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Meet Index: The first tech news source you’re going to read every day

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by on July 16, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Technology touches every market. Startups pop up in every corner of the world, and tech journalism is on of the most competitive sectors in the media. Simply put: Tech is hot. And there is so much going on that it’s hard to keep track of everything that happens. Back in the day, reading tech blogs daily made you an expert. Now, the volume of news and articles is so great that even a speed reader couldn’t scan, let alone comprehend it all. Enter our newest product Index.co. It uses algorithms and natural language processing to analyse content from hundreds of top sources (including NY Times, TechCrunch, The…

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It’s not just you: Tweetdeck is down for many

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by on July 16, 2015 at 3:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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If you use Tweetdeck – Twitter’s Web app for managing multiple feeds and accounts – there’s a good chance your dashboard looks something like this: The Web tool doesn’t seem to be working for many users – including yours truly – making it a bit frustrating if you have to keep track of many accounts or if you manage social media for a business: TweetDeck never would have gone down when Dick was running things. — Jason M. Lemkin (@jasonlk) July 16, 2015 come back @tweetdeck come back pic.twitter.com/3j4nNoc8Re — darth!™ (@darth) July 16, 2015 Me when using http://t.co/sk8u8iFt37 because…

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How Pornhub’s designers keep you coming…back

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by on July 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Insider

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This is the point where you can stop pretending you’ve never heard of Pornhub. It’s the Facebook of the adult world, ubiquitous and all-conquering. Its brands deliver epic Web traffic, claiming 60 million unique users a day. Note: From here on, all links in this post should be considered NSFW.  Emilia Clarke warns: Here be porny dragons… But despite those massive visitor numbers, Pornhub has never done an interview about the design philosophy behind its network. While you might assume it’s as easy as presenting visitors with an unending stream of hardcore material, it’s a lot more complicated. Pornhub actually refers to two things…

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Moov’s new fitness tracker will coach you through your workout

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by on July 16, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets

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Moov has officially launched its new wearable fitness device – MOOV NOW – which is available for pre-order now, with a limited number being sold at a discounted price of $59.99. MOOV NOW tracks your form and activity while working out, along with an audio/visual feedback and guidance through its accompanying app. For example, if you’re pounding the pavement too hard when you run, the device will advise you on how to land softer. Or if you’re moving too slow throughout your workout, it’ll tell you to pick up the pace. It comes with 12 preprogrammed 7-minute workouts, which it…

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Restaurant-booking app Reserve now lets you automatically split the bill among friends

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by on July 16, 2015 at 2:30 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Restaurant-booking app Reserve today announced a useful new feature: Now you can automatically split the bill with your party without having to fuss with, ugh, math. It’s similar to what other on-demand apps like Uber have done with splitting the tab amongst your friends. Since Reserve already has your credit card information, the charge automatically applies as soon as you’re done with the meal. After you book a restaurant table through Reserve, you’ll have the option of selecting friends with whom to divide the bill. Your friends will then have to accept to pay in order for the split to take effect.…

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