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Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 14:00How Instructure Used Open Source To Grow From A Geo Metro (With No A/C) To The NYSE
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 23:53
Instructure, a provider of open source LMS (learning management software), grew out of two grad students' frustrations with having to study software usability while using, ironically, very user-unfriendly software. Today...
Matrix Industries' PowerWatch 2 uses body heat and solar to charge itself
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 18:50
Matrix Industries has unveiled the second generation of its body-heat-powered smartwatch that you don't have to charge.
India's Startups Are Venturing Abroad To Gain Footholds In Countries Around The World
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 13:30
Many of India's startups have begun venturing abroad to try their luck in a variety of markets across the world.
Oculus Rift sells out on Amazon over holidays
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 05:17
Amazon in the United States doesn't look like it'll have Oculus Rift in stock for a couple weeks, the website states, with a representative of Facebook's Oculus telling us they are working now on "replenishing inventory ...
10 crypto events you can expect to see in 2019
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 22:10
2018 was the year we all realized ICOs needed to be replaced by regulated "security token" offerings. 2019 will be the year STOs take hold.
Samsung Smart TVs will support Apple AirPlay 2 and iTunes videos in Spring 2019
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 20:58
Apple is allowing its iTunes videos to roam freely onto some of Samsung's latest Smart TVs for the first time, and offering AirPlay 2 capabilities as well.
Where Steve Case's Rise of the Rest fund is investing 1 year in
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 20:25
The Rise of the Rest fund, whose LPs include Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt, has been one of the most high-profile Heartland investment vehicles to date.
Pitching A VC: How To Size The Market Opportunity
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 19:23
Here are some approaches to get the kinds of insights a VC wants to see.
AMD dives deep into mobile and Chromebooks with new Ryzen, Athlon, and A-Series processors
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 19:00
Advanced Micro Devices is introducing its mobile processor portfolio -- showing Ryzen, Athlon, and A-Series processors at CES 2019.
God of War full interview -- The definitive story behind the crafting of God of War
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 18:45
GamesBeat did a full postmortem interview with Cory Barlog, the creative director behind the Game of the Year title, God of War, from Sony.
Organic growth vs. acquisitions: Which makes more sense?
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 18:35
When deciding whether to grow from the inside or the out, here are the questions companies of any size should ask themselves.
Save hundreds on this complete Arduino starter kit
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 17:50
Whether you're an experienced engineer or a complete electronics novice, this kit will get you up to speed with the latest in the world of Arduino.
ShadeCraft's Bloom adds voice controls to parasols
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 16:00
ShadeCraft's Bloom adds intelligence to parasols. It can open and close them automatically, depending on the weather, or through Amazon's Alexa.
LG shows foldable display flower sculpture, 65-inch and 88-inch 8K TVs
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 15:00
LG will introduce new 88-inch and 65-inch 8K televisions and an LG Display that shows a sculpture in the form of a flower at CES 2019.
Lume Cube's AIR VC is a lighting kit for webcams
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 15:00
Lume Cube's newest lighting accessory -- the AIR VC -- adds ultra-bright LEDs to any webcam. The company demoed the kit at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.
5 big questions VR faces in 2019
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 13:34
UploadVR is looking ahead at the technology landscape to determine the five big questions the virtual reality industry faces in 2019.
Get, Set, Fail......Five Common Mistakes New Franchisees Make In the First Year
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 13:26
The success rate for a franchise business tends to be higher than a similar non-franchised business, however a still surprising proportion of franchise businesses do not survive their first year of trading.
5 Ways To Achieve Success In 2019
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 13:00
While not everything you wish for will magically materialize, if you don't set your intention on something it's very unlikely to happen. life-coach Remy Blumenfeld offers some detailed advice on how to write your wish li...
Consumer Electronics Show 2019: A Lucky 13 Amazing, Odd, And Wonderful Things To Expect At CES
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 11:21
CES may be big. It may be tiring. It may be noisy. And it may be crazy. But it's also a ton of fun for anyone who likes gadgets, electronics, or the future.
What 12 Advertising, Marketing And Design Leaders Learned From Their Unconventional Backgrounds
Forbes - 6 Jan 2019 06:11
What do a chef, a basketball player, a tour manager, a carpenter, and an art dealer have in common? Turns out, the early makings of a successful career in marketing, advertising, and design. Eleven industry leaders tell ...
Like it or not, the government is a tech company's best friend
Venture Beat - 6 Jan 2019 00:33
For both business and ethical reasons, tech companies should work closely with the U.S. government, the country's single largest customer.