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Ecommerce platform gives Latin American entrepreneurs the digital tools needed to export their products
Just like Proust had his madeleines and Salman Rushdie had his pickles, the association of identity, memory, and a different time can be related back to the foods that one ate as a child. Which is how Colombian national Nestor Taveras, who had a digital development agency with his brother, decided to open up Brands of Americas. дальше »
2018-9-2 17:00 | |
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How a hamburger anecdote shaped my tech startup mentality
While bootstrapping my startup, I didn’t have to live out of my car. I didn’t have to bike 2,200 miles. In fact, I didn’t even have have to leave my couch the first year. But what I did have to do was meet the expectations of enterprise-level customers—without an initially working product. дальше »
2018-9-2 15:30 | |
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Children’s books are adding to science’s gender problem
Ask young children what they want to be when they grow up and the chances are that scientific jobs such as astronaut and doctor will appear high on the list. But ask them to draw a scientist and they are more than twice as likely to draw a man than a woman. дальше »
2018-9-2 13:00 | |
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Marketing to developers is hard, here’s what I learned
I know software engineers. Like, really know them. I’m the sister of one, the spouse of another and the proud daughter of a third. I’m also a veteran B2B marketer with almost a decade of experience marketing to IT and security folks and another five years in MarTech. дальше »
2018-9-2 11:30 | |
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Social media is the source of the Infowars problem, not the solution
The swirling maelstrom of fake news and absurd conspiracy theories that’s surrounded the ongoing Infowars mess has perplexed today’s leading social media platforms like no other, and major companies like Twitter are still struggling to formulate a game plan for handling these situations in the future. дальше »
2018-9-1 19:30 | |
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The quantum computing race the US can’t afford to lose
Quantum computing has ushered in a new area of information technology. An international arms race to develop quantum computers has steadily grown more competitive and more critical. China reached the early pole position by unveiling the world’s first quantum communication landline connecting Beijing with Shanghai like no two other cities in history. дальше »
2018-9-1 15:30 | |
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Human intelligence and AI are vastly different — so let’s stop comparing them
These days, it’s easy to believe arguments that artificial intelligence has become as smart as the human mind—if not smarter. Google released a speaking AI that dupes its conversational partners that it’s human. дальше »
2018-9-1 13:00 | |
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Focus groups are the solution to improving marketing results
One of the main reasons why many new products fail is because marketers fall prey to the concept of “one-size-fits-all. ” It simply doesn’t work in marketing. 65 to 75 percent of new products have failed to generate the anticipated revenue or profit due to a one-size-fits-all approach. дальше »
2018-9-1 11:30 | |
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YouTube’s new tools help creators give back
YouTube this week revealed new tools that allow users to more easily raise money for charities. It’ll also help by paying the fees for donations up to a point. The primary tool, which I expect will be the most frequently used by followers, is Super Chats for Good. дальше »
2018-9-1 00:58 | |
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Google and Mastercard are secretly tracking your offline purchases
Google has quietly been providing select advertisers a “stockpile” of offline credit card transaction data. After a four year negotiation, Google and Mastercard reached a deal that would pay the latter millions in exchange for coughing up data on its card holders, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-9-1 00:53 | |
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Lego built a driveable Bugatti Chiron out of blocks, and it’s amazing
Bugatti makes some of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world. You know what’s no as fast but probably as expensive? Building a full-size Buggati Chiron out of Lego pieces. That’s just exactly what Lego did, and it’s pretty amazing. дальше »
2018-9-1 22:33 | |
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No one knows about your startup: 5 ways to fix that
You created a super cool startup. You got a little seed money from your 3rd cousin twice removed. Now what? Coming up with an idea for a startup is a great beginning. Building a minimum viable product (MVP) is a wonderful next step. дальше »
2018-8-31 20:42 | |
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Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless bring a hi-fi pedigree to $300 earbuds
