Amazon takes on Square with Local Register card reader
The online retailer introduced a card reader to its line of payment services, potentially to learn more about consumer shopping habits both online and in stores.
Microsoft takes shake out of videos with hyper-lapse
Researchers are working on a tool that converts tedious, dull, and shaky footage into smooth, seamless, time-lapse videos — it’s said to be a Windows app soon.
John McAfee: Google drives humans to ‘least common denominator’
Speaking at Defcon, the notorious security expert lambastes what he sees as Google’s destruction of privacy.
Samsung: You’re scared to admit you want to switch
A new ad claims Samsung Experience Shops can help iPhone owners to do what they desperately want — get a Galaxy S5.
How to Perform Competitive Research
Competitive research isn’t just a buzz word, it’s crucial to success in display advertising. You need to know what your competition is doing and look […]
Robot at sea tweeting Hawaii hurricane photos
The Liquid Robotics Wave Glider Holoholo is autonomously navigating the Hawaiian seas, heading into the paths of Hurricanes Iselle and Julio, tweeting storm photos as it goes.
Kickstarter’s potato-salad analysis reveals making of a legend
The infamous potato-salad project just wrapped up a stunning run. Kickstarter breaks down the numbers on how the campaign came to rule the crowdfunding world.
Today’s kids confused by old-fashioned typewriters
What happens when kids are asked to use a typewriter for the first time? The Fine Brothers find out in this latest “make us all feel old” video series.
The pane points of Microsoft’s ‘one Windows’
Microsoft has said it doesn’t intend to bring a single operating system to all devices that can run Windows. But if it did, there would be many interface issues to overcome.
Got some Dane in your DNA? Do a happy dance
While global happiness research tends to focus on economic and sociological factors, one study says genes close to the makeup of Denmark’s DNA up your chance at bliss.