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Former U.S. agent pleads guilty to bitcoin theft in Silk Road probe
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 05:30
A former federal agent pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing bitcoins during the government's investigation of Silk Road.
Clash of Clans maker Supercell shuts down Smash Land mobile game
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 07:11
The company was testing the game in Canada, but it has decided to shut it down altogether by September.
San Francisco cracks down on Airbnb hosts, but opens office to register them
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 04:26
The city of San Francisco has issued notices to 15 Airbnb hosts, alleging that they are in violation of the city's laws for short-term rentals in a total of 73 residential units.
Yelp Is Putting Away The For Sale Sign, Stock Drops 10%
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 22:51
Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) decided to call off its previously announced sale, according to a Bloomberg report. The company’s stock dropped sharply following the report, closing down 10% on Thursday’s trade.
Amid push for diversity, Intel announces departures of president and other top execs
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 22:30
The question is whether Intel will find the right leaders for its future, and if they will be more or less diverse than the exiting execs.
What It Takes To Be Mister Softee
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 22:23
A behind the scenes look at the iconic American summertime staple.
PSN down intermittently leading into the long weekend
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 21:22
Sony has confirmed that its PlayStation Network isn't functioning for everyone.
Building A Business? Know Where To Look For Inspiration
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 20:32
Entrepreneurship has earned a bit of a reputation as something driven by the pursuit of novelty. I’ve written before about how creativity is not necessarily about originality, and I’d like to continue that thread aga...
A Quick Test: Are You A Natural-Born Leader?
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 20:19
You may not be a "natural" leader. But when you begin to focus less on rising up a ladder and more on finding your true north, you have a chance to develop into a leader who is as effective (or more so) than most of the ...
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview for PCs, says focus is now on 'bug fixing and final polish'
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 19:38
Don't expect any new Windows 10 features until after launch.
Apple patent suggests peer-to-peer payments could come to Apple Pay
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 19:19
The patent describes a system whereby one device user can send a payment to another user's device securely and at no cost.
To Lead The Software Container Rush, Docker Plays Nice With Its Startup Friends
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 18:54
Billion-dollar startup Docker's the leader of a rush to containers in software. To keep it that way, it has to learn to play nice with its startup friends.
Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope astronomy software is now an open source project
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 18:53
Microsoft has boosted its open source credentials by making the code for its Worldwide Telescope (WWT) software available on GitHub for anyone to use.
Funding Daily: Today's tech funding news, in one place
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 18:33
Here's a list of today's tech funding stories, updated as the day unfolds. Tip us here if you have a deal to share. Your.MD takes in $5M for its ‘smart health assistant’ app London-based health app developer Your.MD ...
Porn Time shoots past 1 million downloads in under a month, shows interest in Oculus Rift
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 18:28
Porn Time has exploded.
Should You Consider a Freemium Model for Your Business? Pros & Cons
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 18:07
In this digital era, the freemium business model has become an increasingly popular way to sell a product or service. “Freemium” refers to a system by which a company offers a basic product or service free of charge,...
Two Keys To Keeping Your Organization Well Aligned
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 18:04
In a democratic organization it takes 50% plus one vote to hold the power of an elected office. However, as experience throughout history has taught us, holding the power of an office is not at all the same as being able...
Using data to target effectively can boost mobile ad engagement as much as 50x
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 17:40
VB EVENT: If you're getting the right data, targeting has a compounding effect as you drill down to the exact audience that wants and needs your product.
The Growing Impact of Social Media On Today's Sports Culture
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 17:40
Looking at the evolving impact of Social Media platforms like Twitter on the Sports Industry
Netflix releases first trailer for reboot of cult hit Wet Hot American Summer
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 17:30
Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, and Elizabeth Banks return for the new Netflix original series.
Jeffrey Webber's Cayman Insurance Shelter Nixed By Tax Court
Forbes - 2 Jul 2015 17:29
So here is a truly brilliant, if slightly ghoulish tax plan. Jeffrey Webber is a venture-capital investor and private-equity fund manager. His advisor, William Lipkind, came up with a vehicle that would not only de...
Media firms are excelling at social: Reach grows by 236%
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2015 16:56
EXCLUSIVE: A new social media study from SocialFlow contains more good news for media companies.