It was just a few years ago that Bluetooth headphones were utterly unacceptable among audiophiles, but now even classic hi-fi companies are making ‘truly wireless’ earbuds. Right after Audio Technica unveiled its first pair, Sennheiser is jumping into the fray as well. дальше »
2018-8-31 20:41 | |
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China wants to save kids’ eyes by cutting down on video games
This week, Chinese president Xi Jinping and the Ministry of Education announced they’d be making it even harder for video games to get to the Chinese market — and the cause is the increase in Chinese children who need glasses. дальше »
2018-8-31 19:20 | |
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Huawei’s AI Cube smart speaker packs Alexa and a 4G modem (and isn’t actually a cube)
Amazon’s Alexa is a bit like the consumer tech version of herpes (but in a good way). Like any highly contageous condition, it’s spreading rapidly, finding new devices to infect. Anker, for example, has managed to shoehorn Amazon’s AI voice assistant into a USB car charger and a Bluetooth speaker. дальше »
2018-8-31 18:59 | |
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Qualcomm’s new aptX Adaptive codec promises better sounding lag-free Bluetooth audio
Good news for fans of wireless audio gear: Qualcomm has unveiled its new aptX Adaptive codec, which promises support for high-quality audio content, as well as improved performance over Bluetooth. дальше »
2018-8-31 14:57 | |
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Line launches its own cryptocurrency and blockchain network
Line is growing its presence in the cryptocurrency universe in a big way. A month after launching its own cryptocurrency exchange desk BITBOX, the Tokyo-based messaging titan has now launched its own cryptocurrency called ‘LINK’ alongside a blockchain network called ‘LINK Chain’. дальше »
2018-8-31 14:18 | |
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The week’s best Android games to play while avoiding the weirdo on your commute
Welcome to our new column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device, released over the past week. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-8-31 12:37 | |
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The excellent Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is free on PC today
If you’re a PC gamer looking for something to play this weekend, might I suggest Relic’s 2011 masterpiece, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine? It’s a fast-paced third-person adventure, with a delightful mix of shooting and melee combat. дальше »
2018-8-31 10:08 | |
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Need to inspire your content marketing team? Try these 12 tactics
Content marketing has become one of the core activities for nearly every modern company. From blog posts and tweets to YouTube videos and infographics, brands are investing a lot of time and resources into creating engaging content. дальше »
2018-8-31 10:00 | |
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Leak: Here’s our first look at the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4
Two weeks before their expected announcement, we just got our first good look at some of Apple’s new devices courtesy of 9to5Mac. Say hello the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4. The iPhone XS leak appears to be an official render of the upcoming 5. дальше »
2018-8-30 22:17 | |
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Google’s definitely biased, but not in the way Trump thinks
In two tweets early Tuesday morning, President Trump reignited the debate about censorship on America’s most popular tech platforms. Citing dubious research, he claimed that Google was censoring search results in an effort to smear the Trump administration. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:18 | |
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Apple will reveal its new iPhones on September 12
It’s official: After another year’s worth of rumors and speculation, Apple will reveal its next batch of iPhones on September 12 at 10AM PDT. The reveal will happen at the Steve Jobs Theater within Apple’s circular headquarters, which is probably what the big bronze circle on the invite is all about. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:06 | |
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EA probably saved Battlefield V by delaying it
Electronic Arts and DICE today announced they would be delaying the release of their biggest game of the year, Battlefield V. Those of us spoiled gamers who might have lost it in the crowded fall season will now have the game near the Thanksgiving holiday. дальше »
2018-8-30 19:33 | |
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The upcoming Honor Magic 2 has an almost 100 percent screen-to-body ratio
Honor today lifted the lid on its upcoming flagship phone at Berlin’s IFA 2018 tech trade show, the Honor Magic 2. Honor Magic 2 pic. twitter. com/qv06xiK9bR — Clinton Jeff (@clintonjeff) August 30, 2018 The Honor Magic 2 is somewhat of a departure from Honor’s typical fare, which usually floats within the low-to-upper-mid ranges of the smartphone market. дальше »
2018-8-30 19:25 | |
