on how many startup acceleration programs are being launched every year, but it’s definitely a lot. If you search Google News for something like “new startup accelerator,” it will return hundreds of headlines from all over the world. At the moment … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

How We Made the Product 100x Better in February

Here's what we changed in February, from UI/UX changes to brand new features. | Continue reading


@blog.contentacle.com | 8 years ago

Fiat-Chrysler-Boss sieht in Apples Autoplänen eine Krankheit

Fiat-Chrysler-Chef Sergio Marchionne glaubt offensichtlich nicht, dass Apple mit seinem nach wie vor unbestätigten Autoprojekt erfolgreich sein wird. Journalisten gegenüber äußerte er am Genfer Autosalon, dass der Techgigant be... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

Samsung and Six Flags partner to launch virtual reality roller coasters at 9 U.S. amusement parks

Samsung is teaming up with one of the world’s largest amusement park operators to launch a series of virtual reality (VR) roller coasters. Samsung has revealed a tie-up with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation that sees the electronics giant become its official technology partner … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

#TBT: Samsung slider phone was state of the art in 2006

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away — well, on Earth, but this phone sure looks like it's from a different planet — Samsung gave us this tiny, "innovative" slider phone. This Thursday, let's wax nostalgic about the sweet slider action, and remember how much we loved/hated te … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Deloitte Highlights Israel's Rise as 'Blockchain Hotspot'

A new report from Deloitte focuses on Israel's development into a 'blockchain hub', outlining 38 startups working in the space. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Apple launches tech support account on Twitter

Apple's Geniuses are now on TwitterApple has never fully embraced Twitter, but we've seen a sort of glasnost in recent years as executives and CEO Tim Cook have taken to the microblogging platform to share deep thoughts and, occasionally, blurry pictures.See also: The 25 worst pa … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

State of Mobile Networks: USA March 2016

Opensignal data reveals the 4G mobile networks in the USA that offer the fastest data speeds and the best national coverage. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Best high-tech cars of the 2016 Geneva auto show

Beyond the usual too-fast, too-expensive supercars, Geneva showcased plenty of super-high-tech and greener cars. Self-driving cars, too. | Continue reading


@extremetech.com | 8 years ago

Geneva 2016: the most extreme cars of Europe's hottest auto show

The Geneva Motor Show this year was a return to form for one of the most indulgently excessive exhibitions of human engineering. Cheap oil has made huge engines trendy again, and the luxury sports coupes that dominated the Detroit Auto Show have now been joined by future classics … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

'Thumb Drift' Review - Slip Slidin’ Away

We here at Touch Arcade don’t usually review the many, many free little arcade games that pop up on the App Store each week. There’s no rule against it, of course, but the fact is there are just too many games, and our time is usually better spent focusing on (slightly) meatier e … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

XBT Provider AB To Expand Bitcoin-Based Investments In Response To Rising Demand Amidst Declining Global Asset Classes

XBT Provider AB, having launched what it claims is the world’s first bitcoin-based instrument on a regulated exchange, Nasdaq Nordic, plans to expand globally with its Bitcoin Tracker One and Bitcoin Tracker Euro, the latter having performed well against major reserve currencies … | Continue reading


@ccn.com | 8 years ago

Amazon’s tiny Echo puck speaker puts Alexa on any stereo

In its ongoing bid to convince the world that, yes, you do really want to be speaking voice commands at a device across the room, Amazon has launched two new products that build on the launch of the original Echo. The Echo Dot is a smaller, cheaper version of the Echo that uses t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

“The eBay of Africa” Bidorbuy Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin can make a big impact in Africa, as the continent lacks a stable financial infrastructure in most areas. On top of that, most African countries are plagued by hyperinflationary fiat currencies, making it that much harder for people to make ends meet. Now that Bidorbuy acc … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 8 years ago

F1 teams start practicing with partially closed cockpits

At least one Formula One team has started running practice laps with a new partially protected cockpit. The Scuderia Ferrari team attatched the "halo" safety device to the cockpit of Raikkonen's car this morning preseason testing in Barcelona, and it's the first time it's ever be … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Monkey Island meets QWOP in Manual Samuel

The adventure game genre meets the lurching experience of QWOP in Manual Samuel, an indie adventure from Norwegian studio Perfectly ParaNormal.Headed to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this summer, the 2D title has you manually controlling all of main character Sam's functions - w … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Ballsbridge Residence by Kingston Lafferty Design

The Ballsbridge Residence is a large residential interior architecture and design project designed by Dublin-based Kingston Lafferty Design. | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 8 years ago

Mapillary raises $8M to take on Google’s Street View with crowsourced photos

A startup out of Malmo, Sweden called Mapillary is using crowdsourced photos to create an open source, B2B database to compete with Google’s Street View, and today the company announced a Series A round of funding from an impressive list of backers to help make that ambition a re … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Apple starts providing customer service on Twitter

Apple has launched a Twitter account dedicated to providing customer support. The account went live 8AM ET this morning, and within about 20 minutes started responding to customers' requests for help. It's already fielding questions about Apple Music, Apple IDs, and enabling smar … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

No code necessary: Create and customize your website with SnapPages at TNW Deals

Building and operating a website without a background in coding was an abstract fantasy just a few short years ago, but convenience is king in today’s day and age, and the times are definitely a-changin’. If you’re looking to establish a simple but professional-quality website th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Watch the first trailer for the new Ghostbusters

