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It’s time to accelerate hardcore tech

December 7, 2014 4:10 PM | Wiley Larsen, ASU

GuestWe’re now seeing a new kind of accelerator emerge that aims to match existing tech with talented entrepreneurs who can bring these technologies to market.

Ralph Baer, the father of video games, has died at 92

December 7, 2014 3:59 PM | Dean Takahashi

Baer won the National Medal of Technology in 2006.

Surprise: Agriculture is doing more with IoT Innovation than most other industries

December 7, 2014 3:04 PM | Jahangir Mohammed, Jasper

GuestFind out how Ag-tech is leading the way for the Internet of Things…

The commoditizing of humans.

December 7, 2014 1:30 PM | Francisco Dao, 50Kings

There is a downside to Internet connectivity that is rarely considered. Easy access to large, almost unlimited, numbers of people has turned us into commodities.

Check out Apple’s new iPad Air 2 TV commercial (video)

December 7, 2014 1:00 PM | Tom Cheredar

With the holiday season now in full swing, Apple has released yet another video ad showing of its newly released iPad Air 2 tablet today.

The big PlayStation Experience games worth getting hyped for

December 7, 2014 12:45 PM | Jeff Grubb

Sony’s PSX event has a number of older titles taking up room on the show floor, so let’s take a look at what is new.

Careers in tech: Everyone starts somewhere and students can start today

December 7, 2014 11:51 AM | Dan’l Lewin, Microsoft

When I arrived in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1976, the burgeoning tech industry that we know today was just taking shape.

North Korea denies attack on Sony, praises hackers

December 7, 2014 10:04 AM | Tom Cheredar

North Korea has hilariously denied that it was involved in the digital security breach carried out against Sony Pictures last month.

Uber driver in India accused of rape is arrested by police

December 7, 2014 8:22 AM | Tom Cheredar

The last few months haven’t been great for peer-based ride sharing service Uber.

The best programming languages every beginner should learn

December 6, 2014 3:00 PM | Lisa Eadicicco, Business Insider

There’s always demand for sharp, talented engineers, which is why learning how to code can seem like an attractive option.

Google’s new ad strategy could delay a bunch of tech IPOs

December 6, 2014 1:00 PM | Jim Edwards, Business Insider

There’s the experience of Rocket Fuel, an ad network that went public in September 2013 . Months later, it was the subject of class action lawsuits, alleging the stock fell after it failed to disclose that many of its ads were being clicked by fraudulent botnets.

With Big Data, where’s the magic in marketing?

December 6, 2014 12:00 PM | Dan Ferguson

GuestWho needs to spend time and money on cut-through creative or “big ideas” when you know exactly who is ready to buy and what offer will most likely result in a sale?

Here are my rules for avoiding burnout while building a business

December 6, 2014 11:00 AM | Chirag Kulkarni

GuestWorking 24/7 may work for some, but it does not work for me. After being burned out, I have discovered a few “rules that I live by,” especially during the building businesses phase.

Google: Ok, so about half of our online ads are never actually seen

December 6, 2014 9:41 AM | Barry Levine

Some of the reasons given for non-viewability: a user scrolled right past it, it wasn’t delivered, or it was delivered but the “viewer” was a software bot.

The Backed Pack: Safe headphones, a smart shower & a wearable food monitor

December 6, 2014 9:00 AM | JulesHerrick

Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns.

Heartbeat vs. hacker: How physical passwords can help solve our massive digital security problem

December 6, 2014 8:00 AM | Michael Gokturk

GuestIn the U.K., MasterCard recently announced its first thumbprint biometric card. Barclays Bank has introduced “finger-vein ID” readers that will allow customers to access their bank accounts using an infrared scan of their unique vein pattern.

Move over, iBeacons — here come mesh beacons

December 6, 2014 7:00 AM | Barry Levine

Mesh beacons, which utilize capabilities in version 4.1 of Bluetooth that came out last December, turn the current generation of location-broadcasting beacons into a two-way, Net-connected network.

These 4 tech IPOs will raise more than $1B next week

December 6, 2014 6:00 AM | Jordan Novet

At some point, this year became a long-running waiting game for those looking out for technology companies that are going public.

The Game Awards trailer roundup: Zelda Wii U, No Man’s Sky, Metal Gear Online

December 5, 2014 10:00 PM | Jeff Grubb

Nintendo shows us some Zelda in action, and we get a look at a few new games.

Reduce police brutality with activity trackers — not just body cameras

December 5, 2014 7:00 PM | Tom Cheredar

The tech probably wouldn’t be able to ID a chokehold, but it could provide supporting data for a video of that altercation.

