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Skype announces version 7 for Mac and Windows Preview to look more like the mobile app

Oct09
by on October 9, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

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Skype has been quickly iterating its applications for Mac, Windows and mobile and today it announced Skype 7 for OS X and a preview version for Windows. The new version of Skype for the desktop resembles the mobile version of the app with a stronger focus on text chat and improved inline photo support. The Microsoft division also notes that it has improved the spacing in chats and contacts in the Windows version of the app. It’s also improved the process to enable text and picture messaging while on a video chat. It should now be easier to share photos while still talking…

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The past, present and future of UK venture capital is explored in a new report

Oct09
by on October 9, 2014 at 3:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, UK

How are British VC firms adapting to a shifting funding landscape and the challenges of a constrained talent market? It’s the lifeblood of the UK’s technology industry and yet the country’s venture capital sector doesn’t get anywhere near as much analysis as it perhaps should. A new report by James Clark for the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) attempts to redress this. Sure, it can’t be viewed as entirely impartial, coming as it does from a body representing the country’s VCs. Still, it’s a good read for anyone who follows the money in this most fascinating of industries….

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Google launches Primer app to get startups up to speed on marketing, PR and search advertising

Oct09
by on October 9, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Product Launches

Google is looking to bridge the gap between the complexity of its ad products and startup users’ often relative inexperience with marketing and search ads. Launched today, Primer looks to give startups the most basic of tips on successful marketing via five minute lessons (case studies, quizzes and insider tips) designed specifically for startups. Google said it “created Primer as a way to make it easier for businesses to be successful at marketing. We realize that some of the Google ad-tech products which connect businesses to customers also widen the gap between rookies and marketing pros.” Of course, helping startups to become…

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Shazam makes a big move into interactive radio content

Oct09
by on October 9, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

Shazam today announced it is entering a partnership with Sun Broadcast Group, a network covering over 8,000 radio stations in the US, in a bid to widen its services beyond music identification. Called Shazam for Radio, the new platform will allow Shazam to create interactive content for radio audiences and advertisers. Basically, the service will allow radio stations to push content onto their audience’s devices as they listen to radio stations. You could be listening to a broadcast, open up Shazam, and be provided with more information about the current radio personality, or be informed about social network campaigns and promotions, in addition…

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Google launches dedicated Hangouts app for Chrome OS and Windows

Oct09
by on October 9, 2014 at 3:19 pm
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Google has launched a standalone Hangouts app for Chrome in a bid to encourage more people to use the service, rather than rivals like Skype. Announced today in a blog post, Google said it should provide more convenient access to Hangouts for users on a Chrome OS or Windows machine. As well as bringing additional convenince, it also has a few new features, such as a condensed contact and chat list and integrated notifications to alert you to new messages. Chats will also sync across Hangouts on all devices, and following recent dialer updates, this new app will also let…

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