startups

Startup Idea: Instagram Project Aspires to Clean Up Abandoned Bikes on NY Streets

We’ve already seen Canada’s Trashswag help document the useable goods that are left on the sidewalk. Now the Dead Pedal NY project is getting residents to document the city’s abandoned bikes via Insta...

Startup Idea: Marketing Ideas For You To Steal

While a concept that looks good on paper might not work for one person, it could still provide inspiration for the masses of entrepreneurs and marketers that are always looking for the next big idea.

Amazon launches new section dedicated to wearable tech devices

Amazon has announced a new section called the Amazon Wearable Technology for wearable gadgets from all major tech companies and startups.

Startup Idea: Wearable Tech That Allows You to Pay With a Swipe of Your Sleeve

Cards offering contactless payments have arguably made retail transactions easier, but haven’t got rid of the wallet altogether.

Ooredoo and Rocket Internet Partner to Develop Online Businesses in Asia

Ooredoo today announced a partnership with the internet incubator Rocket Internet, to jointly develop eCommerce and other digital services in Asia.

Dropbox Acquires Loom and Hackpad

Cloud storage giant Dropbox has announced the acquisition of two startups – photo management app Loom, and collaboration service Hackpad.

Startup Idea: An Insole That Can Tell Doctors What’s Wrong With Your Foot

Sports injuries come in all shapes and sizes, and even when it’s clear where the pain is, it’s much more difficult to determine the cause.

Intilaq Incubation Program Worth $18 Million Launched in Tunisia

The Qatar Friendship Fund (QFF) Tunisia, Tunisiana (part of Ooredoo) and Microsoft have announced the launch of Intilaq, a TUN 28.4 million ($18 million) incubation programme

Why College Students Should Also Run a Business

These days, it seems as though Americans are spending more for college while getting less value in return – a trend research validates, says entrepreneur Matt Stewart.