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Here’s How BuzzFeed News Trained A Computer To Search For Hidden Spy Planes
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www.buzzfeed.com - A secret spy plane operated by the US Marshals hunted drug cartel kingpins in Mexico. A military contractor that tracks terrorists in Africa is also flying surveillance aircraft over US cities. In tw…
Instagram Releases New Stats on Stories Use to Celebrate Stories’ First Anniversary
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Joel Comm
www.socialmediatoday.com - If there’s anything you can rely on in the modern social media landscape, it’s that Facebook is going to copy Snapchat. Likely till the end. Back in May, Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, re…
Tracy Chou on startup engineering, inclusion and the liberal arts - Inside Intercom
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Scott Hartley
blog.intercom.com - What is it that we as technologists are building and how can we make the community building it more inclusive? Entrepreneur, software engineer and diversity advocate Tracy Chou wants us all to think …
ServiceNow at Cloud Field Day
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Gina Minks
24x7itconnection.com - Recently I attended Cloud Field Day in the Bay area an one of the product presentations was delivered by ServiceNow. I have used ServiceNow, and I instantly think helpdesk solution. As the team unv…
This Simple Difference Could Cost You Thousands in Taxes
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Aepiphanni
www.entrepreneur.com - What's the difference between an employee and a subcontractor? Entrepreneur Network partner Mark J. Kohler understands why business owners hate asking this question: It's tedious. Rather than properl…
Here Comes the Xbox One Fall Creators Update - Thurrott.com
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www.thurrott.com - Microsoft is announcing today that Xbox Insiders in the Alpha ring will soon be able to test new features coming in the next major Xbox One system update. There’s no mention of the name, but given th…
OnePlus 5's new color may be some sort of mint gold - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - The guessing game over the next color variant that OnePlus 5 will be available in is still on. But this time, we may have a solid clue as to what it will be. The Weibo account of the Chinese brand ha…
LG's rugged, unlocked X Venture now available through Amazon - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - If you’re on the lookout for a mid-tier device that is perfect for the outdoor lifestyle or at least for people who constantly drop their device or get it wet for some reason, then the LG X Venture i…
6 Steps to Updating Your Social Media Profiles During a Rebrand
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Reg Saddler
www.socialmediaexaminer.com - Are you looking for a simple way to make sure all your social channels are consistent? In this article you’ll discover a checklist that will help you rebrand your social media profiles. Discover the …
Mozilla’s new file-transfer service isn’t perfect, but it’s drop-dead easy
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arstechnica.com - Mozilla is testing a new service that makes it dead simple and quick for people to semi-securely share files with anyone on the Internet. Send, as the service is called, allows senders to encrypt any…
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active ditches the Infinity Display for ruggedness
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techcrunch.com - After weeks and months of leaks, the Galaxy S8 Active hasn’t left much to the imagination. We’ve already seen the phone from virtually every angle and got a sneak peek of a prematurely launched carri…
Vive Studios releases MakeVR Pro 3D modeling software for serious creatives
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techcrunch.com - In the world of high-end virtual reality, the battle is to capture the larger subset of a niche market. For HTC, which makes the Vive headset, this task has become more difficult as significant price…
iPhone 8 could scan your face even if your phone is on a table
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techcrunch.com - Apple’s HomePod firmware is the gift that keeps on giving. When the company shared an early build of the speaker firmware, many developers started digging around the strings in a library file to find…
FX’s new $6 per month ad-free streaming service isn’t for cord cutters
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techcrunch.com - FX this morning announced the launch of a new streaming service, FX+, that will offer commercial-free viewing of current seasons of both FX and FXX original series, in addition to all seasons of many…
Honeydue is a money management app for couples
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techcrunch.com - Honeydue is a mobile app that aims to reduce money-related arguments between couples by offering tools to share information on respective account balances and spending. The app also lets couples stay…
HomePod firmware hints at upcoming Apple TV with 4K support
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techcrunch.com - Last week, Apple accidentally released a firmware for the HomePod. This file is filled with references to unreleased Apple devices. According to strings in a library file spotted by Guilherme Rambo, …
“Driverless van” is just a VT researcher in a really good driver’s seat costume
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Ars Technica
arstechnica.com - The video opens with a guy rapping on the window of a van. "Brother, who are you?" the person holding the camera says. "What are you doing? I'm with the news, dude." You can see hands holding the ste…
At least 196 Internet providers in the US have data caps
