UN announces real-time flight tracking rules on anniversary of MH370 disappearance

The UN's aviation agency has announced new regulations that will allow for airplanes to be tracked in real-time, two years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) governing council adopted the measures on T … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders back Obama’s executive actions on immigration

A number of prominent technology leaders — among them Mark Zuckerberg, Reid Hoffman, Ron Conway and Max Levchin — have signed on to a brief supporting President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, currently on hold pending a Supreme Court hearing. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Bill Gates talks Apple vs. FBI and why he'll never run for president

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates may be retired from running the largest software company in the world, but he's still engaged in everything from technology to politics. Along those lines, Gates decided to show up for his fourth Ask Me Anything session on Reddit on Tuesday and, a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft is bringing SQL Server to Linux

SQL Server, Microsoft’s flagship relational database product, is now available on Linux in the form of an early private preview, with a full launch planned for mid-2017. Until now, SQL Server was strictly a Windows product, but as Scott Guthrie, Microsoft’s executive vice preside … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

The long road ahead: Obama’s cybersecurity action is a step toward change

President Obama’s recent announcement of the creation of the Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP) made waves across government and tech audiences, as it proposed a $19 billion budget to bulk up cybersecurity across the U.S. government and the private sector. While the announ … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Why TechHire needs to continue with the next U.S. president

We’re now a year into the White House’s TechHire initiative to help more Americans qualify for better, higher-paying tech jobs regardless of their pedigree. The verdict so far? TechHire has seen solid traction, but evaluating this effort through a short-term lens misses the point … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Watch Obama say goodbye to the MythBusters

After a 13-year run, the final episode of MythBusters' final season aired this weekend, and a reunion special featured a goodbye from a few special guests. President Barack Obama himself recorded a farewell to the show's hosts, sharing some memories and thanking them for "inspiri … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Oliver May wechselt zu HRS

Die Unternehmensgruppe HRS richtet sich unter der Positionierung "HRS Global Hotel Solutions" strategisch aus auf das Geschäft mit global tätigen Großkonzernen. Hierfür wurde auch die Führungsmannschaft erweitert. Die Verantwortung für den MICE-Sektor übernimmt Oliver May als Glo … | Continue reading


@events-magazin.de | 8 years ago

Apple's Craig Federighi writes op-ed in opposition to FBI on iPhone security

Since the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the most charismatic member of the company's public-facing team has been senior vice president of software engineering Craig FederighiOn Sunday, Federighi used some of that social capital to push Apple's message forward regarding … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple head of software engineering says FBI’s demands compromise the safety of all iOS users

Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering (and one of its most popular WWDC presenters) says the FBI’s demands on the company will make all iOS users more vulnerable to malicious attacks in an opinion piece for the Washington Post. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Apple VP says FBI encryption order 'puts everyone at risk'

As the legal battle between Apple and the FBI continues, Apple's vice president of software today presented the company's case to the public. Craig Federighi, Apple's vice president of software, is the latest to present the case for the company to the public. In an op-ed in the W … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Facebook exec jailed over encrypted WhatsApp data says Brazil’s police treated him with respect

(Reuters) – A Facebook executive who spent about 24 hours in a Brazilian jail this week said authorities treated him with respect and that the incident will not slow the company’s expansion in Brazil. Diego Dzodan, a Facebook vice president based in São Paulo, was arrested on Tue … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Obama looks to SXSW for ideas and tech to modernize government

Inside the Oval Office of the White House, President Barack Obama has models of American inventions like the telegraph saying that it’s a “daily reminder of the genius embedded in our DNA.” It represents the way “we’ve always shaped the future through our ideas and discovery.” As … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Wireless broadband company Starry hires former Googler to oversee strategy

Starry — the wireless broadband company from the team behind Aereo — announced that Kristen Morrissey Thiede has joined the company as its senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy.Before joining Starry, Thiede was an advisor at Metamorphic Ventures in … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

French law would fine Apple if it doesn't hand over encrypted data in terror cases

France's lower house of parliament yesterday passed an amendment that would levy penalties against technology companies that do not provide access to encrypted data during terrorism investigations. The amendment, which has the support of right-wing politicians but is opposed by t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

76ers' Grant fined $10K for tossing water bottle in stands

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant has been fined $10,000 for throwing a water bottle into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Talking to Santigold about the streaming economy: ‘I hope there’s a backlash'

