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Here Comes The Disrupt Europe Hackathon Hot Dog Cam!
Oct 27, 8:25AM
Sometimes you just want a hot dog. That’s why we drove a GoPro mounted to a shopping cart around the Disrupt Europe Hackathon where we saw some of the happiest hackers in the world enjoying fine tubesteak and donuts. Why did we film this? Because we could. Keep up with Disrupt Europe on our event page and our new social hub.
How To Tell If You're In A Cloud-Friendly Industry
Oct 27, 4:00AM
The benefits of an industry cloud strategy are clear. But are there certain industries that are more cloud friendly? To answer this question, we set about scoring industries using a framework that ranks each industry based on eight factors that speed up cloud adoption and two factors that slow things down.
With iWork, Apple Walks It Back Before Moving Forward
Oct 26, 10:15PM
Over the last few days there has been a lot of talk about Apple's new direction for iWork, especially when it comes to the OS X versions of its productivity suite. At an event on Tuesday, the company announced that they would be making iWork free with purchase of a new device — but it also announced a redesign that many are seeing as a regression of the product. Specifically, many who use Pages, Numbers and Keynote heavily are remarking on the loss of what they characterize as “pro” features. These power users are lamenting the changes, many of which mimic the look and feel of the suite on Apple's iOS platform. The thing is, they're right. Apple did “walk back” the features and feel of iWork slightly across the board — and significantly in some niche cases. But it's far too early in this new era of a free iWork to begin panicking about its future. From what I understand, the fact that this new version of OS X iWork looks and feels a lot like the iOS version is no coincidence. It's actually a rewrite that's founded on the code base of the (now 64-bit) iOS apps. And a decision was made to unify the visual look and interactive feel of the apps across all platforms — with the far more prolific iOS used as inspiration. iWork is handled under the supervision of Apple's Eddy Cue, not the OS X chief Craig Federighi, but it's boggling to think that this kind of decision wouldn't have been very carefully considered by the senior staff at Apple. There are easy parallels to draw here to Apple's “back to the Mac” initiative, which brought features and feel from its enormously popular iPhone and iPad to the Mac — largely in order to make them more familiar to “halo” adopters who may have started their Apple experiences with a portable device, not a traditional desktop or laptop. Lots of folks are getting all worked up about iWork being “dumbed down,” but it feels like a reset to me. I can see this playing out pretty much like Apple's recent Final Cut Pro X re-thinking. That app was introduced in a radically simplified and streamlined form that caused immediate outcry. Over time, Apple has steadily added back features that were missing from the early dramatic redesign of the pro video-editing suite. A handful
CrunchWeek: Pinterest's Big Raise, The iPad Air And OS X Mavericks, And NSA's Foreign Surveillance
Oct 26, 10:00PM
It's that time of week for a new episode of CrunchWeek, the show that brings three writers, three TechCrunch TV cameras, and a whole lot of opinions together to dish on the most interesting stories from the past seven days in tech news.
Social Scheduling Tool Buffer Gets Hacked, Floods Twitter And Facebook With Weight Loss Spam
Oct 26, 7:03PM
If you're a user of social media scheduling app Buffer, there's a good chance that your Saturday morning has been less than relaxing. There have been numerous reports circulating today purporting that the service has been hacked, and just a few moments ago the company officially confirmed those reports in a tweet. "Hi all. So sorry, it looks like we've been compromised," the terse statement reads. "Temporarily pausing all posts as we investigate. We'll update ASAP." 
Meet The Coders Of The Disrupt Europe Hackathon
Oct 26, 6:11PM
The Disrupt Europe Hackathon is underway, but just because you can’t make it out to Berlin for the festivities, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the experience. That said, we’re bringing you as close as possible to the sights, sounds, and (unfortunate) smells of the 24-hour coding competition with this video. We’re seeing starts from near and far, experienced and brand new to the scene compete. More than $5,000 is on the line, as hackers will present their products on stage tomorrow at noon to a panel of amazing, expert judges. Plus, our incredible API sponsors like Weather Underground and Yammer are giving away some amazing prizes for the best use of their API.
This Week On The TC Gadgets Podcast: Apple's New iPad Air And Traveling With Gadgets
Oct 26, 5:00PM
Guten Tag, and welcome to a very special (Saturday) edition of the TechCrunch Gadgets Podcast. This week, Apple unveiled the iPad Air, the thinnest, lightest, and most powerful iPad yet. But is it an upgrade worth your cash? Is it light enough to truly become a one-handed device, as MG Siegler suggests? 
Gillmor Gang: Free As A Bird
Oct 26, 5:00PM
The Gillmor Gang — Robert Scoble, Dan Farber, Keith Teare, Kevin Marks, and Steve Gillmor — recorded a Tuesday evening session in the wake of Apple's iPad refresh announcements. Tim Cook cemented control of the company by open-pricing apps and OS for the price of the hardware. In so doing, Apple did what Google has been doing for years: free upgrades to enhance the network effects of the platform. The hardware continues to attract not only the core faithful but a growing number of tire kickers for enhanced collaborative services. The freed-up iWork apps may seem like an attack on Office, but the easier target is Google Apps. Google is forced to counter by playing ball with iPhone users to retain cross platform share for Google Now, and the big prize of push notification keeps opening up a lead in aggregate with Microsoft fading fast.
