Who the hell is Steve Jobs?
“I actually wanted him to die,” was the response I heard from the only person I could find who had also watched the film Steve Jobs. I can’t say I shared the sentiment; in…
How to use Facebook Live on iPhone to livestream your favorite moments
By Collen Kriel
After initially rolling out Facebook Live to celebrities and high-profile users last year, the company announced in December that it would be rolling out the new feature worldwide starting with a select group of…
Microsoft adds DevTest Labs to Azure’s Blockchain-as-a-Service
Microsoft has announced another major boost to its Azure cloud computing platform in the shape of its new DevTest Labs integration, aimed at helping developers test their blockchain-based applications. “Blockchain technologies will become even…
IBM’s Rometty snags a $4.5m bonus
IBM’s CEO Ginni Rometty is to be “rewarded” for 15 straight quarters of declining sales and the slow but sure erosion of the firm’s share price with a not inconsiderable $4.5 million bonus. Rometty,…
Obama to launch $4bn tech education initiative
President Obama has called on Congress to approve a new $4 billion spending plan that would see computer science taught to all elementary, middle and high school students in the U.S. Obama announced his…
Liberty Reserve founder Arthur Budovsky pleads guilty to money laundering
By Duncan Riley
Arthur Budovsky, the founder of the now defunct notorious cryptocurrency service Liberty Reserve, has pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiring to run a money laundering service. The guilty plea before the U.S. District…
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy S7 launch set for February 21 in Barcelona
By Duncan Riley
As expected, Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd.’s latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S7 is coming in February. But now we finally have a confirmed date and time. Samsung has sent out invites to a new…
IoT security is the least of manufacturers’ worries: Here’s what they should do
As more things connect to the Internet, it seems security is taking a back seat to cost for manufacturers. According to a report from Technavio (Infiniti Research Ltd.), the global connected market is expected…
Loot Crate announces new subscription box geared toward gamers
By Eric David
This week at PAX South 2016, popular subscription box service Loot Crate, Inc. has announced a new service geared specifically for gamers called Loot Gaming. Loot Crate’s standard mystery nerd box has included plenty of video…
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IBM gets into the digital marketing business with first agency buy
Amid rumors that it’s preparing to lay off thousands of workers from its professional services business, IBM Corp. is bolstering the struggling division with the purchase of its first digital marketing outfit. Resource/Ammirati Inc. was…