RightSignature, the company that allows you to sign with a mouse, is making a play to serve as a core integration for the Software-as-a-Service market. It's a trend we expect to see more from third-party providers that seek to establish anchor positions as agnostic tools for Salesforce.com and vertically oriented...
Real-time search engine OneRiot launched the OneRiot Developer Network this morning. The care and attention it's paying to partnering with outsiders seeking to leverage its unique offerings could help the company stand out in a very crowded market. OneRiot says it already sees a large majority of its 40 million...
Do you remember YouTube sensations like Otters Holding Hands, David After Dentist or Dramatic Hamster? Of course you do. You probably Dugg, Tweeted and ClikBalled them until the mash-ups came out. From there, you probably repeated the process until a full-fledged meme was afoot. In the same way that it...
Google's vision for Google Books obviously goes far beyond the controversial Google Book Search settlement with the Authors Guild and the AAP. The Google Books settlement mostly dealt with the past and out-of-print books. In a talk at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View last night, however, Google Books'...
This morning, Google's YouTube opened up its Reporters' Center - a new hub for teaching citizen journalists to become better reporters by teaching them about how to prepare for interviews, be better investigative reporters, and how to help media organizations in the news-gathering process. Interestingly, at the same time as...
Real-time search engine OneRiot and Nambu, a social messaging desktop application for Apple operating systems, today announced a partnership that enables Nambu users to see real-time web search results while searching from within the app.OneRiot's Tobias Peggs said the new capability is "a key feature. They are the first of...
It's a well-known fact that our readers are on the cutting - if not bleeding - edge of technology. But sometimes, it's important to take a step back and realize that the apps to which we've grown so incredibly accustomed are just barely beginning to register with the general public....
This past weekend we asked for your help in predicting whether eBay would sell StumbleUpon. We hope that the rumors aren't true. If they are, StumbleUpon isn't rolling over and playing dead. It seems StumbleUpon may give eBay a reason to hold that thought. The service is looking to expand...
Information overload is a topic that keeps coming up, especially among users of social media services. As you add more friends and more services, the amount of content produced can become overwhelming to keep up with which leads to quality items being lost amongst the "noise." Noise-reducing apps like AideRSS...
When I was a kid, I made dumb videos that a total of 5 people actually watched -- me and the 4 other kids I made them with. But today, a kid with a funny video can be seen by millions of people, whether he is swinging a golf ball...
Segala is a specialist in web accessibility, mobile testing, mobile web testing and certification. Based in Dublin and privately owned, Segala provides a range of services to help you better understand what problems your website and mobile applications might have in terms of accessibility. Let's take a look at their...
We're piloting a new feature on Read/WriteWeb, called Point/Counterpoint. It's where two authors (John Milan and Alex Iskold in this case) argue two sides of an intriguing question. We'd also like you, the reader, to contribute YOUR thoughts in the comments section. Who do you agree with the most -...
GamStop is a helpful tool that supports responsible gambling, but it does come with more restrictions than you might want. Many players in the UK are looking for casinos not on GamStop to enjoy a restriction-free experience that’s full of games and bonuses. In this guide, we’ve highlighted the most...
At least 18 government websites in the U.K. and the U.S. send visitor information to multiple online advertising brokers, according to a report. This includes an ad-tech business in China previously embroiled in privacy disputes. Google previously blacklisted Yeahmobi's SDK as "malicious" following an investigation into ad fraud and attribution...
In partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the US Air Force has announced a significant breakthrough in achieving its first artificial intelligence (AI) dogfight. Project teams from the Air Force Test Pilot School and DARPA collaborated to great effect, testing AI algorithms using the X-62A VISTA aircraft. ...
99Bitcoins ($99BTC) is a well-renowned platform for learning about cryptos like Bitcoin. It offers a learn-to-earn model wherein you can earn $99BTC by taking courses and quizzes on its website. The platform recently launched a presale for its native $99BTC tokens. This ongoing presale lets early buyers buy these tokens...
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has given the green light to the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the region, according to an official announcement. This significant development has been confirmed by several official announcements from prominent financial institutions such as China Asset Management Co....
Hong Kong, a prominent global financial hub and a gateway for Chinese overseas investments, is poised to green-light a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to Bitcoin (BTC). According to a Coindesk report, Singapore-based crypto services provider Matrixport noted that this investment vehicle could potentially unlock up to $25 billion...
TikTok has encountered a barrage of bans, and the U.S. is close to joining the list. Discussions of a ban started last year, gaining attention, especially after a high-profile congressional hearing featuring TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew. By 2024, the House of Representatives, with a significant majority, approved legislation requiring...
Eco friendly blockchain project eTukTuk (TUK) is nearing a key milestone in its crypto presale, with close to $3 million raised. The new crypto-based initiative focuses on promoting sustainable global transportation solutions. At its core, eTukTuk aims to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered tuk-tuks with eco-friendly electric counterparts called "eTukTuks," powered...
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