The year 1995 was heralded as the beginning of the “New Economy.” Digital communication was set to upend markets and change everything. But economists by and large didn’t buy into the hype. It wasn’t that we didn’t recognize that something changed. It was that we recognized that the old economics lens remained useful for looking […]
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Reelgood debuts a hub for finding TV shows and movies across streaming services
The service is live on the web now, while its iOS and Apple TV apps are available in the respective app stores. More people are cutting the cord with pay TV in favor of streaming services, but finding something to watch is growing more difficult -not only because of rights deals which see content coming and going, […]
Switch Bot – The World’s Smallest Remote Robot
We are constantly running from place to place, working to accomplish everything on our never-ending “to-do” list. If you’re a person who is always on the go, convenience can be the biggest lifesaver and an added luxury or reprieve from daily stress. Switch Bot is a small, automated device (controlled via app on your Android […]
Uber Wants To Make Drivers’ Jobs Easier With”Compliments’
Starting today, when you give your Uber driver a five-star rating, your app will ask you to provide them a little extra feedback. It’s not mandatory, but if you choose, you can give them a sticker that says something like “Awesome DJ!” or “Great car!” or “Above and beyond!” Or you can tap a prompt […]
6 Crazy Social Media Ad Ideas to Make You Look Like A Big Deal
Perception is everything. In the business world, people are naturally attracted to the biggest names, whether you call them influencers, experts, or [insert industry here] rock stars. But what if you aren’t a big name yet? What if you’re just starting out and looking to make a name for yourself? How can you get on […]
‘Doom’ running on MacBook Pro’s is so pointless yet so awesome
‘Doom’ running on MacBook Pro’s is so pointless yet so awesomE It’s too early to determine if the Touch Bar on Apple’s new MacBook Pro is a gimmick or truly innovative. But there’s one thing we do know: It can run the original friggin’ Doom. That’s right, developer Adam Bell crammed the 1993 classic in […]
It took only 36 hours for these students to solve Facebook’s fake-news problem
Facebook is facing increasing criticism over its role in the 2016 US presidential election because it allowed propaganda lies disguised as news stories to spread on the social-media site unchecked. The spreading of false information during the election cycle was so bad that President Barack Obama called Facebook a “dust cloud of nonsense.” And Business […]
Japan now has more electric car charge points than petrol stations
When it comes to electric vehicles, Japan is speeding ahead of the rest of the world, blissfully free of the range anxiety that afflicts plug-in drivers elsewhere. The country now has more electric car charging stops than petrol stations, according to a recent survey by Nissan. The Japanese automaker, whose fully battery-powered Leaf can travel […]
‘We Couldn’t Believe Our Eyes’: A Lost World of Shipwrecks Is Found undisturbed in the darkness
The medieval ship lay more than a half-mile down at the bottom of the Black Sea, its masts, timbers and planking undisturbed in the darkness for seven or eight centuries. Lack of oxygen in the icy depths had ruled out the usual riot of creatures that feast on sunken wood. This fall, a team of […]
Clever Wall Lamps Turn Into Animals When Switched On
Tel Aviv-based designer Chen Bikovski creates minimalist light fixtures that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also hide a little trick inside. The magic lies in one simple flip of the switch and the wall lamps turn into animals, creating a “wow effect” that is inspired by designer’s childhood memories. “Since I was a child, […]