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The BlackBerry Key2 LE is a $399 phone with a QWERTY keyboard
TCL Communications, the Chinese company that licensed the BlackBerry name in 2016 (and has been killing it ever since) today announced the BlackBerry Key2 LE. The BlackBerry Key2 LE is a reworking of the phone released by TCL earlier this year, in order to bring it to a more palatable mid-range price point, and honestly, there aren’t too many surprises here. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:00 | |
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Anti-semitic vandals rename Manhattan ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat
New Yorkers using apps including Snapchat, Citi Bike, or The Weather Channel will have noticed that this morning New York had been renamed “Jewtropolis” on both Android and iOS devices. When users zoom in on Snap Maps, it shows that Snap Map has marked Manhattan’s East Village with anti-Semitic language. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:05 | |
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Honor announces availability and pricing for the games-focused Honor Play
Honor today announced the availability and pricing of its gaming-focused Honor Play device. The handset, which promises improved performance for gaming and VR applications, will be available online at Honor’s online store for €329. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin mining giant BTC.com is launching an Ethereum mining pool
The world’s biggest Bitcoin mining pool is now set on dominating Ethereum. BTC. com, a subsidiary of cryptocurrency mining hardware giant Bitmain, has today released a new client specifically built to mine the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-30 15:00 | |
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Can you put it down? We’re stealing our lives from ourselves…
We are living in a digital age of instant gratification. Thirty million songs can be accessed with a swipe of our smartphone on the Spotify app. Meanwhile, Netflix will ensure you can binge through an entire season of a TV series rather than wait for next week’s episode. дальше »
2018-8-29 22:05 | |
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Sonos’ new stackable Amp gives your traditional speakers wireless powers
In the past few years, wireless speakers have gotten good. Like, really good. But the number of options still pale in comparison to the wealth of traditional speakers on the market, especially for those seeking audiophile-quality sound. дальше »
2018-8-29 20:40 | |
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a brutal series intro for Switch owners
The first Monster Hunter game for the Switch has finally arrived. Generations Ultimate may not be quite as beginner-friendly as World, but if you’re already a fan of the series, you’ll find it’s a glossy port of the classic formula. дальше »
2018-8-29 20:24 | |
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The Xbox One X and Elite Controller now come in a clean white for ~~aesthetics~~
When I reviewed the Xbox One X last year I lamented one detail in particular: it only came in boring black color, as opposed to the nifty contrasting white-on-black of the One S. Well, today Microsoft has answered my wishes, offering the Xbox One X and the luxuriously expensive Elite Controller in clean shades of white. дальше »
2018-8-29 19:03 | |
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Why everyone in the cryptocurrency community is suddenly talking about bits and bytes
A tweet from Bitcoin’s self-proclaimed creator Craig Wright has got the entire cryptocurrency community turning to calculators. Wright took to Twitter to posit that cryptocurrency mining pools that can’t mine blocks of 32MB – which even a 56K modem could handle – “deserve to be bankrupt. дальше »
2018-8-29 18:14 | |
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The Anatomy of Anonymity: How Dandelion Could Make Bitcoin More Private
Many people know bitcoin as an anonymous digital currency, one whose privacy features prime it for concealed payments in sketchy recesses of the internet’s dark web. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:33 | |
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NASAA launches an investigation into over 200 allegedly fraudulent ICOs
The days of the pump and dump ICO may be numbered: the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is on the warpath, taking action against potentially dodgy cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:29 | |
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The Foobot monitors air quality, but can’t help you fix it
Air quality in cities didn’t used to bother me – I could cycle behind a diesel bus smoking a cigarette and feel fine. But, age has changed me. These days, my wheezing lungs seem to notice variance in air more. дальше »
2018-8-29 16:29 | |
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Hackers sell data of 130 million Chinese hotel guests on the dark web for 8 Bitcoin
It seems that China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies doesn’t extend to the infamous dark web. A hacker is selling the personal data of over 130 million individuals for 8 BTC ($56,776 at press time) on a Chinese dark web forum, technology publication Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2018-8-29 15:05 | |
