How smart materials will literally reshape the world around us

 Over the past few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been the white-hot center of a flurry of activity. The IoT may well be The Next Big Thing, but maybe the attention around sensors is misplaced… What if we didn’t even need embedded sensors to allow things to gather data about their surrounding environment? What if material could be a sensor in and of itself? Read More http://ift.tt/2d9vT8d How smart materials will literally reshape the world around us http://ift.tt/2cGdc...

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Meet Snugb Tulip, a smart baby cam to monitor your little one’s health

 Tulip, a cute little gumdrop-shaped baby monitor from Snugb is outfitted with a versatile camera that gathers data on room temperature, humidity and air quality around your baby’s crib. The camera can move in multiple directions for wherever your wee one has crawled and the device comes equipped with a wireless pulse oximetry sensor to capture data on your baby’s heart rate and… Read More http://ift.tt/2d0TI3w Meet Snugb Tulip, a smart baby cam to monitor your little one’s health http://ift.tt/2cjYx...

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Google Maps picks up mapping analytics and visualization startup Urban Engines

{rss:content:encoded} Google Maps picks up mapping analytics and visualization startup Urban Engines http://ift.tt/2d6tHi2 http://ift.tt/2d6tlId September 16, 2016 at 10:11PM  This isn’t so much an acquisition as a welcoming back into the fold. Urban Engines was formed in 2014 by a bunch of former Google employees, with backing from Google Ventures and Eric Schmidt. The startup was formed to help deal with urban congestion and improve user commutes. Last February, the company launched a self-titled app that brings some key features to mobile...

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There’s an Intel modem and an extremely skinny A10 chip inside the iPhone 7

{rss:content:encoded} There’s an Intel modem and an extremely skinny A10 chip inside the iPhone 7 http://ift.tt/2cPlBbt http://ift.tt/2cFfvZ5 September 16, 2016 at 09:04PM  While the rest of the iPhone obsessed world was getting ready to stand in line or just impatiently waiting for their pre-order to arrive, the teams at iFixit and Chipworks were sharpening their tools like underfed lumberjacks sitting down to a steak dinner. Both sites offered liveblogs of their iPhone 7 (and 7 Plus) teardowns and spotted some interesting tidbits in the...

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Anyone can prototype and build with Shaper’s Origin CNC machine

With side-hustles being all the rage these days, the new Shaper Origin makes it easier than ever to start building and selling cool gadgets in your free time. While you might not be able to build yourself a homemade Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s handheld CNC machine, you just might be able to build yourself a successful shop on Etsy. CNC machining is not a new concept, but it… Read More http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Anyone can prototype and build with Shaper’s Origin CNC machine http://ift.tt/2cwPJ...

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How the startup world is bringing digital nomadism closer to reality

 Traveling the globe used to be relegated to gap years and retirement fantasies, but thanks to tech innovation and some forward-thinking startups, you can now see the world while you take the professional realm by storm. Digital nomads are free-spirited freelance and tech workers who need little more than an internet connection and a passport. Read More http://ift.tt/2cUjf9S How the startup world is bringing digital nomadism closer to reality http://ift.tt/2cLAp...

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DataScience launches a service to easily query info and build models from anywhere

 Many of the largest companies — like Facebook with FBLearner — in the world have built an edge for themselves by making the process of studying their users and data science ongoing, tracking closely how things change over time. But for other businesses, those studies might just end with a single chart or predictive analysis report. Ian Swanson started DataScience about two and a… Read More http://ift.tt/2cjBoQ3 DataScience launches a service to easily query info and build models from anywhere http://ift.tt/2cEQO...

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KeyMe locks down $15M to unlock the future of key duplication

 The last time you had a key cut, you probably experienced a retro service, which included speaking to a real human (ugh!). KeyMe puts the kibosh on the old-fashioned key copying user experience with a series of new kiosks and just landed a $15 million Series C round to fund aggressive expansion. Read More http://ift.tt/2cvPuO1 KeyMe locks down $15M to unlock the future of key duplication http://ift.tt/2ctpi...

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Unilever said to be the early frontrunner to acquire The Honest Comapny

 We’re hearing from our sources Unilever has been in serious talks with the Honest Company, and may very well win the bid for the e-commerce startup, though our sources stressed that the deal is in early stages. As usual, the deal is fluid and the final details could change (or not happen at all), and the exact price in the conversation could not be learned. The Honest Company would… Read More http://ift.tt/2cJsRHf Unilever said to be the early frontrunner to acquire The Honest Comapny http://ift.tt/2d20k...

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Rize teaches 3D printing some long-awaited new tricks

 Boston-based Rize Inc has developed a new type of 3D printing which eliminates the need for lengthy post-printing clean-up processes. Its printers are able to imbue plastics with features they didn’t usually have. For example, it will be easier to remove 3D printed products from the build surface and it’s possible to inject dyes into the product. Read More http://ift.tt/2cqYdPv Rize teaches 3D printing some long-awaited new tricks http://ift.tt/2d3TL...

