Few human emotions are as powerful as the desire to share every detail of a great new concept that will make the world a better place — and make you rich in the process. But the dangers of over-sharing never are greater than when you’re getting a new venture off the ground. Here are five reasons that silence is golden: Silence Protects Intellectual Property Everyone knows about the intellectual property dangers of sharing too much, too early....
On top of that, newly minted freelancers are coming out of hacker schools and online education programs from sites like Coursera and Udemy, which are cheaper than a university education. Cash-strapped small businesses are clamoring for more freelancers, rather than dumping their savings on consulting agencies or full-time employees with benefits. And, as international director Adam Byrnes points out, billions of people worldwide will soon get Internet for the first time, and the first thing they’ll be searching for is a job....
Enterprise Sales Remain the “Kingmaker” In a field crowded by Zynga–which was noted as an acquisition target–Scopely, Jam City, Electronic Arts and King Digital, among others, GameMine is seeking growth from major enterprises that can “move the needle,” says Starr. Following its latest funding round, GameMine signed a distribution deal with Vodacom that brings over 550 titles in GameMine’s content line up. The firm is making a bid to be a “Netflix”, buffet-style offering to consumers, whether they’re casual or hardcore gamers....
The courses will walk you through the basics of computer science, starting with the foundational programming language, C. Aspiring developers can easily master scores of languages upon learning C; Then through technical concepts such as loops, strings, and more, allowing you to conquer this fundamental programming language and build a wide variety of apps and programs that utilize it. Next, you’ll dive into Java, one of the most important tools used in web development, used in everything from games to chat platforms....
All of the tech giants are squarely in the public eye. These hugely influential companies have been under the microscope for everything from security concerns to data hoarding. And Google, for one, hasn’t been handling the pressure very gracefully. In fact, ever since Google removed “Don’t Be Evil” from its once-famous code of conduct, things just haven’t felt right in Mountain View, CA. The data-driven tech giant has apparently turned heel as far as global issues are concerned, leaving empty chairs at Senate hearings and making shady deals with credit card companies....
The changes will roll out over the next few weeks, the tech giant said in its announcement. Here’s what it means for the (slightly) dimming public trust in Google search, as well as for any small businesses hoping to profit off of great reviews. What Google’s Looking For Now The announcement listed four examples of the types of criteria that Google will be prioritizing in its efforts to surface only the most accurate and useful reviews....
If you haven’t heard the phrase “hybrid work” yet, you must be living under a rock with no WiFi connection. The growing trend of allowing employees a more flexible work schedule continues to gain traction, as the pandemic is still very much in the picture for everyday citizens. Fortunately, many businesses have risen to the occasion, providing digital tools and online resources to ease the transition from office living to working from home, and Google Workspace represents one of the best....
IT Admins already have access to the tool, which aims to improve location planning and meeting room management across companies. But while the new Working Location setting is aimed to improve hybrid working coordination, will constantly requiring workers to disclose their whereabouts be one step too far for privacy-conscious employees? Google Workspace Rolls Out New ‘Working Location’ Setting Formerly known as G Suite, Google Workspace is a collaboration platform that currently serves over three billion global users....
As the team at Grand St. has admitted, the acquisition is a big step for them. As big as it is though, they’re not planning on changing much about their site and the user experience end of things; they will still exist with the express purpose of bringing you the best in hand-tested, indie electronics. In addition to maintaining their indie electronic excellence, the crew at Grand St. will join Etsy but continue to operate the Grand St....
Apparently, despite every person with an email address and a beating heart condemning this practice more than the use of memes in Slack, Gmail has been hiding a simple feature that could completely transform how you interact with those people that can’t help but hit the “Reply All” button. It’s actually quite simple. Once you’ve selected the email chain in question, simple click the “More” button (down the queue from the “Delete” button, which you’re no doubt familiar with), and select “Mute” as soon as humanly possible....
