The Week in Venture Funding: Oct. 25 – Nov. 1
Starting today, every Friday we will be taking a quick look at the week that was in venture funding. Enjoy!
Reactr A New App From Virginia Beach’s EyePinch Inc, Let’s You See Reactions To Photos You Send
Is your BFF getting sick of seeing hot and heavy pictures of you and your new beau? They aren't going to tell you that to your face so you continue to send more and more pics to her phone. You wouldn't know if she's gagging when she sees them, sticking her tongue out or giving [...]
Google Getting Closer To Glass Launch? Accessory Store Opens
Internet giant Google is being tight lipped about when they are launching their Google Glass wearable device to the general public. Google Glass has been available to their earliest beta "explorers" for the last 18 months. Those people that signed up to get in on glass early paid a premium of $1500 to get their [...]
Zepp Labs Launches GolfSense 3 With SwingScore Just In Time For The Holidays
Zepp is the industry leader in wearable technology for golfers. Their GolfSense sensor and app package is now in it's third iteration expanding upon the foundation that they've made with novice, amateur, semi pro and pro golfers. Their patented lightweight sensor attaches to the golfer's glove and keeps track of all the important data points [...]
Yes Teenagers Are Leaving Facebook
Three months ago during Facebook's Q2 earnings call CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg assured investors that they didn't have a problem with youth and teenagers. During their Q3 earnings call earlier this week Facebook CFO David Ebersam admitted that the social networking giant is in fact losing teenagers. In July Zuckerberg told investors and reporters: "There [...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Swann Bubble Bomber RC Helicopter
Thinking about a radio controlled helicopter for that kid, or adult on your list that acts like a kid? Before you get sucked into the mall kiosk, flying helicopters from Victoria's Secret to Buckle, you may want to have a look at the latest RC copter from the people at Swann Security. Swann's a trusted [...]
The Greatist Guide To UnPlugging In An Infographic
At the stroke of midnight this morning Walmart began marking down their Halloween 2013 seasonal items and putting up Christmas decorations. Jewish people across the world are preparing for Chanukah which coincides this year with Thanksgiving and jolly husky people are turning in their Halloween masks for Santa suits. We've already started sourcing our holiday [...]
Finally! FAA Relaxes Restrictions On Electronics, Use Allowed Gate To Gate
Business travelers everywhere just breathed a sigh of relief. I mean we all know that closing your iPad case without turning it off or putting your smartphone on silent isn't going to cause some catastrophic accident on a plane but now the Federal Aviation Administration has concurred according to the Washington Post. Airline passengers can [...]
Ashton Kutcher Jumps Ship To Android, That Was Quick
(Getty Images for Lenovo) While it wasn't the blockbuster hit that many thought it would be, Ashton Kutcher has often said in the media that playing Steve Jobs in the biopic Jobs, was one of his most favorite roles of his career. Playing Jobs gave Kutcher the opportunity to mesh his two biggest [...]
Check Out These Tech Themed Halloween Costumes
This year we've seen so many different trends in tech. Names like SnapChat, Instagram and even Facebook have been household names all year long. With that come the Halloween costumes. Business Insider compiled some of the greatest tech themed halloween costumes of 2013. Here are some that we really liked: Candy Crush Candy Crush is [...]