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Friday, July 29, 2016

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TECHNOLOGY

Real-World Security and the Internet of Things - Schneier on Security

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schneier.com - Disaster stories involving the Internet of Things are all the rage. They feature cars (both driven and driverless), the power grid, dams, and tunnel ventilation systems. A particularly vivid and re...

Twitter’s stickers go live for all

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techcrunch.com - Everyone else has stickers, so why not Twitter? Making good on its promises last month that it would soon be launching a new way for users to decorate the photos they’re sharing across its network,...

Sketchfab makes it easier to look at 3D models in virtual reality

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techcrunch.com - Step by step, Sketchfab is turning into the best platform to view 3D models using a virtual reality headset. First, the company added a VR button on every browsing page, then it released apps to su...

Hipsters rejoice, Apple's first Brooklyn store is finally here

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mashable.com - WILLIAMSBURG, NY — Brooklynites will no longer have to travel into Manhattan to visit the Genius Bar. On Saturday, July 30, Apple's first retail store in Brooklyn opens in Williamsburg. Located at ...

McDonald's next-generation restaurants are headed to the US

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fool.com - McDonald's has rolled out its next-generation restaurant in parts of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and now the company plans to further expand the program in the United States. The fast-food chain...

Why you should delete Pokémon Go right now

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thenextweb.com - After a few days of being one of the few who downloaded the game through a US iTunes account, everyone around me filled with excitement when the game finally arrived here in the Netherlands. At las...

Nintendo NX will have detachable controllers according to rumors

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androidcommunity.com - Eurogamer has published interesting new information on Nintendo’s upcoming handheld console which is codenamed the Nintendo NX. The new handheld gaming console will be the successor to the Wii U an...

7 things you didn't know you agreed to in the terms of service

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mashable.com - When you download or sign up for any sort of program or service, you have to agree to their terms of service: The wall of text that describes everything you can and cannot do on or with that softwa...

BlackBerry DTEK50 name important to the company, means something

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androidcommunity.com - Yesterday, BlackBerry took the wraps off its second Android-powered phone and the first mid-range Android phone in the form of the DTEK50. There was no Hamburg or Rome reference as the Canadian sma...

ABBYY FineScanner finally available for Android devices 

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androidcommunity.com - Gone are the days when you would need an actual flatbed scanner (or even a portable one) to help you digitize documents and papers. Your smartphone or tablet can actually serve as your scanning dev...

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies to test a tech demo train in 2017

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techcrunch.com - Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), aka the Hyperloop company not currently embroiled in executive drama, announced today that it’s going to help build a train. Not a Hyperloop, mind you, ...

Wayne Sutton: Why black leaders matter in technology

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usatoday.com - SAN FRANCISCO — It's hard to believe that on the eve of 2015, instead of ringing in the new year, minority communities are marching across the country to send the message that black lives matter. A...

5 Reasons You Can't Ignore This New Rise in Cyber Crime

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inc.com - When it comes to studies, surveys and reports sent my way that dissect various nuances of the cyber wild, my cup runneth over. So, I've assembled a small grouping of revelatory proof points that co...

How to Market on Social Media Like a Global Brand

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pegfitzpatrick.com - Want to market like a pro? Curious how the big brands market flawlessly? Get your own powerhouse social media strategy in motion complete with a checklist. I’m super excited to partner with Sprout ...

BlackBerry says its new Android smartphone is the 'world's most secure'

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theverge.com - BlackBerry has announced its second Android smartphone today, the DTEK50. The device, which shares hardware specifications and design with the Alcatel Idol 4, is a midrange, all-touchscreen smartph...

How the media will rise in the face of the digital revolution

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techcrunch.com - The media is passing through an awkward digital adolescence. With falling revenues and smaller newsrooms, the industry is being squeezed into an unfamiliar online space against its will. Publicatio...

Samsung reports highest profit for 2 years thanks to strong Galaxy S7 sales

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techcrunch.com - Earlier this month Samsung forecast its most profitable quarter for two years, and today it delivered on that promise with its Q2 2016 results. The Korean tech giant reported a 8.14 trillion won ($...

UberCENTRAL lets businesses request and pay for customer rides

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techcrunch.com - You can lead a horse to water and hope they’ll buy something when they’re there – or at least, that’s how I think the expression goes after learning that Uber is launching a new program called Uber...

Fove shows off a new build of its eye-tracking VR headset

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techcrunch.com - Fove showed off a new design for their eye-tracking VR headset in an announcement on their company blog. The Disrupt SF Battlefield 2014 alum is aiming to have headsets start shipping in fall 2016 ...

Oracle buys enterprise cloud services company NetSuite for $9.3B

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techcrunch.com - Oracle will acquire NetSuite for about $9.3 billion, or $109 per share in an all-cash deal, the companies announced Thursday. Both Oracle and NetSuite’s cloud service offerings aimed at enterprise ...

Federal court says state law can’t ban political robocalls

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arstechnica.com - On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled (PDF) that Arkansas could not prohibit companies from making political robocalls to residences. The calls, he ruled, are protected by the First Amendment despite...

How to Build and Market Brands [Ed Leake] | Keyhole Blog

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keyhole.co - He started his digital agency as a home business and, in five years, evolved it into a staffed marketing firm that has a collection of partners with annual revenues of at least £1 million. The mana...

Laura Worthington's Yana Typeface (3 Font Styles) - only $15! - MightyDeals

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mightydeals.com - Laura Worthington's Yana Typeface (3 Font Styles) - only $15! Please select... Desktop Fonts - $15 Desktop + Web Fonts - $22 Please select... Desktop Fonts - $15 Desktop + Web Fonts - $22 Buy now $...

Xiaomi Mi4i explosion allegedly caught on camera

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androidcommunity.com - A video has been going around of a seemingly ordinary day in an office somewhere in India when suddenly a man’s smartphone catches on fire and almost seemingly explodes. The owner of the device act...

Pokemon Radar: Yet another pocket monster-tracking app

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androidcommunity.com - Pokemon GO will remain a hot topic among the gamers and within the mobile industry until majority of the people decide that it's old news. We're not sure when it will happen but while it's trending...

Rio Olympics 2016 keyboard app unintentionally violated user privacy

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androidcommunity.com - We’ve seen a lot of Olympics-related features in apps and devices and even carriers, especially the past few days since the Rio games are just a few weeks away. But not all the apps that will get y...

1st Galaxy Note 7 teaser reveals a few hints about the phablet

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androidcommunity.com - Are you counting the days until August 2 when Samsung will finally unveil the latest in its Galaxy Note series. And while we’re almost pretty sure it will be the Galaxy Note 7 instead of the Note 6...

Online Shopping Tools Can Increase Brand Loyalty Among Auto Consumers

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loyalty360.org - Auto manufacturers can gain a significant advantage in the brand loyalty/customer satisfaction department if they use online shopping tools on their websites, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Manuf...

Loyalty360 - Social Media Leads to Increased Online Customer Engagement for Small Businesses

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loyalty360.org - For several years now, a strong digital presence has been a defining trait of small businesses that have been able to separate from the pack. While mega-corporations like Apple and Google are expec...

Conversational Commerce Technology Expected to Improve Customer Experience Across All Markets

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loyalty360.org - Professional services company Ernst & Young is bringing its clients’ customer experience into a new age, investing in conversational commerce, the newest development in digital experiences. Perhaps...

Loyalty360 - Excentus Report Emphasizes Mobile Platform as a Catalyst for Brand Loyalty

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loyalty360.org - As more and more Americans choose to dine out as opposed to preparing meals, restaurant loyalty has become even more significant than in years past. Dining establishments of all shapes and sizes ar...

Retailers Seeking Brand Loyalty Challenged by Volatile Store Traffic Environment

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loyalty360.org - In the past year, a plethora of retailers made assertions pertaining to a “challenging store traffic environment,” and its negative impact on sales and, ultimately, brand loyalty. What’s more, thes...

Loyalty360 - Travel on the Small Screen

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loyalty360.org - Travel and video are perfect companions. Two out of three US consumers watch online travel videos for inspiration when they’re thinking about taking a trip according to a 2015 Google study. In fact...

Pushstartr : Database Management Platform - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Ryan Nutley”, CEO of the Ireland based start-up “Pushstartr” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what your start...

MediaNest : Manage Video Marketing Campaigns on Social Media - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Natasha Robinson”, Co-Founder & CMO at the California- USA based start-up “MediaNest” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is it exactly that ...

EzyOnlineBookings.com: An Online Booking System that Allows Businesses to Take Appointment Bookings Right on their Existing Website - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - EzyOnlineBookings.com is an online booking system that allows businesses to take appointment bookings right on their existing website. According to Mr. ‘Gol'; EzyOnlineBookings.com is an online boo...

Label 59: A Web-Based Application that Requires No Coding Skills and That Helps you to Label Anything Interactively on your Own in Minutes - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Label 59 is a web application that helps you to label anything interactively on your own in minutes. It is ideal for creating engaging presentations that have interactive labels attached to them. “...

StoryMarkLife.com: A Mobile and Tablet Applications Company for Lifestyle and Business that’s Redefining the Way we Capture and Share Experiences - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - StoryMark Life is a mobile and tablet applications company for lifestyle and business that is redefining the way we capture and share experiences. “StoryMark Life” is a mobile and tablet applicatio...

Fripito : Up-To-Date Travel Guides - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Irma Stastova”, Marketing and Sales Manager of the Nevada- USA based start-up “Fripito” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is it exactly that...

ShopLocket.com: An E-commerce Platform that Lets Anyone Start Selling Professionally Online in Minutes - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - ShopLocket is the easiest way to sell online. Rather than having to build out a full online storefront or get lost in a marketplace, sellers are able to quickly sell from anywhere that they already...

RunLastMan : Sports Betting Platform - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Graham Carrick”, CEO at the Dublin – Ireland based start-up “RunLastMan” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and wh...

SurveyMonkey study finds social media apps ruled mobile in first half of 2016

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techcrunch.com - A new study from SurveyMonkey Intelligence revealed the 30 most-downloaded and most-used apps in the American iOS and Android app stores so far this year. Social media apps like Facebook, Snapchat ...

99 Viral Tweets: The Ultimate Swipe File For Twitter Marketers - Traffic Café

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trafficcafe.com - You’re about to see some amazing Tweets here, many of which have been retweeted a huge number of times. My intention is to inspire your own viral Tweets with this collection, so enjoy browsing. You...

SPI 224: Hack Teaching—A Discussion about Education and Getting Results with Mark Barnes - The Smart Passive Income Blog

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smartpassiveincome.com - I’m joined this week by Mark Barnes, creator of HackLearning.org. As a longtime educator, Mark is passionate about transforming education, both in traditional classrooms and online course communiti...

Thurrott Daily: July 28 - Thurrott.com

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thurrott.com - Lawsuit claims Microsoft forced users to upgrade to Windows 10, compares marketing campaign to Terminator Well, 10 points for that incredible headline. GeekWire reports on something I’d expected mu...

Evernote is Bringing its Desktop Application to Windows Store - Thurrott.com

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thurrott.com - Evernote will bring its core desktop application to the Windows Store on August 2. And in doing so, it will also halt development of its mobile companion app, called Evernote Touch. “On August 2, 2...

Are We Becoming A #hashtag World?

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sd-entrepreneur.com - With all the different Social Media Platforms out there like the ones named above, marketers and businesses are looking for ways to curate content and reach a target market of group of people via #...

Top 10 Money Making Blogging Strategies | The Official Site Of James Hickey

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digitalbloggers.com - Blogging surely is no “get rich quick” method because it takes time and effort to build a readership that comes back, but you can still make good money blogging once you established your blog in th...

Your wireless keyboard could be secretly leaking unencrypted data to hackers | ITProPortal.com

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itproportal.com - Researchers at security firm Bastille warn that many wireless keyboards can be very easily intercepted so hackers can see exactly what is being typed. With a very simple dongle called Keysniffer, i...

The Evolution of Snapchat Interactions (and Where They’re Headed Next)

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adweek.com - All of the kids are using Snapchat these days, and marketers are about to follow suit in a big way. Snapchat’s new application-programming interface will allow key partners to develop more complex ...