Dear folks pitching us crowdfunded hardware all day: There’s a good chance we won’t hear you. Here’s why. At ExtremeTech, we try to spend as little time as possible on Kickstarters. We think crowdfunding in general is a great idea for creative and art projects, as well as niche interests …
Read More »Runners May Have Healthier Knees Than Non-Runners, Study Shows
Photo: Twenty20 If you’ve been wanting to ramp up a running routine but are worried about wrecking your joints, here’s some news. A new report that reviewed nearly two dozen other studies confirms what experts have been saying for years: Running can actually protect your joints. In fact, the study found …
Read More »Carb Cycling: A Daily Meal Plan to Get Started
Photo: Pond5 You know a no-carb diet isn’t up your alley, but you don’t exactly want to fill up on a pre-race pasta feast every night either. No matter your health and fitness aspirations, carb cycling might be a good middle ground. Although its roots are in the world of …
Read More »African Plant Extract Could Form Basis of New Alzheimer’s Drug
A new study led by University of Nottingham researchers has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea, a plant native to West and Central tropical Africa, could help to protect chemical messengers in the brain which play a vital role in functions including …
Read More »Ancient and Modern DNA Reveal How Cats Conquered World
According to a new analysis of modern and ancient cat DNA, today’s domestic cat is a descendant of both the Near Eastern and Egyptian populations of the wildcat subspecies Felis silvestris lybica, which was domesticated several times in different locations around the world, with two major waves of domestication. The …
Read More »Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky and Airbnb growth lead Gustaf Alstromer join Y Combinator
Y Combinator is officially adding three new team members to its roster this morning. Gustaf Alstromer, formerly product leader of Airbnb’s growth team, is joining YC as a partner. Meanwhile Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky is taking a visiting partner role and Jocelyn Robancho is coming on board to assist with organizing YC’s startup …
Read More »Gilbert reportedly suspended one year by NFL
The former Browns and Steelers cornerback has been suspended for an entire year by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NFL Media reported. Gilbert was given a four-game suspension in May for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Gilbert has struggled to make an impact in the NFL since the Browns selected …
Read More »Reviews & other UGC more influential for consumers than search engines & ads [Study]
It’s well-established that ratings and reviews are widely consulted and have a significant impact on consumer purchase decisions. A new study from TurnTo affirms this and provides some additional color and nuance for the discussion. Called “Hearing the Voice of the Consumer” and conducted by Ipsos, the study involved 1,070 US consumers who had bought something …
Read More »Summer solstice 2017 Google doodle marks the longest day of the year
It’s officially summer, and to mark the summer solstice occasion, Google is offering another scene from the animated mouse featured in its spring solstice animated doodle. Since getting her spring cleaning done back in March, the star of Google’s solstice doodle series is taking it easy today — enjoying her …
Read More »How SEO can create budget efficiencies in paid search campaigns
Oftentimes I’m asked, “Why should I invest in paid media when I already rank in position one for many organic search results?” Well, to answer that simply, investing simultaneously in PPC and SEO can and will result in an incremental rise in your brand’s bottom line. And we have the …
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