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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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How to Run a Successful Instagram Story Takeover - Peg Fitzpatrick

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pegfitzpatrick.com - Instagram takeovers have been around for a few years. In a takeover, you arrange for someone to take over your Instagram account for regular Instagram posts. The takeover might happen for a day or du…

When and Where People Are Listening to Podcasts Most in the United States

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www.adweek.com - You might think Virginians would listen to news and politics podcasts the most, but that honor goes to New Jerseyans. And while Texans are all business, Pennsylvanians are all about their pop culture.

Experts Warn That Autonomous Cars Could Make Us Reckless Drivers

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futurism.com - The integration of autonomous cars into society appears inevitable. A number of companies and organizations, including Tesla and Apple, are already testing them on roads, and others, such as GM and U…

How to Set Up a Creative Facebook Cover Video

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www.socialmediaexaminer.com - Have you thought about using video in place of your Facebook cover photo? Are you looking for creative examples? In this article, you’ll discover how to use a Facebook video cover on your Facebook pa…

Android O is officially called Android Oreo

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techcrunch.com - The latest version of Android is officially here, and it’s called Android Oreo, as most people suspected. Google made the interesting decision to reveal the final name and consumer launch details of …

As Android O debuts, Marshmallow still commands about a third of devices

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techcrunch.com - The arrival of a new Android version isn’t nearly as rare as a total solar eclipse, but Google’s hoping the solar system will share the spotlight as it takes the wraps off its latest mobile operating…

Younger consumers use two or more apps for streaming music, mobile messaging, says Nielsen

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techcrunch.com - Millennials’ reputation for a lack of brand loyalty extends to digital services, according to a new report out from Nielsen this morning. The measurement firm’s latest study looks into how the genera…

Cloud driver profiles mean any Tesla could automatically become your Tesla

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techcrunch.com - Tesla has a plan to move its personalized driver profiles, which track things like seat and steering wheel position, to the cloud. This would mean Tesla drivers can download to them to theoretically …

Intel promises a 40-percent speed boost with its 8th gen Core chips

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techcrunch.com - Intel might be sticking to the familiar Kaby Lake architecture for the eight generation of its Core chips, but the its internal testing looks pretty promising as far as performance goes. The company …

Hackers nab $500,000 as Enigma is compromised weeks before its ICO

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techcrunch.com - The ICO hackers are at it again. Enigma, a de-centralized platform that’s preparing to raise money via a crypto token sale, had its website and a number of social accounts compromised with the perpet…

Facebook’s Safety Check feature gets its own dedicated button, can be accessed anytime

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techcrunch.com - Facebook is giving its “Safety Check” feature a permanent home in its app and on the desktop, the company announced today. The feature, which lets you check to see whether friends and family are safe…

Volkswagen’s electric Microbus successor set to go on sale in 2022

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techcrunch.com - The VW Microbus is about as iconic as they come in the world of automobiles, and the I.D. Buzz is the electric, modern incarnation of that van Volkswagen introduced as a concept back in January. In J…

Wal-Mart takes a cue from Amazon and applies for its own drone-deploying blimp patent

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techcrunch.com - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking on Amazon in what appears to be a copycat move — by applying for a drone-deploying blimp patent. You may recall Amazon filed a patent for a flying warehouse that will s…

Meet Android Oreo’s all-new emoji

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techcrunch.com - The newest version of Android (Oreo, officially) doesn’t bring a ton of new stuff to the mobile operating system, but it does overhaul something near and dear to most smartphone user’s hearts: Emoji.…

StarCraft Remastered review: Brood War keeps on ticking, clicking

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arstechnica.com - Higher and widescreen resolution. Redone character portraits. Real-time lighting. Less compressed audio. That's about the long and short of what's new in StarCraft: Remastered. For $15 you can bolt t…

Atari sues Nestle, says KitKat video game ad violates Breakout copyright

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arstechnica.com - Atari claims that a commercial for Nestle's Kit Kat candy bars violates the copyright and trademark rights of Breakout, Atari's iconic 1975 video game. Nestle's 30-second spot "leverage[s] Breakout a…

Microsoft to remove full ReFS support from Windows 10 Pro, push Workstation SKU

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arstechnica.com - In the Fall Creators Update, Microsoft is removing the ability to create volumes using its new ReFS file system from Windows 10 Pro. Existing volumes will continue to work, but Pro will no longer be …

5 Techniques for Spotting Mistaks Before They Go Live | Webdesigner Depot

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www.webdesignerdepot.com - Launching a new website can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. You want to show off what you’ve been building, what you’ve learned, and the creative solutions you’ve come up with. You c…

