Startup News
As MYOB Gets More Aggressive, A Best-Of-Breed Versus Suite Battle Looms
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 23:59
Accounting software vendor MYOB has just launched its Australasian roadshow and some announcements from the company raise some interesting questions for the broader industry at large. For those unaware, the ANZ market fo...
Microsoft woos Y Combinator startups with $500K in Azure cloud credits
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 23:20
Many cloud infrastructure providers, including Amazon and Google, provide cloud credits to startups. So Microsoft's move today looks like a nod to its competitors.
Tech elite now provide half of all U.S. philanthropy (in 2 graphs)
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 23:15
Tech industry money powers about half of charitable giving in America.
Skype for Android now lets you share photos offline and use other apps while on a call
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 21:57
Rejoice! You can now do other stuff on your Android phone while you're making a Skype call.
Good News: NIH Has Discovered Silicon Valley Data Scientists
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 21:39
Solving hard problems requires the most talented people, and some of America's very best are found in industry.
Google introduces Upgraded URLs to give advertisers more options and insights
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 21:07
The new system allows advertisers to drill down and find out where people are when they click on ads.
Three Reasons Agencies Can't Win New Business
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 21:01
Lest you think you’re the only one peddling faster, you’re not. Ask a random assortment of folks in the marketing world and they’ll likely tell you they feel the same thing. It’s simply becoming harder to win new...
Apple releases iOS 8.3 beta to developers
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 20:48
With 8.3 in the hands of developers, we're already moving quickly toward iOS 9, although version 8.2 has yet to reach consumers.
Under Armour, MyFitnessPal, And Why Brands Want To Know Everything About Your Body
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 20:35
It’s been said that when a technology is free to use, you are not the customer, you are the product. That is still true - but with apparel company Under Armour’s acquisition of health tracking app MyFitnessPal, there...
Willow Garage vets score $3M for new industrial robotics venture, Fetch Robotics
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 20:23
The new company, which is focusing on the industrial and logistics markets, was founded by veterans of Willow Garage and Unbounded Robotics.
Google Chrome will adopt /2 in the coming weeks, drop SPDY support in early 2016
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 20:15
/2 is now the official successor to SPDY.
LG unveils VR for G3, its own virtual reality headset inspired by Google Cardboard
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 20:01
Mobile executive? VB is hosting our 5th annual Mobile Summit on February 23-24 at the scenic Cavallo Point Resort in Sausalito, CA. See if you qualify here. Today LG announced the impending launch of its own virtual real...
Parklet lands $1.5M so more new employees can get up to speed
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 19:00
The San Francisco-based company, which helps firms onboard and culturally integrate new workers, is announcing its first outside investment.
Where 'We' Is Working
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 18:25
A day in the life of the members at the SoHo West WeWork in New York City.
A Coworking Site For Civic Tech In New York City
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 18:25
Civic Hall is a new coworking site for civic tech in New York City
Audicus Cuts Out The Middleman And Sells Affordable Hearing Aids Directly To People In Need
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 18:22
Meet Audicus, The Warby Parker Of Hearing Aids.
Netflix launches in Cuba for $7.99/month as trade restrictions ease
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 18:16
In a clear sign of easing relations between the U.S. and Cuba, Netflix has launched its video streaming service on the tiny Caribbean nation.
L.A. Based Disney Accelerator Opens Applications
Nibletz - 9 Feb 2015 18:07
Late last month, January 27th to be exact, the Disney Accelerator opened up applications for their 2015 class. To be 100% honest, I had no idea that this was even a thing. That said, after reading through the website, th...
Google launches bus tour to promote Android One and spread the Internet in Bangladesh
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 17:55
The idea is to introduce Bangladeshi students to entrepreneurs, technology, and the Internet to get them working on their own startups and projects.
5 Ways The Cloud Can Make Your Business Grow
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 17:54
The cloud can help businesses of any size and age save money and streamline operations without having to build an IT infrastructure. Without this burden, business owners are freed up to focus on other parts of their busi...
4 Payroll Tips From A Tax Professional
Forbes - 9 Feb 2015 17:52
No matter which industry you belong to, there is a common source of frustration for all members of the small business community: payroll. Payroll is a highlyregulated business obligation involving everything from emplo...
5 app store submission tips to avoid the dreaded rejection
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2015 17:45
Sponsored:Many a developer has poured their blood, sweat, and time into honing their mobile app into perfection, only to get a vicious NBA-style rejection from the app stores.