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3D Robotics Raises $50M To Develop Mobile-Enhanced Drones

Berkeley, CA-based 3D Robotics has raised $50 million in a Series C funding led by smartphone industry giant Qualcomm. Only the best specialists in the digital technology market will be able to join this project. The selection will take place in several stages, the mandatory condition is the presence of a letter of recommendation, successful completion of all professional and psychological tests, writing an interview essay. The two companies plan to work together to combine 3D Robotics’ drones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, which power sensors, wireless communication, and cameras. “By working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., we can bring advanced computing to the…Read More…

  • By Bernadette Tansey
  • Posted in economics
  • Also tagged 3D Robotics, Chris Anderson, Deals, drones, Entrepreneurship, faa, federal aviation administration, Financing, funding, , innovation, Internet, IT, Jordi Munoz, , National blog main, qualcomm, San Diego blog main, San Francisco, San Francisco blog main, ,

Wow: Apple Maps Now Offers Animated 3D Imagery Starting With London Landmarks

Apple has broadened the horizons of its native mapping service by bringing animated 3D imaging to Maps. Beginning in London with landmarks like Big Ben and the London Eye, it adds a nice, real-time feel to browsing in three dimensions, and in due cours…Read More…

  • By Ben Reid
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Also tagged , , Maps

Paul Maritz Brings Cloud Expertise to Nanobiosym With Investment

Paul Maritz, the cloud-computing expert who has run companies including Pivotal and VMware, is investing in and joining the board of Nanobiosym Diagnostics, the company said today. Nanobiosym’s CEO Anita Goel plans to work with Maritz to develop a way to make data from the company’s’s core diagnostic product available on a secure, customizable cloud…Read More…

  • By David Holley
  • Posted in economics
  • Also tagged Anita Goel, Blood, Bob Langer, Boston, Boston blog main, Boston top stories, BostonVC, , cloud systems, Data Storage, data streaming, David Holley, Deals, Devices, diagnostic, Disease Detection, EMC, EMC Corporation, Entrepreneurship, Financing, funding, Gene-RADAR, Harvard, HealthTech, innovation, , IT, John Abele, Life Sciences, MIT, , Nanobiosym, nanotech, Nanotechnology, National blog main, Paul Maritz, people, pivotal, Ratan Tata, Saliva Diagnostic Systems, San Francisco blog main, Seattle blog main, Seattle top stories, server, Tata Group, Undisclosed, VC, Venture Capital, VMWare,

SF Startups From App-Searching Tool to Mobile Defense Get VC Funding

A half-dozen Bay Area startups announced early stage funding during the last 24 hours. They include a business specializing in anti-hacking technology for mobile devices, a gastrointestinal-focused pharmaceutical company, and an app that brings a valet to you. The details are here: —Mobile-defense company Zimperium took in $12 million of Series B funding to build…Read More…

  • By David Holley
  • Posted in economics
  • Also tagged Aperture Venture Partners, app search, ARTIS Ventures, Biotech, branch metrics, chef feeds, Cowboy Ventures, Cybercrime, David Holley, David Wurtman, Deals, Deep Linking, drugs, Entrepreneurship, Financing, funding, gastrointestinal, ggv capital, Haas Portman, Hacker, home sales, homeowner, In-Licensing, innovation, Internet, IT, Khosla Ventures, Lazarus Israel Opportunities Fund, Life Sciences, Luxe Valet, Lyric Pharmaceuticals, M. Scott Harris, Media, , mobile app, mobile cybercrime, mobile defense, National blog main, New Enterprise Associates, new hire, Opendoor Labs, Pejman Mar Ventures, product development, Redpoint Ventures, Rivervest Venture Partners, Roundup, , San Francisco, San Francisco blog main, San Francisco top stories, SanFranciscoVC, Sante Ventures, seed funding, Series A, series B, Sierra Ventures, Structure Capital, Subtraction Capital, Telstra, Therapeutics, Third Point Ventures, TOYO Corporation, TriplePoint Capital, valet, VC, Venrock Partners, Venture Capital, Web, website, Zimperium

Facebook Messenger Update for iOS 8 Makes it Easier to Share Content

If you’re using Facebook Messenger on iOS 8, you’ll be happy to know that the app has just received an update that features an iOS…Read More…

Viber’s Social Games Now Available to Users Worldwide on iOS and Android

Popular mobile messaging app Viber has been looking to bring gaming to its platform, with five initial launch countries back in December. Today, the company…Read More…

Popular Wireless Printing App For iOS Has Gone Free, Download It From Here [$6.99 Value]

This great wireless printing app for iPhone and iPad has gone free for a limited period of time – usually costs $6.99. If you print to a wireless printer from your iPhone or iPad, then this is an app you definitely want. Continue reading this article …Read More…

Modern Family Episode Filmed Using iPads And iPhones

It was close to the end of last week that we brought you word that a future episode of Modern Family was to be filmed using iPads and iPhones, and hence, it is not surprising to know that last night’s episode of Modern Family? Well, that was the one which made use of the iPhone…Read More…

Poll shows Apple users would prefer a thicker iPhone with more battery power

Ah battery life, the bane of a smartphone user’s existence. Clearly classified as a first world problem, but can give you grey hairs and increased blood pressure any day of the week. A recent poll of over 3,100 9to5Mac readers indicates that most are not satisfied with current-generation iPhone battery life. Although the iPhone 6 has come a long way…Read More…

This $99 Accessory Turns Your Dumb Deadbolt Into A Smart Lock [Video]

Locking a door with a simple Yale or Chubb is largely a thing of the past thanks to the many startups that have brought smart systems into play. Joining the party today is an intriguing product that takes your standard deadbolt lock and allows you to u…Read More…

  • By Ben Reid
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Also tagged Accessories For Android, Accessories For iPhone, , Android Accessories, iPhone Accessories
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