4 Security Measures Every WordPress Site Needs - Developer Drive

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www.developerdrive.com - Have you ever thought about the security of your WordPress installation? Or rather has your installation ever been attacked or hacked? Well, security is one very important feature that every other de…

How to Prepare Your Content Strategy for Virtual Reality | SEJ

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www.searchenginejournal.com - Virtual reality (VR) is perhaps the most anticipated technological innovation in recent memory. What was once a product of science fiction movies is now transitioning into one of the most powerful ma…

Mercedes-Maybach Just Revealed a New Luxury Electric Convertible

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futurism.com - In the last few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way, with carmakers like Tesla, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and many others developing efficient, sleek, new models. Currently, Tesla is lea…

Elon Musk Continues To Add Basic Features To Tesla Cars Based On Twitter Feedback

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jalopnik.com - Automotive pioneer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk invested a lot of time this weekend responding to Tesla owner feedback on Twitter. While the feedback was constructive and will likely quickly result in bet…

Clash of 2 tech titans: What Apple and Qualcomm are really fighting about

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www.sandiegouniontribune.com - Back in 1990 when Qualcomm was a start-up, it was spending so much on a new approach to cellular communications that it struggled to make payroll. So the San Diego firm began peddling its 50 patents …

Nokia 8 will not launch in China and the United States - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - HMD Global has officially launched the Nokia 8. We’ve been anticipating for the brand’s first premium flagship Android phone after revealing the Nokia 3, 5 , and 6 mid-range devices the past few mont…

Relúmĭno Gear VR app helps visually impaired read, see, watch better - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - When you suffer from some sort of visual impairment, that doesn’t really stop you from using gadgets like smartphones and tablets. But your ailment does make it difficult for you sometimes to read an…

What is the Missing Link for Loyalty Marketers’ Omnichannel Strategies?

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www.loyalty360.org - What is the biggest opportunity for loyalty marketers today? According to a new Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Marchex, customers who call a business are more valuable prospects for that…

Yesway Loyalty Program Targets Deeper Understanding of Its Customers

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www.loyalty360.org - Yesway, a convenience store chain with a total of 70 locations in Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, recently launched a new customer loyalty program, Yesway Rewards, that offers points for each doll…

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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www.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 tailored…

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

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www.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 condu…

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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www.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 applications…

Classified Post : Online Classfied Ad Website - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Robbie Alvarez”, CEO of the US based start-up “The Classified Post” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1-What is it exactly that you do and what your s…

Intel (Sort Of) Launches 8th Generation Core Processors - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Intel today is launching what it calls the first of its 8th generation Core microprocessors. But this initial release is really just core-doubled “Kaby Lake” (7th generation) processors. True 8th gen…

Microsoft Announces New Xbox Hardware, Software at Gamescom 2017 - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Microsoft didn’t just announce the first preorders for Xbox One X at gamescom 2017 this past weekend: It also announced new Xbox One S bundles, an expansion of Xbox Design Lab availability, and its h…

Lufthansa Is Creating In-Flight Networking Opportunities for Events Like SXSW and Dmexco

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www.adweek.com - Are airplanes the next big opportunity for branded networking events? Lufthansa hopes so. After testing themed flights for South by Southwest and New York Fashion Week earlier this year, the German a…

Google and Oreo Are Co-Branding Android's New Operating System

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www.adweek.com - Google today introduced the next version of its Android operating system, Android Oreo, maintaining its longstanding tradition of sweet-inspired names while also giving the cookie brand some highly c…

How to Get Paid to Promote on Instagram

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www.shoemoney.com - What if you could take what you already do multiple times a day and make money with it? Monetizing your online life is a sure way to get money. But do you have what it takes? Instagram is a wondrous …

Optimized store landing pages: An important part of local search strategy

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searchengineland.com - If you’re a business which has brick-and-mortar store locations, you may know that having a local search strategy is crucial to your business. Most business owners are aware that building a local sea…

Data: Consumers grow more demanding, impatient as brands fall behind

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searchengineland.com - There’s considerable evidence that consumers are growing more impatient and less tolerant of poor or frustrating online experiences. There’s also increasing evidence that most brands aren’t keeping u…

Buying Guide: The Best Travel Strollers Summer 2017 — Almost Fearless

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www.almostfearless.com - Let’s face it, traveling with small kids means traveling with gear— but that doesn’t mean you need to be lugging around a monstrosity of a stroller for a simple weekend at the beach. Key things to co…

If using a VPN seems too complicated for you, then this could be a good place to start

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mashable.com - Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The internet is a beautiful thing — but it can also be increasingly dangerous. That’s why web-sa…