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Optimizely targets developers with its new testing platform, Optimizely X

{rss:content:encoded} Optimizely targets developers with its new testing platform, Optimizely X http://ift.tt/2cJhYp5 http://ift.tt/2cS2hcd September 16, 2016 at 01:00AM  Optimizely has helped to popularize A/B testing — the idea of trying out different versions of a website or mobile app to see which one performs better. However, co-founder and CEO Dan Siroker said the practice has largely been limited to marketers testing relatively superficial changes, such as the text or the layout of a page. So today, at its Opticon user conference,...

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Optimizely targets developers with its new testing platform, Optimizely X

 Optimizely has helped to popularize A/B testing — the idea of trying out different versions of a website or mobile app to see which one performs better. However, co-founder and CEO Dan Siroker said the practice has largely been limited to marketers testing relatively superficial changes, such as the text or the layout of a page. So today, at its Opticon user conference, the company… Read More http://ift.tt/2cS2hcd Optimizely targets developers with its new testing platform, Optimizely X http://ift.tt/2cJhY...

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Here’s how to watch Thursday Night Football on Twitter tonight

{rss:content:encoded} Here’s how to watch Thursday Night Football on Twitter tonight http://ift.tt/2d3NnTA http://ift.tt/2cAGisB September 16, 2016 at 12:38AM  Twitter’s big day is finally here. Tonight is the first night of NFL’s Thursday Night Football, which will be streamed all season on Twitter (as well as CBS and NFL Network as cable partners). Twitter reportedly beat out companies like Facebook and Amazon for the exclusive mobile stream, and at the time it was a big win for the company under the then new CEO Jack Dorsey. Now… Read More ...

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Official CPSC recall goes out for Galaxy Note 7 — replacements will be available September 21

{rss:content:encoded} Official CPSC recall goes out for Galaxy Note 7 — replacements will be available September 21 http://ift.tt/2d3E4mO http://ift.tt/2cMOtAO September 15, 2016 at 11:17PM  The flaming train wreck that is the Galaxy Note 7 recall finally has its official stamp of approval from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and there’s now a hard date for when you can swap your phone for a new one: September 21. Read More ...

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T-Mobile’s top brass warns some iPhone owners against iOS 10 upgrades

{rss:content:encoded} T-Mobile’s top brass warns some iPhone owners against iOS 10 upgrades http://ift.tt/2cRjNgC http://ift.tt/29kuRR1 September 15, 2016 at 08:30PM  Maybe don’t go upgrading to iOS 10 just yet, T-Mobile customers. The magenta-drenched uncarrier has taken to social media to warn owners of the Phone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone SE against rushing into Apple’s latest major mobile operating system update after widespread reports of lost network connections. Apple is working to resolve the issue with iOS10 for @TMobile customers....

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Twitter rolls out new features for businesses running Customer Service accounts

 Twitter today is rolling out a series of new features designed to help users better connect with businesses offering customer support through their official Twitter accounts. Now, those businesses will be able to clearly display on their profile if their account offers customer service, as well as which times those accounts are active. The business can now indicate if it offers service via a… Read More from Social – TechCrunch http://ift.tt/1NJoppH Twitter rolls out new features for businesses running Customer Service accounts Sarah...

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Carbon 3D raises $81 million for international expansion of its rapid 3-D printing tech

 Large manufacturers of high-tech products, from luxury vehicles to elastomers and resins, have lined up to invest in and partner with Carbon 3D Inc., the Redwood City, Calif. company known for its rapid, 3-D printing technologies. The three-year-old startup added $81 million in venture funding to its Series C round, from strategic investors including BMW Group, GE, Nikon and JSR Corp., and… Read More http://ift.tt/1hO45Vb Carbon 3D raises $81 million for international expansion of its rapid 3-D printing tech http://ift.tt/2cLAh...

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Defensibility creates the most value for founders

 Some advisers tell founders, “Don’t worry about defensibility. Focus on doing something to delight customers and do it better.” That’s okay. But, if I have a choice, I’d rather start a business where I know if it works, it will be defensible… that I can really protect it from competition. The best way to get true defensibility in the digital world seems to be… Read More http://ift.tt/2cLqJA6 Defensibility creates the most value for founders http://ift.tt/2cy27...

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Ranku’s eCollege optimizer bought by edtech giant for ~$25 million

 The online learning market is becoming as crowded as the app stores. Ranku offers the equivalent of SEO assistance to make sure colleges with electronic courses convert visitors into students. Now Ranku (pronounced ran-koo) is being acquired by publicly traded education conglomerate John Wiley & Sons. A source familiar with the deal confirms to TechCrunch that the acquisition price was… Read More http://ift.tt/2cQnRxI Ranku’s eCollege optimizer bought by edtech giant for ~$25 million http://ift.tt/2d2sZ...

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What it will take to create inclusive high-tech incubators and accelerators

 The success of high-tech accelerators has ignited the creation of similar models around the country hoping to replicate their accomplishments. But their achievements have not come without criticism. The exclusivity of the high-tech sector in general is reflected in the lack of diverse entrepreneurs being supported by high-tech accelerators and, to a lesser degree, by high-tech incubators. Read More http://ift.tt/1G3bBF6 What it will take to create inclusive high-tech incubators and accelerators http://ift.tt/2cLoc...

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