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The 15 Most Profitable Industries
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 00:17
Financial information company Sageworks has ranked the 15 most profitable industries by scaling net profit margin over the last 12 months based on analyzing the financial statements of privately-held companies. Seven of ...
Michelle Halkerston Bought The Company She Worked For--Should You?
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 00:17
It was not Michelle Halkerston's ambition to buy a company. But she did. Here's why she took the leap and her candid advice for other entrepreneurs.
Capable of 2.5B transactions a day, IBM says its z13 mainframe is most powerful, secure computer yet
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 23:30
The new mainframe computer can handle up to 2.5 billion transactions a day.
Mobile Marketing Truths That Marketers Won't Tell You
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 22:20
Anyone can create and market their own App - whether you are an indie developer or Domino's Pizza - the toolbox is up for grabs.
5 Dating Apps To Help You Find Love
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 22:20
As we spent more hours on handheld devices, these dating apps are hoping to help you find mobile love.
Millennium Health uses analytics, genetics to help fight the cost of drug misuse
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 21:51
Millennium has been especially focused on helping doctors monitor the use (and misuse) of opioid and mental health drugs.
What Can Seasoned Entrepreneurs Teach Millennial Entrepreneurs?
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 21:45
Previously, I've written about what a Millennial entrepreneur can teach you about business. To better myself as a CEO, I continue to seek advice from other seasoned entrepreneurs. Experience matters and having mentors w...
The hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai is not the eco-friendly car we've been looking for
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 21:17
Toyota's Mirai isn't exactly the hydrogen-powered vehicle the world has been waiting for. Here's why...
Israel's TabTale acquires Serbian studio as kids-game studio targets older audiences
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 21:00
The acquisition of 10-person Level Bit includes the company's operations and a new game that is expected to be released in the second quarter.
Wickr CEO Nico Sell: behind the glasses
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 20:45
The cofounder of the self-destructing-messaging app wants to replace and secure the world's financial transactions. And maybe catch some other big waves while she's at it.
The Martyr Mentality: How A '30 Under 30' Lawyer Qualifies For Public Housing
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 20:43
Lauren Burke is a very smart 31-year-old lawyer. But when she started wearing the "I don't take a fair salary" badge of honor because her work was her passion, her income fell between "above poverty-level" and "qualify f...
Brands That Won the College Football Playoff
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 20:39
Last night's game had more winners than just the Big 10 and the Buckeyes. Here are the brands that won in the big game last night.
Verizon Vehicle can turn any junker into a connected car
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 20:08
Verizon is bringing fancy diagnostics and the Internet to almost any car already on the road. At the North American International Auto Show, Verizon announced Verizon Vehicle, an aftermarket connected car service that wo...
Google Cloud Monitoring debuts with Amazon Web Services support
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 19:31
Google Cloud Monitoring, a tool developers can use to track the performance of application components, is now available for Google Cloud Platform customers to try out, free of charge, Google said today. “Cloud Monitori...
Google Domains opens to all in the U.S., gets Blogger and Dynamic DNS integration
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 19:00
But it's still in beta.
Firefox 35 arrives with room-based conversations, MP4 playback on Mac, and Android download manager support
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 18:27
Mozilla today launched Firefox 35 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Major additions to the browser include room-based Firefox Hello conversations, H.264 (MP4 files) playback on OS X, and integration with the Android ...
DirecTV customers with a Roku can now use Fox Now
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 18:22
Good news for DirecTV subscribers that want to watch new episodes of Family Guy and The Simpsons on something other than their TV set.
Dear John: Your flight is delayed -- Personalizing the travel experience with big data
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 18:00
Sponsored:When it comes to implementing a personalized approach to communicating with customers, travel suppliers (airlines, online travel agencies, hotels, cruise lines, etc.) often fall short compared to other on-line ...
MasterCard v. Nike lawsuit could have huge implications for tech hiring
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 17:45
Feature:MasterCard’s decision to go to federal court last week and sue Nike for $5 million because it hired away several IT security people may force the courts to remap the boundaries of corporate recruiting. At issue...
Innovation hits new peak with 'Ship Your Enemies Glitter'
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 17:32
The service appears to be real, though even if it's just a gag, it gets so many things right that, well, who cares?
Regulation isn't biggest barrier to drone industry success, says 3D Robotics' Chris Anderson (Q&A)
Venture Beat - 13 Jan 2015 17:15
Consumer drones may get all the ink now, but 3D Robotics CEO Chris Anderson thinks the commercial market will be more valuable in the future.
How To Invest Your First $5,000
Forbes - 13 Jan 2015 17:11
Whether you want to buy a house in 10 years or save for your retirement in 30, it is important for millennials to start investing now.