Ultimate #SocialMedia Cheat Sheet For Perfectly Sized Images In 2016 - #infographic

“The 2016 Social Media Image Sizes Guide” in an infographic form explains what the best image dimensions are for each social network and the image types to use. Every major social media platform is listed on here so you’re up-to-date with social optimization. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 8 years ago

Pentagon investigating United Launch Alliance over former executive’s SpaceX remarks

The Department of Defense's office of inspector general has opened up an investigation into the United Launch Alliance over "assertions" made by a former executive of the private aerospace company last week, according to a memorandum released today. The comments, made by vice pre … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Which Tech Should You Learn Now?

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@medium.com | 8 years ago

LG G5 CAM Plus accessory starts at $69

No pricing information has been officially released for the CAM Plus, but now we've got a pretty good hint as to what you can expect to pay for the LG G5 accessory. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Podcast Special | Talking VR at SXSW!

The Android Authority team goes to SXSW, a film/music/tech festival in Austin, Texas! Join Josh, Nirave Darcy and John for a special AAPodcast. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

Twitter looking to see if stickers are right for its future

Twitter may be jumping into the stickers game. The company is testing a new product called “Stickers” that will allow you to affix these graphics right onto any photo before you tweet them out. What’s more, it’s said that there’ll also be a feature that suggests other edits that … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Mazda's MX-5 RF retractable hardtop looks like a Japanese Jaguar

NEW YORK — Jaguar and Porsche, Mazda just bested you at your own game. And with a Miata no less.See also: Sorry, Tesla: The world’s fastest electric car is made in... Croatia?The stunning thing you see above — slathered in Mazda's new Machine Gray paint — is called the MX-5 RF. T … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Google is working on a keyboard app for iOS, report says

Google may be working on a standalone keyboard app for iOS — but not for the reasons you may think.The company has reportedly been testing an iOS keyboard app for months in the hopes that it could help increase search traffic on iOS devicesSee also: Google's Android N preview has … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Google’s cloud business nabs Home Depot as customer

(Reuters) – Google, long an also-ran in cloud services, has scored an important victory in its effort to win corporate clients: Home Depot is moving some of its data toGoogle’s cloud. The deal, flagged Tuesday by Google executive Greg DeMichillie in a briefing and expected to be … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

All 60 startups that launched at Y Combinator Winter 2016 Demo Day 1

“You’ll notice we have many more startups that aren’t in the traditional software category,” said Y Combinator President Sam Altman at the start of its Winter 2016 Demo Day 1. While once upon a time YC was known for legions of social and marketplace apps no one needed, it’s branc … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Famous dodges Apple App Store ban with web app

The Famous app got itself banned from Apple’s App Store about a month ago. They sidestepped the ban by promptly launching an Android version instead, and is today back on an iOS device near you in the form of a web app. For the new version, the company recycled much of the game m … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Instagram’s new notification tab for the Web has Facebook’s fingerprints all over it

After its billion dollar purchase, Facebook mostly took a hands-off approach to Instagram, but today’s addition of a notification tab for the Web application is decidedly Zuckerberg-esque. The update is currently live and it’s an interesting one because, to date, Instagram has ke … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Los Angeles to host NBA All-Star 2018

LOS ANGELES -- The NBA announced today that Los Angeles has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2018. The 67th annual game will take place at Staples Center, home of the L.A. Clippers and Los | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

One in five employees would sell their work passwords, some for less than $1000

It turns out that all of the security in the world won’t stop a disgruntled — or adequately incentivized — employee. According to research done by Austin, Texas-based security company SailPoint, one in five employees would sell their work passwords for money. And not even a high … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Sony now offering standalone PlayStation VR pre-orders due to ‘feedback’

If you weren’t happy that Sony was only offering a $500 bundle of the PlayStation VR for pre-order, then the company’s latest move will repair that broken heart. Citing ‘feedback’ from fans, Sony will now have a pre-order for a standalone PlayStation VR headset as well. The compa … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Instagram starts showing notifications on the Web for all users

Facebook-owned Instagram has begun showing notifications in a new drop-down box on its website. The box shows likes, people who’ve followed you, and friends who have recently started Instagram accounts. The update is available now for everyone, an Instagram spokesperson told Vent … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Instagram beefs up web interface with activity tab

Instagram began as a mobile-only service, but now it’s enhancing its web version so you can use the service without opening your phone. Today Instagram rolled out an Activity tab on web that’s identical to the notifications tab inside its app. Here’s you’ll be able to see who Lik … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Google is finally killing its silly Chrome app launcher for Mac, Windows and Linux