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arstechnica.com - A company that tracks ISPs and data caps in the US has identified 196 home Internet providers that impose monthly caps on Internet users. Not all of them are enforced, but customers of many ISPs must…
Spelunky creator finally returns with a new game—er, 50 of them
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arstechnica.com - The creator of the video game Spelunky, Derek Yu, has laid incredibly low since his title transformed the "randomly generated" gaming genre in 2008 (and again with an "HD" version in 2012). Would his…
5 Ways to Accidentally Hurt E-commerce Search Engine Rankings
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Reg Saddler
www.searchenginejournal.com - Organic search is one of the most important customer acquisition channels. Period. SEO can bring in anywhere from 10 to 60 percent of your overall website traffic. Therefore, it’s paramount that you …
These Lawmakers Are Speaking out Against the FCC’s Plan to Dismantle Net Neutrality
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Reg Saddler
futurism.com - Under the leadership of Ajit Pai, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to repeal net neutrality rules that were approved in 2015. These rules classify an internet service p…
Why People Can’t Stop Talking About Zuckerberg 2020
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Reg Saddler
www.wired.com - On January 3, 2017, Mark Zuckerberg posted a status update to his Facebook page. “Every year I take on a personal challenge to learn new things and grow outside of my work,” the Facebook CEO wrote to…
Paranoid Android makes all elements open source, code available in GitHub - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - Paranoid Android is one of the more popular custom ROMs for Android devices out there, mainly because of the great quality of their work. Popularly known by their moniker AOSPA, the Paranoid Android …
Facebook Groups mobile app to be discontinued by September 1 - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - When Facebook introduced the stand-alone Groups app for mobile devices in 2014, most Facebook users were ambivalent about it since there really was no demand for it. And most of them have probably fo…
Preview Program now available for Google Home owners - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - The Google Home smart speaker has been getting numerous updates lately. We noted that it would soon speak Australian and German and it’s now able to stream music saved on Play Music. We’re anticipati…
Samsung intros new pair of bendable U Flex Headphones - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - We don’t always turn to Samsung when we want, say, new speakers or new headphones. We’re more inclined to trust those popular and tried-and-tested brands. When it comes to Bluetooth headphones, we kn…
Google Pixel XL 2 and original Pixel XL compared side-by-side - Android Community
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androidcommunity.com - We’re anticipating for the next-gen Pixel from Google. We’ve heard a number of rumors and speculations already and we know that the two will have the familiar design but with some major improvements.…
How is Customer Loyalty Shaping the Success of B2B Programs?
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www.loyalty360.org - That is one of the questions Loyalty360 posed to Carlos Dunlap-Beard, vice president, loyalty solutions, Snipp. So much attention is given to customer loyalty and B2C programs, but how is customer lo…
You Have Eight Seconds. Do One of These Four Things.
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www.loyalty360.org - Recently in Business Insider, Hayley Peterson argued that Tinder’s affect on culture is now affecting retail, as a generation of consumers accustomed to swiping for a more relevant romantic match are…
Apple reportedly hiring dozens of new mapping experts and engineers
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Brett Prince
searchengineland.com - According to a CNBC report, Apple is on a hiring spree. The company is seeking to add scores of mapping experts and engineers. According to the report: More than 70 job listings went live in the past…
PrayerSpark : The First And Only Site For Interfaith Spiritually - Start-Ups.Co
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Debbas
www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Michael Feder”, Founder of the Las Vegas – USA based startup “PrayerSpark” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and wh…
CUBICUS SMART TOYS : Child's Daily Activities - Start-Ups.Co
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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Gema ParreƱo Piqueras”, CEO of the Madrid – Spain based start-up “CUBICUS SMART TOYS SL” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that …
Liquid : Platform to Easily Segment and Personalize Your Apps in Real-Time - Start-Ups.Co
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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Alexandre Vaz”, CEO at the Lisbon – Portugal based start-up “Liquid” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what you…
ZWOOKY : Innovative Contact System - Start-Ups.Co
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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Thomas Stoll”, CIO at the Uerikon – Switzerland based start-up “ZWOOKY ” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1. What is it exactly that you do and what …
Needls : Get Notified of Leads in Real Time - Start-Ups.Co
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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Justin Hartzman”, Founder and CEO – of the Toronto – Canada based start-up “Needls.” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1- What is it exactly that you …
Why Big Brands Like Electronic Arts Aren’t Playing Games With Identity
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.adweek.com - With a projected $83 billion in revenue this year, it’s obvious that digital advertising is growing faster than ever. But the industry remains dominated by Google and Facebook, and these two giants c…
These 4 CMOs Are Transforming Marketing in a Multichannel World
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.adweek.com - PatrĆ³n Spirits CMO Lee Applbaum is laser-focused on keeping his liquor brands on the cutting edge of marketing. But like many of his industry peers, he’s worried about getting the data part of the eq…
3 Reasons Why It's Crucial for Brands to Introduce Machine Learning Into Their Marketing
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.adweek.com - Every so often, a story ripples through the media along the lines of “Scientists say a ‘smart pill’ is just over the horizon to make us immediately more intelligent.” While there is no telling when w…
3 Digital Marketing Strategies That Won't Cost You a Dime
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.portent.com - Digital marketing covers a huge range of potential channels, tactics, and occasionally even a dash of strategy. Being an expert in everything is nearly impossible, and a big part of why agencies like…
Why Phone Call Data May Help Brands Convert Sales and Save Cash on Digital Ads
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.adweek.com - Let no data stone go unturned if you are a digital marketer looking to increase sales. Especially if you are one who doesn’t want to retarget customers—who just purchased your product—with an ad that…
Apple Finally Joined Instagram. Here's How It Plans to Use It
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Stephan Stavrakis
www.adweek.com - While most companies have been tweeting and Facebooking for years, Apple has remained largely on the sidelines. It has an @apple Twitter page, but has never tweeted from it. It has a Facebook page, b…
Making a Living Writing Ebooks: Here's How It Works Today - Copyblogger
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Stephan Stavrakis
digitalcommerce.com - Once upon a time, there was a straightforward solution to “monetizing” your website when you got tired of trying to make AdSense work: Having something of your own to offer, even a simple $7 ebook, v…
5 Must-Learn Languages For Novice Programmers
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www.bitrebels.com - Coding is one of those areas that everyone seems to be getting into nowadays. It’s a fantastic way to make a living because so many companies are willing to pay really great salaries for programmers.…
Platform Value? - CXO Transform
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Rob Llewellyn
cxo-transform.com - Platform value offers companies the opportunity to leverage a relatively new type of value and really disrupt market dynamics. Platforms have disrupted numerous brick and mortar companies and are plo…
A Visionary Roadmap for Digital Leaders - CXO Weekly
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Rob Llewellyn
robllewellyn.com - In an exponential digital age, many of us need to refine our way of thinking to avoid becoming hung up on antiquated business models and more irrelevant to the future as each day goes by. While citin…
Digital Minds and Fine Fines
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Rob Llewellyn
robllewellyn.com - The world is now rich in content, consultants and digital minds evangelising the prerequisites of digital leadership and transformation, along with what will happen to companies that fail to innovati…
Why Facebook Contests Can Help You Grow Your Startup
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Themelis Cuiper
neilpatel.com - People absolutely love free stuff. The word “free” by itself carries such a dramatic emotional charge that it can ramp up the perceived value of anything — often far beyond the item’s actual value. T…
Huawei providing smart solutions to challenging Malaysian solar project
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Alternative Energy
www.pv-tech.org - Malaysia's first 50MW (AC) utility-scale PV plant project, part of Energy Commission of Malaysia’s (EC) Request for Proposal (RfP) and auction for up to 460MW (AC) of large-scale solar capacity, incl…
Every MacBook Pro should come with this awesome magnetic USB-C cable
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Themelis Cuiper
mashable.com - It really hurts when you lose something near and dear to your heart. I'm, of course, talking about MagSafe, Apple's proprietary magnetic charging connector that has saved untold numbers of MacBooks f…
How to Generate Leads from Your Podcast
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Tyson Quick
sujanpatel.com - The first ever podcast premiered in 2003 as “Radio Open Source.” In 2005, “podcast” was named word of the year. By 2016, 21% of the U.S. population had reportedly listened to at least one podcast in …
IPhone 8 Expected to Give Reflective Benefits to Korean Electronics Industry
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businesskorea.co.kr - While Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 8 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the launch of the first iPhone, the Korean IT and electronics companies that supply parts for the iPhone 8 will also…
When Fitbit says “Your data belongs to you!”… – Adventures in Data – Medium
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Tamara Dull
medium.com - “We’ve reluctantly given you limited access to a small portion of your data” Before I go any further, let me say that I’m a Fitbit fanboy. I have had several trackers over the course of the last few …
Samsung, LG and Apple intensifying handset rivalry next month
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www.koreatimes.co.kr - By Lee Min-hyung The world's leading premium smartphone makers — Samsung, LG and Apple — are poised to intensify their rivalry next month by launching their most expensive flagship lineups. Samsung E…
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