Democrats have made a lot of noise since locking down a majority in the House of Representatives last year, pushing for everything from the Green New Deal to more in-depth investigations into the current administration. But this announcement concerning net neutrality could be a step towards saving the internet. Or it could just be political grandstanding. Democrats Proposing Bill to Reinstate Net Neutrality According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by way of Reuters, the House Democrats are planning to introduce a bill designed to reestablish net neutrality laws on Wednesday, March 6th....
Create a Community (Nike) The Nike+ community is unparalleled when it comes to fitness fanatics. Since its conception in 2007, Nike+ has been dedicated to helping athletes, especially runners, track and tout their mileage. Having garnered over 11 million users, the Nike+ platform enables athletes to track their runs, input times and results, and then compare and share with millions of other users. They can also earn points and challenge friends and family....
The paper-heavy real estate transaction. If you’ve ever bought or sold a house, you know the amount of coordination involved in the transaction; negotiation between the buyers, sellers, the agents on both side, alongside coordination of the signatures and amendments associated with a sale…it can be frustrating in even the best circumstances. This is the void DotLoop fills – instead of this back and forth between multiple parties, DotLoop provides a simpler alternative – execution of the real estate transaction in real-time, ultimately saving time, producing a better consumer experience and increasing agent productivity....
Small businesses may feel that the ability to leverage Big Data is simply outside of their grasp, but Big Data solutions have become much more affordable in recent years. In addition, they’re easier to use and oftentimes automated. In other words, small businesses have every reason to get into the Big Data game now as long as they know how best to use it. Here are just a few ways small companies can truly make Big Data work toward further success....
Spinlister users will own the bicycles and make them available to rent via the Spinlister website and mobile app. Working seamlessly within the Spinlister app, potential renters are able to see nearby available bicycles, avoiding the traditional back-and-forth communication with owners, or having to plan trips around traditional fixed-location bicycle hub stations. Spinlister will begin shipping an exclusive bicycle, developed over a 6 month period with Dutch manufacturer VanMoof, in late-summer 2015....
Never, Never Sell Your Product or Service Outright In the past, you could feature your product or service, offer a discount, and get some sales. That’s known as advertising, not content marketing. Content marketing is based upon relationship-building and trust. Millennials will not do business with a company they do not trust. Your content should entertain them, maybe inspire them, and make them want to come back to hear from you – not because you have a great product, but because you seem like a great person....
Janine Pelosi, head of marketing for Zoom Video Communications, a high-end cloud and hosted video conferencing company that has raised $100 M in Series D funding by Sequoia Capital and has a $1B valuation, are continuing to actively listen and respond to customer’s needs. In the last five years, Zoom has gained over 750,000 business customers with a 215 percent YoY growth in usage. In an interview, Janine talks about some of their tactics and strategies used to keep the customers coming back to their site at Zoom....
Benefits of a Standing Desk Health: The jury is still out on the overall health impacts of a standing desk (their effect on ankles, for example), but they certainly help prevent the health problems of sitting down all the time. Sitting for long periods of time leads to a host of medical issues, affecting everything from blood pressure to digestion in negative ways. One solution is to get up and move around often, but a standing desk solves the problem while letting you continue with work....
Maintain your right to privacy with TigerVPN. With their military grade encryption software, TigerVPN secures and protects your internet browsing data and prevents anyone (including internet service providers) from monitoring or selling your activity. Plus, you can rest assured that you always get maximum security due to shared IPs (IP mashing). While some VPN services slow down your internet connection, that is definitely not a concern with TigerVPN. This VPN maintains high connection speeds thanks to low latency servers, so you can enjoy fast browsing while still reaping the benefits of total data security....
Bitcoin mining across the globe currently uses more energy than the Czech Republic. Here’s how that impacts Iran and everywhere else — possibly even your own PC. What Happened? Bitcoin mining is basically the modern-day version of panning for gold: With the right equipment, miners can create new “blocks” of bitcoins. It’s potentially lucrative, given each block currently contains 12.5 bitcoins, and each bitcoin’s current value is about $10,495. But the blocks are only generated sporadically, and the process of mining them requires the constant use of large amounts of electricity....
