The New ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Makes Me Want to Go Back to 1995
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BBC Planning ‘Netflix of the Spoken Word’ to Take Radio Content Global
Georg Szalai, reporting for Hollywood Reporter: “The BBC makes the best radio in the world,” says director general Tony Hall. British public broadcaster BBC plans to launch a “Netflix of the spoken word” to take its radio content beyond the U.K. Direct… Continue reading BBC Planning ‘Netflix of the Spoken Word’ to Take Radio Content Global
One of Vine’s Biggest Stars Tells Us What Happens Next
“It’s bittersweet.” Continue reading One of Vine’s Biggest Stars Tells Us What Happens Next
5-Year-Old Hosting Service AllMyVideos, No Longer Profitable, To Shut Down
Founder five years ago, AllMyVideos.net is one of the most popular video hosting services out there, but it will be shutting store this month. Though millions of users visit the website every month, the company said it operated on “minus 20 percent” pr… Continue reading 5-Year-Old Hosting Service AllMyVideos, No Longer Profitable, To Shut Down
Watson Financial Services is born out of IBM’s purchase of Promontory Financial Group
If Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest had a big data eating contest brother, IBM would be a serious contender for first place. Today the tech stalwart announced that it had come to an agreement to acquire Promontory Financial Group. To make sense of this deal, you have to avoid relegating Promontory into the small box of financial services. Instead, it’s most practical to think… Read More Continue reading Watson Financial Services is born out of IBM’s purchase of Promontory Financial Group
Plex Cloud Means Saying Goodbye To the Always-On PC
Finally, you don’t need an always-on PC or any other network-attached storage device if you want to use Plex’s media player. The company has announced that it now allows you to stream TV shows and movies from your own collection via a new online option… Continue reading Plex Cloud Means Saying Goodbye To the Always-On PC
Russia Bans Pornhub, YouPorn – Tells Citizens To Meet Someone In Real Life
Russia has blocked two of the biggest porn websites. The Russian state watchdog Roskomnadzor, which oversees internet in the country, announced that it was blockeing Pornhub and YouPorn. When a Russian citizen asked on Twitter about an alternative, it … Continue reading Russia Bans Pornhub, YouPorn – Tells Citizens To Meet Someone In Real Life
The top 7 startups from Y Combinator S16 Demo Day 1
In-flight VR entertainment and security guard drones were amongst our favorites from the 44 startups that launched at Y Combinator’s Summer 2016 Demo Day 1. After querying investors and our writers, here are TechCrunch’s picks for the 7 most promising companies from the first half of the batch, plus an honorable mention. Check back later for all the startups and our picks from… Read More Continue reading The top 7 startups from Y Combinator S16 Demo Day 1
The Great Tablet Gold Rush Is Over
Earlier this month, Dell announced that it will no longer sell Android tablets. The company added that slate tablet market is “over-saturated” and is “experiencing declining demand from consumers.” The company says it will focus more on 2-in-1 — other… Continue reading The Great Tablet Gold Rush Is Over
Where ‘Mr. Robot’ Gets Inspiration for its Hacks
“It gets harder and harder each episode because I don’t want to repeat an attack from season one.” Continue reading Where ‘Mr. Robot’ Gets Inspiration for its Hacks