This week on VentureBeat: Captcha, Marc Andreessen’s tweets, & more

December 5, 2014 5:15 PM | Kia Kokalitcheva

Catch up on some of this week’s stories.

Why a Facebook cofounder’s magazine is crumbling, in two charts

December 5, 2014 3:57 PM | Gregory Ferenstein

Leisurely reading is hard to monetize on the web.

Phhhoto is a profitable photo app that’s grabbing the attention of pop stars & top tech execs

December 5, 2014 3:00 PM | Tom Cheredar

When it comes to image sharing apps, Instagram reigns supreme for photos, Vine and Instagram lead the pack in short videos, and Twitch is quickly becoming the darling of live streaming video. But thus far, no mobile service has risen to the top for GIFs — those animated, short image files that everyone (save for my boss Dylan Tweney) is in love with.

Zuckerberg is on shaky ground criticizing Apple’s business model

December 5, 2014 2:30 PM | Mark Sullivan

The Facebook CEO called Tim Cook’s September comments about Internet advertising “ridiculous” in a recent TIME interview.

Forget steps and calories — Prana’s wearable tracks breath and posture

December 5, 2014 2:15 PM | Mark Sullivan

The Prana device uses a 3-axis accelerometer and a fancy set of algorithms to measure the body’s breathing patterns. It can also tell if you’re slouching.

Amazon starts bricking hacked Fire TVs in latest firmware update

December 5, 2014 1:58 PM | Tom Cheredar

You may want to think twice before hacking your Fire TV set-top box to get around its limitations.

Want to hitch a ride on a rocket? Join one of these 68 companies

December 5, 2014 1:15 PM | Kia Kokalitcheva

Here’s a good starting point for engineers looking for high-growth opportunities.

FTC finalizes order demanding Google refund $19M in kids’ in-app purchases

December 5, 2014 12:59 PM | Ruth Reader

Today the FCC approved a final ruling requiring Google to reimburse consumers for unauthorized purchases made by their kids in the Google Play store.

Why VMware absolutely had to adopt Docker and its trendy containers

December 5, 2014 11:29 AM | Jordan Novet

The container market is real, and the biggest technology infrastructure companies know it.

Apple files to dismiss iPod antitrust case as plaintiffs are disqualified

December 5, 2014 11:12 AM | Mark Sullivan

Plaintiffs’ attorneys today withdrew the name of one of the two people who claimed harm, leaving just one New Jersey woman as the sole member of the class action.

7 smart ways to use mobile app analytics

December 5, 2014 11:00 AM | Dale Carr, Leadbolt CEO

GuestGoing with your gut feeling may work occasionally, but if you’re making decisions based on cold, hard data, you’re going to be more successful.

First Cortana for Windows 10 desktop screenshots and video leak

December 5, 2014 10:58 AM | Emil Protalinski

Microsoft today brought its Cortana virtual assistant to France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, albeit in alpha form. Yet the really exciting news comes from unreleased Windows 10 builds: Cortana running on the desktop.

Microsoft adds video calling between Lync and Skype for Windows, coming to Android and iOS next

December 5, 2014 9:12 AM | Emil Protalinski

And Microsoft doesn’t mention OS X in its Skype announcement at all.

GamesBeat weekly roundup: PlayStation turns 20, an odd e-sports sponsor, and Street Fighter V

December 5, 2014 9:00 AM | Mike Minotti

Check out our entire week’s worth of coverage on VentureBeat’s channel for video games, GamesBeat.

Comcast cares? Companies clueless about customer dissatisfaction (study)

December 5, 2014 8:37 AM | John Koetsier

Businesses generally think they care well for their customers, according to a new report. Customers, unsurprisingly, disagree.

Could Wire be the messaging app the world has been waiting for?

December 5, 2014 8:25 AM | Paul Sawers

A “modern communications network,” “simple, beautiful conversations,” “it’s time to create the best possible communication tools, as beautiful as they are useful.”

The DeanBeat: Will Hollywood brands bring salvation from the rising cost of acquiring mobile gamers?

December 5, 2014 8:00 AM | Dean Takahashi

It’s not inconceivable that a mobile game will make the most profits for an entertainment property.

Is interactive content a way to rise above content marketing clutter?

December 5, 2014 8:00 AM | Scott Brinker, ion interacative

SponsoredThe biggest challenge content marketers face is breaking through the cacophony of content flooding the web. As marketers are being told to “think like publishers” , interactive content is significantly expanding what’s possible in content marketing.

Sony’s new hi-res audio Walkman appeals to cultured senses, like a fine wine (review)

December 5, 2014 7:35 AM | Simon Cohen

ReviewSony’s latest Walkman puts 350 high-resolution songs in your pocket. Assuming, that is, you can hear the difference.

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