Back around the holidays in 2014, the Wall Street Journal reported on a then-new online trend called “unboxing videos,” a type […]
New Startup Uses Unboxing Videos To Emulate The Home Shopping Network
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Capture 3D Video Footage With A Camera That Fits In The Palm Of Your Hand
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When it comes to capturing the action, portable cameras such as the GoPro are slightly limited due to the fact […]
Live Video Meets VR: Taking Live VR Streaming To 360°
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When you take the fact that automation has found solid footing in most industries at this point, it’s hard not […]
Writers’ Strike Could Be Next Big Boon for Streaming Services
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It’s been just shy of a decade since members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike, shutting down […]
Raybaby Is A Baby Monitor On A New Level By Tracking Infant Vitals
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Raising a child is one of the most stressful tasks any parent can take on. While there are plenty of […]
Six Social Media Upstarts That Totally Failed
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With Twitter still stumbling, Snapchat riding high after its first day of public trading, and Reddit an ongoing enigma for […]
Huawei’s VR Camera Offers 360° Photos, 8k Video, and Live Streaming
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As virtual reality continues to gain traction, it’s becoming easier than ever to produce quality VR content. Once limited to […]
SnapMunk Weekly Tech Feed November 11, 2016 Transcript
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DEVIN: That was too awkward. ERIC: Yeah. DEVIN: What’s up internet. ERIC: Hi. DEVIN: You know what we’re going to […]
Weekly Tech Feed: CalExit, Escape to Canada, Facebook Security
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Want rundowns and rantings about the week’s biggest news in tech and business? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to SnapMunk […]
SnapMunk Weekly Tech Feed October 28, 2016 Transcript
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DEVIN: On this week’s episode of Weekly Tech Feed we’re talking about internet security, we’re talking about sexual harassment in […]
SnapMunk WTF: DDoS Attack, VR Harassment , Smartwatch Fizzle, AirPod Delay
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Welcome to Episode 4 of SnapMunk’s weekly web series: SnapMunk WTF – the Weekly Tech Feed where our hosts distill, […]
SnapMunk Weekly Tech Feed October 21, 2016 Transcript
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– Julian Assange; Google Deepmind; Fusion Plasma and facial recognition databases. That’s just a few of this week’s tech stories, […]
SnapMunk WTF: Julian Assange, DeepMind AI, Fusion Reactors, Face Recognition
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Welcome to WTF, the new weekly tech news web series from SnapMunk. Join Eric & Devin as they take you through this week’s biggest stories.
SnapMunk WTF: The Week’s Big Tech News Distilled, Discussed, Debated
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Welcome to WTF, the new weekly tech news web series from SnapMunk. Join Eric & Devin as they take you through this week’s biggest stories.
Shama Hyder: Instagram Stories and the Future of Twitter
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Instagram stories aim to take back the market share of users nabbed by Snapchat, who have been dominating the instant-sharing […]
UnCorked Founder Interview: Rodney Rice of Waldo Photos
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In the UnCorked Founder Interview series, our Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Mann digs into the incredible minds, ventures and backstories of some of the world’s […]
UnCorked Episode 2: Uncensored Founder Interview w Justin Key of Plot Guru
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UnCorked digs into the background, mind and work of the world’s most interesting startup founders, while the host and his guest dig into a bottle of wine. In this episode, we share a bottle of wine and a great conversation with CEO & Co-Founder of Plot Guru, Justin Key.
Jumpcut Academy Produces Online Courses To Feel Like Binge-Worthy TV
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Some educators do their darndest to make learning fun (some just keep it boring), but is it possible to make […]
Five 360 Cameras That Cost Under $500
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Affordable 360 cameras are finally flooding the market, paving the way for more immersive storytelling. We profile five — and one bonus $60 camera. Which one would you buy?
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know July 18-22
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Is YouTube’s Content Segregation Strategy Why They’re On Top Or Why They Might Slip?