Last year, Jay Z and a cadre of music industry titans launched Tidal, a streaming service meant to take a stand against free streaming and give artists value again. Grammy Foundation president Neil Portnow has twice made a call for listeners to think about what makes music valuab … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Painting Success with Event Data

This is a sponsored post written by Bob Vaez – President and CEO at EventMobi. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Tracking, measuring and proving success for events has been a consistent and formidable challenge by event and marketing professionals. With … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 8 years ago

The €2.4 million Chiron will make a profit for Bugatti (and that's a big deal)

The €2.4 million Bugatti Chiron will make money for Bugatti, and thus, parent company Volkswagen, according to Bugatti President Wolfgang Dürheimer during an interview with The Verge at the Geneva Motor Show today."We did our homework in every dimension," says Dürheimer. "This ca … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Two-time Grammy winner Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle to deliver SXSW keynotes

In a SXSW first, the sitting president of the United States will be delivering a keynote address at the conference in Austin, TX later this month. President Barack Obama will be joined by the First Lady, Michelle, each giving separate addresses on March 11 and March 16, respectiv … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

FCC chairman: 'You're asking me to interpret the Republicans in Congress?'

Republicans have been nipping at Tom Wheeler's heels since he won the net neutrality fight, but he's not worried. Speaking to The Verge, Wheeler shrugged off the idea that he received "some kind of secret instructions" from President Obama. "[That idea] been around for more than … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Barack and Michelle Obama will give keynote addresses at SXSW

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will each give keynote addresses at this year's SXSW, festival organizers have just announced. The yearly festival, which features live music, film screenings, and hosts the tech industry, begins next week in Austin, Texas.Pres … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Brazil orders release of Facebook executive arrested in WhatsApp dispute

Brazil is set to release Facebook's vice president for Latin America from police detention, following a court order calling his arrest "unlawful coercion," according to AFP. Facebook executive Diego Dzodan was arrested in Brazil yesterday after the company failed, for about two m … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Facebook’s being investigated for operating as a cartel

Facebook has a very uneasy relationship with regulators in Germany and now the company is being investigated for abusing its power over user data, which may mean it’s breaking local data protection or monopoly laws. “For advertising-financed internet services such as Facebook, us … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Apple goes to Washington

Today Apple sent its general counsel and senior vice president Bruce Sewell to Washington, to speak before the House Judiciary Committee about the ongoing battle the FBI is waging against the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over the encryption of San Bernardino shoot … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Hawks sign forward Kris Humphries

The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has signed forward Kris Humphries, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Zynga's new CEO is Frank Gibeau, EA's former VP of mobile

Former executive vice president of EA Mobile Frank Gibeau is stepping in as the new CEO of Zynga, effective 7th March.Gibeau stepped down from his role at EA after 23 years last May. During his tenor at EA, he controversially stated that he was "proud" of ensuring every EA game f … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

Microsoft’s Brad Smith stands with Apple while passionately defending encryption

Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and chief legal officer gave a passionate defense of encryption today, saying his coming stood with Apple in its legal battle with the FBI. He made his remarks during a keynote address at the RSA security conference in San Francisco. “There is no … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft President: ‘The path to hell starts at the backdoor’

SAN FRANCISCO — If there were any lingering doubts about Microsoft’s commitment to strong encryption, one of Microsoft’s top executives just put them to rest.Company president and chief legal officer Brad Smith reiterated — in his strongest words yet — Microsoft’s support for App … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Senate Republicans say the FCC may have broken the law to give Obama net neutrality

A report released by Senate Republicans claims that the White House made a significant effort to influence the FCC and steer chairman Tom Wheeler to pass net neutrality rules that President Obama wanted. The inquiry was conducted by the majority on the Committee on Homeland Secur … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Facebook LatAm VP arrested in Brazil over failure to comply with WhatsApp court order

It looks like Apple isn’t the only tech giant battling against authorities over privacy issues and court orders. Today it emerged that Facebook’s vice president in Latin America, Diego Dzodan, was detailed by police in Brazil in connection with an ongoing investigation involving … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Facebook calls executive’s detention in Brazil over WhatsApp ‘extreme’

Facebook called the detention of its vice president for Latin America on Tuesday an "extreme and disproportionate measure" stemming from a case in Brazil involving its messaging service Whatsapp, which operates separately from the Facebook platform. | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

