Do you still use one generic password to login across multiple websites? Even though it’s a pretty awful habit, you’re probably not alone. Most of of us now have hundreds of accounts for different sites across the internet. That means unless you use a password manager, its practically impossible to remember a unique password for each site. Here’s another solution for… Read More
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An Istanbul-based startup called Twentify took the stage this afternoon at TechCrunch Disrupt London 2015 to talk about their gig-finding app Bounty, which helps people find nearby small jobs they can do for extra cash. As the winner of the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Alley Wild Card position, the co-founders only had a few hours notice to prepare their presentation before today’s… Read More
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Google’s Safe Browsing technology is now enabled by default on Android to protect mobile Chrome users from accessing phishing sites and web pages that harbor malware. Until now, Safe Browsing was only available to desktop users, as well as for Chrome users on Android who turned on Google’s optional data compression service. Read More
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History has shown that you can’t topple email. The legacy technology invented in the early days of the net is too entrenched to be abandoned. But newer startups have found a way to at least move some communication outside of email, such as with team collaboration platforms like Yammer or Slack. Read More
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“Supplier management” might not sound like the most exciting problem for a startup to solve, but Lystable might actually be doing something crucial for its customers. As businesses find themselves relying on more freelancers and vendors, Lystable helps them manage those relationships. Read More
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Send Gigster your app idea and it sends you back that app. No coding. No hiring. No wrangling freelancers. Just a fundamental shift in how software gets built. That’s why Andreessen Horowitz has led a new $10 million Series A for Gigster just 18 weeks after its launch. The lauded venture firm was impressed with Gigster’s artificial intelligence engine. It converts a… Read More
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Vessel, the video subscription service led by former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar and former Hulu CTO Richard Tom, is expanding in a new direction with the launch of a feature called “Threads,” designed to encourage more social interaction between video creators and viewers. The idea, the company explains, is to allow creators to interact with fans by asking them questions, encourage… Read More
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The Google Cardboard team has teamed up with Bank Of America and Visa to bring a new VR experience to Android and iOS. The subject is the New England Patriots and you’ll be able to immerse yourself in a practice they participate in. To go along with the new experience, 10,000 customized Cardboard viewers are being handed out to fans at Gillette Stadium. This is yet another Cardboard… Read More
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Murdoch wants to give you what you didn’t ask for, yet. Instant messaging is overshadowing social media, and that’s creating new opportunities for data mining and delivering useful content. Murdoch has built a way to listen in to your instant messaging conversations and chime in with recommendations for you and your friends. Today at TechCrunch Disrupt London’s Hackathon,… Read More
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After announcing it at E3 2015, Square Enix unveiled the first gameplay trailer for one of its most anticipated games, Final Fantasy VII. And it looks like it’s more than just a remake with better graphics.