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Thought Leaders

5 Maxims for Creating Products That Meet Real Needs

Five maxims to help you invent the next paradigm-shattering product or era-altering service.

Technology

3 Ways Big Data Analytics Is Changing The Way Decisions Are Made

Data does all the work, all you have to do is read it.

Starting a Business

What to Do When Every New Idea is Already Taken

When your big idea has already gone to market, there's only one logical thing to do. Make your big idea bigger and better.

Technology

Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a Big Data Firm

Big Data is no more in hype cycle; it is clearly now mainstream.

Marketing

Blast From the Past: Nostalgia Becomes a Marketing Strategy

'90s flashbacks target an influential buying group.

Fundraising

Crowdfunding for Life Events, Medical Emergencies Is Now Free on Indiegogo

The San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform says that it will not collect commission when individuals are raising money for medical emergencies, memorials and other life events.

Fundraising

Is Crowdfunding a Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Equity crowdfunding has serious shortcomings compared with proven alternatives.

Devices

A Simple Bracelet Can Turn Your Arm Into an Interactive Smartphone Display

With Cicret on your wrist, you'll never lose touch with your smartphone again. You wear it like a second skin.

Fundraising

The 'Paper' Airplane to Rule Them All

Say hello to the slickest little high-tech eye in the sky.

Growing a Business

The Business of Urban Farming Takes Root in Detroit

Farmers, the original entrepreneurs, are finding a profitable niche in the vast amount of abandoned land in the Motor City.

Science & Technology

These 'Smart' Ballet Shoes Digitally Paint Dancers' Fancy Footwork

Art in motion, with a side of geek.

Branding

Playboy CEO: Nudity Could Completely Vanish From the Brand

How Scott Flanders is cleaning up an aging American empire by leaning on its legacy and pushing its digital potential.

Science & Technology

A Watch That Shoots Lasers? Yes, Please.

It isn't as cool as sharks with lasers on their heads, but it's pretty close.

Science & Technology

Where to Stash That Cryptocash? This Man Put It Under His Skin.

Martijn Wismeijer keeps his Bitcoin handy -- right between his thumb and index finger.

Devices

Virtual Reality Meets DIY With Samsung's Project Beyond

Samsung has announced a 3-D, 360-camera that lets people record and create their own virtual reality worlds.