The Bugatti Chiron is the world’s fastest road car

The Bugatti Chiron is ready to claim the title of world's fastest car, declared Bugatti President Wolfgang Durheimer at the unveiling of the car today at the Geneva Motor Show.Though the Chiron is electronically limited to 261 mph in road mode, with all the restrictions lifted th … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Here's what Apple will tell Congress when it testifies about the FBI iPhone battle

Bruce Sewell, Apple's senior vice president and general counsel, will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI.His testimony will be part of a hearing titled "The Encryption Tightrope: Balancing Americans' Security … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

INNOVATE2016: CEA President Gary Shapiro On Marco Rubio As Silicon Valley’s Best Hope

Perhaps it’s not surprising that Silicon Valley is apparently praying for the “good billionaire”, Michael Bloomberg, to run for President. According to the Consumer Technology Association president and CEO Gary Shapiro, nobody in the current election is looking after the interest … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs calls on Hollywood to be inclusive at the Oscars

With this year's Oscars tackling Hollywood's lack of diversity head on, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, took the stage to state how important diversity is in Hollywood. With this year's ceremony as a jumping off point, she ca … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Why This Millennial Is With Hillary Clinton Now — and Why We All Need To Be In November

I am a 24-year-old "millennial" and I passionately support Hillary Clinton for the 45th President of the United States. Yes, we exist. | Continue reading


@jarv.is | 8 years ago

Biden Comes To Silicon Valley For Innovation In White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Vice President Joe Biden showed up for a round table discussion at the University of California San Francisco’s Genentech Hall this morning for a round table discussion with those in the tech industry about efforts towards a future without cancer. Biden’s 46-year-old son Beau pas … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

WEST CHINA Business Delegation to Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping has paid his landmark visit to EU headquarters and called for building partnerships with European countries Categories: EEN / Regional Development Where: Unknown, Germany — When: July 5, 2016 | Continue reading


@b2match.eu | 8 years ago

Congress wants to make it harder for the president to change NASA's long-term plans

NASA’s priorities are vulnerable to new presidential administrations, but a bill debated today in Congress could make it more difficult for the White House to alter the agency’s long-term goals. The bill is called the Space Leadership Preservation Act, and it’s designed to give … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft lines up behind Apple in FBI case

Apple can now count one of its former adversaries as an ally in its legal fight with the FBI.Microsoft President and Chief Legal Counsel Brad Smith testified before Congress today, saying the company would file paperwork next week in support of Apple in the current case, where th … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Joe Biden will introduce Lady Gaga at the Oscars

Even big-deal celebrities will want to sneak a selfie with Vice President Joe Biden at this Sunday's Academy Awards ceremonyBiden will be there to introduce Lady Gaga's performance of her Oscar-nominated song, "Til It Happens to You." Gaga co-wrote the song for "The Hunting Groun … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft 'wholeheartedly' supports Apple in FBI encryption case

Speaking at a congressional hearing today, Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith said that his company "wholeheartedly" supports Apple in the ongoing case that's pitted the iPhone maker against the FBI. "We at Microsoft support Apple and will be filing an amicus … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Exchange Gemini Announces New Fees And Rebate Schedule

Gemini has adjusted its flat fee schedule to a dynamic, real-time, “maker-taker” schedule after collecting enough data to know how to encourage a stable, efficient and active marketplace, according to a blog on the Gemini website by Cameron Winklevoss, president and co-founder. T … | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 8 years ago

Xiaomi's Hugo Barra says the company wants to be known as a design leader

Xiaomi just announced its latest flagship, the Mi 5, and we got a chance to sit down with vice president Hugo Barra following the phone's introduction. Barra is the company's public face, having previously served as one of the leaders on Google's mobile team, and he exudes both t … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud

The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Winklevoss Exchange Gemini Introduces Dynamic Trading Fees

Gemini, the New York-based bitcoin exchange founded by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has revamped its fee schedule, to encourage an "active, stable and efficient marketplace". The service was launched just over four months ago and, according to a new blog post by presid … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Freshdesk launches in-app real-time messaging service to ride m-commerce wave

FEATURE: Freshdesk, which offers customer support software, is today launching Hotline.io, an in-app, real-time messaging service. In an interview, Freshdesk president Dilawar Syed said he hopes Hotline.io will make Freshdesk the most robust in-app messaging support service on th … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago