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The European Startup Revolution Book Review

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The European Startup Revolution Book Review1The European Startup Revolution is a book of interviews with leading European entrepreneurs and investors.

This is a book for the entrepreneurs amongst you, and perhaps those who are not yet, but hope to be.

Ivo Spigel, co-founding editor of the technology blog www.Tech.eu has interviewed 28 European startup founders and investors over a period of 6 years for his book, “The European Startup Revolution“.

The European startup and technology ecosystem has changed dramatically over the past 6 years, as it recovers from the 2008 financial crisis. No longer content to take the back seat, founders of European startups have been busy creating global winners, particularly in areas such as fintech (TransferWise), music (SoundCloud, Deezer) and gaming (Supercell, Nordeus, Playfish).

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Ivo Spigel has interviewed many of Europe’s most successful startup founders, from Spain to Finland and from Britain to Hungary. In the 28 chapters of The European Startup Revolution, the author takes an intimate look into the company with the founders to explore their early days, the critical steps to the evolution of their companies and how they developed over time.

Each chapter has a ‘before’ and ‘after’ part, speaking to the entrepreneurs first in 2010 – 2011 and then revisiting them 4-5 years later to learn what has become of their ventures. Most have been very successful, but there are valuable lessons to be learned from those who have not.

The companies covered are many, and include Zemanta, the venture funds Atlas, as well as Skimlinks, Playfish, Last.fm, Rebate Networks, Dailymotion, PriceMinister, Getjar, Index Ventures, Supercell, and others.

“The European tech landscape is changing“ commented author Ivo Spigel “and there is a need to report on these dynamic developments. Europe has nurtured some amazing companies that have not always had the media attention they deserve. I’ve written this book as an exploration and a celebration of European entrepreneurship.“

 

The book, is available at www.europeanstartuprevolution.com and www.Tech.eu, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, Apple Books and Kobo.

Top 3 Gadgets For Christmas

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For the adventurer…Griffin Survivor iPhone Cases

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Griffin Technology Survivor Summit and Survivor Journey. Designed and tested to meet military standards, both Summit and Journey offer ‘ready for anything’ protection for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Key features:

  • Survives 10-foot (3-metre) drops onto concrete
  • Sealed, weather-proof design to withstand rain, dirt, dust, mud, snow and splash damage
  • Impact Dispersion System makes Summit rugged enough to withstand extreme drops, yet slim enough to easily slide into pockets
  • New system suspends and cushions the phone within the rigid case and absorbs impact forces to prevent drop damage
  • Screen shield which slides on to keep the phone’s touchscreen, home button and Touch ID safe from damage and dirt
  • Rotating holster-style clip that keeps the phone safe and secure and functions as a stand.
  • Survivor Summit is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  • Colours: Black/Blue, Black/Clear, Black, and Pink/Grey
  • Price: £34.99-£44.99.

Griffin Survivor Summit Case for iPhone 6/6S is available here.

 

 Survivor Journey’s patent pending, ultra-thin, ultra-tough, design offers drop protection with style for city slickers.

Key features:

  • Built to withstand 6.6 foot (2-metre) drops onto concrete
  • One piece, snap-on shell design
  • Features Griffin’s Impact Dispersion System that deflects and absorbs impacts wherever it is
  • Multiple layers for one tough case which cushions and cradles the phone inside a rigid, shatterproof shell
  • Outer layer that’s easy to grip and slides effortlessly into pockets.
  • Survivor Journey is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  • Colours: Black/Blue, Black/White, Black/Gray, and Pink/Gray
  • Price: £24.99-£34.99.

 

These are brilliant iPhone cases which keep iPhones safe. A perfect gift for any adventurer. They just work. 

Griffin Survivor Journey Case for iPhone 6/6S -is available here.

 

For the cyclist…Mio Cyclo 200 – £149.99

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  • Easy and user friendly navigation – large control buttons and simple menu structure
  • OpenStreetMaps pre-installed – ready to go right out of the box
  • Surprise Me™ feature – just choose time or distance and the Mio Cyclo™ will offer three surprise routes to choose from
  • Turn-by-turn instructions – clear guidance with a sound alert to indicate every instruction
  • Where am I – displays the user’s exact location. In case of emergency, this function shows current address, along with longitude and latitude
  • Desktop application – one tool to easily manage the device, download new routes and share experiences
  • Long-life rechargeable batteries – up to 10 hours performance
  • Water resistant (IPX5) – find your way in every weather

This is an amazing gadget for any cyclists. We tested it and it really works. Never get lost cycling again. A perfect gift for any cyclists in your life. It will keep them safe and happy. 

MIO Cyclo 200 GPS is available here.

