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7 warning signs that your startup’s about to fail

Nov10
by on November 10, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur

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Andrew Condurache is the founder of Closed Club, a startup that archives closed down startup products and key lessons learned A startup can be seen as a series of trials and errors – some things work others do not, but you keep pushing on. Sometimes you think you are on the right path and everything is going smoothly… then out of nowhere, an unexpected obstacle stares you right in the eye. What do you do? Below are some early warning signs that you might be in trouble. 1. Your sales cycles or customer acquisition time is getting longer You may…

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Obama backs net neutrality, says the internet should be classed as a utility

Nov10
by on November 10, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

US President Barack Obama speaks about extending emergency unemployment benefits in the East Room of the White House in Washington on January 7, 2014. The US Senate narrowly advanced efforts to provide benefits for America's long-term unemployed, answering President Barack Obama's call to extend the emergency jobless insurance for 1.3 million people. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
Internet access should be a utility. At least, that’s what many web denizens of America have wanted it to be for a long time, and now President Obama has thrown his weight behind them in support. In a statement today, the President asks the FCC to reclassify broadband under Title II of the Telecommunications Act. In simple terms, this would officially define broadband as a vital part of every day life and give the FCC additional power in preventing bandwith prioritization for the highest bidder. The statement comes as part of a larger effort by the White House to preserve net…

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Google launches campaign to fight Ebola and donates $10 million

Nov10
by on November 10, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Ebola, Google, larry page

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Google has launched a public giving campaign to fight Ebola. It’s matching every dollar donated through its campaign site with two dollars, up to a total of $7.5 million. In addition, the company is donating $10 million straight away to support non-profits including the International Rescue Committee, Medecins Sans Frontieres and Save The Children. Google CEO, Larry Page, made the announcement on the Official Google Blog. Page says: “These organizations are doing remarkable work in very difficult circumstances to help contain this outbreak and we hope our contribution will help them have an even greater impact.” In addition to Google’s…

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Machinima rebrands its gaming network to focus on original programming

Nov10
by on November 10, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Machinima is one of the most popular hubs for gamers to get their media fix – their YouTube channel is full of original animations made using videogame models, as well as general content concerning a variety of fandoms. Today, the company announced it is initiating a re-branding process. The changes include a redesigned logo and as well as a new tag line beneath it: “Heroes Rise”. A little cheesy, but it invokes the gamer mentality they’re going for. The company is also introducing a number of new tools to help its creators better connect with their audiences. Everyone on the network is getting access to a…

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The Who embraces Oculus Rift as it (rock and) rolls out a new immersive 3D app

Nov10
by on November 10, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

As the Facebook-owned Oculus Rift edges closer towards a consumer launch, rock legends The Who are preparing to get involved in the virtual reality revolution with the launch of a new 3D immersive app. Though a version of the app is coming to Oculus Rift soon, for now you will have to make do with the Android and iOS versions which are built on key moments and landmarks from the band’s 5-decade-long career. And, of course, you can also buy ‘The Who Hits 50’ album, a compilation launched a few weeks back. The app is intended to be a living,…

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