What if I told you… that a banner advert on a website isn’t the only way you can market your business online? A recent article on marketingtechnews.net suggests that the way consumers are finding products and services online is changing at a rapid rate. More often than not, the consumer can browse any social media platform, video streaming site, or online article, and could find a form of advertising in each one. A shopper browsing online for new and exciting products or services can do so effortlessly, as they can read their favorite articles, watch their favorite videos, and view images from their favorite bloggers,
Vive X: Meet the $100 Million VR Accelerator
Even though it ‘still makes phones’, HTC is in the process of reinventing themselves. The company was the first of major technology companies to replace “Mobile First” with the “VR First” corporate approach, putting themselves in an advantageous position while the giants such as Samsung are slow to change their path, which we covered exclusively here. High Tech Computer Corporation, which is the full name of the company started its life as a computer manufacturer (HTC 1.0), quickly moving to the world of Windows Mobile PDA’s (anyone remembers Personal Digital Assistant craze of early 2000s?) and manufacturing brilliantly designed smartphones (HTC 2.0). HTC 3.0 is all about Virtual Reality, and the
Green Screen: New VR and AR Startup Accelerator and Co-Working Space
The dawn of Mixed Reality which sees technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality brings investors together, investing in more accelerators and ever popular co-working spaces. Knowing that the content creators, startup companies need to focus on developing the next generation of applications. Green Screen Institute announced an opening of a new startup accelerator and co-working space located on the Californian side of Lake Tahoe, in Nevada county. Set in a peaceful environment, some three hour drive from the rushed Silicon Valley, Green Screen Institute offers higher quality of life at a fraction of a price when compared to incubators and living quarters predominant in Bay Area. “We believe extraordinary creativity
Why Should we Pay more Attention to the Sustainable Lifestyle Businesses?
The click-grabbing headlines about startup world next door heroes remind us each day of their motivation, sacrifice and devotion needed to achieve a higher goal. Even though this part is very praiseworthy, what often worries me is the sustainability of these stories. Let’s compare it to the industrial revolution and the sustainability of the idea on the global level. The industrial revolution had a huge positive impact on the population growth, life standard increase and medical improvements, but on the other hand it also impacted the fossil fuels usage, waste increase and pollution. Unfortunately, it took more than 200 years for someone to speak publicly
Pebble Time Crowdfunds $1M in 49 Minutes, $6.8M in a Day
Smartwatch maker Pebble Tech finds crowdfunding to be a viable means to raise capital, increase margins and improve its visibility as a grassroots effort.
Infosys Banks on AI with Acquisition of Enterprise Automation Startup Panaya
Business consulting firm Infosys is keen on incorporating more automation and possibly AI into its services with acquisition of US startup Panaya.
LifeBEAM: User Experience Should be Focus of Wearable Tech
In this interview with LifeBEAM, creator of embedded bio-sensing devices, we learn that wearables should not be intrusive. Instead, wearable device makers should design with a great user experience in mind.
Bitcoin Dips Below $200, a Sign of Things to Come?
Bitcoin has crashed to below $200 levels. Should the cryptocurrency community be worried, or is there hope for better things in the long term?
CES 2015: Zboard 2 Electric Skateboard Debuts, Gets Crowdfunded on Day 1
The Zboard is an electric skateboard that can go up to 20 mph speeds with a 16 to 24 mile range. Version 2 is lighter and faster, and will be available in June.
Kickstarter: 3.3M Backers Funded 22K Projects in 2014
Kickstarter reports breaching the $1 billion pledge level in 2014, along with funding $444 million worth in successful projects, of which tech gets the biggest share.
Israeli Startups Warily Seek Opportunities in Chinese Investment
Israeli startups have been invited to Google’s Tel Aviv Campus on January 15 to pitch their companies and ideas to hundreds of Chinese investors.
CES 2015: Startups to Watch Out For
VR environments, connected homes, connected bikes, connected pets and more. Here are a few startups to watch out for at International CES this week.
Future of Tech in Content, Not Devices – imonomy CEO
In an interview with BSN*, imonomy CEO Oren Dror says content is more important than the various new Internet-connected devices, but his visual semantics startup is geared to addresses the needs of a multi-platform environment.
For Visual Semantics Startup imonomy, the Future of Tech is in Content & Not Devices
In an interview with BSN*, imonomy CEO Oren Dror says content is more important than the various new Internet-connected devices, but his visual semantics startup is geared to addresses the needs of a multi-platform environment.
Q&A with Oktopost on the Value of B2B Social Media: 'Screw Likes, Get Leads'
In a Q&A, Oktopost CEO Daniel Kushner reveals how lead-generation and accountability are more important than simple connections in B2B social media.
99Bitcoins Interview: What do Bitcoin, Cash and Diamonds Have in Common?
In an interview with 99Bitcoins’ Ofir Beigel, he shares how Bitcoin’s value is still driven by speculation, which can limit its potential for mass adoption.
Will Startup Culture Takeoff in China And Taiwan?
Q&A: Executive of 500 Startups Early-Stage Investment Fund on Taiwan and China Startup Scenes
Greater China-based technology seed and angel investor Rui Ma discusses Taiwan and China startups with VR World.
Nadav Dakner on Content Marketing, ‘Death of PageRank’ and Startups Living on Borrowed Time
Israeli entrepreneur and founder Nadav Dakner says entrepreneurs in potential conflict areas must always be on their toes, knowing how to deal with any eventuality.
Nadav Dakner on Content Marketing, 'Death of PageRank' and Startups Living on Borrowed Time
In an interview with VRW, Israel’s Nadav Dakner shares that entrepreneurs in potential conflict areas must always be on their toes, knowing how to deal with any eventuality.
