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GUEST: Even for the smallest, leanest startup, bigger is better when it comes to data mining. The more data sources you have and the more data you can analyze, the better your conclusions — and the more successfully you can serve your specific customer base. The biggest lesson my company (GameSalad) learned in designing our own […]... →

SpaceX successfully launched its reusable Falcon 9 rocket into space carrying NASA’s new ocean satellite. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will return to a drone platform in the Pacific Ocean after launching the Jason-3 ocean monitoring satellite into orbit, if all goes as scheduled. The rocket took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. […]... →

When people talk about ads at the Super Bowl, they usually mean those TV campaigns that big brands (including tech companies) pay millions of dollars for. But AdSemble is giving startups an opportunity for free Super Bowl advertising of a different kind — on a digital billboard near the event itself. AdSemble aims to simplify the process of advertising on digital billboards and for… Read More... →

GUEST: It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking about an organization’s “culture” as the surface-level stuff — foosball tables, cool looking office spaces, and free lunches. Basically, perks. The best businesses large and small alike recognize that their culture is much more than the surface stuff and more than a cult of personality. […]... →

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GUEST: In the Information Age, where people are tethered to their smartphones, just waiting to pounce on Donald Trump for announcing something ridiculous, nothing trends faster than insensitive, politically-incorrect statements — this is especially true for ads. It’s always been important for advertisers and content creators to consider their target audience when developing an ad campaign. […]... →

На прошедшей в Минске игровой конференции DevGAMM 2015 бывший генеральный продюсер Game Insight, а ныне независимый эксперт Леонид Сиротин прочитал доклад под названием «Геймдизайнеров не существует». В нём Сиротин указал на недочеты современных вакансий геймдизайнеров, задал более точную классификацию по виду деятельности и отметил те смежные области, в которых может появиться нужный для конкретной сферы специалист.Редакция рубрики «Рынок игр» приводит расшифровку лекции Сиротина.... →

When Frank Azor, the cofounder of Dell’s Alienware gamer PC division and the general manager of XPS, saw a demo of Oculus VR’s virtual reality headset for the first time, his first question was, “How can we help?” That was awhile ago, and at the recent 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show, the big tech trade […]... →

The advent of autonomous vehicles is around the corner, and the economic and social benefits will be vast. The U.S. government must do more to ensure that the United States remains the global center for this transformative technology. Much is at stake: If the federal government does not act, there is a very real risk that development of autonomous vehicles — one of the defining… Read More... →

Основатель и генеральный директор ecommerce-платформы Bonanza Билл Хардинг опубликовал в своём длоге материал, в котором рассказал, как он проводит интервью с соискателями. Хардинг собрал все вопросы, кторые они использует, и описал, какие качества кандидата они помогают оценить.Редакция vc.ru публикует адаптированный перевод заметки.... →

Продажи автомобилей Porcshe в России в 2015 году выросли на 12% по сравнению с 2014 годом. Объём продаж всех автомобилей при этом упал на 35%. На новость обратило внимание издание РБК.... →

Qualcomm announced today that it has signed a deal with the Chinese province of Guizhou to jointly develop advanced server chipsets in China. Both parties have invested $280 million in the joint venture, which will be 55 percent owned by Guizhou and 45 percent owned by a subsidiary of Qualcomm. Qualcomm, like its rival Advanced […]... →

Always a good read, so we figured we’d flag: tech ‘dealmaker’ GP Bullhound has released its annual report predicting the top 10 technology trends for 2016. The London-born firm has made its research report available online for free, so download the PDF now and check it out. The report will be presented at roundtables in […]... →

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From the Chinese stock market crash that shook global equity markets to the obsession with hunting for unicorns, 2015 was a year filled with volatility and non-traditional capital flowing into the private markets. Israel felt the effects of these global trends. Whether it’s sectors like cyber and fintech heating up or syndications and co-investments leading to increased round sizes… Read More... →

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is merging an Arkansas-based division that develops computer systems for its stores with a fast-growing technology unit in Silicon Valley, aiming to hasten its move to compete in the online era.... →

A new sports conversation app called GameOn has secured an investment from rapper Snoop Dogg, TechCrunch has learned. The rapper has added onto the seed round, which also included former NFL players Joe Montana and Lawyer Milloy. Snoop told TechCrunch that he’s investing in the app because he “loves sports” and he thinks it’s a good way to chat about the games.… Read More... →

There’s a lot of buzz right now around ad blocking. Depending on your perception, you might consider ad blocking a savior… or a growing problem. Both points of view are valid, to some degree. What appears to be a certainty, however, is that the use of ad blockers is expected to grow exponentially. Read More... →

Less than two weeks ago, we confirmed the specifications and design of Microsoft’s Lumia 650. Now we’re learning that the device will be officially unveiled on February 1, according to Windows Central. Final details of the device, including pricing and availability, will be announced via a blog post. Microsoft unsurprisingly isn’t holding a press event […]... →

Tomorrow at 10:42 AM PST SpaceX is scheduled to launch the Jason-3 satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. For many, it will be what happens after the launch that’s most important. Shortly after liftoff, SpaceX  will make another attempt to land the first stage of their Falcon 9 rocket, this time on a floating drone ship in the ocean. Back in December,… Read More... →