Revulsion To Used Goods Tests Sharing Economy Apps In Asia

When Kanika Tekriwal started her private jet sharing service two years ago in India, aircraft owners weren’t going for it. They didn’t like the idea of letting other people use a prized possession even when it was idle and could make money if flown by strangers. They were billionaires and didn’t need extra money anyway, recalls Tekriwal, now CEO. Then four adventurous airplane owners finally tried it and a lot more quickly followed. Tekriwal’s JetSetGo service now has access to 90 planes and one is always in the air somewhere.

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Samsung announces Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition

Shortly after teasing it, Samsung has officially announced the limited edition Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition smartphone. Dressed completely in black, the device features gold detailing and a Batman logo on the back.

“We are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and offer a special edition of Galaxy S7 edge for fans of Injustice: Gods Among Us,” the South Korean company said in a press release. “Samsung always seeks to provide the best mobile gaming experience for its users, and this partnership reinforces our commitment to the game’s fans.”

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Chromecast Audio currently available for just £15 in UK

Google’s Chromecast Audio dongle has received a price cut in the UK, where retailer Curry’s PC World currently has the device listed for just £15, which translates into a solid 50% discount given that the Google Store is selling it for £30.

The retailer is also offering the Google Chromecast at discounted rates – £25.00, down £5 compared to what Google is selling it for. However, other third-party retailers like Argos and Tesco are offering the same discount as well.

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The New Four-Letter F-Word For Young Firms In Asia

If someone quits the firm in Silicon Valley to start a company that ultimately crashes, it’s more than OK to go back to the old firm. Supervisors will celebrate the attempt as an educational rite of passage even if it failed. Why do Americans, especially in the Silicon Valley, tolerate failure in startups while Asians don’t and what makes some hardy people in Asia take the risk anyway?

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