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Did larger iPhones create the market for Apple's Watch?
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 06:00
Adobe principal research analyst Tamara Gaffney has an interesting theory about the Apple Watch. Hours away from Apple’s official reveal, Gaffney argues that the Watch may fly off shelves because of an unrelated produc...
PayPal may acquire Israeli security startup CyActive for $60M
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 17:12
PayPal may be in the process of purchasing the Israeli-based security firm CyActive for $60 million. CyActive is a predictive analytic security technology that protects against malware. The news that PayPal is in the pro...
What bubble? The U.S. IPO market has completely collapsed so far this year
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 12:37
Staring ever deeper into its own navel, Silicon Valley just can’t stop talking about whether it’s in a bubble. If you’re on the ground there, it can certainly seem that way. There’s the endless parades of giganti...
Reviewing The Rubio-Lee Proposal For Tax Reform
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 05:55
Hey, I've got a neat idea...why don't we take a break from futilely attempting to understand the existing tax law and devote some time to futilely attempting to understand proposed tax law that will, in all likelih...
Are You Desperate To Get Unstuck?
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 23:52
The influences on our lives, and especially those of consumerism, feed a psychological self that is becoming largely disconnected from who we really are. Understanding our strengths and passions, our values and challenge...
Google confirms Android 5.1 is rolling out today, will support multi-SIM devices and HD calls
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 23:16
Google is rolling out Android 5.1 to compatible devices from today, the company has confirmed in a blog post.
Venmo announces multi-factor authentication and email notifications in the wake of security issues
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 23:14
Venmo is updating its security measures after complaints from users.
Hands on with the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 23:04
Is it worth it? Well, not to me, but it's a pretty nice experience.
Indiegogo's new crowdfunding record: $5.3M and counting for a smart beekeeping system
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 22:49
Less than a week after Kickstarter saw the new Pebble smartwatch smash its previous funding record to smithereens, fellow crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has an all-new record to boast about too.
Apple's 18-karat gold watch will cost you $17,000
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 21:47
You can have the new Apple Watch in solid gold -- if you drop $17,000.
Facebook shutting down FriendFeed, citing declining usage
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 21:32
Reports at the time said Facebook paid $50 million for the service. It will shut down for good on April 9.
Everything Apple announced today during its Apple Watch & Retina MacBook event
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 21:16
Gaming execs: Join 180 select leaders from King, Glu, Rovio, Unity, Facebook, and more to plan your path to global domination in 2015. GamesBeat Summit is invite-only -- apply here. Ticket prices increase on March 6! Tod...
11 apps ready to launch on Apple Watch, plus a few more to look out for
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 20:55
Here's a bunch of Apple Watch apps to check out -- once you actually get your hands on the smartwatch, of course.
Time To Retire Income Tax Reform?
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 20:48
I have a direct approach to income tax reform: Stop talking about it.
Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Moves To Conquer Spain At Bargain Prices
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 20:43
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's recent expansion into Spain, where he has increased his stake at bargain prices, is being described as an attempted corporate conquest.
Apple Watch pricing ranges from $349 to $17K, bands cost between $49 and $449
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 20:35
Get your wallet out.
The Apple Watch officially arrives, with 18 hours of battery life
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 20:25
The unveiling happened at a star-studded event at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco Monday.
iOS 8.2 arrives with Apple Watch support and new health features like privacy mode
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 20:24
Gaming execs: Join 180 select leaders from King, Glu, Rovio, Unity, Facebook, and more to plan your path to global domination in 2015. GamesBeat Summit is invite-only -- apply here. Ticket prices increase on March 6! App...
Too Many Unicorns? Why Billion-Dollar Startups Still Charm Us Today
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 20:20
With all this talk of unicorns in venture capital, it’s easy to assume that every venture firm’s portfolio is shimmering with billion-dollar companies. But just because they’re breeding like rabbits doesn’t mean ...
FiveStars announces Promotions to help SMBs bring back customers
Venture Beat - 9 Mar 2015 20:00
The San Francisco-based company is expanding with a new loyalty tool that enables campaigns for people who have made at least one purchase at a small-to-medium-size retailer.
Women On The Rise - And Women Denied: No Ceilings Big Data Illustrates Progress And Gaps
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 19:46
For social sector geeks who care about equal opportunity for women around the world - perhaps the great global civil rights cause of our time - today was Christmas morning.
The We:eX Brand, Like Jerry Seinfeld And Steve Jobs, Uses Observation Of Human Behavior To Succeed
Forbes - 9 Mar 2015 19:40
So there I was, in the audience sharing the experience of watching two exceedingly attractive people, in exceedingly attractive underwear, about to engage in some very interesting foreplay. No, it was not Fifty Shades of...