Every day, Russians search the web using Yandex instead of Google, and talk to friends on VKontakte, rather than Facebook. Now, the Kremlin is preparing to take things a step further and cut Russia off from all non-Russian content online. It’s only for a day, admittedly, but it’s all part of a contingency plan to disconnect the country from the internet in case of a cyberattack. How Will Russia Disconnect The Outside Internet?...
Besieged by technical issues and production problems, the Fold has been taken back to the drawing board by Samsung. The company is remaining quiet about when it now expects to deliver the phone. Samsung has assured those that desperately want the phone that orders can be kept open, if requested. However, with pre-release models reportedly failing after mere days of use, it’s a case of buyer beware. Samsung Fold on Hold In an official email sent to customers who had pre-ordered the Fold, Samsung stated: Customers who want to keep their order of the $2,000 phone must actively let the company know that they’re willing to take a chance on the Fold, which has been devastated by bad press from early test samples failing....
San Diego’s Hottest Showcasing Startup – Reader’s Choice Rock My World / RockMyRun: RockMyRun solves problems present for both consumers and wearable device manufacturers. Each month, there are more than 5 million Google searches by consumers pertaining to music for fitness and exercise. RockMyRun provides intelligent and personalized music designed for exercise, saving the consumer time and boosting performance. San Diego’s Hottest Showcasing Startup – Best Pitch Chef’s Roll: Chef’s Roll, Inc....
China and the tech industry have an admittedly complicated relationship. For one, a number of influential tech companies build nearly all of their products in China, and dozens of incredibly popular apps are subsidiaries of Chinese companies. To make matters even more complex, trade wars and human rights violations continue to make business relationships strained at best. Now, one senator in particular is digging into these ties between China and the tech industry, and it resulted in a pretty one-sided hearing....
In a memo released to staffers today, the company’s founder and CEO Tobi Lütke explained that Shopify expanded too quickly in the wake of COVID-19. Now, as online shopping continues to decline in popularity, the company’s workers are unfortunately the first to feel the brunt. As stocks continue to plummet across the industry, the future looks tough for smaller ecommerce websites too. Read on to learn more about Shopify’s recent decline and for tips on how to remain competitive online....
The Journal of the American Health Association (JAMA) tested to see how mobile virtual assistants behave when they were asked questions or disclosed information about users’ experiences with sexual abuse or violence and mental health. Those tested included Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s S Voice, Microsoft’s Cortana, and Google Now – revealing disappointing results. Following the study’s results, Apple was the fastest to respond back, as Siri’s features had been updated since March 17th to accommodate victims....
The platform, named Slice Register, collates orders – online, by phone, and in person, as well as optimizing menus. Hardware that supports Slice Register will also be available to pizzerias on the Slice network. The move comes after Slice’s acquisition last year of Instore, a point of sale software company. So, how will pizzerias benefit? The platform also promises to deliver more data to business owners, making them more competitive with chain pizzerias that have ready access to customer data....
Pitch judges, according to the official site of the competition, included “top VCs and entrepreneurs looking for innovative companies to grow to the next level.” The names: Matt McDonough, of Drive Capital; Brian Zuercher, of SEEN; Craig Chambers, the head of Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship for the State of Ohio; Erica Conroy, Ph.D., Director of New Product Development at CoverMyMeds; and Stefphanie Harper, Chief Marketing Officer of the City of Columbus....
Instead of just sitting before a screen and looking at potential purchases, social shopping integrates engagement features such as product sharing, conversations, and getting reassurance from others when a product is being considered for purchase. The goal is to make the online shopping experience less isolationist, and it is catching on. Here are 5 of the best social shopping apps launched last year. SavelGo SavelGo is a social shopping app that offers you a new approach to purchasing goods and services....
But if we find that our businesses are facing similar struggles again and again, it’s time to look internally, and see what you might be doing to cause your businesses to struggle. Here are six mistakes you might be making which can stand between you and success. 1. You Struggle to Finish One Project Before You Start the Next Having lots of ideas is great! Fresh ideas are necessary to push businesses to their greatest potential....
Over its short life span, cryptocurrency has become a hot-button topic for a wide range of individuals and organizations alike. The notoriously unregulated currency has gone from the preferred payment method for ransomware scammers to an accepted option to pay for movie tickets at AMC in a matter of years. Now, it looks like cryptocurrency is becoming even more established in the mainstream, as employees are hoping their paychecks can come in Dogecoin and Ethereum rather than direct deposit....
Over the last few weeks we’ve heard tell from big-time organizations, leaders, and entrepreneurs in San Diego that the only thing holding the city back is a mindset. There are plenty of ways to get funding, and if you can’t retain talent in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, then the issues might lie inward. To put a cap on this issue once and for all, I turned to Brian Mesic, a GP at Anthem Venture Partners, who recently decided to permanently relocate to San Diego....
Between the pandemic shaking up the average work day to cyber criminals ramping up their efforts, 2021 has been brutal for online security. Massive ransomware attacks and prolific phishing scams have been all too common in recent years, and everyday users are taking a serious hit because of it. Now, with a T-Mobile security breach that could have potentially compromised 100 million users, it’s safe to say taking your online security seriously is more important now than ever....
That is the idea behind Sttartup, a new monthly t-shirt subscription service that will deliver you two new shirts each month. Each monthly box will feature shirts from two startups, include information about what they do, and an incentive for you to check them out. For example, one of the featured startups may be a BBQ brand and include a bottle of their product. The next month it may be a startup such as Sniply that allows you to stay top of mind even when sharing content on social media that you don’t own....
The Startup Graveyard is a resource for entrepreneurs hoping to avoid making the same mistakes as failed startups. By listing out as many failed tech companies as possible, the Startup Graveyard aims to make mistakes part of the learning process rather than something to get hung up on. While still in the earlier stages of researching potential candidates for a dedicated startup coffin, the Startup Graveyard has everything you need to learn from the mistakes of startups currently resting in peace....
Need more funding news? You can get the Tech.Co deals roundup send directly to your inbox by subscribing here. Funding BuzzFeed Gets $2ooM Investment from NBCUniversal BuzzFeed announced today that NBCUniversal has agreed to make a $200 million equity investment in BuzzFeed. According to BuzzFeed’s executive chairman in a statement: “BuzzFeed and NBCUniversal will be great strategic partners and we both have a lot to offer the other…”We look forward to collaborating on television content, movies, the Olympics, and joint partnerships with ad agencies and brands....
Don’t think of this as a simple competition. This is a chance for Chicago startups to show their work on a grander scale. Our sponsor Microsoft Accelerator will have team members on-site to evaluate and report back on some of the ideas and products that stick out. You’ll also have a chance to learn about their program, which has churned out the likes of Beagle and Affinio. The startups in the showcase will, however, be considered for the Tech....
As the holidays come to a close, your new year resolutions will be firming up, and many of you will be looking to focus on your health and wellness. This doesn’t necessarily mean losing weight or getting six pack abs. It can be anything from standing up more often at work, cutting certain things out of your diet, or even taking more of those vacation days you have stowed away....
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What’s worse is that the tech in our lives, and in our cars, is making the distractions we face while driving – phones, music, passengers – even more distracting. Plus, our roads have never been busier, increasing the potential for accidents. So, why do companies insist on giving us more distractions while we’re behind the wheel? Recently, Jaguar Land Rover announced that its cars would, in the near future, detect potholes and other road imperfections, and reward drivers with cryptocurrency....
