The Future of Tech, News and making sense of it all!

Thursday, September 21, 2017

TPS Consulting Daily


TECHNOLOGY

Need to return an Amazon order? Just drop it off at Kohl’s

Shared by
Jimmy Smith





www.digitaltrends.com - If you live near a Kohl's location, dropping off an Amazon item may be simpler than packing up your return and scheduling a pickup. Amazon customers who have products they’d like to return will soon …

Internet Giants Face New Political Resistance in Washington

Shared by
Pol0tix





www.nytimes.com - “There is much stronger agreement among me and my colleagues that there needs to be more aggressive enforcement action on tech companies like Google,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from…

Trump retweets account that traffics in wild conspiracy theories, accused Hillary Clinton of murder

Shared by
🇺🇸IMPEACH NOW🇺🇸





thinkprogress.org - A Twitter account President Trump retweeted Friday morning has posted a series of incendiary tweets, including one accusing Hillary Clinton of murdering former DNC staffer Seth Rich. Another tweet cl…

CNN Digital Is Facing A $20 Million Budget Shortfall

Shared by
Franco Gonzalez





www.buzzfeed.com - CNN has been pouring money into its digital operation — making new hires and renewing its focus on web video and mobile devices. Now, CNN Digital is facing a budget pinch, according to six people fam…

Google Buying HTC's Pixel Team for $1.1 Billion - VRScout

Shared by
Jonathan Nafarrete





vrscout.com - HTC retains brand but lets part of their smartphone business go. Google has announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Go…

BuzzFeed - Case Study

Shared by
Egnyte




www.egnyte.com - BuzzFeed is in the business of creating content and fosters a unique culture, focused on building a media platform for today and tomorrow. The company aims to connect deeply with its audience, creati…

My Tour Deal : Mobile ONLY Booking App - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Patrick Ncho”, Co-Founder at the California – USA based Startup “MyTourDeal” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and w…

Equifax sends breach victims to fake notification site

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - The official Equifax Twitter account encouraged people to visit a knock-off website that mocks the company's security practices instead of the site the company created to warn of a massive data breac…

Some iOS 11 issues show early adoption pitfalls, others are just growing pains

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - Apple's new iOS 11 software for iPhones and iPads rolled out yesterday, but its adoption is slightly slower than that of its predecessor, and as is often the case, various issues have been reported b…

Google, HTC sign $1.1B USD cooperation agreement to boost Google’s hardware game

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Google and HTC have entered into an agreement where certain HTC employees will join Google. As part of the transaction, HTC will receive $1.1B USD in cash from Google. Google will also receive non-ex…

Apple bumps up the the over-the-air download limit for apps to 150 MB

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - With the release of iOS 11, Apple is making it slightly easier for iOS device owners to download larger apps over a cellular connection by increasing the download limit. Before, Apple would require u…

Polly’s teen polling app piggybacks on Snapchat

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Snapchat doesn’t technically have a developer platform, but that hasn’t stopped other startups from taking advantage of its new feature for attaching links to your Snaps and Stories. Sarahah was the …

Inside Embark’s mission to make autonomous trucking a reality

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Autonomous trucking is an area where a growing number of companies are competing for talent and funding, but newcomer Embark is on a bit of a hot streak when it comes to funding, talent acquisition, …

Rights management and content monetization company HAAWK raises $2.5 million

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - The music industry has been struggling with the best way to manage digital rights and to make sure that artists get the money they’re due for the songs they write for decades. These days there are to…

The Apple Watch is still the one to beat

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - The sheen has worn off of wearables. The pack has begun to thin, and even industry leaders like Fitbit felt the pinch. There are a few exceptions, of course. At the low end, companies like Xiaomi hav…

VC Kirsten Green talks shop — including responding to criticisms of Bodega

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Earlier today at Disrupt, Kirsten Green, founder of the early-stage, San Francisco-based venture firm Forerunner Ventures, sat down for a quick conversation about her work. Green has become one of th…

And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt SF 2017 is… Pi

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - At the very beginning, there were 22 startups. After three days of incredibly fierce competition, we now have a winner. Startups participating in the Startup Battlefield have all been hand-picked to …

Tech giants told to remove extremist content much faster

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Tech giants are once again being urged to do more to tackle the spread of online extremism on their platforms. Leaders of the UK, France and Italy are taking time out at a UN summit today to meet wit…

Uber says Waymo wants $2.6 billion for one allegedly stolen trade secret

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - During a tense exchange, Judge William Alsup allowed an Uber lawyer to disclose that Alphabet’s Waymo is seeking $2.6 billion for a single allegedly stolen trade secret. There are currently nine trad…

