Facebook gets silly with acquisition of face-swapping selfie app MSQRD

Facebook is purchasing popular face-swapping app, MSQRD, and the company behind the technology.

News         March 9, 2016

DinnerCall lets you order pre-made meals from your grocery store

DinnerCall lets families order ready-to-eat meals or pre-measured ingredients to make dinner from their local grocery store via an app.

Smart Home News         March 5, 2016

The Moov chair captures kinetic energy while you sit, uses it to charge your smartphone

A Dutch designer created a chair that can convert human energy into electricity in order to charge gadgets.

Smart Home News         March 2, 2016

Facebook users in France posting photos of their kids could face fines, jail time

French authorities are warning parents to not widely share photos of their children, as it could endanger their safety and privacy.

News         March 2, 2016

Reddit 3016 is an interactive parody of what Reddit might look like in 1,000 years

An artist spent the last 4 years imagining what Reddit might look like in 3016, using fake articles and photo-shopped advertisements.

News         March 1, 2016

The Infinity Pitcher will order a new filter for you online, just before the old one goes bad

Amazon and Brita reveal its new, smart water pitcher that automatically orders new filters using Wi-Fi and Amazon's Dash Replenishment service.

Smart Home News         February 29, 2016

Track your newborn’s growth milestones and health with Glow Baby app

Personal health startup Glow's fourth app, Glow Baby, is designed to keep track of newborn's first key milestones and general well being.

Health & Fitness         February 25, 2016

BBC brings music and exclusive content from all its properties to new Music app

BBC Playlister has evolved into BBC Music, a new app that pulls music-related content from across its properties.

Mobile         February 25, 2016

SoundCloud Pulse arrives for iOS users, puts stat tracking in the palms of their hands

SoundCloud releases the iOS version of their stat-tracking app, SoundCloud Pulse.

News         February 24, 2016

Here’s a unique new way Facebook is tracking you down

Facebook and Columbia University are working together to help make internet accessible worldwide through artificial intelligence.

Mobile         February 23, 2016

You can make your own custom Snapchat filter, starting at $5

Snapchat is enabling users to create their own customized geofilters for their special events or businesses, starting at $5.

Business         February 23, 2016

Peacocks die from shock after being picked up for photos, feathers plucked

Two peacocks in a Chinese zoo die due to visitors roughly grabbing them to take pictures with them.

News         February 22, 2016

Plight of refugees traveling across Europe wins 2015 World Press Photo of the Year

Australian photographer Warren Richardson wins the 2015 World Press Photo of The Year.

News         February 19, 2016

Sports Illustrated jumps on VR bandwagon, releases 2016 Swimsuit Issue in virtual reality

Sports Illustrated partnered up with virtual reality firm Wevr to produce high-quality VR content for their latest Swimsuit Issue. Users will have full access to this year's photos via the magazine's app.

News         February 19, 2016

This new, cool Instagram tip could help you get more likes

Professional photographers are claiming that Instagram's landscape/portrait feature helps improve engagement in the posts they've shared.

News         February 19, 2016

Endangered baby dolphin dies after beachgoers pass it around for selfies

An endangered dolphin dies due to overheating after beachgoers pulled the animal out of the water to take selfies with it.

Mobile         February 18, 2016

Zuckerberg snubs Kanye's Twitter begging, fans toss coins in his can on Gofundme

A loyal fan created a GoFundMe page to help Kanye West with his debt after tweeting that he's $53 million in personal debt.

News         February 17, 2016

With auto-braking and location tracking, the Arrow is the safest go-kart for kids

Silicon Valley start-up Actev Motors revealed the first ever smart go-kart designed for children ages 5 to 9. This smart-kart features built-in Wi-Fi, GPS and high-tech safety features.

News         February 16, 2016

Flipagram allowing its users to share private photo stories

Flipagram is the latest app to add a new feature that allows its users to share private stories (Flips) with one another or to a select group of friends.

Mobile         February 15, 2016

Move over, pink convertible; Barbie has a hoverboard now

Barbie is keeping up with the times and replacing her pink convertible for a new method of transportation that suits her needs - a flying drone hover board. The drone is able to carry a lightweight foam version of the doll.

News         February 15, 2016

2016's Tribeca Film Festival includes VR experiences in gaming and fictional storytelling

The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival is embracing their focus on virtual reality and has revealed this year's lineup of virtual reality experiences, including gaming, music, and fictional storytelling.

News         February 11, 2016

Facebook moves to silence pesky video ads by adding captions

Facebook is introducing a new video advertisement feature that will make it easier for its users to watch content on the go. The platform will offer closed captioning on video advertisement after 80 percent of its users reacted negatively when an ad takes over their audio output.

Social Media         February 10, 2016

Neit debuts world’s first collapsible, hard case suitcase

Premium quality luggage brand Néit developed a line of suitcases that can be collapsed to nearly 70 percent its original size, making it convenient to store away when it's not in use.

Smart Home News         February 9, 2016

Tommy Hilfiger is letting Apple Watch wearers cut in line at Fashion Week

Tommy Hilfiger and fashion lifestyle app Fashion GPS Radar have teamed up to allow Apple Watch users an expedited entry into his upcoming New York Fashion Week show, becoming the first fashion line to offer smartwatch benefits of this kind.

News         February 8, 2016