They officially called the whole thing off yesterday. Now, here’s a look at how and why it happened. The Change Patreon’s service allows users to crowdfund their favorite creators online on an ongoing basis. It’s like Kickstarter, but for the long term. While similar services exist, Patreon is by far the largest startup in their market niche, and recently raised a $60 million series C round at a valuation of around $450 million....

Embracing technology When I got to San Francisco, I realized that public transportation here was not as well connected as in New York City. My commute involved taking the BART train to travel from my friend’s house in San Mateo, to the city. However, on getting to the city, it was challenging to commute between locations for meetings. I was then advised to user Uber Pool, which costs $7 for each ride....

For those that want to skip the Wikipedia learning session, the first number, 6, is the phone’s solid particle protection; and the second number, 7, is the liquid ingress protection. This means the new iPhone 7 will be able to withstand dust or sand and water up to one meter. So yes, if you drop your phone in the toilet it should still work. Not only is water resistance becoming an industry standard, it aligns with their new Apple Watch focus on sports and fitness (hello GPS) rather than just fashion....

Communications Tools Are Increasingly Web-Based Business communications are increasingly taking place over the web. Technologies like VoIP are already reducing the need for desktop phones, while the Internet and Web Real Time Communications (WebRTC) are facilitating video conferencing from anywhere in the world using standard browsers and applications. This type of web-based communication is progressing even further thanks to new technology companies like Agora.io, who bring a mobile-first network optimization approach to WebRTC, meeting the global and distributed communication challenges businesses face today....

In a recent report from 1776, cities were evaluated on their millennial population and a few startup havens were at the top of the list. The Bay Area grabbed the second spot, as it houses the most startups in the country by far, with Washington DC reigning supreme with 8 percent of their population being between the ages of 25 and 34 with a college degree. This is a surprisingly important statistic for Millennials deciding on where to work....

A massive report just out from PSafe’s dfndr lab has analyzed 200 million digital files from more than 21 million active users of their security app. So, what type of scams gained the most clicks from those 21 million smartphone owners? Here’s the rundown on the top three scams that worked the most often in the first few months of this year, as well as a few other fascinating insights the PSafe team gleaned from their app data....

Called The Micro, the printer claims to be the first truly consumer 3D printer in the market. Created by Bethesda, MD-based M3D, The Micro is a small printer, for sure, measuring about 7.3 inches per side. But it’s capable of printing objects 4.6 inches high. I mean, it’s not much, but it’s perfectly suitable for the basic consumer (for whom the printer is targeted), who just wants to have a little fun with 3D printing....

Luckily, technology has come a long way in recent years and, at the moment, is somewhat possible to be at any place in the world, without actually being physically there. The same goes for our homes during times of absence, as the gadget market already offers some solutions for this problem. Let’s take a closer look at some of the security gadgets that can help keep our houses safe....

This breach was not limited to just the Olympics. The breach was targeted at Fujitsu, a large Japanese tech company that supplies technology to Japan’s government, and some of the victims of the attack include the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee, and the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. No official wording has been released by the International Olympic Committee or the Japanese government beyond confirmation of the hack....

TubeLike You know, YouTube is an amazing source for great content, but if you just want to listen to your favorite music and maybe preserve battery life by locking the screen, it just won’t work. TubeLike is here to save the day: It gives you access to the YouTube we all know but without the hassle of keeping your device open. You can watch videos, but you can listen to them as well, and it’s free....

Now, Facebook has just uncovered a counterintuitive truth about marketing to the millennial generation: Brand loyalty can still make a difference. Why It’s a Big Deal Let’s back up a bit: You need to understand how tough marketing to millennials is across the board. For one thing, advertising is completely ineffective. Studies show two-thirds of audiences are unaffected by native advertising, while just five percent are greatly impacted by social media recommendations....

First, spend the money to attend the paid speaker sessions. Arrive early to get front-row visibility. Get face-time with key influencers, ask questions, Google their background to become familiar with them. Be aggressive – as a native New Yorker, that is extra easy for me. Be the first to jump as the presentations are ending, and have your ice-breaking introduction well scripted. Talk about them first and what they said – then work your pitch into a follow-up....

Although the university successfully managed to recoup significantly more money than was originally extorted from it, the sum will not cover the cost of rebuilding the institution’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Cyberattacks on universities and businesses are becoming increasingly common, with hackers and ransomware groups actively exploiting system vulnerabilities and companies without good antivirus software or cybersecurity infrastructure. The attack is thought to have been carried out by a threat group called TA505 (which also goes by the names of SectorJ04 and Evil Corp)....

Although oil and gas companies will face specific, large-scale threats to their critical infrastructure many small businesses won’t, many of the attack vectors – such as business email compromise – are the same. But taking advantage of technology like password managers, to use one example, is only worthwhile if done as part of a wider cybersecurity strategy, something the report recommends. US Offshore Oil and Gas: a Sitting Duck? In the US, a network of more than 1,600 offshore oil and gas facilities produces a large proportion of the gas and oil that the country uses domestically....

Using the new AngelList Syndicate offers a transparent and new approach for the fund to offer follow-on funding. This provides a simple way to publicly share the deals they are investing in at the time of investment, allowing accredited investors to jump in on the deal real-time via the web. This not only helps the fund, but also helps entrepreneurs, who previously had to hunt down interested investors and attract investors directly....

The $189 phone — yes, you read that correctly — is the latest bargain phone from the recently-resurrected Finnish company. The 4.2 was announced back in February, and was launched alongside the unusual Nokia 9 PureView — replete with five rear cameras (you read that correctly, as well). So should you buy the Nokia 4.2? And how does it stack up to its competition from Samsung and Motorola? Is there a place for Nokia in this world of iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones?...

One of the most often repeated nuggets of advice from content marketers lately has been that excellent content must provide practical value to readers. This is absolutely true in many cases, but it’s not the end of the story. After all, one quick click over to Buzzfeed will yield pages and pages of content that is sensational, weird, hilarious, and completely void of practical value – and this content gets thousands of shares and backlinks....

Protecting your data online has become a Herculean task in recent years. Security breaches, scams, and a wide range of cybersecurity threats have become a regular part of the online world and defending yourself can feel like an uphill battle. Unfortunately, the battle rages on, as a new phishing scam is targeting Apple users through some pretty convincing means that could trick even the brightest of cybersecurity experts. If you oblige, the hackers will gain access to your Apple ID profile, likely changing the password and locking you out....

Cloud Security Security remains a top concern for every company, no matter the size or nature of the organization. A move to the cloud represents added worry as more questions are presented and emphasized. The issue over cloud security may in fact be the largest concern companies have and the biggest reason they are reluctant to use it. When all of an organization’s systems are on-site, security remains the company’s responsibility....

But don’t take my word for it. Here’s a selection of advice and information from several industry leaders and experts on the most recent security issues. Test Your Disaster Recovery Plan Regularly Here’s what David Kennerley, Director of Threat Research at Webroot, had to say about the attacks yesterday: Kennerley also notes that ransomware, which is designed to be “annoying and loud,” can easily hide secondary infections which might steal data or copy passwords....