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In 2015, the number of unique video viewers in the U.S. surpassed 200 million, closing in just shy of 214 […]
UnCorked Founder Interview Rapid Fire Round: Rodney Rice of Waldo Photos
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In this series of founder interviews, our Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Mann digs into the incredible minds, ventures and backstories of some of the world’s most […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know June 27 – July 1
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Obviously That Cat-Licking Tongue for Humans Cleared Its Kickstarter Goal
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I am an animal lover, but I barely understand the cat thing; lazy tumbleweeds that act like snooty royalty and […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know June 20-24
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Shama Hyder: How To Market To A Massive Audience
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Marketing effectively to your audience can be a daunting task with parameters such as demographic, size, and individual customer preferences […]
Shama Hyder & Rohit Bhargava: Non Obvious Solutions for Practical Problem Solving
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In a world saturated with best practices, people yearn for unique and creative problem solving tricks to set them apart from […]
Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 4 Recap: “Maleant Data Systems Solutions”
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I’m as conflicted about this installment of Silicon Valley as Richard Hendricks is about building “the box.” I laughed at […]
Shama Hyder & Rohit Bhargava: Promising New Trends for Publishing Your Book
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Publishing is on the forefront of Shama Hyder’s mind now that she has two books under her belt: The Zen of Social […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know May 9-13
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Silicon Valley Season 3: Episode 3 Recap “Meinertzhagen’s Haversack”
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This week’s disappointing installment of Silicon Valley, titled “Meinertzhagen’s Haversack,” is named after Richard Meinertzhagen, a British intelligence officer during […]
Silicon Valley Season 3: Episode 2 Recap “Two In the Box”
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The comedic precision of this week’s episode of Silicon Valley has made it my favorite currently airing comedy TV show. […]
Shama Hyder: Facebook Live Video, The Next Game-Changer
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Facebook live video turned a costly process into a free feature accessible to billions. Shama Hyder discusses the affects on you and your business and why this might be the next game changer in social media marketing.
This Facial Analysis Software Picks Out Terrorists, Smart People, Brand Promoters & More
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Judging a book by its cover isn’t considered conventionally wise, but maybe there’s merit to the idea that external features betray inward […]
Business Tips from Real Rockstar Entrepreneur Roger McNamee
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Roger McNamee is a successful entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of two nationally touring bands who has been called has been called the “Wizard of Sand Road.” He likens most of his endeavors to running a startup and gives us his most valuable business tips.
AlertFilm Launches to Help Cinephiles Track Movie Releases On All Platforms
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I admit it: I’m a bit of a Cinephile. Ok, I’m A LOT of a Cinephile. I try to see […]
Facebook F8 Conference 2016: Virtual Reality, Virtual Selfie Sticks, Gigabit Speeds, Messenger and More
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Here’s everything you need to know about what happened and what was announced by Mark Zuckerberg at the Facebook F8 Conference 2016. There’s some exciting new tech here from virtual reality to artificial intelligence to new internet connectivity hardware.
Shama Hyder: 12 Business Trends to Watch In the Rest of 2016
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving and it’s invaluable to know trends before they happen. Being on the cutting edge […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know Mar 27 – Apr 1
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Mentors & Mischief: Interview w Hank Leber, Co-Founder of Vytmn
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While we were at the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival, we were lucky enough to snag a few minutes with a […]
Mentors & Mischief: Interview w Jenny Fielding of Techstars
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While we were at the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival, we were lucky enough to snag a few minutes with a […]
Mentors & Mischief: Interview w George Hedon, Founder of Pause Fest
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While we were at the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival, we were lucky enough to snag a few minutes with a […]
Mentors & Mischief: Interview w Jason Grill of JGrill Media
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While we were at the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival, we were lucky enough to snag a few minutes with a […]
4 of My Favorite “Uber for ________” Services
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There’s on-demand healthcare, healthy food delivered to your door, hovering video cameras for hire, and cheap deals on last-minute hotel rooms. With this plethora of apps and startups focused on the on-demand, sharing economy, It’s good to be alive in the age of Ubers.
