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This startup was rejected 70 times and is now worth over $1 billion

Adaptive Insights is now one of the worlds most successful cloud-based financial software platforms, but the road to success was rocky.
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Live-stream tonight’s dinner on Twitch; Social Eating is now a ‘thing’

Twitch, known for live streaming gaming introduced a new category of streaming -- social eating. The idea originates from South Korea and is popular there.
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Forget about parallel parking: These wheels can make your car drive sideways

Canadian commercial driver William Liddiard designed a set of wheels that can move a car sideways or make it turn around on a dime without moving forward.
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PBS Kids programming to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime completed an exclusive deal with PBS to provide streaming of PBS Kids programing. Netflix and Hulu will remove PBS Kids content.
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Researchers use UV light to kill cancer cells in mice

A new sci-fi like treatment uses ultraviolet light to kill targeted cancer cells in a non invasive method that could be an option for hard to treat tumors.
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Chevrolet cuts 4G LTE plan prices in half but still requires an active OnStar plan to qualify

Chevrolet cuts in-vehicle 4G LTE plans in half in a bid to make connected car plans more reasonable. However, does not increase data limits.
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iOS users outspend Android users by two and a half times on in-app purchases

Studies show that iOS users spend two and a half times more on in-app purchases than their Android counterparts.
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Rihanna is as big a Star Trek nerd as you, and films the first ever IMAX music video to prove it

International pop superstar Rihanna confesses that she is a huge Star Trek fan, and proves it with a history making music video filmed entirely in IMAX.
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Brexit could cause havoc with .eu registered domains

Many companies and individuals who qualify for a .eu domain may no longer qualify when the UK exits the EU.

Incipio to buy headphone maker Skullcandy

Skullcandy approved a $177 million purchase offer from Incipio. The two companies both offer fashion forward tech accessories.
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Prisons fight drug smuggling drones with drone-detection technology

Drones are used to smuggle drugs and other contraband to inmates in prison. Prison administrators are using technology to detect and stop drone deliveries.
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Bloodthirsty robot, gore, violence, and VR add up to 15 + BBFC rating for ABE VR

ABE VR takes horror to a new level by allowing its viewers to live the horror film as a twisted robot's chosen victim. It also earns a 15+ age restriction.
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Siemens is at it again with a hybrid train capable of 125 mph

Siemens manufactures a hybrid-electric passenger train for Brightline capable of up to 125 mph. The train will debut in Florida, connecting its east coat.
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Women working in tech jobs should avoid these cities if they want more equal pay

Gender pay gap in the tech industry is a reality for women in the workforce. Some US cities are worse than others. Here is the breakdown.
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Get fired and earn $55 million: A day in the life of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer

Yahoo CEO delivers company final deathblow by ignoring investors and increasing company spending despite plunging revenue.
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Want to play a mobile game with 500 of your best friends? Slither.io lets you do just that

135 million downloads later, Slither.io hits the top 10 most downloaded list. Advertising revenue from the app hits $100,000 a day.
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Hackers flood ISIS supporters’ Twitter accounts with Pride

In response to the attacks in Orlando, hacker collective Anonymous is targeting Twitter accounts of ISIS supporters, and filling them with gay pride.
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Slimmer Xbox One S does 4K and HDR, brings 2TB storage, new controller

Microsoft has officially announced the Xbox One S, a slimmer version of its Xbox One game console.
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Salesforce Venture slashes tech startup funding

Salesforce Venture, Salesforce's VC extension dramatically reduced spending on startups in 2016, but has increased acquisitions.
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Sony dominates the smartphone CMOS image sensor market

Sony dominates the CMOS image sensor market, controlling 35 percent and $3.6 billion. Image sensors are found in smartphone cameras, cars, and drones.
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This kitchen table is a tabletop gamer's dream come true

In another example of crowdsourcing success, Board Game Tables funds its project to create a quality kitchen table that converts to a game table.
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Tesla cofounder plays Frankenstein with hybrid electric garbage truck

Tesla cofounder teams with Mac Truck to create a hybrid electric garbage truck. The Mac Truck Model LR utilizes Wrightspeed's Route powertrain.
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