Facebook vows to manually review ad targeting after “Jew-Haters” scandal

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Facebook failed to forsee how turning user-written interests and employer information from profiles into ad targeting options could turn offensive. Now Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has apologized for…

Digital Ocean launches Spaces, its object storage service

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Digital Ocean today announced Spaces, its object storage service. This complements the company’s block storage service. Both of these services have different use cases, of course; unlike the block st…

Why women are coming forward about harassment and discrimination

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - It’s been the talk of the summer in Silicon Valley. CEOs at Uber and SoFi lost their jobs after whistleblowers came forward, alleging sexism and harassment. Powerful venture capitalists, including Da…

The Moto X4 brings Android One to the US and a non-Google phone to Project Fi

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - Motorola’s Moto X4 is coming to Google’s Project Fi network, and it’s bringing Android One along with it. On Wednesday, Google announced that Motorola’s latest smartphone will work with its cellular …

Microsoft: Windows getting more stable, faster, and lasting longer on battery

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - Windows 10 is getting better and better, Microsoft insists, as it works to build confidence in the operating system in the run up to the next major update. The company says that the Creators Update (…

Massive Equifax hack reportedly started 4 months before it was detected

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - Hackers behind the massive Equifax data breach began their attack no later than early March, more than four months before company officials discovered the intrusion, according to a report published W…

I’ve fallen in love with a laptop—the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - When writing a review, whether of a computer game, a film, a book, or a piece of hardware, there is always a certain amount of pressure to be "objective," to write from some kind of non-personal, neu…

OpenBazaar 2.0 Beta Released - OpenBazaar

Shared by
Joel Comm





www.openbazaar.org - After a month in alpha testing, the OpenBazaar 2.0 beta has now been released. You can download the beta now. If you try the beta, please note the warnings and follow the guidelines and tutorial on t…

4 Tricks to Make Load Times Feel Faster | Webdesigner Depot

Shared by
Webdesigner Depot




www.webdesignerdepot.com - No matter how well-designed your user interface may be, at some point or another, people using it are going to have to wait for something to load. The loading time could harm the overall experience. …

Why the 4 Ps of Marketing Might Be Outdated

Shared by
Reg Saddler





www.inc.com - The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the producer-oriented model, have been used by marketers around the world for decades. Created by Jerome McCarthy in 1960, the 4 Ps encourages a focus on Product,…

Ninety7 intros portable battery cases for the Google Home, Amazon Echo Dot - Android Community

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - Remember Vaux? That special device that turns Amazon Echo Dot into a battery-powered device? Its maker, Ninety7 is back with two new devices not only for the Amazon Echo but also for Google Home. The…

Google app beta update shows upcoming Assistant, Pixel 2 features - Android Community

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - One of the ways that you can figure out what upcoming features will come to apps and even future devices is to do an APK teardown of a beta update. The Google app beta is now rolling out and so we ge…

T-Mobile confirms they have raised prioritization point to 50GB - Android Community

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - Yesterday it was just a rumor, but now we have official confirmation that T-Mobile is indeed raising their prioritization point to an industry-leading 50GB. They previously put it at 32GB, which was …

Blackberry now offers more keyboard options for KEYone - Android Community

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - The great thing about virtual keyboards is that you can change your keyboard layout and design any which way you want. But a physical keyboard is much more limiting, which was one of the reasons for …

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's display is shatter-resistant but not scratchproof - Android Community

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - When it comes to smartphone technology, perfection can never be achieved because of the new inventions and innovations that are regularly introduced. When it comes to displays, most OEMs use the late…

Does Siri sound different today? Here’s why

Shared by
TweetSmarter





techcrunch.com - Did you notice that Siri sounds a little more sprightly today? Apple’s ubiquitous virtual assistant has had a little virtual work done on her virtual vocal cords, and her newly dulcet-ized tones went…

MicroVentures | Invest in AstroPrint

Shared by
Indiegogo





app.microventures.com - 3D printing has been available since the 1980s, but it has become far more publicized and mainstream within the past decade as the capabilities and advancements of the 3D printer are becoming realize…

From Idea to Retail: 6 Indiegogo-Funded Products Sold At Brookstone - Indiegogo Blog

Shared by
Indiegogo





go.indiegogo.com - You came to Indiegogo to find the latest and most innovative products before they go mainstream. But even if the ideas you back aren’t on shelves yet, we know you still want them ASAP, and that’s exa…

Is Your Loyalty Program Worth It? 5 Ways to Ensure Your Program Makes the Cut

Shared by
Loyalty360





www.loyalty360.org - Now in its seventh year, the Loyalty Report 2017 reveals that consumers have reached their Program engagement threshold despite an upward trend in new Program memberships. Our research finds that new…

Making Digital Communications Relevant in a Multiscreen World

Shared by
Loyalty360





www.loyalty360.org - It’s become almost clichéd to say, but the fact of the matter is that customers today are absolutely addicted to the personal, mobile screens they carry around with them. Whether it’s smartphones, ta…

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Who Has the Greatest Tech of All?

