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If you can’t get enough of the America’s favorite family, the Kardashians, Comcast XFINITY apps will make sure you’re keeping up on your phone or tablet on the go. XFINITY has released three apps that make it easier for you to watch your favorite episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWTK) from anywhere. Kardashian With My Coffee Please With XFINITY TV Go app, you can watch thousands of XFINITY On Demand TV shows, including the episode where Rob Kardashian accidentally took Viagra....

This may be sad news for some folks, but Yahoo itself is pretty sad these days. Though Yahoo.com is still one of the top destinations on the Web, they haven’t really done anything interesting since 2005. They spurned a Microsoft takeover, much to their stockholders dismay. They sold bookmarking site Delicious to Chad Hurley and company. Photo sharing site, Flickr, has not had a heart beat in at least 4 years, while other social networks like Facebook and apps like Instagram, among others, have staked a claim in the photo sharing space....

Software Is Intangible Unless you are a developer yourself, it’s really hard to estimate how much work goes into building even a seemingly simple solution. People already paid the top bucks for hardware, so why should they pay for software, which technically doesn’t cost anything to distribute? The Non-Obvious Benefits Great software is often synonymous to great experience. Some people don’t mind paying more for a premium up with better design, smoother experience and no ads....

Developed by Locus Social, Zoom Social aims to provide major and micro data that is both trending in real-time and relevant to particular locations. You no longer have to undertake the long, drawn-out task of checking out Twitter and other social media sites for finding the trending topics. This is often a laborious and daunting task, considering the huge amount of information available. Now, with Zoom Social, you can access all the relevant info you want on your iPhone with a wrist shake....

The job search website Indeed recently released their job happiness index for 2016. Using the reviews on their website, they studied hundreds of cities to find out who was happiest at their job. They ranked the top 50 cities, measuring important factors – like work-life balance – and less valued factors – like compensation. Yes, compensation was viewed as one of the least significant factors to job satisfaction; who knew?...

OppSource If you are looking for an all-encompassing sales/customer management tool to track all of your leads, contacts, and generate touch points all along the way, then OppSource is for you. This software lets you create phone, email and social touch points via individual lead, as well as generate analytics to determine which outreach campaigns are performing the best. Fanplayr Harness big data to profile site visitors, based upon their experiences and behaviors on your website....

Ask any venture capitalist to sign your NDA prior to pitching; all you’ll get is their laughter. That’s because ideas are a dime a dozen (likely below your asking price). A startup’s success is determined by the people behind the idea, with those at the top having the greatest influence. Finding the right cofounder is the most important decision you will ever make. That’s why this week, we reached out to our friends at the YEC to weigh in on the following question, “What is the number one quality you should you look for in a startup cofounder and why?...

AgencySpotter, a digital platform facilitating search and selection of creative agencies, evaluated more than 3,000 design agencies based on their credentials, focus and expertise in design, projects and client reviews. In their latest quarterly report, the company ranked the top 20 design agencies around the country. The number one design agency is Artversion out of Chicago. Read who won the 2-20 slot for top design agency below. Artversion Interactive Agency (Chicago, IL) Creative Tonic (Austin, TX) Kworq (New York, NY) Primary Design (Boston, MA) RAXO (New York, NY) Bruxton Group (Santa Monica, CA) RNO1 (San Francisco, CA) Matchstic (Atlanta, GA) Sir Issac (Salem, MA) Stressdesign (Syracuse, NY) Yeah Design Works (Chicago, IL) Burnt Creative (Richmond, VA) Black Bear Design (Chamblee, GA) The Content Mine (Atlanta....

Here is an overview of some of the noteworthy deals. LegalZoom gets a $200 million tender offer to buy out shares from early investors from the European private equity firm Permira (which also owns Ancestry.com). This deal was publicly announced on January 6, 2014, but the offer was made to the company on December 30, 2013. RocketLawyer, the online legal services platform that goes head-to-head with LegalZoom, acquired LawPivot, an online legal Q&A platform, in January for an undisclosed amount in a stock transaction....