Video and Photo Apps to Help Startups Crush It on Instagram
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Thanks to the recent changes in Instagram’s feed, your marketing photos need to be better than ever. This roundup of apps can make photo, video, and gif editing easier so that you can create the perfect promo.
Video Highlights from the SXSW 2016 Interactive Trade Show Floor
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You saw some of our epic photos from this year’s SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, Texas. Now we’ve got some awesome […]
Introducing: UnCorked Episode 1 – Uncensored, In-Depth Startup Founders Interviews
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UnCorked digs into the background, mind and work of the world’s most interesting startup founders, while the host and his guest dig into a bottle of wine. In our introductory episode, we introduce you to Von Raees, President & Founder of Beacon Media and Kraver, an artificial intelligence solution to finding your next meal.
This App Turns Your Favorite Memories Into Comic Strips
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There are thousands of photography apps that serve a specific editing functionality. Some are great for filters, some are great […]
Flex Connects Cardio-Conscious with Live Streaming Fitness Classes
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March is here, so if you listen real close, you’ll hear the sound of thousands of New Year’s resolutions dying […]
This Female Founder Is Developing The Rotten Tomatoes for Diversity Scoring
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“As someone who has been working in production in various aspects of the industry for the last ten years, I’m […]
When You Wish Upon a Startup: Disney Accelerator Opens Applications for Third Summer Program
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The Walt Disney Co. was a major media and entertainment innovator from its start, and it has successfully retained that […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know Jan 25 – Jan 29
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
Picky 60 Second Video Reviews Platform Challenges Fake and Boring Reviews
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How can you know if a review on Amazon or Yelp is actually real? That it was actually created by […]
Periscope v Meerkat: Without Adoption Is There a Battle?
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2015 was the year of the livestream thanks to apps Meerkat and Periscope. It became dead simple for anyone, from […]
Cinematique Offers Touchable Video For an Interactive Advertising Experience
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You’re watching your favorite vlogger, when you happen to notice the sweater she’s wearing. You really like it, and you’d […]
The 5 Most Useful and Most Fun New Android Apps of 2015
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It’s that time of the year, ladies and gentleman, when we take a step back, ponder the year gone by, […]
Cloudy With a Chance of Crossfade: Video Editing is About to Go Skyward
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Move over, iMovie (and, uh, Windows Movie Maker, I guess?): amatuer video editing is ready to explode, and it’s headed […]
Let Droners.io Find An Ace For Your Next Mission
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Have you ever wished you had longer arms to hold your camera over a crowd to snap that perfect shot? […]
Augmented Reality Might Be Exactly What Facebook Needs to Excite Us
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What company is simultaneously working on augmented reality technology, an advanced virtual assistant, an initiative to bring internet to the […]
Video Chat Sector Exploding – 8 Startups You Need to Discover!
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T-Mobile launched video chatting within smartphone calling. Yahoo rolled out their video chat app to a global audience. Freshdesk purchased […]
Influencer Marketing Startups Are Booming
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According to recent statistics from eMarketer and RhythmOne, marketers are seeing increased benefit from their influencer marketing efforts. RhythmOne’s analysis […]
Bitcoin Startups You May Have Missed
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If you enjoy discovering cool new startup companies, you’ll adore the innovation happening within the Bitcoin sector. Global entrepreneurs are […]
Reprieve for Pirate Bay Founders
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A Belgian court has offered the beleaguered co-founders of The Pirate Bay a brief respite from their legal woes. This is after it acquitted “The Pirate Bay Four” (Gottfrid Svartholm, Carl Lundström, Peter Sunde and Fredrik Neij) of criminal copyright infringement and abuse of electronic communications charges..
Los Angeles Startups
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The following two Los Angeles startups focus on payment tools and online video marketing. Both are in Silicon Beach and […]
