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Tech & Science
Blockchain marketing tech landscape grows 13x in 18 months
Like the Internet, social media, and mobile before, blockchain technologies represent a significant opportunity for enterprise marketers to reduce the cost of marketing operations, create more unique customer experiences, build improved customer relationships, and reduce corporate risk. We’ve been tracking the landscape of companies emerging to disrupt marketing with blockchain […]
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Think about death when you start your next company
Back in high school, my favorite teacher said to me: ”Jonathan. Remember to die a little every day.” Back then, I thought it was a strange thing to say. Both him and I were and are generally optimistic people, so why even bother thinking about such a sad thing as […]
Read MoreThe JBL Xtreme 2 rugged Bluetooth speaker is down to $200 ($100 off) on Amazon
If you’re looking for a big, bad Bluetooth speaker, they don’t come much bigger or badder than the JBL Xtreme 2. The sucker weighs nearly seven pounds and comes with a strap to carry it over your shoulder. It’s also IPX7 certified for all your outdoor adventuring. Right now, Amazon has it for $199.95, $100 […]
Read MoreMan who strangled mountain lion in self-defense tells his story
Last week, news broke of a then-unidentified man who was forced to defend himself against a mountain lion when it attacked him on a recreational trail in Colorado. He’s spent the time since the attack recovering from his injuries, and he’s now come forward and identified himself as Travis Kauffman. Kauffman’s tale of how he […]
Read MoreWe asked, you told us: Playmojis are fun, but you don’t use them
Augmented reality, much like virtual reality, never really took off the way that many believed it would. While some are using it in creative ways, most people aren’t walking around holding their smartphones in front of their faces, augmenting the world around them. Despite this, Google continues to work on its AR Playground platform. For […]
Read More‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Aladdin,’ and all the other trailers you might have missed this week
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have two romantic-ish comedies opening this week, including Instant Family and Isn’t It Romantic, although it’s probably the Alita: Battle Angel live-action flick that many people will want to see this weekend. Also, fair warning, there’s going to be a lot of Disney content in cinemas this week, […]
Read More[Update: AT&T too] Tizen 4.0 rolling out to Verizon’s Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Frontier
Verizon is pushing an update to the LTE variants of the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier that brings Tizen version 4 as well as some cool new features. This update aligns the smartwatches with the non-LTE counterparts that got the update last week. The OTA packages for the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 […]
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China’s tech companies are taking a more American approach to international expansion
Shanghai-based artificial intelligence company Yitu Technology announced this month that is launching its first R&D center outside of China in Singapore. The move is part of a larger trend among Chinese tech companies hoping to achieve two goals: Access top foreign engineering and scientific talent by setting up R&D centers […]
Read MoreGrab a Lenovo Smart Display for as low as $85 ($115 off)
Lenovo was the first to hit Android Things smart display scene with the aptly-named Lenovo Smart Display. The eight- or 10-inch device isn’t an awkward freshman attempt, either; the company kind of hit it out of the park. We’ve seen it on sale a lot lately, but this deal here is the best one yet. You […]
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Get the Nokia 3.1 for $130 ($29 off) at Amazon and Best Buy
The Nokia 3.1 is nearly a year old now, but it’s still an excellent budget device, especially in the United States — where good budget phones are a rarity. Now the Nokia 3.1 has dropped once again to $130, a $29 discount from the original price. If you’re not familiar with it, the United States […]
Read MoreWhy buy a single smart plug for $26 when a smart power strip with 4 plugs costs the same price?
Smart plugs are so awesome, especially now that winter weather has arrived in full force. You can slap a Wi-Fi enabled smart plug on any space heaters you might be using around your house, and a simple tap of a virtual button or a voice command with your favorite voice assistant will make sure your […]
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PlayStation’s Shawn Layden says PSVR will see dramatic change in 10 years
PlayStation’s Shawn Layden has us hopeful that PSVR 2 will happen. And maybe even PSVR 3 and 4, for that matter. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Layden, who heads up Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) US, said that PSVR’s change over the next 10 years will be “dramatic”. Talking about […]
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New research shows bees can do math
The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances. [embedded content]Despite having a brain containing less than one million neurons, the honeybee has recently shown it can manage complex problems – like understanding the concept […]
Read MoreNew ‘Avengers: Endgame’ theory says one of our favorite heroes knew about the snap all along
Avengers: Endgame will be a movie about the remaining heroes trying to undo the snap and restore order to the universe. We already know as much, although we don’t know exactly how it’ll happen. We also know that they will win no matter how much it hurts us to witness their sacrifices — there’s no […]
Read MoreSamsung reveals 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1 in Germany
Samsung announced a new budget(-ish) tablet yesterday, the $400 Galaxy Tab S5e. If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper, and you live in Germany, don’t worry. Samsung Germany revealed another upcoming tablet yesterday — the 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1. The Galaxy Tab A series is sold worldwide, with several models available in the […]
Read MoreGoogle Pay adds support for more banks in Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Poland, Australia, Brazil, and Russia
Here in the US, Google Pay is widely supported, and for that we’re grateful. In international markets, support isn’t always as easily found, but the list of partner banks is ever expanding. Over the past month, we’ve noticed that Google Pay has added support for a number of new banks for a handful of countries […]
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How to Stop iPhone and iPad Apps From Updating Automatically
By default, apps on your iPhone or iPad will update automatically overnight when they’re connected to power and a Wi-Fi network. It’s a really useful feature if you’re the kind of person who always wants to use the latest version of the apps. But the way that some app updates […]
Read MoreHuawei MediaPad M5 Lite review: A solid competitor to Apple’s low-cost iPad
The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite is a tablet the whole family can share. With multiple user profiles, parental controls, and eye-protection for kids, the M5 Lite aims to be the focal point of your home’s mobile entertainment center. Editor’s Pick 15 best Android apps of 2019! Here it is ladies and gentlemen. The crème de la […]
Read MoreLearn business administration tips online for less than $30
Getting your MBA is a great way to boost your resume, and it can be an invaluable step towards landing a lucrative management position in the professional sector. The Lifetime MBA Bootcamp Bundle won’t give you a degree, but it can give you a serviceable education without saddling you with crazy student loan debt. The […]
Read MoreToday’s top deals: $20 headphones, Instant Pots, Philips Hue sale, Google Wifi, Apple Watch deals, more
Surprise! We don’t typically round up the best deals of the day on weekends, but there are so many killer bargains out there that we really had to do a roundup today. We love our readers way too much to let them miss out on these great deals! Highlights from today’s list include the return […]
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