If you were tired of navigating around the Chrome app launcher, it won’t be around much longer, according to Google. Today, the company announced it was getting rid of its wannabe OS-in-your-OS Chrome launcher, which launched three years ago and housed web apps that would launch … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Check Out Some Gorgeous New Screenshots from Upcoming 'Sky Force Reloaded' Remake

Nearly two years ago now, Infinite Dreams released Sky Force 2014 [Free], a remake of their original Sky Force which released for Symbian and Pocket PC devices back in 2004. Sky Force 2014 was nearly identical to the original game except for being completely remade with stunning … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Master your Mac with these tricks and shortcuts you didn't know you needed

Sometimes a mouse or touchpad just isn't fast enough when you're approaching deadline. Sometimes you want to be able to quickly switch between fullscreen windows, or easily put two windows side-by-side. There's a way to do pretty much anything you want to do on a Mac, and a way t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Fallout 4's Survival Mode is coming to Steam beta next week

Fallout 4's long-awaited extra hard Survival Mode will launch on Steam beta next week, developer Bethesda teased on Twitter."Once it's out of PC beta it'll go to Steam release and we can submit for consoles," tweeted Bethesda vice president of marketing and PR Pete Hines.We previ … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

This motorized papasan is the sickest lambo I've seen all year

As a millennial cliché, I do not own a car. I get basically everywhere on public transit and my own two feet (I used to ride a bike but it was stolen and I haven't bought a new one as yet). I look at a lot of our delightful car coverage, and I think, sure, fine, but do I want to … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Mazda unveils the MX-5 RF, a Miata with a gorgeous targa top

The Mazda Miata has a new, hardtop brother: a targa called the Mazda MX-5 RF.In front of a packed house of journalists in a Chelsea loft, Mazda execs rolled out the car, which looks exactly like what you'd expect (only a lot, lot better) — a Mazda Miata with a hardtop, but with a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Blogging tool Ghost launches a beta desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux

The Ghost open-source software project today announced the beta release of a desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. The tool allows people to update their Ghost blogs right from the desktop, so you no longer need to go to a website to do that. Like the Ghost software itself, th … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

We're Streaming iOS Games Live on Mobcrush [Crashlands]

We're streaming live on Mobcrush right now. There's a couple different ways you can watch the stream, and they all work equally well and it's really just a matter of personal preference as to which method you prefer. The easiest way to watch is just watching the embedded player r … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Google is removing the Chrome app launcher

Google is getting rid of the Chrome app launcher for Windows, OS X, and Linux. If you don't know what the Chrome app launcher is, well, that's basically why Google is getting rid of it.The Chrome app launcher is an icon that can sits in a computer's taskbar or dock and allows for … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Google may release an iOS keyboard, as if you needed that in your life

Google is working on another way to filter iOS users through its search engine: a keyboard. According to The Verge, Google is currently working on a keyboard for iOS that will have a dedicated search button. It is also said to have a GIF button, and allow for swipe text input. It … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

EA apologises for giving Muslim fighter a Christian victory gesture in UFC 2

EA has apologised for an oversight in EA Sports UFC 2 in which it gave a practicing Muslim fighter a Christian victory celebration.UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov is a practicing Muslim, yet his avatar in EA Sports UFC 2 caps off certain victories by making the sign of the cross … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 8 years ago

New findings from Pluto mission reveal a dynamic world

The New Horizons science team has published new findings from their mission to Pluto in a series of 5 articles in the journal Science. The data from the papers reveal that Pluto is much more geologically diverse and dynamic than anyone could have imagined. “These five detailed pa … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Review: Master & Dynamic’s MW60 makes wireless headphones look cool again

Master & Dynamic is known in the audiophile space as the “newbies” — but they’ve made a name for themselves. The headphones seen here are the company’s latest offering, but also their first Bluetooth pair. The fanfare has been resolute: it’s been continuously sold out since its l … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Microsoft knows you hate Universal Windows Platform’s framerate lock and a fix is coming

Microsoft is a huge corporation, but it is also one that has learned how to remain nimble in order to pivot when it does something people don’t like. The company told developers at the Game Developers conference last week that its mantra of “we’re listening to feedback”  applies … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Google is making a keyboard for the iPhone

Google has been developing a third-party keyboard for iOS that would put the company’s search engine in a highly used part of the interface, The Verge has learned. The keyboard, which incorporates a variety of search options, has been in development for months, according to peopl … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR EARLY WARNING AND FOR SUPPORT TO ENTERPRISES AND SECOND STARTERS

Identifier: COS-EarlyWarningEU-2016-4-01Pillar: Supporting entrepreneursOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 31 May 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 8 years ago

The Omnichannel Challenge: Stop siloing your customers (webinar)

VB WEBINAR: No matter the touchpoint, the channel, or the device they use, a customer is still just one person. Learn how to treat them that way and adopt an effective omnichannel strategy that unifies the customer experience. Register here for free.  We’re living in an omnichann … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Streaming music now drives more revenue than downloads in the U.S.