Shared by
Loyalty360





www.loyalty360.org - As someone who once planned to build a career focused on lotions, potions and color, then discovered her career in technology, I find myself particularly intrigued when the cosmetic world incorporate…

ApprovalQ : Email Project Management Platform - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Sharif Aly”, Aly of the California – USA based start-up “ApprovalQ” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what your …

MonitorBacklinks.com: An Easy Backlink Checker Tool that Notifies you via Email or in your Changelog if Someone Removes your Links or Makes them Nofollow - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - Monitor Backlinks looks to replace the notepad and spreadsheets that SEOs use to keep track of their backlinks, checking their status regulary and notifies when they get removed or nofollowed. “Monit…

MassivBrand : New Innovative Home Technology - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Michelle Bair”, Owner – of the Arizona – US based start-up “MassivBrand” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what …

Narwall : Personalized Designs for Toys, Apparel and Decor for Kids - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Andrew Fry”, Founder of the startup based in Campbell – United States “Narwall” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do …

SpotLoss: A Device that Keeps Track of Everything from your Keys to your Kids - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - SpotLoss is a device that allows you to keep track of everything from your keys to your phone to your kids. The SpotLoss fob allows you to press a button on the fob to find your phone, or a button on…

RunLastMan : Sports Betting Platform - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Graham Carrick”, CEO at the Dublin – Ireland based start-up “RunLastMan” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what…

Soundest : App For E-commerce Email Marketing - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas




www.start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Mr. ‘Rytis Lauris'; C0-Founder and CEOof the UK- based Start Up “Soundest”. Below, is the full interview that we have conducted :…

Vertical Method : Posture Strength For Techies and The Desk-Bound Workforce - Start-Ups.Co

Shared by
Debbas





www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Jennifer Davis”, Founder and CEO of the San Francisco- United States based startup “Vertical Method” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is i…

Hands-On with Xbox One X - Thurrott.com

Shared by
Paul Thurrott





www.thurrott.com - I was finally able to get my greedy fingers on Microsoft’s stunning new Xbox One X at a showcase event in New York last week. And I have nothing but good news. So let me cut the chase. From a perform…

Hulu and NBC Will Both Stream All of the Original Episodes of Will & Grace Ahead of Its Revival

Shared by
Stephan Stavrakis





www.adweek.com - If Will & Grace fans want to catch up on the show’s original run before the revival debuts on NBC next week, there’s an app for that—two of them, in fact. Hulu and NBC have teamed up to jointly strea…

So You Want to Build a Chat Bot – Here's How (Complete with Code!)

Shared by
DotOnline (.ONLINE)





moz.com - You’re busy and (depending on effective keyword targeting) you’ve come here looking for something to shave months off the process of learning to produce your own chat bot. If you’re convinced you nee…

Nest adds new cameras and a wireless alarm system to its product suite

Shared by
Still Safe®





arstechnica.com - Alphabet-owned Nest announced several new products today, all of them focused on home security. Two new cameras have been introduced—the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor and Nest Hello—along with Nest Secure, a m…

Children missing at quake-hit Mexico school 'send WhatsApp messages' to relatives

Shared by
Still Safe®





news.sky.com - Families have been frantically trying to help rescue workers pick their way through the flattened three-storey building, in which at least 21 youngsters and four adults died. A crowd of parents waiti…

The iOS 11 hidden tricks you absolutely need to learn right now

Shared by
Still Safe®





bgr.com - iOS 11 is officially out, which means you can install it on your iPhone and iPad right away to experience some of the things Apple has been working on. If you’ve already tried the beta, then you’ve p…

Sheryl Sandberg 'disgusted' by anti-Semitic ad buys, wants to end them

Shared by
Themelis Cuiper





mashable.com - A week after it was revealed that Facebook allowed ad buys targeted to anti-Semitic causes, including "Jew haters," Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has responded to the controversy and offered some pote…

3 Tools That Increase Your Instagram Bio Links

Shared by
Themelis Cuiper





www.socialmediaexaminer.com - Do you wish you could share multiple links via Instagram? In this article, you’ll discover three tools that let you serve links to people who click on your Instagram bio. 3 Tools That Increase Your I…


Computers, Technology and the Future!