October 18, 2015
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Turns 30
OK, I’m old. You’re probably feeling old. Let’s get that out of the way. Done. The NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) turns 30 today, as it was officially launched…
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October 18, 2015
20 New Ways Facebook Is Eating The Internet
Facebook never, ever, ever wants you to leave. That’s why it’s replicating features from other apps and pulling content like videos and news articles inside its app. The…
Read articleOctober 16, 2015
Tinder Owner Match Group Files To Go Public
Match Group, a spinoff of IAC that owns properties like Tinder and OKCupid, has filed to go public. The Dallas-based company is reporting trailing twelve months revenue of…
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How Facebook Moments Is Solving The “Other People’s Photos” Problem
Could Facebook’s experimental group, Facebook Creative Labs, finally have a hit on its hand with its private, photo-sharing app Facebook Moments? The early data looks promising. The app,…
Read articleOctober 15, 2015
Flipboard Co-Founder Evan Doll Has Left The Company
Co-founder Evan Doll is no longer at Flipboard, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch and has just announced in a blog post. He will be joining Redpoint Ventures…
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Skype Now Lets Anyone Join A Chat Even If They Don’t Have An Account
Skype is working to make is service more broadly accessible, Microsoft announced today, detailing a new feature that will allow users to invite anyone – even those who…
Read articleOctober 14, 2015
August Debuts Three Products And Its Partner Platform ‘August Access’
Unlocking your door might not sound exciting, but once you’ve seen an August Smart Lock in action, you’ll change your mind. The company behind it, August, is doubling…
Read articleOctober 13, 2015
Facebook Tests Video Feed To Sidestep YouTube With Friendly Discovery
Facebook is where you watch videos you weren’t looking for. And now it’s looking to supercharge discovery through friends via a slew of new feature tests including a…
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“Chime” In On Video Chat Threads With This Intimate App
Texting is the quickest way to be misunderstood. With no facial cues or vocal tones, enthusiasm becomes sarcasm, jokes are read as cruelty. But while audio and video…
Read articleOctober 12, 2015
Facebook Rolls Out Support For 3D Touch, Offering Shortcuts For Posting Statuses, Photos And Videos On New iPhones
An update to Facebook’s iOS application, which rolled out earlier this morning, now allows iPhone 6s and 6s Plus owners running the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating…
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