The business of streaming is only getting bigger. A report released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a vocal music industry group, claims streaming music surpassed downloads for the first time by revenue last year in the U.S. The milestone was shared in th … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll

German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Android users may soon get a nighttime viewing mode, too

iOS users finally have the long-awaited Night Shift feature, which rolled out Monday in iOS 9.3, but Android users may not have long to wait for a similar nighttime viewing mode.A hidden feature in Google's developer preview of Android N, the next version of Android, suggests Goo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

As free-to-play mobile games go global, so does South Korea’s Netmarble

Netmarble Games grew up in the shadow of South Korea’s Nexon, but it moved to free-to-play mobile games in a timely way. Last year, it launched the huge mobile role-playing game Marvel: Future Fight, invested $130 million into casual game publisher SGN, and generated nearly $1 bi … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago

Is this a Huawei P9 spotted in the wild in the hands of the company’s president?

Huawei is currently running a very teasing ad campaign regarding the upcoming P9, which isn’t slated to be officially revealed until April 6. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 8 years ago

'Mekorama' is an Upcoming Puzzler from the Developer of 'Odd Bot Out'

It was just about a year ago that we reviewed Odd Bot Out [$1.99], an extremely clever and challenging physics puzzler that was entirely the work of solo developer Martin Magni who created the engine from scratch, implemented a custom physics engine, drew all the artwork, designe … | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Why you should fear artificial intelligence

I have voraciously read endless pro and con scenarios about artificial intelligence since first writing about it years ago. There is no doubt that concerns about the dangers of runaway AI raised by Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates, Bill Joy and others are genuine. There als … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Truebill raises seed funding to help you cancel unwanted subscriptions

Truebill, a startup that helps people track and cancel their subscriptions, is announcing that it has raised a small round of seed funding. The round includes $120,000 from Y Combinator (yes, the Y Combinator that’s having its Demo Day today), with additional funding from angel i … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

Features vs. Benefits – Why They Matter in Copywriting

A benefit is the value of your product to a customer. In other words, a benefit is what the product can do for a customer or how the product can help a customer. You need to put into words the reasons your product is the best available and better than your competitors' products b … | Continue reading


@keysplashcreative.com | 8 years ago

Batteries and all, EVs are greener than gasoline

Electric vehicles come out of the gate with green cred. They don’t even have tailpipes because they don’t have any emissions while they’re driving. But do EVs deserve their goody-too-green rep? A report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says they do indeed. Even if you take … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 8 years ago

NASA images show Ceres' brightest spot in spectacular detail

The large, bright spot on Ceres can be seen in the most detailed images yet taken from NASA's Dawn spacecraft, which has been orbiting the dwarf planet for a year. The pictures, taken just 240 miles (385 kilometers) above the surface, show that the region known as Occator Crater … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 8 years ago

Want to know where your state sides on the Apple vs FBI debate? Check its voting record

While the FBI and Apple case is on hiatus until April 5, the public debate rages on about whether Apple should assist the FBI in unlocking the San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone. Turns out, it’s pretty easy to find out if your state supports Apple or the FBI: just look at its voting … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 8 years ago

Editor's Notes: Here's Some Tips on Showing Off Your Game at Events Like GDC

Every time we attend any kind of event where we're meeting tons of indie developers excited to show us their games, I always find myself thinking, "Man, I should write a guide on how to pitch your game." I eventually decide not to do it, as I really don't want it to feel like I'm | Continue reading


@toucharcade.com | 8 years ago

Google will kill its Chrome app launcher for Mac, Linux, and Windows in July

Google today announced plans to kill off the Chrome app launcher for Windows, Mac, and Linux in July. The tool, which lets users launch apps outside the browser, will continue to live on in Chrome OS. As you might suspect, the Chrome app launcher was originally ported from Chrome … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 8 years ago