Thursday, June 21, 2018

Facebook will air live PGA Tour coverage on its Watch tab

One of the ways that Facebook has been highlighting its Watch tab is through exclusive streaming deals with sports leagues. Now, the PGA Tour joins the roster of sports that will air coverage on Facebook exclusively. Live competition coverage of eigh...

EU narrowly passes copyright law requiring internet filtering

Today, the EU parliament's legal affairs committee voted in favor of controversial legislation that requires tech companies to install filters into their software to prevent users from uploading copyrighted content. The law is intended to protect con...

AMC's 'Stubs A-List' subscription is a direct attack on MoviePass

That took.... longer than expected: To compete with MoviePass, AMC Theaters will launch a monthly subscription service starting June 26th. With the AMC Stubs A-List program, in exchange for $19.95 per month folks will be able to see three movies of t...

Facebook is placing autoplay video ads inside Messenger

Facebook previously admitted that it's running out of places for ads in the News Feed, which doesn't sound good for a company making billions of dollars from them. To solve that issue, the social network turned to its other apps and properties -- las...

HTC U12+ review: Fundamentally flawed

Once a big player in smartphones, HTC is now better known for its Vive VR headsets than anything else. The firm offloaded the team responsible for the Pixel phones to Google earlier this year, shortly before the chief of its smartphone division r...

Google Podcasts is pretty but basic

Google has a long and disappointing history with podcasts. With Apple and iTunes, they were always an integral part of the experience. For Android, though, it was an afterthought. Google Listen was barely usable, but basically the only option for get...

You aren’t alone; U.S. adults broadly think around 40 percent of the news is misinformation

A new survey underscores what you already know. People don’t trust traditional media as they once did. They trust social media even less. And certain groups in particular, including Republicans and people with a high school education or less, are the most suspicious that what they read isn’t accurate. The Gallup/Knight Foundation breaks it down […]

Hired raises $30M to build an easy subscription pipeline for company hiring

Recruiting is one of the latest industries to get a data science makeover through companies like Hired and Triplebyte, but the former hopes to turn it into a subscription business just like other enterprise software companies — and has raised a new pile of funding to do that. Hired looks to serve as a one-stop […]

Nginx lands $43 million Series C to fuel expansion

Nginx, the commercial company behind the open source web server, announced a $43 million Series C investment today led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity. NEA, which has been on board as an early investor is also participating As part of the deal, David Campbell, managing director at Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division will join the […]

Bag Week 2018: Chrome’s MXD Pace Tote is the perfect little hybrid backpack

I admit I was a little reluctant to try this pack out, but in the end it was my favorite of the Chrome bags I tested for TechCrunch Bag Week 2018, perhaps not coincidentally, one of the least Chrome-like. If you’re familiar with Chrome’s bike messenger bag roots, the Pace feels like an abrupt departure, […]

Up close with the Galaxy S9 in 'Sunrise Gold'

Samsung teased a gold color variant of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus two days ago, and now it's officially announced the availability. Starting June 24th, you'll be able to get the "Sunrise Gold" version of the flagship at Best Buy (in stores and online)...

A closer look at the BlackBerry KEY2's new dual camera

It'll still be a little while yet before the first BlackBerry KEY2s wind up on people's doorsteps, and we're currently putting our review unit through its paces. For now at least, we've grown quite fond of the thing: even a few Engadget staffers who...

TouchPal built an AI for its alternative Android keyboard

Over the years, TouchPal has remained one of the most popular Android keyboards with its generous bundle of features, including gesture typing, neural network-powered prediction, multilingual support, GIF search, themes and more; though some of these...

Facebook launches Workplace for Good, a free version of its enterprise product for non-profits

Workplace is making a push into the non-profit segment. Today the enterprise communications app from Facebook is launching a new tier of the product called Workplace for Good, which will let non-profits use the product for no fee. To be completely clear, Facebook has never charged non-profits to use Workplace, and it’s already used by over 2,500 […]

Steam lets game developers customize their homepages

Steam has put its new Creator Homepages into open beta, letting developers and publishers customize their homepages to better show off their game catalogs. There's a lot of flexibility -- publishers can divide their portfolios up however they wish, s...

