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Playhouse is TikTok meets Zillow for the next generation of homeowners

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The entire premise of Playhouse is that we find it strangely entertaining to peruse home listings. The feed shows videos of homes on the market, as well as a price tag. However, if this sounds like a fun way to procrastinate after you’re done playing the Wordle, Quordle, Globle and Heardle for the day, you’re not alone.

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THQ Sells ValueSoft Division To Cosmi Software

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ValueSoft, which is based in Chaska, Minnesota, distributes value priced PC games. Cosmi publishes PC productivity, education, utility, entertainment, and other software which is distributed to retail stores like Office Depot, Staples, officeMax, Walmart, and others. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

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RealD Ships New 3D Projector

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According to RealD, the new product--its RealD LP--is aimed at use in conference rooms, museum exhibits, educational uses, virtual rides, and entertainment attractions. Pricing on the new product was not disclosed, however, RealD said the new product will be available through a lease from the company's Professional division.

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What Can You Learn From Ring’s Astounding Success?

Both Sides of the Table

When Jamie told us he was going to build “Doorbot” (the name prior to Ring) and he explained to us that it was a video security doorbell sold at mass-market prices to bring security to homes that have never been able to afford them?—?we we were sold on the concept immediately. He really thought about helping middle-income families.

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What Should You Make of the Web Summit Controversy? A View Behind the Scenes

Both Sides of the Table

After all, entry price registration question aside, they are all expensive once you factor in airfare, hotels, ground transportation, booths (if you have one), meals and – especially – time away from your day jobs? It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality.

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Adam Kanner | ScoreBig, Startups, and LA Tech

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While I was working for the NBA, I learned there were two problems the live entertainment and sporting industry were facing: the number of empty seats and the consistency of raising prices. It creates a problem within the live entertainment and sport industry to associate itself with discounting. What is ScoreBig?

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5 Strategies For Business Growth Many People Forget

Startup Professionals Musings

Competitors tend to focus on price and other variations to existing offerings. Since these usually require a large investment, and more time, including customer education, they need to be started while your current business is still healthy. He entertains no sense of a static business.