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How to vacation-proof your SaaS business

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur, How-To's, LifeHacks

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Sahil Parikh is the founder of Brightpod, a Web-based project management software for marketing teams. “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha For a busy startup founder, downtime is important to reflect on the things you have been working on. Everyone needs to stop, pause, relax and rejuvenate. The last thing you want is to burn out before your business takes off. I actually can’t believe that some entrepreneurs preach working all day…

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‘It’s like Uber for…’

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables, Videos

This video is like the pitches in my inbox some days. I’ve not had ‘Uber for pizza grease’ yet, though… Every week, Vooza – a video comic strip about the tech world – shares a new video with you lovely TNW readers. Sign up for Vooza’s email list to get exclusive access to more funny videos like this one. More Vooza: To-do lists? Really, there’s always been an app for that

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Xbox VP Mike Nichols on the state of Xbox One and what Microsoft needs to do to beat Sony

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

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Microsoft entered E3 2014 on the defensive after watching the Xbox One fall behind Sony’s PlayStation 4 over the past six months. However, the company has shown quite a bit of flexibility this past year as it worked to adapt to customer feedback in order to prepare for and eventually launch the console. We caught up with Mike Nichols, Corporate Vice President, Xbox and Studios at Microsoft, to find out how the firm plans to regain its edge in the console wars. The following interview has been condensed. TNW: So six months in, how’s the Xbox One doing? MN: I think it’s a…

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Citymapper adds ‘Meet Me Somewhere’ feature to its native Android app

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 1:19 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

Citymapper, an app for easily navigating your way around a number of various urban metropolises, has added a new feature to its Android offering today which allows users to easily designate a place to meet when out-and-about. Although the feature isn’t entirely new – it’s been available on the Web and iOS versions for a while already – it is still a welcome addition. In order to use it, you simply need to click the Meet Me Somewhere option and select your current location. Alternatively, you can search for a specific address and share that instead. The feature follows the addition…

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32 of the best apps for Google’s Chromecast

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by on June 13, 2014 at 12:57 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Roundups

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Google’s Chromecast is an unusual device. Unlike most streaming set-top boxes, it doesn’t come with a remote, a bevy of pre-loaded apps or even an obvious menu system. Instead, the Chromecast acts as a conduit for the apps and content you might find on your PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet. The latter two are particularly important – by tapping the cast button in supported apps, you can use your mobile device as a remote and easily tee up new goodies from your sofa. But knowing which mobile apps support Chromecast and, perhaps more importantly, which ones are worth bothering with…

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