Bitcoin plunged under $25,000 to temporarily reach its lowest value since December 2020, and stablecoins aren’t stable, with the cryptocurrency Luna nearly worthless after having dropped 99% in value in 24 hours. Cryptocurrencies’ values may well continue whipsawing, and, as always, it’s tough to predict where they’ll ultimately end up. Yet there’s no denying that the industry is less stable than it has been in years. Here’s why. How Are Cryptocurrencies Doing?...

Recent changes in digital technologies are helping build a case for the former. Social media lets brands connect with customers on a deeper level. It also enables people to criticize or affirm business goods and practices directly. Many consumers have become more picky or careful or socially aware than ever, too. According to a Nielsen survey in 2015, 66 percent of global respondents would pay more for products and services if they came from companies creating social and environmental impact....

Visual data is often easier to identify and review than data that is organized in a much more complicated manner. Visuals help people to learn by putting certain concepts to paper or looking at how different concepts are originated. This helps people to look at how items are related to each other and what causes certain concepts to come about. This should help people out with drawing conclusions from the data that comes out of a data map....

Two companies appear to be at the center of the microchipping movement: UK-based BioTeq and Swedish company Biohax. BioTeq has already given 150 UK workers implants, and Biohax is in discussions with “several British legal and financial firms.” The Trade Union Congress, Britain’s largest employer organization and trade union body, issued a strongly-worded condemnation of the proposals., The TUC stated, “Microchipping would give bosses even more power and control over their workers....

As we explained before, the San Francisco company provides a “backend as a service” that helps developers build web apps super-fast. (For the tech-minded, that means taking care of components like databases, servers, server code, and networking code.) For web apps that are already built, you can plug into the Firebase API and add new features. This is what companies like TwitchTV and Klout have done. Ten months may seem like a long time to test privately, but Firebase has been improving all the while....

In #GIRLBOSS, her new book that hits the shelves today, the honest, kickass confident, and unabashedly herself Amoruso tells the story of her journey to success through Nasty Gal, and the lessons she learned along the way. Nasty Gal is an online fashion retailer that started as a little eBay store and has grown to 350 employees and a valuation of over $100 million. Amoruso is proof (as if we need more) that you don’t have to follow society’s norms to succeed....

That’s right, the investors will hear out a founder’s pitch, raise their concerns, and settle on whether or not they’ll provide seed funding, all in real time, during a single hour-long episode. Crazy, right? The podcast is currently looking for the ten founders willing to bare their souls and their startup idea on the show. These founders might wind up with funding, but they’ll definitely broadcast their concept to all of Silicon Valley that tunes in to The Pitch....

Like most buzzwords, disruption used to mean something and gradually became emptier and emptier as people invoked it to sound like they knew what they were talking about. Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen sparked interest in the term with the 1995 paper “Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave.” There, he referred to “disruptive innovation” as new products that serve the bottom of an established market before moving up until they unseat the legacy leaders....

If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, you can also check out our new guide to e-rides and e-bikes. TomTom Adventurer Hiking, running, swimming, biking… the TomTom Adventurer GPS watch will allow you to track all of your latest fitness driven endeavors all without the need for your phone. Not only can you track most sporting activities, the watch has built in media storage and bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to your music along the way....

Having experience, enough knowledge and the right set of skills you can start your own online business, which will give you massive independence. However, before you take any risk, there are many possibilities out there to start your nomad career as a freelancer or consultant. This transitional stage will give you the know-how and confidence you need to start your entrepreneurial adventure. These are 16 good examples of jobs that will allow you to become a digital nomad....

Psychologist George Vaillant took the initial work of Freud, who defined defense mechanisms, and categorized internal mechanisms as to how people deal with stress, the main ones being “immature,” such as blaming others and denial, and “mature” defenses such as humor and sublimation (which turns your unconscious motives into proactive and productive acts). People will use defense mechanisms as a self-preservation strategy to stabilize one’s psyche and reduce emotional reactions, make themselves feel better and avoid changing perception of self....

Financial models are always wrong, but it’s important to create one anyway. Creating a financial model forces you to outline very specifically how your business “works”: how a company creates their products, how users and customers find and use their products and how those processes create revenues and costs. The result, a set of operational metrics, financial statements and the “equation of the business,” creates a map for you to explore how your tactical product, marketing, organizational and strategic decisions impact your company’s profitability....

That’s right, in recent months, Musk has announced a bevy of exciting plans to change the way the world works, because apparently the phrase “you’ve done enough” means nothing to this titan of industry. Whether it’s showing the world what artificial intelligence can do or demonstrating a moral code when it comes to his own tech, this man knows how to make an impact. Take a look at some of Musk’s innovations below and keep an eye out for him in the news....

As members of WeWork Kinzie, Tech.Co wanted to learn more about startups that call the Chicago office home. We talked to three startups about what they’re up to, what they’re planning for the future, and how setting up in a coworking space has helped them to reach their goals. Codeverse Codeverse is a vertically integrated technology platform and coding school for kids aged 6-12. Its first studio location, an unprecedented tech-enabled, hackable classroom, will open in Lincoln Park in summer 2017....

Before we dive in, here are some statistics: About 72 percent of marketers worldwide believe that the traditional marketing model is no longer adequate considering the abrupt and constant changes in digital marketing (Mondo).Mobile and video will be at the heart of customer engagement 3-5 years from now (Mondo).In 2017, digital marketing spending will surpass IT-related spending (Gartner).Predictive analytics and customer-centric objects are key in creating a more individualized marketing experience (NJIT)....

Building a home takes a lot of money, time, and planning. Between soaring construction costs, dwindling available land, and worrying about whether or not you absolutely need that breakfast nook, building a home can put some serious strain on your financial and mental health. These high costs and lengthy build times have created a housing crisis for entry-level homes, preventing an entire generation from setting up a stable life. Fortunately, thanks to innovations in 3D-printing, there might be an easy fix....

Online video marketing continues to change every day. Here are four major video advertising trends that will shake the digital marketing industry in 2016. Facebook Moves Video to the Top of the Queue Facebook has implemented new changes that are going to revolutionize the video marketing industry. They have changed their algorithms to create more visibility for video content. The social media giant is expected to unveil new algorithm updates, which will benefit video marketers in the future as well....

Whether they’re starting a commercial airline for space or reinventing the rocket, these entrepreneurs have forever altered the future of space travel. They’re contributions to the field will make leaving our atmosphere as simple as buying a ticket. Sure, it’ll be a really expensive ticket, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. If you want to learn about some of the most innovative minds in the space travel discussion, check out these four entrepreneurs:...

The only thing more important than having a website is picking the right domain. And with millions of options out there, what is a founder to do when it comes to registering a domain? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back: Keep It Simple No one is going to remember a domain name that could double as the world’s most secure email password. Keep it to a long word or a short phrase so that potential users will be able to remember it and visit again without pulling out a notepad....

DZ Puzzle It’s challenging, easy to understand, and pure logic. The main idea is to connect the start piece and the finish piece. You know, it may sound easy, but it isn’t, so you’d better put your mind to work. Levels are organized in graduations, and each graduation series has a different color and will increase the mental abilities of the player. Are you ready to take the challenge? Download DZ Puzzle from Google Play ($0....