From spider legs to convey belt arms, these robots are equipped with the tech, the experience, and the superhero intuition to save lives in an instant. They can do everything from climb stairs to withstand falls. Basically, they can perform all the basic tasks needed to mitigate a crisis situation. Check out a few of the most protective models out so far: Gemini-Scout This rolling rescue robot from Sandia Labs is designed to make mining rescue missions a little less stressful for humans....

The study measured leadership strengths outlined by IBM Watson‘s content analysis tools, historical performance reviews and seven other factors related to strong organizational performance. It was conducted through 2,700 leadership interviews and rigorous statistical analysis. Four practices came out of this study as the best way to be a successful executive. They Know the Whole Business The reason former sports stars make such good coaches is because they have experienced the trials and tribulations that they aim to lead players through....

As per a recent market forecast, the ecommerce sales in USA alone could surpass $550 billion by the end of the year. While these numbers are instilling confidence in many entrepreneurs, it doesn’t necessarily mean that every ecommerce company is bathing in gold. Many online retail startups have crashed and burned before seeing the light of the day. There are four trends playing a crucial role in shaping the ecommerce industry this year:...

Another way in which the Internet changed the game is that it opened a new door for entrepreneurs. People who innovated, with a dose of hard work and a sprinkle of smart marketing, have earned fortunes thanks to cyberspace becoming a household tool. Here are four examples of people who became rich because of the Internet. 1. David Karp The Tumblr founder and CEO started as an intern at Frederator (the studio of Fred Seibert)....

Considering that the health and wellness app market will reach 26 billion dollars this year, tapping into this niche may sound promising for startups. The pioneers are already there, however. The following four cases detail the variety of ways in which IoT is transforming the wellness space today. Re:brain Re:brain, now being developed by Actum Technology, a wearable headset that uses EEG technology along with brain sensing devices to collect information on the cognitive activity of its wearers....

Nowadays, creating a blog is a really easy thing to do, as there are services for all tastes and objectives. In addition, today’s major platforms offer numerous features, giving users the options to provide any kind of service. Among the many tips necessary to launch a successful blog, choosing the right platform is important. WordPress, Medium and other platforms are quite well-known, but there are several other free options you should know about....

Those over the age of 40 in tech can reach plenty of fascinating successes, as our “Founders Over 40” series has revealed many times. But they can’t escape a stigma common in the tech industry. Ageism in Tech Raj Mukherjee, Senior Vice President of Product at Indeed, has the numbers in a blog post showcasing the study. 26 percent of the over 1,000 U.S. tech employees polled say the average age of those at their company is over 40, a demographic that covers both Gen X and Baby Boomers....

Whether its 20-page privacy policies or pre-ticked ‘consent’ boxes, it’s all too easy to let your personal data leak away. And that’s little surprise – your data is a marketable asset for anyone willing to collect it. And unfortunately, data-collection can be happening right in your pocket, thanks to the sheer number of apps on your smartphone. Data collection has become commonplace in the tech world. Plenty of notable companies are at least somewhat upfront about their practices....

According to a study conducted by professors from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Minnesota, having a friend at work makes you more productive. The facts are undeniable that friendships in the workplace have a positive effect on the company culture and the work that gets done. Here are five benefits that come from having a work best friend: Better Communication According to the study, friends at work were notably more inclined to communicate with their coworkers....

Perhaps unsurprisingly, China led the way in investments in clean energy, spending the equivalent of over $80 billion in 2014, but countries such as Brazil, South Africa, and India also significantly increased investment in renewables. Investments in Europe over the past decade has paid off, as well, with 70 percent of new energy capacity added between 2011 and 2014 coming from renewables. Australia is nearing completion on a 1.3 million panel solar farm in New South Wales....

Why do startups fail? Well, there are countless reasons for startup failure. Entrepreneurs are normal human beings trying to start their business and make an impact in the technology industry. Ideas that look promising right now might not turn out to become profitable when it reaches to the public and that is when it starts to hit back. Check out these 6 most common reasons why startups fail. 1. The right team The major problem I’ve seen with startups today is fighting to have a ‘right’ team....