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Pikock update makes code-free website building even easier

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Drag-and-drop website creation tool Pikock has just got an update that helps its users set up their online presence more easily than before. Among the new features is the smart blocks editor, which includes 100 ready-to-use content elements – like contact information, team profiles, and store locations – that users can drag, drop and edit on their pages without worrying about formatting or breaking layouts. Additionally, the image upload tool now packs a bunch of filters to apply to images before adding them to pages. There’s also a new background gallery with a range of photos to choose from, and apply to…

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Rocket Internet-backed Nestpick wants to steal international students from Europe’s estate agents

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 11:19 am
Posted In: airbnb, Apps, Around the Web, Nestpick, Product Launches, rentals, rocket internet

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Earlier this year, Rocket Internet’s CEO said he wanted to the startup factory’s companies to conquer all corners of the globe. Its latest assault on Europe focuses on the continent’s estate agents. Berlin-based Nestpick, which launched in the Netherlands earlier this year, aims to “revolutionize the rental market for a new generation”, and has just announced it’s expanding into the UK, France, Italy and Spain. The startup targets a young market, aiming to snap up business from international students looking for medium term lets in the cities where they’re studying. It matches landlords with rooms to rent with tenants. Like traditional…

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15 stylish and creative gift ideas

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 11:10 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Roundups

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One thing about TNW readers is that as well as being obsessed with technology, many of you are creative and have a great sense of style, too. In this guide, we’ve collected 15 ideas like speakers, sunglasses, a wearable camera… even a neat way to tidy up your cables. In fact, let’s start right there… Cord Taco Pack of 5 “The Cord Taco 5-Pack will help you clean up all of those wires in your bag, pocket, car or wherever they are.” $23.75 Click the image for more information. The Butler Home Organizer This useful accessory is the perfect home…

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Google top searches 2014: Flappy Bird, Alibaba and the iPhone 6 are tech stars

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 8:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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There may still be a couple of weeks left before 2014 becomes history, but Google has today shared the top searches of the year, showing us what people and topics were on our minds as we used the world’s most popular search engine. The report was previously called ‘Zeitgeist’, but this year Google has given it the more vanilla moniker ‘Year in Search.’ It’s a mixture of ‘trending’ and ‘most-searched’ lists. Trending lists feature searches that had the highest spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2014, versus 2013. Most-searched charts are based on sheer volume of searches throughout the year. While you may have…

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