All stories by Martin
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[Best of 2019] I miss blind, dumb enthusiasm for new tech
Today marks 10 years since Google stoked great excitement in the tech community by unveiling a new product called Wave. I ...
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8 things I learned in 7 years writing for The Next Web
Today is my last day writing for The Next Web. I've learned a lot in my time here so here are eight lessons I'll take with ...
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Gone for Good makes giving items to charity as easy as using Uber
An app called Gone for Good means that if you're in the UK, you no longer have an excuse for not donating old items to charity ...
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Turns out Poncho is a really ambitious weather cat bot
While some found him bad at telling you what the weather is going to be like, a group of investors has put $2 million into ...
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Depression and anxiety are real threats to startups. This accelerator is tackling them
Ignite, a UK-based accelerator, wanted its teams to open up about the stresses and strains of startup life. So, it took them ...
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Trov may have just made insurance something you'll enjoy
Insurance is dull, right? Trov is a service that might change your mind. It makes the process of protecting your treasured ...
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Hear for iOS turns the world into a surreal, useful soundscape
RjDj has been quiet for the past few years but now it's back with Hear, an iOS app it hopes will transform your relationship ...
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All the best apps have a 'wow moment'
The best apps have a key 'wow moment.' A moment that changes the life of the user. If your app doesn't have one, why not? ...
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Product Hunt's new Mac app is ready to invade your status bar
Product Hunt is launching a lightweight Mac app that lives in your status bar, helping you to explore new products whenever ...
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Here's a super-simple way to manage your time off from work
The recently-launched Timetastic mobile apps for Android and iOS have made this an even more appealing way to manage your ...
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Nudgr has smart tricks to make you buy more stuff online
Nudgr learns from more complex behavior patterns around how you use a website. It then activates tailored 'nudges' to try ...
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This app writes '100% unique' content in 2 minutes for a dollar – too good to be true?
Articoolo can generate articles on a range of topics based on up to five keywords, but what does that mean for our attitudes ...