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Polk’s Assist is a better sounding Google Home for $200
Polk Audio has made a name for itself with solid budget- and mid-range audio equipment, and over the past year, it’s been dipping its toes into the smart speaker segment. Its latest connected offering is the Polk Assist, a $200 speaker that’s basically a Google Home on steroids – at least on the audio front. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:42 | |
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Polk’s Assist is a pricey $200 audio upgrade for Google Home fans
Polk Audio has made a name for itself with solid budget- and mid-range audio equipment, and over the past year, it’s been dipping its toes into the smart speaker segment. Its latest connected offering is the Polk Assist, a $200 speaker that’s basically a Google Home on steroids – at least on the audio front. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:42 | |
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Nearly half of the world’s top universities teach blockchain
Eight out of the top 10 universities that offer blockchain courses are based in the US, according to a new report compiled by popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The research has more broadly uncovered that 42 percent of the world’s top universities offer at least one academically endorsed course. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:48 | |
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Don’t worry, Alexa and Google Home won’t take away your regional accent
Hey, Google. Can you understand my accent? Of course. You have an incredibly pleasing dialect. So began my Saturday morning discussion with my Google Home Mini. And while I was happy to receive a compliment about my speech, that wasn’t my motivation for asking the question. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:36 | |
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UK bans ‘misleading’ Facebook ads for a popular contraceptive app
A Facebook ad promoting the contraceptive smartphone app as a “highly accurate” method of birth control has been found to be misleading by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after figures revealed it is less effective then suggested. дальше »
2018-8-29 11:58 | |
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Sony’s newest professional SD cards are ridiculously tough (and fast)
Memory cards are one of those things that aren’t particularly interesting. Manufacturers release updated versions on the regular, and most pass by the glare of the tech media without notice. Sony’s latest offering, however, is different, as it’s reportedly “the world’s toughest and fastest SD card. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:20 | |
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Review: The Huawei TalkBand B5 is a fitness tracker you can make calls on
The Huawei TalkBand B5 is a fabulous fitness tracker. I’ve used a bunch, from devices from little-known brands like Amazfit, to units from more established industry figures like FitBit, and it’s easily my favorite so far. дальше »
2018-8-28 21:14 | |
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Gaming events will forever have to rethink security after Jacksonville
Multiple video game event organizers are being forced to rethink their security measures in the aftermath of the tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. Formerly the realm of friendly, relaxed gatherings in social settings like bars and stores, competitive gaming may soon have to take a more proactive approach to protecting its players. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:30 | |
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We are thinking about Bitcoin’s energy usage in all the wrong ways
Global warming is certainly one of the humanity’s greatest challenges. For decades, public opinion has held heavily industrialized nations accountable for the damage done to our planet. In the quest to preserve Earth, it has become en vogue to critique Bitcoin mining for its high energy use and potentially harmful impact on the environment. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:53 | |
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30 days after the ban, Google Play still hosts cryptocurrency mining apps
The clock has been ticking for cryptocurrency mining apps to either comply with Google’s revised terms of service, or face removal from the Play Store. In July 2018 Google initiated a ban on all apps that mined cryptocurrency on devices. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:42 | |
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Wonga: a premature but overdue eulogy
Wonga, the company once dubbed by UK lawmakers as a “legal loan shark” is in dire straits, and is almost certain to enter administration. In preparation for this delightful and long overdue event, we went ahead and wrote it a eulogy: Wonga, fintech loan shark, is dead at 12. дальше »
2018-8-28 15:08 | |
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