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LinkedIn Now Lets You Share Photos, Presentations on its Homepage

LinkedIn added the ability for users to share photos, presentations and documents from the LinkedIn homepage on Thursday, just as people might already share status messages or links to news stories. Earlier this month, LinkedIn began letting users upload visual content to their LinkedIn profiles. With homepage support, LinkedIn sees users sharing content like infographics or individual pieces of work — such as an architect's latest plans or the best photo from a photographer's recent shoot — that they might not have otherwise shared on their profiles.Read More>>

Former Windows Chief on Why Some Users Hate Windows 8

Former Microsoft Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky talked about some of the thinking behind the creation of Windows 8 during a public interview Thursday. During AllThingsD's D11 conference, Sinofsky said it was impossible to predict what the public's reaction would be to Windows 8, but said he knew some early adopters probably wouldn't like it."All the pre-release testing in the world doesn't necessarily help a product that's going in a different direction," Sinofsky said in response to a question about the "disruptive" nature of the Windows 8 experience.Read More>>

Use Your Phone to Open Your Door with the August Smart Lock

If you've ever wondered why you can unlock your car by pressing a button, but still have to fumble for your metal keys to get in your house, then the August Smart Lock might be for you. Read More>>



8 Things VCs Think About When Valuing Your Startup

Before you take money from a venture capital firm, you'll agree to a valuation — how much your startup is worth. That valuation will also affect how much of your company you own. Optimizing for a higher valuation can sometimes mean owning less of your company, so strategies for each founder can vary widely. Read More>>