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Friday, September 30, 2016

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Awaiting the interoperability tipping point

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hiewatch.com - If providers think interoperability is challenging now, they’re going to be in for a shock in a few years, warn some healthcare technology professionals. Fortunately, these pros tell Healthcare IT ...

Scientology has been running a 'penal colony' in Sydney, book alleges

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abc.net.au - A young Venezuelan signs a billion-year contract with a notoriously secretive religion, goes to work on a 'floating church' cruise ship, falls in love, and is punished at a Western Sydney 'penal co...

Mercedes' 402-Horsepower SUV Just Drove Out of the Future

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roadandtrack.com - EQ? Well, since BMW called dibs on the letter 'i', Mercedes-Benz went for a capital 'e' and a power button that can be turned around in animations to form a 'Q', adding up to EQ, as in "Electric In...

Facebook’s F8 2017 conference outgrows SF, hits San Jose April 18th-19th

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techcrunch.com - Facebook couldn’t fit all the developers for its F8 conference into San Francisco’s Fort Mason any more, so F8 will take place at San Jose’s McEnery Convention Center on April 18th and 19th, 2017. ...

Facebook at Work will launch on October 10 in London

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techcrunch.com - Some more details are coming through on Facebook at Work, the social network’s big effort to move into enterprise communication services with a business version of its popular platform. Facebook ha...

Spotify could out-dance Apple if it does acquire SoundCloud

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techcrunch.com - SoundCloud as a company is a disaster, but its the only streaming service with the DJ sets and remixes kids love. So it makes perfect sense that Spotify is in advanced talks to acquire SoundCloud, ...

Prowler.io raises $2M to help AI systems make smarter choices

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techcrunch.com - As we inch closer to a time when we may rely on truly autonomous devices to move us or do things on our behalf, the need for software that’s able to think on its feet (or mid-air) will be essential...

'No Man's Sky' under investigation for 'misleading' ad

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mashable.com - No Man's Sky is under investigation from the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over allegations that its promotional material is misleading in regards to the features in the actual game. ...

This iPhone 7 case brings back the missing headphone jack

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mashable.com - SEE ALSO: Apple SVP Phil Schiller wants you to know there's a $39 fix for your iPhone 7 headphone jack worries Apple might want to take you to the future of music by scrapping the audio jack in the...

Why Africa is the world's best resource for tech talent

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mashable.com - For tech companies to continue to grow, they need talent. And if one startup has its way, a big chunk of that talent is going to come from Africa. "It's our belief that Africa is the largest pool ...

Virtual reality looks to its adolescence

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techcrunch.com - After more than two years of heavy public hyping since Facebook’s 2014 acquisition of Oculus for $2 billion, virtual reality is reaching an important turning point. VR has been promoted up and down...

7 Science-Backed Productivity Formulas To Apply to Your Life Today – Rype Labs

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medium.com - What’s the secret behind the most productive people in the world? Productivity Formulas. Every one of us makes hundreds, if not thousands of small to big decisions on a daily basis. The way to have...

Watch Alchemist Accelerator’s Demo Day Right Here

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techcrunch.com - TechCrunch is pleased to bring you Alchemist Accelerator‘s Demo Day, today, September 29th, from 3-5pm PT. Alchemist is one of those rare programs that focuses on enterprise startups. But these are...

Momento for iMessage turns your photos into GIFs

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techcrunch.com - Although the iMessage App Store is currently dominated by sticker packs, there are a few clever apps breaking through. One such app is Momento, an iMessage-only app that automatically turns your ph...

Simple rolls out shared bank accounts that work for anyone, including roommates

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techcrunch.com - Online banking service Simple is today rolling out a new product: shared accounts. However, unlike joint checking accounts typically shared by spouses, Simple’s shared accounts work differently. Th...

Qualcomm reportedly in acquisition talks with NXP Semiconductors

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techcrunch.com - Mobile chipmaker Qualcomm is looking to shrink the silicon space a bit further with a potential acquisition of Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors, in a deal that could be worth over $30 billion a...

Karamba Security raises $2.5 million to keep self-driving cars safe from hackers

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techcrunch.com - A cybersecurity startup based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Karamba Security, has raised $2.5 million in new series A funding to protects internet-connect cars and self-driving vehicles from hackers. Fo...

Some of Samsung’s washing machines are reportedly exploding now, too

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techcrunch.com - Probably not the kind of thing Samsung was hoping it would be dealing with in the wake of a massive Galaxy Note 7 recall, but here we are. And here’s the statement from the company’s media relation...

Google’s home delivery service, Google Express, hits New England

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techcrunch.com - Google today announced an expansion of its home delivery shopping service Google Express, which is now available across a large part of the East Coast. The service lets online shoppers order consum...

Here comes 5Gbps networking over standard cables

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arstechnica.com - A new Ethernet standard that allows for up to 2.5Gbps over normal Cat 5e cables (the ones you probably have in your house) has been approved by the IEEE. The standard—formally known as IEEE 802.3bz...

Sony Xperia X Compact review: Small Android is still good, but not much better

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arstechnica.com - Sony's Xperia X Compact is basically the newest version of the Z5 Compact that hit the US earlier this year. But just because it's a newer version of the (comparatively) tiny handset doesn't mean i...

Google rebrands: Apps for Work are G Suite, enterprise platform is Google Cloud

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arstechnica.com - Google's cloud services have a new name: everything cloud-based—including the Google Cloud Platform, enterprise mobility, and even Chromebooks—is now part of the Google Cloud brand. Before settling...

$1.5 million bounty for iPhone exploits is sure to bolster supply of 0days

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arstechnica.com - A controversial broker of security exploits is offering $1.5 million for attacks that work against fully patched iPhones and iPads, a bounty that's triple the size of its previous one. Zerodium als...

Amazon Game Studios reveals Twitch’s first currency, betting systems

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arstechnica.com - TwitchCon, the annual convention dedicated to its namesake's popular game-streaming service, kicked off on Thursday evening with an event hosted by Amazon Game Studios. There, the game publisher an...

A Tools Guide to Live streaming on Facebook

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razorsocial.com - If you’ve crawled under a rock recently, you may not have noticed the dramatic growth of Facebook Live and live streaming. For everyone else, it’s no secret. I’m going to share with you exactly wha...

6 Tips for Better Facebook Video Ads : Social Media Examiner

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socialmediaexaminer.com - Looking for ways to enhance your Facebook advertising with video? Video ads are among the most powerful Facebook ad formats for generating user engagement. In this article, you’ll discover six tips...

Starting a YouTube Channel: How to Achieve YouTube Growth : Social Media Examiner

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socialmediaexaminer.com - To explore how to build and grow a YouTube channel, I interview Tim Schmoyer. The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to help bu...

5 Ways to Make Your App Sell Itself | Search Engine Journal

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searchenginejournal.com - Apps have never been more popular than they are today, and no wonder: they add convenience to our personal and professional lives, entertain us, and provide mobile access to websites, services, and...

Spotify reportedly taking over SoundCloud for over $700M - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - The battle of the music streaming services may be taking an even more interesting turn as the Financial Times is reporting that Spotify is in negotiations to take over its rival SoundCloud for arou...

Adobe releases September update for Experience Design CC (Preview) - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - The Adobe Experience Design CC, or maybe more popularly known as Adobe XD, is still in its preview phase, but already artists and designers can explore what it means to have access to your projects...

Samsung may still have problems with new Galaxy Note 7 units - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - It looks like Samsung is still not in the clear just yet with its Samsung Galaxy Note 7 troubles. Recently, the Korean gadget giant has received new complaints about charging and battery issues (th...

Google Station to provide free WiFi access in select spots in India - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - One of the announcements that Google India made the other day should make Internet-devouring people happy. The tech giant launched Google Station, a project that aims to bring free WiFi hotspots in...

Android 7.0 Nougat: List of Mobile Devices Getting the New Mobile OS - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - Google has been saying that the Android 7.0 Nougat is for you and me. Of course, that is expected of the tech giant since the mobile platform is one of its many cash cows. It’s been highly anticipa...

10 Incredible Gmail Hacks to Make You a Power User – The Mission

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medium.com - Hey, remember when social media started to get really popular and people kept saying it would be the death of email? Email definitely isn’t declining. In fact, we’re more reliant on it than ever. I...

Passport to CX: Engaging Customers in Travel & Entertainment

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engagementexpo.com - Passport to CX: Engaging Customers in Travel & Entertainment Perhaps no industry is undergoing more change in customer loyalty than travel & entertainment. Thanks to increasingly accessible in-home...

Lapkin : Biodegradable Laptop Keyboard Cover - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Mihaela Muruianu”, Co-Founder of the London based start-up “Lapkin” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1.What is it exactly that you do and what your...

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...

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...

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...

Pampered Teacher : Sends Teachers a Subscription Box Filled with Hand-Selects 4-6 Teacher Gifts - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Cristin Frank”, Owner Of the NY – USA based startup “Pampered Teacher” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is it exactly that you do and wha...

MassivBrand : New Innovative Home Technology - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Michelle Bair”, Owner – of the Arizona – US based start-up “MassivBrand” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and wha...

Boxagon: Social Commerce Platform - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Mr. ‘Juan Diego Farah'; Co-Founder and CEO of the UK-Based Start Up “Boxagon”. Below, is the full interview that we have condu...

Peoplegeist: A 100% Free Social People Search Engine that Puts You in Complete Control of What Others See and Learn about You Online - Start-Ups.Co

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start-ups.co - Peoplegeist is, simply put, designed to make it easier to find information about people for the purpose of forming and maintaining stronger relationships. “Peoplegeist” is a social people search en...

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...

Your best users: Where they are and how to find them

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marketingland.com - How well do you think you know the users who come to your website? Can you tell me about your best customer’s buying habits? Or maybe how long your average customer goes between purchases? Or which...

MarTech Today: Oracle updates Marketing Cloud, Google launches free Optimize 360 & AMP overrides deep links

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marketingland.com - Here’s our daily recap of what happened in marketing technology, as reported on Marketing Land and other places across the web. From Marketing Land: Oracle updates its Marketing Cloud Sep 28, 2016 ...

Quantum Break Comes to Steam, Windows 7/8.x PCs - Thurrott.com

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thurrott.com - The hit game Quantum Break, which debuted in April on Xbox One and Windows 10, is now available to Windows 7/8.x users via the Steam service and in a special Timeless Collector’s Edition via select...

Apple rolls out Search Ads for the App Store

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searchengineland.com - After a beta period that began in June, Apple is now opening up Search Ads for the App Store to all publishers and developers. It’s currently available for the iPhone and iPad only in the US. While...

The Marketing Genius Behind Snapchat's Name Change

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entrepreneur.com - When a company makes a major change to its brand or image, any number of things can happen. Loyal users may reject the change -- as happened when Coca-Cola tried to introduce “New Coke” in one of t...

Spotify finally launches in Japan, the world’s second largest music market

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techcrunch.com - Afters years of waiting, Spotify has finally launched its music streaming service in Japan. We reported earlier this month that the launch would happen before September is out, and the company just...