Since 40% of LinkedIn members use their mobile devices to access popular social media, LinkedIn (LNKD) has decided to step-up its application game to a whole new level. LinkedIn has released a new application, called Connected, which aims to bolster its already impressive networking infrastructure. This new application is an update from LinkedIn’s earlier networking app, Contacts.
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Young Money
How old do you have to be to work at the Silicon Valley’s top tech companies? The answer: a lot younger than you might expect. A recent Bloomberg report, published July 8th, outlined opportunities in the Silicon Valley for teenagers who have yet to graduate from high school.
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World Cup Fever
In what has been one of the most exciting sporting events in recent memory, the 2014 FIFA World Cup has captivated audiences around the world. Even in the United States, where soccer is vastly overshadowed by most other professional sports, the World Cup has become the second most-watched televised sporting event, behind only the Super Bowl.
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Simplifying Simple
Many developers design applications to make life simpler, but have they finally ventured too far? Yo is a new app that is designed to send the one-word phrase “Yo” to your contacts. Evidently, the app was created to eliminate the tedious task of sending full text messages and calling people. Instead, after opening the app (God forbid), users simply tap the “Yo” button to alert someone.
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Storm On The Horizon
Last month, my colleague, Zac Cherin, covered Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk’s decision to share Tesla’s technology patents with its competitors. His analysis of the long-term benefits to Tesla — a new market for its batteries, potential allies in lobbying the government, and a chance to share the cost of expanding its supercharger network — over the short-term losses of an exclusive rights to technology was superb.
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Dirty Dov: The American Apparel Scandal
After accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, the American Apparel (APP) Board of Directors has fired long time CEO and founder Dov Charney. The highly anticipated announcement was released two weeks ago. However, the outspoken and flamboyant Charney has made it clear that he will not go down without a fight, vehemently defending himself from the company he established.
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Seriously, You're Not On LinkedIn?
For any young professional, networking is of the upmost importance. From business to academics, your connections will forever offer you widespread knowledge and allow you many "real world" opportunities. However, tracking and maintaining your connections is by no means simple. In fact, if you network correctly, it can be timely and exhausting. Luckily, we have LinkedIn (LNKD) to help us with such a process.
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