Director Paul Feig has been slowly teasing his new reboot of the '80s classic Ghostbusters: a proton pack here, the new Ecto-1 there, the triumphant first shot of the four new female leads, in all their ectoplasm-kicking glory... and now it's time for the first trailer. It starts … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Amazon unveils 2 new Alexa devices: the $130 Amazon Tap and the $90 Echo Dot

Amazon has unveiled the Amazon Tap and Echo Dot, two new additions to the Alexa-enabled device family. The former is a $130 portable version of the Amazon Echo and a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker, while the latter is a $90 compact voice-controlled device that can easily connect to … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Bieber-backed Shots goes beyond selfies with links and comedy

Life is hard enough for teens, so Shots sidestepped bullies with a selfie sharing app that doesn’t allow commenting. Now the 6.6 million daily active user social network wants to boost kids’ spirits by refocusing around comedy. Today’s iOS and Android update lets users share any … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Uber now lets you avoid expense reports on business trips

Uber is making it easier for you to use its service for business. The company has launched an auto-expense feature that’s part of your business profile. With this feature, you don’t need to worry about paperwork — Uber will automate the process and send a ride receipt to your exp … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

$40 hack shows why we should never allow police drones to be armed

According to experts presenting at the RSA Conference in the US this week, Dutch police drones are vulnerable to being hacked by little more than a smidgen of knowledge and a $40 of easily obtainable parts. The researcher, Nils Rodday, says that the Xbee telemetry module fitted t … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

JJ Abrams takes a Moon Shot in a new video series about Google’s lunar challenge

It sounds like it could be the start of a JJ Abrams movie: 16 teams compete to win a big cash prize by landing a spacecraft on the Moon. Except, instead it’s a series of JJ Abrams documentaries about real life. The celebrated TV and film producer has teamed up with Oscar-nominate … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Amazon adds to Echo family with 2 new devices

Amazon is bringing Alexa to two new devices.The company unveiled two new Alexa-enabled devices Thursday: the $129.99 Amazon Tap, a portable Bluetooth speaker, and the $89.99 Echo Dot, which allows you to bring Echo-like functionality to other speakers in your homeSee also: Amazon … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Amazon Echo Tap puts Alexa into a portable Bluetooth speaker

When Amazon first unveiled the Echo, its smart speaker with the Alexa virtual assistant, most people didn't know what to do or expect from the thing. And not surprisingly: Amazon had given no hints or advance notice that it was even releasing the tubular speaker. In the time sinc … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

J. J. Abrams is producing a documentary about the race to send rovers to the Moon

The X Prize Foundation has brought J. J. Abrams aboard — to document the race to send the first privately funded lander to the Moon. Abrams is producing a documentary web series, called Moon Shot. It will feature nine of the 16 teams in the Google Lunar X Prize competition, highl … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Amazon's Echo Dot lets you put Alexa inside any speaker

Amazon's newest hardware product might look like a compressed version of the tall Echo speaker, but its place in your home will likely be very different. Today the company unveiled Echo Dot, which is basically an Echo without the big speaker housing. Instead, you either plug the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Amazon's Alexa will be able to control Nest and Honeywell thermostats this month

Last month Amazon started allowing its Alexa voice assistant to control smart home thermostats. Now, Amazon's virtual assistant will be compatible with two major brands: Honeywell and Google-owned Nest. Both companies' Wi-Fi-connected thermostats, which are usually controlled by … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Amazon adds the $130 Tap and the $90 Dot to the Echo family

Amazon’s voice-operated command center Echo produces something close to modern-day magic within our homes: Get the latest news, order a pizza, turn off the lights or find out who killed Bruce Wayne’s parents in fewer than 1,200 milliseconds. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Amazon's tiny new Echo Dot can only be ordered if you have an Echo or FireTV

Amazon usually wants to make shopping on its site as easy as possible for people, but that's definitely not the case with one of its newest gadgets.At launch, Amazon is only selling the new Echo Dot speaker through Alexa, its voice assistant. That means you already have to own a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Are You a Digital Entrepreneur?

The Digital Entrepreneur podcast discusses strategies, concepts, and tactics necessary for pure digital entrepreneurs to thrive in today's marketplace. | Continue reading


@copyblogger.com | 8 years ago

Game of Thrones: HBO lässt Kritiker keine Episoden vorab sehen

Jahr für Jahr brach Game of Thrones Rekorde bei den illegalen Downloads, was für die Serie bisher aber kein Problem war, eher wohl das Gegenteil. Dass letztes Jahr noch vor Beginn der fünften Staffel die ersten vier Folgen durchsicke... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 8 years ago

How to Uncover a B2B Brand Voice That Isn’t Boring

Too often, B2B companies come across as stiff and impersonal. These exercises will help you uncover your brand's unique, relatable voice. | Continue reading


@convinceandconvert.com | 8 years ago

Samsung's monstrous 15TB SSD drive is now shipping

Regardless of how much storage you have, you always want more. But marrying sheer capacity with speed can be a daunting task. Not anymore. Samsung has started shipping its 15.36 terabyte SSD — the largest capacity SSD we've ever seen.SEE ALSO: Samsung's 256GB flash memory chips a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

BlackBerry Priv is now available on Verizon

BlackBerry Priv, the company's first Android phone, has finally escaped AT&T's clutches and is now also available on Verizon. The device starts at $30 per month for the 24-month plan, or the full retail price of $720. SEE ALSO: BlackBerry Priv is the best BlackBerry in a decadeLa … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago