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Sunday, August 21, 2016

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Xiaomi suits up for a debut on Apple's home turf | ET Retail

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retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com - Xiaomi, whose plethora of products include smart bikes and rice-cookers, has no timetable for a US launch, Barra said. It already sells products such as earbuds and fitness bands to Americans onlin...

Twitter celebrates Obama hitting 10 million users with video highlights

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mashable.com - The era of Barack Obama as U.S. president is gradually winding down, with less than six months left before we get either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the White House. One of the memories of ...

No, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 doesn't 'need' to be cheaper than iPhone

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mashable.com - Samsung launched its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note7, this week and I think it's the best smartphone on the planet right now. Yes, it's even better than the iPhone 6S Plus. The phone is bey...

7 can't-miss apps: Fake it for Pokémon Go, Cocoa Swaps, 'Ducky Fuzz' and more

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mashable.com - Tech 7 can't-miss apps: Fake it for Pokémon Go, Cocoa Swaps, 'Ducky Fuzz' and more With all the news about driverless cars, Tinder and No Man's Sky, you may have missed some of this week's best new...

Pandora will soon start on-demand streaming

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mashable.com - Pandora is moving ahead with its plan to compete with Spotify and Apple Music. The free, ad-funded internet radio service will launch on-demand streaming as soon as next month. The company is clos...

InsiteVR grabs $1.5M in seed funding to bring 3D models to life in VR

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techcrunch.com - Most of the companies raising funding in the VR space right now are focused on entertaining potential consumers. Perhaps getting less attention are the companies jockeying to provide cool solutions...

Samsung swings for the fences with the Galaxy Note 7

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techcrunch.com - The original was a gamble. It was big and strange and sported, of all things, a stylus — that forgotten (and at the time, gauche) piece of productivity hardware that had seemingly died out with the...

Hudly wants to bring your favorite apps to the car with an aftermarket HUD

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techcrunch.com - In-vehicle infotainment systems on newer cars increasingly offer access to your favorite media and navigation apps, thanks to systems like CarPlay and Android Auto, but older cars from even just a ...

Ads are bad, and also terrible

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techcrunch.com - Every so often, I find myself forced to use the Web on a browser without uBlock or an equivalent; and every time, I think to myself “How do people live like this?” The un-ad-blocked web is a misera...

Audi’s latest cars will be able to tell you when traffic lights are going to turn green

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techcrunch.com - Imagine never having to stop for a red light again – Audi’s upcoming traffic light information system won’t get you all the way there, but it will help you stop with the guesswork around when a lig...

Kobo goes big with its 7.8-inch Aura One e-reader

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techcrunch.com - When Kobo briefed me on the release of its new e-reader, a company rep explained that the company “[wasn’t] sure if there was a premium price point” when they released the Aura HD back in 2013. At ...

How to Find Blog Post Ideas That People Can’t Wait to Read

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problogger.net - When it comes to finding new blog post ideas, it is important to not only write but to write things that people actually want to read. If you are producing blog posts that don’t appeal to anyone, t...

The Dos and Don'ts of Social Media Management | SEJ

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searchenginejournal.com - Social media is the Swiss Army Knife of businesses in the 21st century. We use social media to drive our branding efforts, connect with customers, generate new leads, gain insights into buying habi...

Twitter's First Investor Says This Is How He Spots High-Potential Founders

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quora.com - How do angels and VCs gauge the potential of founders? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by...

Why Are Star Wars Droids At Their Best When They're Homicidal Maniacs?

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io9.gizmodo.com - Star Wars’ droids are usually meant to be a little bit too cute for their own good—just look at BB-8! But we also love when that cuteness is subverted with a violent streak, like with Knights of th...

10 Reasons You Need an Integrated Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy and Plan

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socialmediatoday.com - Marketing and business leaders are experiencing tremendous pressure to get online, embrace and start leveraging social networks, create content, launch corporate and executive blogs, design new Ins...

How to Drive Traffic to Your Blog Posts: A Game Plan for the Top Social Networks : Social Media Examiner

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socialmediaexaminer.com - Looking for ways to use social media to promote it? Understanding how to best share your blog posts on many social networks will maximize your visibility and reach. In this article you’ll discover ...

Facebook Ads vs. Google AdWords: Which Is Better for Your Business?

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adweek.com - Facebook’s numerous changes to its algorithm have many marketers scratching their heads. With the social network changing the content users see every few months, every business is scrambling to kee...

How to Use Native Ads to Support Your Social Media Marketing : Social Media Examiner

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socialmediaexaminer.com - Are you looking for ways to supercharge your social media efforts? Have you considered native ads? Native ads not only help build your social followers and boost social engagement, they also drive ...

New R1 Mini Ranger Clampod targets outdoor photographers - Amateur Photographer

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amateurphotographer.co.uk - The device is designed as a support aid for cameras, action cameras, mobile phones and GPS devices. ‘It is ideal for fixing onto cycle or motorcycle handlebars for filming outdoor adventure activit...

Socialmedia Is Not Just Having A FaceBook Account - smqueue

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smqueue.com - More and more clients are asking their partners to create integrated campaigns that include social media and digital components in the mix. However, what they often fail to take into considerati...

Baskin-Robbins Launches New Mobile App for Greater Personalization, Brand Loyalty

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loyalty360.org - Carol Austin, Vice President of Marketing, Baskin-Robbins, told Loyalty360 that she is excited about the launch of the company’s new mobile app because it provides for a new and more targeted appro...

CX is Critical to Building Customer Loyalty, But Many Brands Miss the Point

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loyalty360.org - Companies today agree that customer experience plays an important role in building loyalty, but many brands still overlook CX in favor of more tangible, metric-driven initiatives. This mindset may ...

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...

Generation Z Proving to be Another Challenge When It Comes to Customer Loyalty

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loyalty360.org - Over the past several years, Millennials have been the hottest topic in marketing. Just hearing the word conjures up a veritable buffet of emotions: Analysts try to understand them, marketers try t...

Resurgence in Loyalty Marketing Driven By Focus on Customer LTV

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loyalty360.org - Loyalty marketing is experiencing a resurgence, according to Zach Goldstein, founder and CEO of Thanx, a customer loyalty solutions provider. Loyalty360 caught up with Goldstein to learn more about...

Four Attributes of Customer Loyalty

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loyalty360.org - This is the first of four posts on modern approaches to customer loyalty aimed at improving it through customer engagement. A fuller discussion is available in my new book, You Can’t Buy Customer L...

New Mazda Website Caters to Mobile Customer Experience

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loyalty360.org - Redesigning the website at Mazda North American Operations has been a steady work in progress. Now that it launched, it enhances the customer experience and cates to the mobile-first customer. Russ...

Customer Engagement In a New Way for Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

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loyalty360.org - Attracting new customers, especially a new generation of shoppers, can be very difficult for any brand. As a result, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has partnered with Ibotta, a leading mobile shopp...

Ven.io: A Comprehensive Healthy Lifestyle Solution which Generates a Nutritional Plan that is personalized for You - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Venio provides a comprehensive healthy lifestyle solution, which generates an interactive meal-plan that is personalized around your taste, health goals, and dietary preferences. Below is the full ...

Mekiwi Oy : Finnish Startup To Manage Daily Life - Start-Ups.Co

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

SmartUse: Mobile Application To Handle Construction Projects - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Ms. ‘Lucie Perrier'; Marketing Director of the New York-based start-up “SmartUse”. Below, is the full interview that we have con...

Cheekd : Mobile Dating App - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Lori Cheek”, CEO of the USA based start-up “Cheekd” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what your start-up is al...

HeadFunder : Social Crowdfunding Platform - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneurs; Mr. ‘Nolan Thompson and Mr. Chris LaBonty'; Partners at the Start Up “HeadFunder”. Below, is the full interview that we have ...

VaporWare : Building, Testing, and Running Lean Cloud Software - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Jeff Schroeder”, Co-Founder of the US based start-up “vaporware” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what you...

ServiceSutra.com: An Online Marketplace to Hire Quality Service Providers - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - ServiceSutra helps consumers compare price from Trustworthy, Qualified and Verified Local Service Providers in India. As per Mr. Chaudhary; ServiceSutra helps consumers compare price from Trustwort...

My Home Needs That : Search Engine Dedicated to Furniture and Homeware - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Adam Pilling”, Foundert at the London – UK based start-up “MyHomeNeedsThat” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and...

FoodTrucksNearMe.com: A Website that Allows Users to Find Food Trucks Locations and Menus via Computer or Smartphone - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Food Trucks Near Me is a website that allows users to find food trucks locations and menus via computer or smartphone. “Food Trucks Near Me” is a website that allows users to find food trucks’ loca...

GetEchoed : A Social Platform For People To Act On Their Goals - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Mr. ‘Arpita Chakraborty'; Co-founder of the Indian-based start-up “getechoed”. Below, is the full interview that we have conduct...

Cibos : Sports Fan Mobile App - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Mr. ‘Rick Gehman'; President of the Pennsylvania – USA start-up “Cibos”. Below, is the full interview that we have conducted : 1...

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...

Morces.com: Get More Than Just a Mobile Site! - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Morces is an absolute free platform for all users to go mobile in a matter of minutes! In addition to optimizing website for mobile devices, Morces provides comprehensive set of social tool such as...

Wob.io: An Online Jukebox that was Designed with the Express Aim of Being Simple and Easy to Use - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Wobio provides free music streaming, special tailored online radio per user, and lets you connect with artists and friends. According to Mr. Alp; Wobio provides free music streaming, special tailor...

Ostrato cloudSM™ : Cloud Based Services and Applications - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had a nice chat with Mr. “Jay Chapel”, CEO of the USA-based start-up “Ostrato” about his Company. 1. What is it exactly that you do and what your start-up is all about? Ostrato cloudSM™ empowers...

How Musical.ly Became A Pop Culture Phenomenon

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fastcompany.com - If you have a teenager, have been near a teen lately, or are just young at heart, chances are you've heard of musical.ly. The almost 2-year-old app that encourages users to lip-sync to 15-second cl...

Top Ten Eco-Friendly Apps

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yukaichou.com - We are now living in a pivotal point in our history. Humankind is actively finding new answers to forging the right balance between the needs of nature and modern living. However, this overall end...

Twitter new filter has loopholes, trolls are yet not away

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en.yibada.com - Twitter logo is displayed on a screen of a mobile device. (Photo : Bethany Clarke/Getty Images) The new filter announced by Twitter to bypass trolls is not found to be quite useful. It does not fil...

17 WordPress Themes for Selling Courses & Online Schools - WP Solver

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wpsolver.com - Plenty of people are making a living online from selling their own courses. If you have special skills to teach others, there is no reason you shouldn’t create your own online courses. You are goin...

Gartner Names Egnyte 2016 EFSS MQ Leader | Egnyte

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egnyte.com - These last few months have made for an exciting ride at Egnyte. Not only have we launched a major expansion to our product portfolio — tackling a $25 billion in annual data loss challenge within th...

What we learned from running Fuchsia, the mysterious new OS from Google

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androidauthority.com - Computers are like cars, we are used to just starting them up and using them. We often forget the complexities and intricacies of what is happening under the hood. Android, Windows, OS X, and Linux...