 

For the driver…Mio MiVue 618

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MiVue 618 – £99,99

  • Extreme HD recording – 2304 x 1296 at 30 fps – with the latest H.264 technology for high quality videos at a smaller file size
  • Safety camera warnings – free safety camera data with monthly updates for the lifetime of your device
  • GPS tracking – automatically records your driving information, including speed, altitude, longitude, latitude and heading
  • Wide viewing angle – 140° wide-angle lens
  • F1.8 lens – this results in brighter and clearer videos, even in low light conditions
  • 3-Axis G-Sensor – records direction and force, including impact, turns and acceleration
  • Rotating mount design – mount is easily rotated to any desired angle
  • Parking mode – motion detection activates and records from a parked car with no driver present.

 

A really great gift for motorists. The HD recording is really high quality, it keeps you safer, has GPS tracking and even has a parking mode. A truly awesome gift. Perfect for Christmas. 

Mio MiVue 618 is available here.

 

 

Leef iBridge Review | The Perfect Gift For Christmas

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Leef iBridge Review The Perfect Gift For ChristmasNot many products actually make a huge difference to your life, but ever since the Leef iBridge arrived I have been singing its praises. In fact, I have even bought some for relatives, that is how amazing it is.

So, I hear you ask: what is it? The Leef iBridge is a compact and convenient must-have for all Apple users, featuring a lightning connector at one end and a standard USB connector on the other. Users can also take photos and videos directly to the iBridge, bypassing their Apple device’s internal memory altogether.

Before this arrived my iPhone was struggling and I could not take any more pictures as I had no memory. My son is not even a year old and I have thousands of pictures and videos of him. I could not even access Twitter or Whatsapp. Enter Leaf iBridge. It can bypass the internal memory of the iPhone so you never have to see the ‘memory full’ pop-up message ever again. It backs-up your iPhone AND it makes it easy to transfer your files to your computer. Or any other computer for that matter. It can also be used on an iPad and an android version is available. I did have to delete some pictures to download the app which goes with the iBridge but it was not a big hassle. I am obsessed with this and have already bought some for other people. I reckon I might even buy another for myself. LOVE.

–    Ideal for… anyone with a full to capacity iPhone – Instagram addicts, commuters or holidaymakers.
–    Device in 10 words: Never see the dreaded ‘memory full’ pop-up ever again
–    Price: starts at £69.99 for 32GB (64, 128 and 256GB also available)
–    Available to purchase: From Leefco.com, Amazon.co.uk, CarphoneWarehouse.com, Argos.com and TescoDirect.com

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Android compatible devices are also available – the Leef Bridge 3.0 and Leef Access are available to purchase from Leefco.com and Amazon.co.uk.

 

 

F-Secure SAFE and F-Secure Buddy Review & Competition

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Security is important, especially online. It is important to keep safe, so we reviewed two products from F-Secure that keep you safer. We are also giving away a free F-Secure Buddy. Details below. F-Secure SAFE (1 year, 5 devices)= £39.99F-Secure SAFE (1 year, 5 devices) £59.99

F-Secure SAFE is F-Secure’s multi-device internet security service – covering PC, Mac, smartphones and tablets on up to five devices.

It offers ideal protection for the whole family with parental control, allowing parents to safely secure the devices before giving it to their children.

The key benefits of F-Secure SAFE are:
· Parental controls: The parental control functions enables parents to keep their children safe by allowing them to control what type of online content is accessible. They can also set ‘homework time’ which restricts internet access to educational sites during set times.
· Anti-virus: Detect and remove any malicious software that may have reached the device, including trojans, viruses and spyware.
· Banking protection: Gives added security for online banking in a more visible and tangible way.
· Safe browser: Blocks any known malicious websites, such as phishing websites. It also helps with online banking and parental control.
· Safe contacts: Call and text message filtering to block unwanted or nuisance calls and texts. Simply add numbers to the block list.
· Anti- theft: Remotely lock or wipe data from the phone in the event of loss or theft. It allows the user to locate the phone through an easy-to-use personal portal.

F-Secure SAFE anti-virus technology has won the Best Protection award from the independent test house AV-Test.org in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. It was also given the Best Security Award at the UK Internet Industry Awards 2015.

We were very impressed with F-Secure SAFE. It’s protection is outstanding. It is a diverse product that protects your computer, tablet or phone (or all of them). The list of stuff it does is above, and we are just incredibly impressed. Highly recommended.

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F-Secure Buddy is a small, durable mobile phone accessory that helps people track items they need to keep on hand. The device’s small size and award-winning design makes it easy to attach to items like keys, bags and mobile phones. People activate F-Secure Buddy simply by pushing a button and pairing it with a Bluetooth capable iOS or Android device. Once the devices are paired, both will emit a loud signal if they move out of range of one another. This prevents people from leaving objects lying around, or thieves from grabbing these items and running off with them.

