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Fifty years of the internet

TechCrunch LA

The network grew exponentially from its earliest days, with the number of connected host computers reaching 100 by 1977, 100,000 by 1989, a million by the early 1990’s, and a billion by 2012; it now serves more than half the planet’s population. On the one hand, it has led to valuable services of great value.

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Squabbler Launches New Features To Power Video Engagement

Tech Zulu Event

Squabbler, a video engagement platform for web and mobile publishers has launched new features and the next generation of its video engagement platform in a move that will power engagement for sports, entertainment and news publishers a like. Customized content. Stage and settle debate.

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Kabam Launches The Godfather: Five Families Exclusive to Google+

Tech Zulu Event

While it won’t be completely exclusive to Google+ (Facebook’s launch will be later in Q1 of 2012), the release is for Google+ gamers only. According to an announcement at a recent Web 2.0 This is the first major exclusive game launch Kabam or any other major gaming company on Google+ and not on Facebook.

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Nine Startup Tips From Michael Dell

InfoChachkie

According to a January 2012 article in Forbes Magazine , nearly 16% of the 400 most affluent Americans do not have a college degree. Despite the relative dominance of product-oriented innovations, they seldom create sustainable competitive advantages. Along with Amazon, Dell was also an early pioneer of web-based customer service.

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Grokker Wants to Help You Cook, Keep Fit and Meditate

Tech Zulu Event

That was 2012. The network produces its own videos in-house, featuring a notable network of expert yogis, chefs, trainers and fitness instructors, and also curates a selection of the best videos from around the Web. I founded Grokker in 2012. What makes you unique from the competition? Tell us more about yourself?

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Dude, Akanda Is Tying The Cloud Together Like A Rug

InfoChachkie

In 2012 the company rolled out Inktank, an innovative open source storage solution based on Ceph’s distributed file system, which was subsequently sold to Red Hat for $175 million. The earliest mega-scale web services (e.g., If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs.