By many accounts, 2013 was a disaster for Microsoft. Here’s what you can expect to see in 2014.
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When your own employees don’t use or support your product, the problem is with the product, not the employees.
Robert Scoble talking about Google Glass on Daring Fireball.
I’m trying really hard to avoid using my phone when I’m out in public, talking to friends, etc. Call it a semi resolution for 2014. I feel like my personal goal is fundamentally at odds with Glass-style wearable computing (meaning stuff that focuses on augmenting visual reality).
Today’s daily standup meeting involved a crowbar, a locked 1100lb door, and sort-of rescuing our CEO. #startuplife
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It’s not uncommon to search the Google Play app store and find a number of knock-off or “fake” apps aiming to trick unsuspecting searchers into downloading..
I’m curious how much money this dev made from people buying these knock-offs.
Developer Spams Google Play With Ripoffs Of Well-Known Apps…Again | TechCrunch
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Hello, old friend. I’ve missed you. (at Contactive)
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In a place where engineers have reigned supreme, the new tech talent war is for designers. Tech companies are focusing not just on the behind-the-scenes technology that makes a site or app run, but also how it looks to users and how attractive and intuitive it is — analyzing things like shadow, color and font.
“Silicon Valley’s New Obsession With Beauty” via the New York Times
Having worked on enterprise productivity software almost my whole career, I’ve seen firsthand the shift from basically ignoring design – “just make it grey!”, they said – to bringing design, interaction, and visual disciplines into the core product team.
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Your pricing page is the center of your universe. Everything you do, from your marketing and sales to your product development and support, works to drive people to that page, convert them, and keep them coming back.
Yea. It’s that important.
“The Saddest SaaS Pricing Pages of the Year” via Price Intelligently
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The password system was flawed from its inception, and it’s only getting worse. Luckily, innovators in the field of password security may have the answers.
My current setup is to use two-factor auth whenever possible (Microsoft ID, Google, etc.), plus LastPass with two-factor auth and changing the main password monthly. LastPass also has a helpful dupe detection feature that tells you when you’re using the same password for two or more sites. What’s your strategy?
The Evolution of the Password And Why It’s Still Far From Safe
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Thanks to everyone for taking the time to send such warm birthday wishes my way yesterday!
I have always felt fortunate to have my birthday basically tethered to the start of each new year as it allows me to align my yearly goals with my life ones. And if you know me at all then you know that aligning goals is, like, my second favorite thing.
For this year, I am wishing & resolving to have a great start to my new life and career in NYC, to make new friends, to enjoy being close to my family, and to absolutely stay close to our friends and family in Seattle.
I hope everyone has a great 2014! Thanks again!
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23andMe Foursquare Zynga Fab and others flirted with disaster. Whether or not they ultimately thrive they’ve taken big risks in their efforts to…
A good article that summarizes key challenges these companies faced in 2013 and the upcoming ones coming in 2014. I was a big GroupOn fan and am still an active Foursquare junkie, so I’m personally interested to see if they will find ways to generate new, consistent revenue and relevance in 2014.
8 Companies That Beat The Odds In 2013, Learned Lessons For 2014
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