People can also use the free F-Secure Buddy app to request Buddy’s location, create circles of contacts to share locations and send messages. This gives Buddy “panic button” capabilities that allow the sharing of alarms and location information with other people. In addition, the Android app can also monitor physical activity, such as the number of steps taken or distance travelled.

Another great product from F-Secure: this is just brilliant. Small and durable, it is easy to attach and works via bluetooth. We think it is a brilliant invention. Smart and accessible, both F-Secure products are great Christmas presents. Only 98 days to go!

We are giving one away. To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz.Then comment below saying what you did. Competition finishes in one month.

 

 

Frost Loves…Monster Powercard Ultra Thin Smartphone Charger

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Running an online magazine is a full time job, so this good-looking yet convenient portable charger has been a lifesaver.

Why we love it:

  • Size does matter- far from being bulky, this ultra thin PowerCard is fully portable and weighs practically nothing. The ultimate in convenience. You can even put it in your purse or wallet.
  • Charge whatever you want. The PowerCard is universal and can power any device that requires USB or micro USB charging.
  • It gives 5+ hours of power – thanks to a Li-Polymer battery. Which is pretty impressive for a compact charger.

 

Monster Mobile PowerCard Portable Battery is available here.

 

 

The Bass Connect Speaker | Tech

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The Bass Connect Speaker | TechWe thought this was super cool at Frost. In fact, this beauty gives five hours of wireless sound at full volume. Enjoy a crystal clear treble and amazingly deep bass with this pocket-sized cuboid, compact speaker. Easily connected to bluetooth, the portable speaker has powerful and high quality sound that uses a new breed of circuit board to amplify, equalize and filter the sound waves through the speaker.

Using a new breed of circuit board to amplify, equalise and filter the sound waves through the speaker, the next-generation sound technology renders the compact size of the speaker irrelevant.

The speaker is ideal for parties, in the garden and at home. With a battery that lasts up to 5 hours and Bluetooth 3.0 that works within a range of 10m , this speaker is sure to be of envy to all your friends.

The Bass Connect Speaker Costs £29.99 from thehut.com

 

 

Boombox iMusic Pillow | Cool Things

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We think this Boombox iMusic Pillow is one of the coolest things ever and a must for music fans. It is a pillow AND a speaker.

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The standard sized pillow incorporates the most melodious secret: 2 hidden speakers and an amp through which you can blast music, radio and podcasts!

Simply connect your device to your pillow via the 3.5mm audio cable and turn up that tune! Available now from www.prezzybox.com for only £27.99 (Jan Sales) or £29.95 usually.

 

 

Tech for Little Kids – Good or Bad?

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toptipskidsbathtimefunThis is an important question because, in today’s tech world, almost everything is dependent on technology. Studies show that screen time is not beneficial for very young children. They get distracted when TV is on, but still don’t reap any benefits out of it. However, as they grow older (age 5 or above) they can understand the benefits and accordingly will be able to master them too.

 

Looking at the other side, preschoolers know how to operate an electronic gadget but don’t know how to tie their shoelaces. Yes, this shows that they are technology-friendly. But has technology taken away the simplicity of your children? Is it taking over their lives?

 

Children are spending too much screen time, which is not good for them. But then there are so many sources for them like television, computer, laptop, smartphone, and a number of other electronic gadgets. Agreed, they are still playing in the parks, having regular physical activities and going to their grandma’s house, but the question still is; is technology good for them or bad?

 

Looking at the good side, there are a number of gadgets designed to teach kids. Educational toys, interactive media and other electronic stuff help kids to become smarter. They are able to compete with elder kids and can still be good enough.

But the negative side is terrible. With a recommendation that the screen time of a toddler should be reduced to nil, babies today are logging an average screen time of two hours on a daily basis.

 

Can one do anything about it?

Digital media is a part of our lives and slowly becoming a need for the kids too. There is nothing much that can be done to keep them away from technology. If you stop watching television, shut your laptops and PCs, throw away your smartphones, your kids will still be exposed to technology, in some form or the other. So, it is better to focus on how can one use it to their advantage and make them benefit from it.

 

Here are some cool ways; you can use technology for the good:

  1. Music: If you are playing a song on your TV sets, your iPod, iPhone, or music system, use it to make a dancing session for your kids. This way, you and your kids are a part of a physical activity.
  2. Games: There are a number of educational games available in the market. Buy some for your kid and let them spend more time with it, instead of wasting quality time on watching TV or staring at the laptop.
  3. Mix Flash Cards with TV time: This combination can be a bit irritating, but if you do, there is a possibility that your kid will learn more to watch his favorite cartoon on TV. If you are planning to buy such kid-friendly stuffs, here is a free shipping coupon sears to make your purchase cheaper. These toys help kids learn things quickly and with ease.