This app writes ‘100% unique’ content in 2 minutes for a dollar – too good to be true?

‘Content marketing’ often amounts to nothing more than companies filling their blogs up with posts that try to make them seem smarter than they are, while saying nothing of any value to anyone at all. And if you’re going to get into that game, why spend time and effort crafting a 500-word article when you can buy a computer-generated one for a dollar? That’s the idea behind Articoolo, a startup that can generate articles on a range of topics based on up to five keywords. While some ‘AI journalist’ products like Quill are used to write finished articles that can be published by news websites, Articoolo…

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Stephen Hawking backs new space program because he reckons our days on earth are numbered

Russian billionaire Yuri Milner announced last year that he was investing millions in the search for radio and light signals from aliens. Well, now Milner has gained a like-minded partner to help speed up his search – Stephen Hawking. Under Milner’s Breakthrough initiative, the pair has announced that they are launching a $100 million research and engineering program called Breakthrough Starshot, which they hope will lead to an eventual voyage to our nearest neighboring star system in search of extraterrestrials. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is also joining the program’s board. So, the first step for the program is to develop ‘nanocrafts’ that will be able…

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You’ll soon be able to stream drone video direct to Facebook Live

Drone manufacturer DJI was one of the lucky partners of Facebook’s F8 developer conference kick-off last night and used its time in the spotlight to announce an integration of its tech with the social network. Later this month, DJI drone owners that have paired their device with the company’s DJI GO app will be able to stream footage direct to Facebook Live video, just like it showed off using the Phantom 4 during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote. You will never get footage quite like that, but I’m sure you’ll do just fine. The Phantom 4 used on stage is the company’s latest piece of kit,…

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The FBI reportedly worked with hackers to build an iPhone-cracking gadget

Roughly two weeks after the FBI announced that it had cracked the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, the Washington Post reports that the agency didn’t engage Israeli security firm Cellebrite to assist in the case, as was widely believed. Instead, it collaborated with professional hackers. According to the Washington Post’s sources, the hackers discovered at least one previously unknown iOS flaw, which they exploited by with the help of a custom piece of hardware that they built. It allowed the FBI to decode the iPhone’s four-digit PIN without triggering the OS’  data wiping feature. This revelation gives the impression that like the…

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5 ways to rock your influencer marketing strategy

Influencer marketing was huge in 2015. Just take a look – it’s been on a pretty fast trajectory recently. That presents a challenge to marketers who have been doing it for awhile. Sure, you might have a network that’s engaged with your content and a few VIPs you can rely on to help promote, but they’re getting busier as more companies try to work with them. With more companies start sending outreach emails, it’s getting harder to get the attention of your targets. The key is following the right steps in planning, research, and nurturing relationships consistently. To demonstrate the entire process…

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The billionaire’s race to colonize space: Blue Origin versus SpaceX

In a battle between billionaires, Blue Origin and SpaceX are leading the pack to make commercial space travel viable for future generations. However, in the incredibly costly and difficult task of space travel, the path to success is founded on small advances. Are Blue Origin and SpaceX truly competitors or are they vying for different goals? Despite the uncertainty of each company’s long-term ambitions, one thing is for sure; it’ll be a great ride. The vision to colonize space has sparked the imagination of humans for centuries and now seems more than ever the opportune time to make it a…

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CREO wants to take on Android flagships with its $300 Mark 1 smartphone

After teasing its first phone last month, Bangalore, India-based CREO has launched the Mark 1 in New Delhi today with the promise of a new software feature each month and top-of-the-line specifications. The dual-SIM Mark 1 features a 5.5-inch quad HD display and runs the company’s own Fuel OS layer atop Android 5.1. Under the hood, you’ll find a 1.95GHz Mediatek Helio X10 octa-core processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. You can add up to 128GB more space with a microSD card. The 3,100mAh battery supports quick charging so you can get two hours of talk…

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