When tobacco and cancer are used in the same sentence, the word “cause” usually goes in between. That’s why a new research from La Trobe University in Australia could confuse some folks — after all, the researchers discovered that tobacco could…
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Google reportedly looking to simplify home entertainment with Android TV
Google has been edging away from the original Google TV concept for a while, but it now looks like the company is ready to make a sharper break from its past. The Verge claims to have documents revealing a new Android TV release with a more…
Case Study: ‘Pay after it works’ social influencer program yields 300% ROI
The company enables businesses to boost online sales and decrease net advertising costs by leveraging genuine customer engagement.
Gresso’s Azimuth is the dual-SIM phone the rich have been waiting for
The one percent have long had smartphones from Porsche and Vertu to quench their high-end thirst, but when it comes to dual-SIM handsets the elite have had to settle for something a little more ordinary. For those in need, Gresso created Azimuth, the…
WSJ: Get ready for more ads in your Twitter feed
Tired of seeing inane Promoted tweets in your Twitter feed? Well, if the social media company has its way, you’ll likely see much more than that before the year’s over. According to the Wall Street Journal, Twitter plans to debut 15 new types of ad…
Looking back on it, perhaps Facebook’s big spend on WhatsApp wasn’t so crazy after all
Trickle-up innovation will continue to feed big business as huge payouts pour down to startups whose products drive a sizable user base with concrete digital solutions.
Why certain publishing hosts are better for certain website types
your company website needs to be hosted with the best web hosting provider for you; not what’s best for most people’s needs.
Mozilla CEO steps down due to political backlash
After a slew of criticism and increased scrutiny over his donations to an anti gay marriage bill in California, Mozilla’s newly appointed CEO Brendan Eich has stepped down. The company recently published a blog post that read, “Mozilla prides itself…
Unreal Engine 4.1 update adds SteamOS and Linux support, arrives later this month
Good news for gamers who’ve been eyeing Valve’s upcoming Steam Machines: Unreal Engine 4.1 will support the Linux-based SteamOS after a pending update. In a blog post today, Epic Games’ Mike Fricker announced that the source code now includes…
Nokia announces the Lumia 930, a 5-inch phone with a 20-megapixel PureView camera
It appears that Nokia isn’t coming to Microsoft’s developer conference empty-handed. A proposed merger between the two companies is still pending, but Nokia decided to bring in some new hardware regardless. This time, the phone maker has announced…
Microsoft teases a classic Start Menu for Windows 8.1 with built-in Live Tiles
As a part of its BUILD 2014 announcements, Microsoft showed off an interesting twist on its classic Start Menu. Coming to Windows 8.1 in a future update, it has the look of the Start Menu Windows users have experienced for years, but adds the Live…
Amazon Prime signs ’24’ away from Netflix just before the new season airs on Fox
After four years away CTU agent Jack Bauer is coming back to TV on May 5th in 24: Live Another Day, and he’s already being used as a pawn in a new battle: Amazon vs. Netflix. Until today, US fans of the show could catch up with all 192 episodes (plus…
Google to focus on portrait shots and effects with improved camera app
We know that Google has been looking to bring more advanced photo features to Android for a while, but it may soon be ready to show off what it’s been working on. Sources aware of Google’s plans have confirmed to us that the search giant is currently…
Toshiba Encore review: an 8-inch Windows tablet that struggles to stand out
Toshiba is no stranger to Windows tablets, but what we’ve seen to date has typically been targeted at businesses or has otherwise been… limited. In that sense, the Encore is something special. It’s not just the company’s first 8-inch Windows tablet…
Samsung looks to Google for help in its latest legal battle with Apple
No matter how much we hope and pray, the legal wrangling between Apple and Samsung never seems to end. The latest court battle has Apple seeking up to $2 billion in damages from the Korean manufacturer for infringing on five patents, including tap to…