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New Matter Gets $6.5M For 3D Printing

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In addition to the printer itself, New Matter is also planning to launch a 3D design marketplace caled the New Matter Store, which will feature curate 3D designs. New Matter said the funding will go towards accelerating product development efforts. New Matter is led by Steve Schell, and initially raised around $680,000 from Indiegogo.

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Google For Icons | IconFinder Providing The Best for Developers and Designers

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Just about every Startup at some point and especially if you do not have a designer, is going to need icons to help spruce up those websites. Before Iconfinder I was working as a web designer and front-end developer, next to studying computer science and business administration. It’s basically Google for icons.

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eHarmony Settles Same-Sex Class Action Lawsuit

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which was filed in 2007. eHarmony said that as part of the settlement, all claims will be dismissed, and it will create a $2M settlement fund, with $500,000 of that fund to be designed for claims by the class, with any unclaimed portion of the fund to be donated to a charity designated by the court. eHarmony, Inc.,

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How Deka Sounds Is Using 3D Printing For Your Next Bluetooth Headset

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We''ve put a spin on this, where you can use your own personalization or custom designs for your own Bluetooth headset, just like you would create a personalized case for your smartphone. I got a lot of pushback--none of them wanted to change their designs, and no one thought anyone would wear a flower. Why raise money on Indiegogo?

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6 Keys To Startup Wins Without Disruptive Innovation

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For example, you may think that disruptive smartphones were an overnight sensation, but in reality, it took huge investments by several different companies starting in 1992, including IBM, Apple, and Google, before the market really took off in 2007. Think smartphone cameras, as opposed to a new smartphone design.

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Interview with Michael Witz, Mob Science

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By December of 2009, with our little portfolio of simple games such as Snowball Fight, we were at 27 million monthly user son Facebook, and we were one of the top 10 developers on Facebook in terms of pure reach. At the time, in 2007, Facebook had just announced they were opening up their API to third party developers.

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Interview with Zac Brandenberg, Meteor Games

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Zac Brandenberg: Meteor Games is a game design studio, focused on casual social games. Zac Brandenberg: The company was founded in late 2007 by Adam and Donna Powell. They launched this business in 2007, with the concept of building another virtual world and large scale game. Zac, thanks for sitting down with us today.