Hyundai HYM460SPR Self Propelled Roller Lawn Mower


The HYM460SPR lawn mower from Hyundai features a split rear roller for easy turning, self propelled and is powered by the Hyundai IC140V 139cc OHV 4-stroke low emission and extremely economical 4-stroke petrol engine. To find out more about this product, visit https://ift.tt/2GbyYTo

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Most Ludicrous Moments as Press Secretary


From Picklegate to her feud with April Ryan, Sarah Huckabee Sanders has had some pretty "memorable" moments throughout her stint as WH press secretary. With many calling for her resignation, including Stephen Colbert, we decided it was time to round-up some of her best moments from her many White House press briefings. ► Subscribe for more tech & culture videos: https://ift.tt/2IavB0Y ◄ MORE FROM MASHABLE ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/6ElleCub6uM ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/jAu1ZsTCA64 ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/W8T6fYt9-tA Subscribe to Mashable: https://ift.tt/2IavB0Y Best of playlist: https://ift.tt/2rFftKC MASHABLE ACROSS THE WEB Mashable.com: https://ift.tt/2Ibu5rm Facebook: https://ift.tt/2I7KIYV Twitter: https://ift.tt/2IgAQIf Instagram: https://ift.tt/2I6suXD Mashable is for superfans. We're not for the casually curious. Obsess with us.

Hyundai HYM460SPE Push Button Electric Start Lawn Mower


The HYM460SPE lawn mower from Hyundai features push-button start, self-propelled RWD (rear wheel drive) and is powered by the Hyundai IC140VE 139cc OHV 4-stroke Euro 2 low emission, low maintenance and extremely fuel efficient petrol engine. For more information about this product, please visit https://ift.tt/2GbyYTo

See Beyond the Game, Visualize Your Victory : New MAG Series Curved Gaming LED monitor | MSI


"Ultimate game immersion with MSI Optix MAG series Curved Gaming Monitors MSI, world’s leading manufacturer of true gaming hardware is proudly expanding the hardware possibilities for gamers. While dedicating on creating the most immersive gaming experience for gamers around the world, we discovered a missing piece – the Curved Gaming Monitors. Introducing the MSI brand new Optix MAG series. Our top model is equipped with the latest gaming feature to ensure a great immersion in gameplay. With a curved VA panel of 1500R curve (MAG241C and MAG241CR), 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, this gaming monitor is built for speed and great gaming visuals. For more information: https://ift.tt/2I3tAid MSI Gaming Facebook: https://ift.tt/2syUqs2 MSI Global Instagram: https://ift.tt/2xmMHQD"

Vlogging with Traveling Jules and Canon's EOS M50 camera


Join travel vlogger Juliana Broste aka Traveling Jules, as she demonstrates the Canon EOS M50 camera at work. Jules highlights the camera's features and benefits as she makes her way around the Denver Graffiti Tour in Denver's RiNo Art District.

What Your Receptionist Says about Your Company Culture - Masters of Scale


Trying to improve your company culture? You may want to start with the reception desk. Believe it or not, the reception desk can set the tone for your whole company. Author and CEO Margaret Heffernan explains the importance of a friendly reception and how you can build one at your company. Narrated by Masters of Scale Host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Cofounder, Greylock investor). This editorial series is sponsored by Skillshare, the online learning community. Get 2 months of Skillshare classes for free by visiting this link → https://ift.tt/2Ibu4ni

Introducing the Canon Cinema Family of Lenses


Watch and learn how Canon’s wide variety of Cinema Lenses is suited for various applications, shooting-styles and budgets. Each of the five categories of Cinema Lenses: Zooms, Compact Zooms, Cine-Servos, Compact-Servos, and Primes offer unique traits but they ALL offer trusted 4K/HDR optical performance for a wide variety of professional applications. Please check the Canon USA website for more product details on the entire family of Cinema Lenses. Learn more about Canon Cinema Lenses: http://Canon.us/6bsga

BlackBerry Key2 unboxing and walk-through


This rare beast is all about the keyboard. Read about our first impressions on CNET: https://cnet.co/2lir4vk Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV CNET playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://ift.tt/2fmiQ6l Like us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1930vfU Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm

Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED


Nathan Smith, associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, talks about every dinosaur that appears in the Jurassic Park films. How realistically were the dinosaurs in the films portrayed? Is the T-Rex actually the king of the dinosaurs? Is the real life Dilophosaurus actually SCARIER than its film counterpart? Nathan uses his dino-expertise to highlight the similarities and differences between what we know now, and how the movies depicted them. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED

Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED


Nathan Smith, associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, talks about every dinosaur that appears in the Jurassic Park films. How realistically were the dinosaurs in the films portrayed? Is the T-Rex actually the king of the dinosaurs? Is the real life Dilophosaurus actually SCARIER than its film counterpart? Nathan uses his dino-expertise to highlight the similarities and differences between what we know now, and how the movies depicted them. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED

Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED


Nathan Smith, associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, talks about every dinosaur that appears in the Jurassic Park films. How realistically were the dinosaurs in the films portrayed? Is the T-Rex actually the king of the dinosaurs? Is the real life Dilophosaurus actually SCARIER than its film counterpart? Nathan uses his dino-expertise to highlight the similarities and differences between what we know now, and how the movies depicted them. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Every Dinosaur In 'Jurassic Park' Series Explained | WIRED

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Taiwan-based media startup The News Lens raises Series C for its international growth plans

The News Lens launched in 2013 as an independent news site for Taiwanese readers disenchanted with the country’s tabloid-ridden media. Now it has 9 million monthly unique readers, offices in Taipei and Hong Kong and just announced it has raised a Series C. The Taipei-based startup did not disclose the exact amount of the round, […]

Aaptiv raises $22M from Amazon, Disney and more for its “Netflix for fitness”, now valued over $200M

Health and wellness has been one of the biggest categories for development in the tech industry, with huge range of wearable devices and connected equipment being built to track how we are moving and helping us stay fit. Now, a startup whose app offers users a selection of audio-based, personal-trainer-led workouts that also monitors users […]

India’s budget hotel network unicorn OYO expands into China

The tech world sees plenty of Chinese companies move into India — including the likes of Alibaba and Xiaomi — but few expand the other way. OYO Rooms, the billion-dollar Indian startup that pioneered budget hotel networks, is looking to buck the trend, however, after it launched operations in China. Today the company officially announced its […]

The evolution of ‘woke’ emoji


Some eight years ago, a collection of expressive little icons — emoji 😎 — showed up in our smart devices and now it’s hard to imagine life without them. Everyone uses them — teenagers, adults, corporations and even large institutions like the EU. Emoji aren’t just silly icons for adding flair to our online conversations. Some argue that emoji is a “lingua franca” — a bridging language that allows us to communicate across spoken language barriers and cultural differences. Emoji saw their virtual light of day in the year of 2010 when they became available globally. In the beginning, they might have seemed overwhelming, with…

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Canaan Partners gives $20 million to its two youngest employees to invest in consumer startups

Canaan Partners, the venture capital firm that has backed companies like Skybox Imaging, Match.com and Lending Club, has a new investment strategy. Called Canaan Beta, it entails setting aside $20 million of its $800 million fund to its two youngest employees, and then empowering them to make their own investment decisions as a duo. The […]

Meditation app Calm hits a $250M valuation amid an explosion of interest in mindfulness apps

Just a few years ago, it might have been a bit of a challenge to convince investors that a mindfulness app would end up being a big business — but thanks to an increasing focus on mental health from both startups and larger companies, companies like Calm are now capturing the excitement of investors. From […]

2018 Gros Morne National Park AnnouncementFederal Infrastructure Investment ProgramGrand total investment*: $27.5M

2018 Gros Morne National Park Announcement - Grand total investment*: $27.5M

These AI-powered insoles turn your shoes into a gross, sweaty running coach


Running is one of the world’s most popular physical activities, but, unlike other sports, the average participant is rarely coached. If you play football, squash, hockey, or train a martial art, the chances are you’ve had or have lessons. But running? I know folks who have completed multiple marathons, but have never even spoken with a coach. This is where Runvi comes in. The device – which has reached its funding goal on Kickstarter – aims to be an AI-running coach by analyzing the way you move. It consists of two insoles (one for each shoe – revolutionary, I know)…

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