Ad blocking software’s usage on the web, and now mobile, has forced the media and publishing industry to look to new revenue models. And one of the most notable players in ad blocking is German firm Eyeo, the makers of AdBlock Plus, whose software is dominating the space and still growing. In fact, Eyeo’s co-founder and CEO Till Faida […]
HTC is officially struggling once again. The Taiwan-based tech company’s latest financials show its sales dropped a staggering 64 percent over the past year. Revenue for Q1 2016 came in at NT$14.8 billion ($456 million based on today’s rates), which is down massively on NT$41.5 billion one year previous and also down on NT$25.7 billion in the previous quarter. […]
Steve McCurry is, perhaps, one of the most iconic names in the National Geographic pantheon. A travel photography giant, his vibrant images have inspired millions, but he’s recently come under fire over Photoshop use after a botched print at a show in Italy was found to have a serious issue. Every photographer has gotten the […]
A panel discussion on finding a balance between security and privacy here at Disrupt New York 2016 touched on various aspects of a complex topic, including strategies for securing customer data and the big risks posed as more types of devices come online. How can startups best lock down customer data? By not having access to it in the first place, suggested Nate Cardozo, senior […]
Between Alexa’s built-in functionality and Skills API, you can now use the platform to do almost anything. Simple voice commands let you do things like order a pizza, send someone money on Venmo, or even buy another Echo. But here’s the thing – anyone using your Echo can do these things without your permission, potentially putting […]
If you think Facebook will get rich on Oculus, you better be patient. Mark Zuckerberg said on the Q1 2016 earnings call he sees VR as a long, long-term bet rather than a way to make a quick buck on 3D games. “This is early and it’s going to take a long time. There’s a lot […]
CoreOS, the company behind the container-centric CoreOS Linux distribution and Tectonic container management service, today announced that it has raised a $28 million Series B round led by GV, the fund formerly known as Google Ventures. Other investors include Accel, Fuel Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and the Y Combinator Continuity Fund. In total, […]
The class of 2015 graduated with an average of $35,000 in student loan debt, the most in history. And yet, executives and hiring managers continue to complain about their inability to fill skilled positions in their companies. This is the skills gap, and we’ve been talking about it for more than a decade. So why […]
Carl Icahn pulls out of Apple Apple investor Carl Icahn has dumped his position in Apple over concerns over China. He took a large position in Apple several years ago and has now sold off his investment. He cited concerns over Apple’s inability to control its business in China. Source: iLounge Apple pushes deeper into […]
iOS’s Medical ID feature There’s a little-known feature built into iOS 8 and above called Medical ID that turns your iPhone into a “medical alert bracelet.” And now’s a good time to start using it because first responders are becoming aware of it. Medical ID allows you to enter important medical information into your iPhone […]