Most people will be familiar with the short term elation brought on by acquiring a new toy. For some the term is longer than for others but the feeling is certainly the same. Once all the necessary steps are out of the way like creating new contacts and downloading missing apps, the proud new owner …
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Star power – celebrities in tech
It was only a matter of time before celebrities jumped on the technology bandwagon that Dr Dre pioneered when he helped developed his successful (and stylish) audio and headphone line ‘Beats by Dr Dre.’ Now the likes of Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and Will.i.am are adding to a growing selection of hipster tech gear. Ashton Kutcher – …
Google’s tax dodging exposed
Tax-free havens such as the Caribbean British Virgin Isles and Bermuda have long been the book-cooking salvation of the mega-rich and money-spinning multinationals. Though legal, outrage over corporate tax dodging has been spreading in light of a poor global economy and now the magnifying glass has been turned on Google. It’s one thing for an …
Technological development in Africa – a viable opportunity for philanthropy?
The impact of technology on social change across the continent cannot be denied. Remote areas are well-served by the use of expanding internet coverage, may it be for business or pleasure. Additionally, the growing use of mobile technology has seen ailing health care systems revived, with government and aid work made easier. Last month bbc.com …
Future loos – Bill Gates revolutionises toilet technology
This may have been the last technological development you expected to hear about, especially since we’ve been perfectly happy to use the current flush system for some 150 years without questioning it a great deal. But only those of us lucky enough to be in areas where tons of water are at our disposal everyday …
Start-up spotlight: LaunchNow turns launching start-ups into a game
LaunchNow.co is a new startup that has developed a game about building start-ups. What makes it different is that the game is played with real-life startups, not fake ones. The main idea is that players will compete in order to earn badges, achievements and a “Gamerscore” which is then published to their start-up’s profile page. When …
10 Tips for the perfect investment pitch
So you’ve got your idea all worked out; you’ve got the skills, the plan and the team to back you up. Now you need the money. Entrepreneur and angel investor, Dave McClure, has ten handy tips for building a presentation and pitch for Venture Capital money: 1. Elevator pitch The elevator pitch should be short, …