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Facebook Express Wi-fi Arrives in Underdeveloped Areas in India
India is working with Facebook to provide underdeveloped areas with access to the Internet. In early 2016, Facebook attempted to work out a partnership with India, but hit roadblocks with their crafty algorithms. Mashable reported: 'In January, India’s telecoms regulator rejected Facebook’s Free Basics program after more than a million people registered complaints abut the plan, which would have given free access to specific websites chosen by Facebook.' After digging into Free Basics by Facebook developers, I was able to find out that companies and individuals have to request to be apart of this new service. It also let
Amazon Prime Video The Grand Tour Sets the Bar in Automotive Entertainment
Amazon Prime Video has just launched The Grand Tour, and set new in house records for viewership. Episode 1, Season 1 features the scorching sun in the California desert, plus three amazing hybrids and a stunning BMW. Episode two is from Johannesburg, and will be available this upcoming Friday on Amazon Prime. The Grand Tour provides Amazon Prime Video the wheels to speed up their original content programming. The show is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by more than 15,000 customers on Amazon, and currently has a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. With on-demand viewing, users can watch the content
SXSW Music 2017 Adds +200 International Artists to the Lineup
SXSW 2017 has just announced 211 new artists to the fold for their upcoming annual event taking place March 10-19. The festival has unveiled over 200 live music acts that will all interconnect at SXSW Music 2017. To help break down the massive list of new artists, we have provided a quick guide to some of the acts that have hit our radar. Sweet Crude (New Orleans, USA) https://youtu.be/_TZ0YW4Iu6w One of the hottest acts that I have come across since the 2015 SXSW event is Sweet Crude from New Orleans. The dynamic group of musicians create a style that
Oculus Converges Music and Virtual Reality
Oculus has recently showcased some of their latest technology at Oculus Connect this past October 5-7 at the San Jose Mcnery Convention Center. Virtual reality is amping up with the holiday season approaching, and Oculus has been taking pre-orders for Oculus Touch, (handheld sensors that interconnect with the visuals being produced in the headset.) Oculus Touch gives users the ability to interact with digital content via handheld devices. A popular video game, Rock Band VR, will let gamers feel the experience of being live on stage during the process of playing a song. Imagine that you can view in 360
SXSW Music Festival 2017 First Round Artist Preview
SXSW recently announced their first round of musical acts for the 2017 event taking place March 14-19. Musicians from various parts of the globe will travel to Austin, Texas to showcase their material for a diehard concert going audience. This year the festival has announced over 150 bands from over 20 different countries within their first round of artists. Artists from over 20 different states in the U.S. were released in the first round announcement. Scan over the list below. Within the group of unknowns, there is also some more established bands such as Austin's own Fastball. Additional notable
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network Helps Startups Develop their Brand
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network is comprised of a group of campuses and communities that foster and help startups grow to meet new customers. Google for Entrepreneurs is a hub for business leaders to connect to share ideas. Major cities around the world have dozens of businesses that are looking to make an impact. With this platform by Google, users can plug into workshops to build new partnerships, as well as learning more about different startups. A brilliant piece to the campus section of Google for Entrepreneurs is the classes and workshops available to give guidance in the startup community.
Marshmello Continues 2016 with International Tour
Marshmello, DJ and music producer, has recently announced world tour dates that stretches into next year. The tour will feature +35 live concerts featuring the music from Marshmello. After a successful summer tour, the producer is looking to build on that momentum moving into the fall season of touring. A Thursday show has been added to Marshmello's Los Angeles run at the Shine Expo. In addition to shows in the United States; the tour covers venues in China, India, and Paraguay. [td_block_text_with_title custom_title="Marshmello on the Road"] Tour Dates Date | Location | Venue Sept. 30 | Bejing, China | Sir Teen Club Oct.
California Roads Expand with Renewable Energy
Engineers in California are trying new methods to produce renewable energy with their roadway system. Recently, state officials have gave the green light to a pilot program including piezoelectric crystals that will be installed on several freeways. The crystals generate electricity by a form of kinetic energy as automobiles drive over the roadway. This system has been shown to be successful in other parts of the world, such as Japan, and now will have the opportunity to help the United States transition to renewable energy. EcoWatch notes: In fact, scientists estimate the energy generated from piezoelectric crystals on a 10-mile
Picture This Campaign to Connect Film and the Environment
The Picture This Festival purpose is provide a platform for filmmakers to share their stories and insight on successful skills or actions that could lead to a more environmentally safe climate. The festival has noted that eight participating network groups will accept entries from countries in their territories, which will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Participating regions include the U.K, Spain and Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Latin America, Asia, the U.S. and Central Europe. Winners will be chosen based on the power of their storytelling and their illustration of the Picture This campaign: Picture a Better World. Crackle
The Augmented Reality Revolution with Pokémon GO
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company released Pokémon GO, a smartphone app that augments reality, (with a motion picture filter) to display digital creatures in with a live setting. Recently, smartphone users that have download Snapchat, may have noticed the filters that the app uses. They have a motion graphic for a tongue, and various other filters. Pokémon GO is utilizing the motion graphic filter method, but they are also taking it a step further with gameplay centered around geography. The new app has had some technical difficulties, but users have been highly engaged
India is working with Facebook to provide underdeveloped areas with access
Amazon Prime Video has just launched The Grand Tour, and set
SXSW 2017 has just announced 211 new artists to the fold
Oculus has recently showcased some of their latest technology at Oculus Connect
SXSW recently announced their first round of musical acts for the
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network is comprised of a group of
Marshmello, DJ and music producer, has recently announced world tour dates
Engineers in California are trying new methods to produce renewable energy
The Picture This Festival purpose is provide a platform for filmmakers
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company