If you were lucky enough to get your hands on an NES Classic Edition this last holiday season, you were probably impressed (as was I) with the quality of the emulation — so much so you wished it had a few more games, or maybe even that there was an SNES version. Well, your dream is coming true — kind of, anyway. Read More Modders are turning the NES Classic Edition into an all-purpose ...This entry was posted in Gadgets Gaming Nintendo TC on February 21, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
It looks like Apple has finally picked up one of the last remaining pieces of internet property linked to one of its key service brands: the iPhone and Mac giant has quietly taken over ownership of iCloud.net, TechCrunch has learned. Subsequent to that, the small-time Asian social network that existed at the site has informed its users that it will be shutting down by the end of this… Read More Apple quietly bought iCloud.net domain, shuts down eponymous social networkThis entry was posted in Asia iCloud Social TC and tagged apple on February 21, 2017 by Ingrid Lunden
As the TV show ‘Silicon Valley‘ has shown, the tech community there is ripe for satire. So it’s not surprising that the next ‘product’ to be born into this satirical ‘vertical’ is a board game where you must go through the sometimes tortuous process of raising money. The Maybe Capital Board Game launched this week on Kickstarter, and its launch… Read More Dick Costolo joins Maybe Capital — a new satirical board ...This entry was posted in Diversity Entertainment Europe hardware Humor Media Social Startups TC Venture Capital on February 21, 2017 by Mike Butcher
One of the remarkable things about the roadshow presentations for hotly-anticipated IPOs — where they’ll make a pitch to investors and answer questions — is that they are often unremarkable. That seemed about the same case for Snap, which was presenting to potential investors at the Mandarin Hotel in New York this afternoon. Over lunch, a packed ballroom 30 stories up at… Read More Hanging out at Snap’s unremarkable IPO roadshowThis entry was posted in Apps Finance Mobile Social TC and tagged snapchat on February 21, 2017 by Matthew Lynley
The amount of money U.S. users are spending on iPhone apps is steadily climbing, but one category in particular saw significant growth last year: Entertainment apps. The category – home to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO NOW – saw consumers’ average spending increase by 130 percent year-over-year, according to a new report from app intelligence firm Sensor… Read More Users spent more on apps in 2016, with games and ...This entry was posted in Apps iOS apps iphone apps Mobile on February 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez
The amount of money U.S. users are spending on iPhone apps is steadily climbing, but one category in particular saw significant growth last year: Entertainment apps. The category – home to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO NOW – saw consumers’ average spending increase by 130 percent year-over-year, according to a new report from app intelligence firm Sensor… Read More Users spent more on apps in 2016, with games and ...This entry was posted in Apps iOS apps iphone apps Mobile on February 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez
Devices that compile, analyze and store electronic information are everywhere. Known as the Internet of Things, the number of devices connected to the internet is already double the number of humans on earth. Electronically stored info from smart... The court system should know as much about electronically stored ...This entry was posted in Column Gadgets Internet of Things IoT Policy privacy Security TC on February 21, 2017 by Duren Banks,Brian A. Jackson
Researchers at MIT have created a power supply for small electronic devices that “sips” energy by turning devices on with packets of energy rather than a steady stream. Most power converters release a steady voltage. This means they’re generally inefficient for small devices like sensors and other devices that don’t need to be constantly on. The MIT’s… Read More MIT creates an intelligent power supply lets hardware sip energyThis entry was posted in Energy engineering Gadgets TC on February 21, 2017 by John Biggs
Doppler Labs takes a stab at the newest trend in wearables, the in-ear computer. The post Review: Here One Wireless Earbuds appeared first on WIRED. Review: Here One Wireless EarbudsThis entry was posted in earphones Gear headphones here Reviews Wearables on February 21, 2017 by David Pierce
In an attempt to better compete with low-cost airlines, major air carriers like American Airlines, Delta and United have been rolling out “basic” economy fares – no-frills fares that charge fees for amenities that would otherwise come standard, like seat assignments or the right to use the overhead bin space, for example. But this unbundling has also made it difficult for… Read More Travel app Hopper will now break down airlines’ confusing feesThis entry was posted in Android apps Apps iOS apps Mobile Startups TC Transportation on February 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez