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If 2014 Was The Year Of The Data Breach, Brace For More
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 11:50
If 2014 was the year of the data breach, malicious bugs and clever hackers may make 2015 even worse -- and the government will penalize companies that don't protect customer information.
World of Warcraft, Hearthstone authentication servers down intermittently
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 22:05
Blizzard is looking into the problem.
3 unusual places to foster that million-dollar deal
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 00:30
Guest:Here are 3 situations where you should be listening, not selling, if you want that next big client
Why does the world still need the Mozilla Foundation?
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 22:00
Opinion:With its Firefox browser rapidly losing share, and its financial ties to Google finished, the Mozilla Foundation finds itself facing the most pivotal moment in its history since its founding more than a decade ag...
EFF: Law enforcement 'desperately' trying to hide use of surveillance cell towers
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 21:58
According to the EFF, police go to 'shocking' lengths to keep the public in the dark about the use of Stingray technology.
Business New Year's Resolutions Every CEO Should Make
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 21:56
The act of setting new goals and resolutions permeates everyday culture during the year-end holiday season. Television and radio commercials, not to mention social media posts, remind us to make our personal resolutions ...
How To Boost Confidence When Seeking Funding For Your Startup
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 21:53
These days, the option of seeking outside funding to grow a business makes a lot sense for entrepreneurs, especially when you consider the following statement published in a recent Statista.com report:
The Freitag Brothers On Three Ways Narrative Can Help Build Your Brand
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 21:20
By Rebecca Calhoun
2014 digital health investment exceeded total of three previous years combined, Rock Health says
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 20:11
KPCB, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, First Round, and Venrock were the biggest investors in the health care space in 2014.
Moven brings its banking app to Motorola's Moto 360 and Samsung's Gear smartwatches
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 20:00
Moven is launching its tech heavy banking app on Motorola’s Moto 360 and Samsung’s Gear smartwatches today to help consumers rein in excessive spending. Moven’s technology has been on the market for less than a yea...
Perfect World founder submits an offer take the company private
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 19:53
An online game powerhouse and one of China's largest gaming companies could go private in 2015.
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Stay Motivated Every Day
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 19:06
Entrepreneurs need motivation by the bucketful, but some days it’s easier to stir up than others. It’s fantastic to have big, long-term goals, but don’t underestimate the power of little, daily ones. These easier t...
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Lizard Squad, Amiibo madness, and our Game of the Year
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 19:00
Check out our entire week's worth of coverage on VentureBeat's channel for video games, GamesBeat.
Let Mark Zuckerberg's last 5 New Year's resolutions inspire yours (hint: there's no "lose weight")
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 18:35
It's all about expanding your horizons.
YouTube's 10 most profitable channels of 2014 were, um, not what I expected
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 18:20
From toy unboxing to virtual cake, Openslate's list of the top YouTube earners is on the wild side.
The DeanBeat: CES will explore new platforms and paths for gaming
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 18:01
Osterhout Design Group debuts the consumer version of its R-6S augmented reality smartglasses.
Osterhout Design Group packs a ton of cool tech into next-generation augmented-reality smartglasses
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 18:00
The R-6 is the result of six years of design work and $60 million in investment.
Funding Daily: Today's tech funding news, in one place
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 17:09
Get all the tech funding news of the day delivered straight to your mailbox! Sign up for Funding Daily and never miss a deal. Here's a list of today's tech funding stories, updated as the day unfolds. Tip us here if you ...
Watch out, Wall Street: 27 tech IPOs to expect in 2015
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 16:32
Stay tuned to VentureBeat throughout 2015 for coverage of these IPOs.
Filing Season 2015: Observations and Predictions
Forbes - 2 Jan 2015 09:10
From where we are starting, tax year 2015 looks to be a challenging and bumpy road for taxpayers who experience difficulty in filing their returns or dealing with the IRS in response to an inquiry.
We went cross-country to get 2,500 downloads for our mobile app
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 04:00
Guest:We started initially with all the traditional methods to get people to try out our app, but when that failed we decided to double down by going on a cross-country trip targeting nine cities to raise awareness on a ...
These 5 types of on-demand services will get even bigger in 2015
Venture Beat - 2 Jan 2015 02:15
Building apps and services for lazy people is one area the tech industry is quite good at. 2014 was a big year for getting everything you could want from the comfort of your smartphone. We found plenty of these services ...