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The limits of Google’s openness
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Introducing Stripe UK
More accessible financial infrastructure has made it easier than ever to build an online business.
CloudFlare and Free Speech
This question assumes the answer. A website is speech. It is not a bomb. There is no imminent danger it creates and no provider has an affirmative obligation to monitor and make determinations about the theoretically harmful nature of speech a site may contain.
John Carmack joins Oculus as CTO
We have incredible news to share with the community: legendary game programmer John Carmack will be officially joining the Oculus team as...
Ways to make yourself happier
Looking for some low-lift ways to make yourself happier? Here's some of the best research that we've found on personal happiness.
Volvo Gave Away the Most Important Design They Ever Patented
In 1959, Volvo invented the 3 point seat belt we use today. Then they gave the design away for all other car manufacturers to use for free.
Starbucks’ WiFi goes Google
We’re teaming up with Starbucks to bring faster, free WiFi connections to all Starbucks stores in the United States.
MIT releases report on its actions in the Aaron Swartz case
Professors Hal Abelson and Peter Diamond complete review.
SQL Server 2014 Standard Edition Sucks
The best new features in SQL Server 2014 probably won't come with the cheap prices or licensing. Learn why the release date will probably be an expensive one.
SkyMall's SkyFall
How does the business of SkyMall work? And what is the dark secret behind the recent merger of SkyMall and Xhibit.
Legal Weed is Hurting San Francisco's Hippies
Legalized weed is putting California's drug dealers out of business, as well as its hippies.
Obama Promises Disappear from Web
Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants…
Why we're doing things that don't scale
A few weeks ago, Paul Graham wrote a great essay about doing things that don’t scale. As usual, it’s clearly argued, well written, and full of solid advice. If your first instinct as a product developer or entrepreneur is to automate everything you can, I recommend reading Paul’s …
How Gmail’s New Inbox Is Affecting Open Rates
Browse how-to articles on starting, running, and marketing your business, plus thought-provoking podcasts and films to inspire your inner entrepreneur.
Bootstrapped, Profitable and Proud
Our Bootstrapped, Profitable, & Proud series profiles companies that have over one million dollars in revenues, didn’t take VC, and are profitable.