the goTenna device allows you to text or send your location through an Andriod or iOS app even when you have strayed far enough from civilization that you lose cell service. The startup has announced Series A funding and a partnership with the outdoor chain REI.
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These companies, four of which are startups themselves, are creating sleep technology designed to track sleep habits, fight insomnia, and make the bed more comfortable. With all this tech, sleeplessness should be a thing of the past.
A Japanese startup hopes to disrupt conventional agriculture practices by building vertical farms that are mostly run by robots. The goal is to save water, address the agricultural labor shortage, and grow sustainable crops without pesticides.
Jack Bonneau started a lemonade stand, like a lot of kids do. Then he took things a few steps further…
Through an anonymous source whom we are obliged to protect, SnapMunk has gained access to a leaked copy of the…
These five apps and startups are focused on helping users save and invest money more easily by automating the process and capitalizing on spare change.
At the recent Startup Grind Global Conference hosted in Silicon Valley, over 3,000 founders and investors came to learn about…
We recently published a horror story (albeit a funny one) about our Editor-in-Chief’s experience with the “support staff” at Microsoft and…
“As someone who has been working in production in various aspects of the industry for the last ten years, I’m…
There are plenty of ways to boost your mood, but having the right lighting is one of the simplest ways…
The thing about “great” art is that it’s almost as hard to acquire as it is to understand. While interpreting…
With Twitter stumbling, Google+ a complete joke, and Facebook becoming a bloated mass of memes and GIFs, it’s time for…
PalAround is basically Tinder for making new friends. No, not an app for finding “friends with benefits” – an app to…
Water is a vital part of life, yet numerous studies show that most people in the US, from children and teenagers to the…
Last night, at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, TechCrunch hosted the 9th Annual Crunchies, also known to some…
A new startup based in Fort Wright, Kentucky – launched just last month – is the latest entrant into the…
I never met a meat I didn’t love. Hamburgers, hot dogs, steak, bacon – you name it, I’ll eat it.…
Cooking, cleaning, storing, laundry, driving, lawn-mowing and even standing in lines – all things that a few years ago would…
Sesame Workshop – makers of Sesame Street – has spent decades bringing educational entertainment to millions of young people. Now it’s…
Type 2 Diabetes used to be viewed as a permanent illness which couldn’t be reversed once developed. Modern research is…
Going to the gas station to fill up my car with gas is a chore. Yes, I realize that’s one of…
So, your startup is getting acquired! Congratulations. Depending on several factors, you may be in for the most exciting or…
I’m not sure exactly why I hate scheduling meetings as much as I do, but they are, and have always…
A few years ago, the tech world hopped into a time machine and, intentionally departing from the mainstream SaaS craze,…
You can now switch tabs and go from surfing Facebook aimlessly to completing your certificate course on Interaction Design thanks…
Mass-customized software experiences are something we’re used to by now. We’re not surprised anymore when Facebook reminds us to wish friends…
I’m a creature of habits, most of them bad. I used to be in the habit of trying to be…
After weeks (if not months) of toiling, your master startup plan is ready. You just need to execute it. Where…
I love dogs. In fact, I love dogs so much that I don’t own one. Between my work and my…
As most of you know, last week was CES 2016 in Las Vegas; the world’s most prolific consumer electronics show.…
What is Magic Leap? Magic Leap is about to become one of the highest-valued startups the world has ever seen.
Brands love loyalty. They’re so nuts for it that in the US alone, businesses spend $50 billion a year on…
Latte art, the process of creating designs in coffee by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso, used to…
The Internet of Things revolution has been a long time coming, and we’re slowly but surely heading into a time…
From Ferguson to Making a Murderer to perennial problems with the NYPD (and the LAPD, the Seattle PD…), law enforcement…
Cold email sales can be a dangerous path. They key is to be personal and informative but remain sales oriented…
To some, most of the exciting action at CES goes down at the Sands Expo Center. The convention center is…
Make sure you keep a close eye on these exciting new startups launching in 2016! We can’t wait ’til the…
We are always told that we should learn from our mistakes. Personally, I prefer sticking to perfection and learning from…
Creating a website isn’t easy. There are many things that go into making even the most basic of sites; finding…
With the holiday season naturally comes online shopping, and this year, there’s a new player: Jet.com, the fabled Amazon competitor.…
When it comes to producing a short video, finding the appropriate music is one of the most frustrating parts. You…
You’re watching your favorite vlogger, when you happen to notice the sweater she’s wearing. You really like it, and you’d…
Genetic engineering and biotechnology, once the subject of science fiction works, is increasingly moving towards reality. Just take a look…
As one of our authors aptly put it this week, “Slack has taken over the business world.” It hasn’t been…
You read about it in the news from time to time: “Cisco is laying off 5,000 employees…” and two specific…
With the holiday season finally upon us and no sign of a real (or sober) Santa, the stress of gifting…
If you’re hoping to become a more successful entrepreneur, it is imperative that you continue to build your skill set…
Over the past 15 years, I have battled a variety of mental health demons, like depression and chronic anxiety. I can…
It has been almost a decade since marijuana—weed, pot, ganja, bud, the stuff that makes Family Guy bearable—was declared the…