Hackathon Team Builds 'Open Radioactivity Warning System' For Crowdsourced Data
Oct 26, 4:20PM
Hackathons can sometimes turn into a sea of laptops and monitors, so perhaps it's no surprise that as I wandered the Disrupt Europe Hackathon today, I found myself drawn to a table covered with wiring and gadgets, including a Geiger counter. The idea was pretty unusual, too — as the four-person team explained it to me, they're trying to build a system for collecting and displaying crowdsourced radiation data. Philip Wagner (the team member actually working with the Geiger counter) explained that in situations like the Fukushima nuclear disaster, you might not trust the company involved to give you accurate warnings about the radiation danger. So a participant in the Open Radioactivity Warning System would receive their own Geiger counter which collects and shares live data online.
Moniker Guitars On Building A Business Through Kickstarter
Oct 26, 2:55PM
What does it take to become a Kickstarter success? First you need a great product. Then you need a plan for the future. Luckily, Austin-based Moniker Guitars had both. 
The War On Hackers
Oct 26, 1:00PM
Corey Thuen was a developer at the Idaho National Laboratory who helped to develop a network-visualization tool called Sophia. Then Battelle Energy, the company that manages the INL, rejected the notion of open-sourcing Sophia, and instead licensed it for commercial use to a company called NexDefense. So Thuen went created a separate-but-similar open-source tool called Visdom, written in entirely different languages. (He stresses: "Visdom is not a translation of Sophia from C to the languages in which Visdom is written. We did not have the Sophia code when we created Visdom.") And what happened? That's right: Battelle sued him. No, wait, it gets even worse.
H2O-Pal Helps You Get Your Two Gallons Of Water A Day
Oct 26, 11:26AM
The United States National Laboratory Of Water Drinking And Health (not a real laboratory) recommends that all humans drink lots of water all the time. That's why H2O-Pal exists - it's a water bottle that tells you how much you've drunk and, more important, when you've reached the daily goal of two to five gallons (warning: you could probably drink less) needed to stay alive. 
TechCrunch Disrupt Europe Social Hub
Oct 26, 10:58AM
TechCrunch Disrupt Europe is officially underway and this social hub is one of the best ways to join the conversation. All of our tweets, Instagrams, and videos will live here, making it very easy to enjoy the conference from afar. Join in by using the hashtags #HackDisrupt and #DisruptBerlin.
The TechCrunch Disrupt Europe Hackathon Is Underway!
Oct 26, 10:57AM
And they’re off! TechCrunch’s first Disrupt Europe Hackathon is officially underway. There are hundreds of registered coders, hackers, and designers. More than $5,000 is on the line and the deadline is tomorrow morning. Plus, Foursquare brought a box of dodgeballs so things will get wild. Thanks to Daylight Savings time ending in Europe tonight, the attendees get an extra hour of coding, too. Apps must be submitted and approved by 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The presentations start just a half hour later, and the teams have just 60 seconds to impress a panel of judges. The top three teams get to present their projects again just a few days later — but this time, it's in front of the massive audience at the main Disrupt conference. And because we like to sneak as many clever people into our conferences as possible, the top 50 teams each get two tickets to the main Disrupt Europe event (valued at nearly €1,000 each). We’re holding Disrupt in Europe for the first time. Starting Monday, Arena Berlin will play host to dozens of speakers, hundreds of startups and thousands of attendees. Like State-side Disrupt conferences, the show will also include Startup Battlefield in which 15 startups will launch for first time and compete for a giant $50,000 check. Registration is closed for the Hackathon but tickets are still available for Disrupt Europe. You can follow and comment on the conference by using the #DisruptBerlin and #HackDisrupt hashtags. WiFi Info SSID: Deutsche Telekom or Deutsche Telekom 2.4 Password: techcrunch Please note, all times are subject to change. The final awards may be held earlier or later depending on the duration of hack presentations. Saturday, October 26, 2013 12:30pm – Registration opens, Lunch/Beverages served. Come alone? Use the opportunity to find a team! 1:30pm – Hacking Kickoff 2:00pm – Paymill (Room A) 2:30pm – Box (Room B) 3:00pm – Lufstansa (Room A) 7:00pm – Dinner Midnight – Food and snacks Sunday, October 27, 2013 7:00am – Breakfast served 9:30am – Hacking concludes and hacks submitted to wiki. HACKS MUST BE SUBMITTED by 9:30 A.M. 10:00am – General public (friends, family) welcome to enter auditorium to view hackathon presentations 11:00am – Hackathon presentations begin 2:00pm – Hackathon Awards 6-9pm – After-Hackathon Party (Webrazzi)
A User's Guide to Disrupt Europe: Berlin
Oct 26, 10:06AM
Disrupt Europe: Berlin kicks off on Monday, October 28th. TechCrunch has put together an incredible array of offerings from our partners to make your Conference experience better than ever. As always, Disrupt EU will be a busy and boisterous event so use the following guide to get the most out of the show. Getting to the conference: We will be providing free shuttle service from two locations, to and from the Arena Berlin, 26-29 October 2013. Please follow this link for schedule and map. Onsite ticket purchasing: This year we’re working with payleven for onsite ticket purchases at the conference. You can download the app here. Conference transportation: mytaxi, official mobility partner of Disrupt, has offered attendees 10EURO on one mytaxi Payment ride using the code: disrupt13. Regular TechCrunch readers can also benefit with a 10EURO credit on their first mytaxi Payment rides using code: techcrunch13 Startup Alley: We have an amazing group of startups exhibiting in Startup Alley. Take a quick preview of the companies here. On this page you’ll find company descriptions, details about when the companies will be exhibiting, and contact information so you set up meetings or get in touch with the teams. Watch Disrupt on the web: If you’re an armchair Disruptor, thanks to Ustream you’ll be able to view the conference action from the TechCrunch home page or EU Disrupt event page. Disrupt Social Hub: The Disrupt SocialHub by Mass Relevance pulls in yours, theirs and our live updates about the show. Tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram pics, and more! Try it out by using the #DisruptBerlin and #HackDisrupt hashtags. Twitter: You can follow and comment on the conference by using the #DisruptBerlin and #HackDisrupt hashtag. Registration: Eventbrite has long been a TechCrunch partner. If you purchased a ticket, you used Eventbrite. We love them and we think you will, too. If you haven’t purchased a ticket, you can buy one here.
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent Goes From Snapchat "Role Model" To Potential Investor
Oct 26, 7:27AM
Snapchat is looking to raise up to $200 million at a valuation of $3 to $4 billion and one of the potential investors that founder Evan Spiegel has talked to the most is Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings, reports WSJ. Spiegel has referred to Tencent in the past as a "role model," including at Disrupt SF when we asked him about Snapchat's monetization strategies, especially when it comes to Tencent's ability to profit from in-app purchases. The startup's last funding round was in June, when it raised $80 million at a $800 million valuation.
The Other IPO Roadshow: Design Your Initial Product Offering To Attract Fortune 500 Enterprises
Oct 26, 3:00AM
Unlike consumer products, where early users will join a platform to discover something new, CIO offices in Fortune 500 companies are trained to play it safe. Many companies stick to Oracle, VMWare, EMC and Cisco not because their products are the best in the world, but because no one got fired for selecting one of them.
Jony Ive And Marc Newson Customize An Unreleased Mac Pro For (RED) Auction
Oct 25, 10:49PM
Apple head of Human Interaction Jony Ive and designer Marc Newson have customized a one-off Mac Pro in brilliant crimson for the (RED) charity. Apple is a (PRODUCT)RED partner and often produces editions of its products for the organization, whose proceeds go to fighting to eliminate Aids. The charity recently announced that Apple alone had helped it raise over $65 million. The machine is absolutely beautiful, making me wish that all of Apple’s Mac Pro machines came in colors like this one. The machine is one that Apple has yet to release, announcing only that it would be available in December. The auction has an estimated $40K-$60K price tag attached. Ive and Newson have collaborated on several other one-off items and customizations like a Leica camera, Gold Apple EarPods and a Neal Feay-fabricated desk. The images on the Sotheby’s site appear to be comped together, so it’s likely this isn’t even a final product, but it’s still striking. We’ve reached out to (RED) and Apple to see if they have any more details to share. Jony And Marc’s (RED) Auction has garnered donations from a bunch of other designer types like Deiter Rams, clothiers like Christian Louboutin and artists like George Lucas. For reference, here’s our hands-on video of the “real” Mac Pro from Apple’s event earlier this week.
The NSA's Website (NSA.gov) Is Down
Oct 25, 10:45PM
The National Security Agency’s website has been down for at least 30 minutes. Officials have acknowledged the outage, but won’t say if it was hacked. At least a few Twitter accounts that sound like the elite hacktivist contingent, Anonymous, are taking credit. Official Anonymous channels are just making fun of the outage: To be sure, The NSA’s website has been hacked before. But, we won’t speculate, for fear of perpetuating the kinds of rumors implied by this delightful XKCD comic: While we’re all waiting to figure out what went wrong, feel free to add your own Healthcare.gov jokes in the comments. Update: LOLZ
Pinterest Closes Another Copyright Hole, Inks A Deal With Getty Images, Will Pay A Fee For Metadata
Oct 25, 9:37PM
With a fresh $225 million in its pocket, Pinterest is gearing up to spend a little of it to build out its platform and the data that powers it -- and close up a copyright hole in the process. Pinterest today announced a deal with Getty Images -- the image agency that holds digital rights to some 80 million still images and illustrations and over 50,000 hours of stock film footage. Getty will provide Pinterest with metadata, and in exchange, Pinterest will pay Getty a fee. 
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