Rank Higher: Q&A with Instapage SEO Manager Chris Granwehr

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instapage.com - SEO is a demanding and complex industry. Either search engines can find your website, or they can’t. An SEO Manager can often be overlooked, but these individuals are crucial to any company’s success…

Master Your Business Destiny With Social Media Marketing

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marketingpromotion.biz - Social networks started out as a way to share photographs with your friends or let your followers know where people only shared details about their personal lives. While all that still goes on, they …

The Top 10 Free Website Hosting Services With No Ads For 2014 – Best Free Web Hosting Providers List

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agentmonhost.com - Click Here to See The Best Place to Register Your New Domain! ** PLEASE CLICK THE LIKE SWITCH ABOVE **. Lots of people do not know this, however it is feasible to produce a website without spending a…

How blockchain solves the complicated data-ownership problem

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thenextweb.com - Every minute of every day, billions of users are dutifully generating terabytes of data on the internet, from tweets to Facebook posts and Google searches, emails and chat messages, content, music, v…

The Adafruit Trinket: A tiny dev board for when a few I/O pins is enough

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www.embedded-computing.com - When you start a maker project, if you need programmatic control, you may turn to an Arduino board, such as the Uno or Mega, but in many situations, something much smaller would work be preferable. O…

Sony social media accounts hijacked as hackers claims to have...

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hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com - The OurMine hacking group claimed yet another corporate scalp this weekend – seizing control over the Twitter and Facebook accounts of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN). The group, which just last wee…

Hacking smartphones with malicious replacement parts - Help Net Security

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www.helpnetsecurity.com - Smartphone users can now add a new entry to the list of things they need to worry about: their phones being compromised via replacement parts. A group of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the…

British snoops at GCHQ knew FBI was going to arrest Marcus Hutchins

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www.theregister.co.uk - Secretive electronic spy agency GCHQ was aware that accused malware author Marcus Hutchins, aka MalwareTechBlog, was due to be arrested by US authorities when he travelled to United States for the DE…

Egnyte vs. Box | Cloud Storage Reviews

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cloudstoragereviewed.com - With the mounting assets in the online world, companies are looking for storage options. Also, file storage and sharing as well as collaborating with multiple users across an organization has become …

Hackers scam half a million from Enigma digital currency investors

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www.theregister.co.uk - Cunning hackers have successfully duped investors out of almost $500,000 after compromising the servers of the online currency platform Enigma. The organization, set up by MIT whiz kids and due to la…

The Pitfalls of Cyber Insurance

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www.darkreading.com - Imagine an insurance market plagued by eye-popping premiums and deductibles, skimpy coverage, a lack of standards that makes "apples-to-apples" comparisons of policies nearly impossible, and customer…

How To Avoid Legal Trouble When Protecting Client Data

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www.darkreading.com - CVE-2017-0290 Published: 2017-05-09 NScript in mpengine in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine with Engine Version before 1.1.13704.0, as used in Windows Defender and other products, allows remote at…

Is GDPR The New SOX?

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www.digitalistmag.com - When it comes to buying things—even big-ticket items—the way we make decisions makes no sense. One person makes an impulsive offer on a house because of the way the light comes in through the kitchen…

This Tech Business Holds Company-Wide, 15-Minute Standing Meetings to Keep Employees Connected

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www.entrepreneur.com - Skipio's CEO, Nick Greer, and CMO, Randy Garn, explain how keeping a positive, open company atmosphere and holding 15-minute power meetings are keys to helping your employees grow just as much as you…

Infuse Artificial Intelligence Into Business Processes With APIs - DZone AI

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dzone.com - Few terms are hotter today than "artificial intelligence" — but what exactly does it mean in the real world? On one hand, AI conjures up images of The Terminator, HAL 9000, or other sci-fi scenarios.…

How This Hotel Brand Is Innovating in a Heavily Competitive Market

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www.entrepreneur.com - Larry Korman was in elementary school when his dad started asking him to help with the family business of commercial real estate started by his (Larry's) grandfather. Korman would cut the grass, take…

Save Money and Boost Productivity by Upgrading Your Technology

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www.businessnewsdaily.com - Small business budgets are tight, especially where IT is concerned. But technology upgrades can pay for themselves quickly by improving IT performance and enabling employees to accomplish more in les…

Teva Attracts Talent to Redefine Global Healthcare with SAP SuccessFactors

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news.sap.com - As healthcare costs continue to climb each year, generic medicines are a lifesaver for millions of people worldwide, especially those with chronic illnesses. Keeping generics affordable while researc…


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