Contracts. We all hate them, but we all need them. They are critical for any business, whether a freelancer or…
Let’s talk about something ludicrous (other than the rapper). NCAA college athletes, who use their blood, sweat, and blown ACLs…
Working abroad sounds awesome, right? Maybe you’ve even considered it yourself. But if you’ve ever tried to Google your way…
That a startup bubble existed is no longer really in question; you don’t get 130+ privately-owned companies valued at more…
Everyone needs a Sensei — without Mr. Miyagi, Daniel-san would have gotten his ass kicked well past puberty. But while preparing for…
There seems to be some consensus among conscientious voices in the software community that most new applications undersell what we can…
When people discuss the keys to entrepreneurial success, the angles at which those discussions are approached are often predictable. Usually,…
Finding startup funding sucks. It’s super competitive, everybody and their grandma is contacting the same people, and often, you’re pitching to…
Move over, iMovie (and, uh, Windows Movie Maker, I guess?): amatuer video editing is ready to explode, and it’s headed…
Buying a new computer is like buying a new car: it becomes obsolete the moment you purchase it. Your massive…
Apparently Hollywood is all out of ideas — most new movies are either a remake with better VFX than the…
As Uber made rapid headway in the taxi industry, it didn’t just leave conventional taxi services behind; it threatened their…
As I’ve mentioned in previous pieces, I find there to be a shortage of authenticity and practical substance to much…
From the printing-press to button-making, radio to The Tonight Show, evolution in tech and media have been pushing evolution in…
In 2012, Rovio, the makers of Angry Birds, recorded revenues of $200 million dollars, $71 million of which were profit.…
Travel tour companies are everywhere. Literally. Whether you want the camaraderie of a Contiki Tour, the rush of a G…
In the pecking order of “sexy” startup verticals, word processing ranks dangerously close to the bottom, somewhere between accounting software…
At some point in history, metrics mattered. Rather than slide-filler and misdirection, they were designed to be legitimate barometers and…
At age five, MySpace had hit its peak. When Facebook celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2009, it had caught up…
Every day, another BuzzFeed-style listicle about the best startup cities in the US flies across my Facebook feed. All manner of…
By now we know that almost every B2C software company out there is after our data. Social networks, search engines,…
Pipeline is a niche job board focusing on matching sales professionals with technology companies and startups. Unlike other passive…
What do you do during television commercial breaks? Unless the commercials are extraordinarily interesting, I tune out and start doing…
Book publishing is in a weird state right now. It used to be that publishing books was the sole domain…
For most of its two years as a startup, BioDigital played its cards close to its chest. Though it worked…
Is Facebook an integral part of your business’ marketing plan? Do you post fresh content to your wall every day…
On many occasions, after meeting successful, well-connected professionals, I have arranged meetings with them in an effort to advance my own personal initiatives.…
A mantra you’ve probably heard many times in the startup world is “getting out of the building” and talking to…
In the world of startups, there is no shortage of people dying to give you advice. To many narcissistic entrepreneurs…
As entrepreneur extraordinaire Kermit the Frog put it, “It isn’t easy being green.” Maybe Kermit should stick to being a…
You have something incredibly important to tell the world. Brilliant. Beautiful. Hilarious. Smart. It’s your travel blog where you chronicle…
Whether you’re launching a new mobile app or unveiling your startup for the first time, it is imperative to have…
Self-Driving Cars There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about self-driving cars, and many people are skeptical.…
Remember that scene in Billy Madison when Billy’s cute porkstick of a classmate says that he can’t wait to graduate…
Snake oil. Miracle diet pills. The cure for cancer. Knockoff “Coach” purses. Imitation Nike shoes. Foakley’s (fake Oakley’s). For thousands…
A lot of people are saying that we’re staring at the crest of another tech bubble. As a result of…
Remember that $200 Walkman you bought back in 1985? It was all the rage, and all the cool kids at…
If you love music, you’ll really dig Tkt.ninja! The site and future mobile app will give concert-goers a way to…
In 2011, Marc Andreessen postulated that software was eating the world. Just four years later, he might need to tweak…
Building your skill sets as an entrepreneur is a lifelong process. At no point do you know everything you need…
You could succeed using a number of different angles, but these days it’s probably not the wisest one to lock yourself into what amounts to just a unique idea.
Entrepreneurs are building startup companies in a myriad of marketplaces. From on-demand transportation to ecommerce and software-as-a-service, entrepreneurs are pursuing…
Whether you are writing code for a startup company or programming your own mobile or web applications, understanding how users…
Weed on demand. Sales analytics for cannabis growers. Hardware startups for medical marijuana. Entrepreneurs in the marijuana sector are building…
If you’ve ever pulled the trigger on founding a new startup or even considered doing so, the first realization you…
Happiness Supervisor. Customer Support Shepherd. These are just some of the quirky/asinine job descriptions candidates encounter when they start searching…
Are you attempting to grow your brand by posting content to social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Medium?…
There is a common misconception among people that there is no money in the development of open source software. It…
There is nothing as frustrating as beginning to build an app, getting stuck and having no idea how to proceed.…
Historically, one of the hallmarks of achieving success was to have your own office with your name on the door.…