Bing, the search engine Microsoft pays you to use, is jumping on the AMP bandwagon. The open source AMP format is essentially Google’s version of Facebook’s Instant Articles and its stripped down format, which in some ways goes back to the early days of the web, ensures that mobile pages load extremely fast. Just like Google now highlights a variety of AMP pages in its mobile… Read More Microsoft’s Bing mobile apps get support for Google’s AMPThis entry was posted in Amp+ Android Microsoft Mobile smartphones software TC and tagged google on September 23, 2016 by Frederic Lardinois
In just over a week, Apple’s iMessage App Store has grown to over 1,650 applications and sticker packs – more than the original iPhone had at launch as well as the 1,000 total that were ready for iPad at the time of its debut, but far less than the 3,500+ the Watch App Store arrived with last year. According to a new report from Sensor Tower, the most popular type of mini… Read More Apple’s iMessage App Store already has over 1,650 apps, majority ...This entry was posted in Apps developers Mobile TC trends on September 23, 2016 by Sarah Perez
At its minimalist worst, the Balldur is a cool looking lamp. Smooth wood and ceramic with a bulb that would make Thomas Edison proud, the Balldur (whatever that means) feels like an artifact from a Terry Gilliam movie—and that my friends is a good thing. In some ways, it is also reminiscent of boutique guitar amplifiers. In short, it is nice looking. Read More The multi-functional Balldur is a Swiss Army lampThis entry was posted in business ceramic Gadgets Kickstarter TC on September 23, 2016 by Jay Donovan
Rumors are swirling about potential acquirers for Twitter right now, but meanwhile the company is still seeing departures in some key staffing areas. Twitter’s head of TV Andrew Adashek, and its North American Moments curation team lead Marcus Mabry have both departed the company. Mabry has been hired by CNN, after a year spent at Twitter managing the Moments product for U.S. and… Read More Fresh Twitter departures include U.S. Moments lead and head of ...This entry was posted in Advertising Tech Social TC on September 23, 2016 by Darrell Etherington
iHeartRadio could be getting more competitive with on-demand music services like Apple Music and Spotify next year. Launched by the radio and media company Clear Channel (which has since rebranded as iHeartMedia), iHeartRadio gives users the abil... iHeartRadio will launch two paid, on-demand music servicesThis entry was posted in Media Mobile TC on September 23, 2016 by Anthony Ha
Although self-driving vehicles feel like a near future reality, people still need driver’s licenses to get around independently in cars today. Now, an Austin, Texas startup called Aceable has raised $4 million in Series A funding to deliver driver’s education in a mobile app. Silverton Partners and Floodgate Ventures co-led the round. Aceable’s app alleviates the need… Read More Driver’s ed app Aceable raises $4 millionThis entry was posted in Apps Education Mobile mobile apps Startups TC Transportation Venture Capital on September 23, 2016 by Lora Kolodny
Although self-driving vehicles feel like a near future reality, people still need driver’s licenses to get around independently in cars today. Now, an Austin, Texas startup called Aceable has raised $4 million in Series A funding to deliver driver’s education in a mobile app. Silverton Partners and Floodgate Ventures co-led the round. Aceable’s app alleviates the need… Read More Driver’s ed app Aceable raises $4 millionThis entry was posted in Apps Education Mobile mobile apps Startups TC Transportation Venture Capital on September 23, 2016 by Lora Kolodny
Typing on a mechanical keyboard is like driving a car with a manual transmission. The post Review: Das Keyboard Prime 13 appeared first on WIRED. Review: Das Keyboard Prime 13This entry was posted in Accessories Gear Product reviews on September 23, 2016 by Michael Calore
After a smash-hit success crowdfunding campaign last year, Podo is back to do it all over again with the sequel to its Cruel Intentions-inspired camera. Turning any surface into an impromptu tripod with its sticky-backed superpowers, the $49 Podo... Podo’s $50 Bluetooth camera makes smartphone photography fun againThis entry was posted in camera+ Crowdfunding Gadgets Kickstarter Startups TC on September 23, 2016 by Haje Jan Kamps