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Patent office to move into San Jose City Hall

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will establish a permanent Silicon Valley presence in San Jose's City Hall building, ending a long drama that included delays due to federal budget cuts.




Hightail lands $34M to help take on Box, Dropbox

Hightail CEO Brad Garlinghouse has raised $34 million in new funds to help in his competition against the likes of Box and Dropbox.




Dropbox seeks $8B valuation in $250M fundraise

Dropbox is reportedly looking to vault its valuation to $8 billion with a new $250 million round of fundraising that could close in the next few weeks.




Bain leads $40M funding of revenue management startup Aria Systems

Aria Systems, a San Francisco provider of online recurring revenue management software services, has raised $40 million in a fourth round of funding led by Bain Capital Ventures.




Uber links with PayPal, giving riders new payment option

Uber car-service clients can pay their fare using PayPal starting today in the U.S., France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.




At Play-i, robots teach kids to code

Using robots to teach young kids to code may seem like an esoteric, science fiction-tinged Silicon Valley goal.




Yub spins out with $12M to boost, track in-store sales

Yub spun out of TrialPay on Monday with $12 million in funding to help boost online efforts aimed at driving consumers to purchases in bricks-and-mortar stores.




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I've Been Wanting To Say This For a While...

WorldStart's Tech Tips WorldStart

ws - 2013-11-19

So, Here It Goes...

I'm sick and TIRED of the outrageous prices they're chargin' at the big box store! They've got stuff that's the same or WORSE for TWICE the price compared to what you'll see below! Who do they think they are?! But as long as you scroll down and take a look, you're gonna get the best deals, hands-down!




Tactical + SWAT + Flashlight... What's That Equal?

THE BRIGHTEST, TOUGHEST, COOLEST FLASHLIGHT...

EVER!

We DARE You To Watch The Video!

3 Incredible Modes - Adjustable Focus...

AND IT'S RECHARGEABLE!

Plus - You Get The FULL Kit! WOW!

It Can Use Standard AAAs Too! YOUR CHOICE!

It's TOUGH! It's RUGGED!

It's The Last One You'll EVER Need!

Forget EVERYTHING You Thought You Knew About Flashlights!

Nothing you've used before compares to what just arrived here. This thing is top of the line, cream of the crop, the Big Cheese... WHATEVER you want to call it... it's the down-right most incredible flashlight you'll EVER use!

Think of ALL the problems you've ever had with your current flashlight: The light is too dull. You can't get the focus right. It feels like it's gonna break in your hand.

YOU NEED A BETTER ONE!

No, scratch that... you need the BEST one. And that's the "i-Zoom Tactical SWAT Flashlight!"

It's earned every part of that name! It uses high-intensity Cree LEDs that last over 100,000 hours! This is the kinda technology trusted by the top military and police forces! Talk about heavy-duty!

JUST CHECK IT OUT IN THIS QUICK VIDEO!

Let's start with the most important part...

"IS IT BRIGHT?"

All I can say is OOOOH YEAH! This thing is B-R-I-G-H-T BRIGHT!

High watts + Brilliant Lumens = A flashlight that's gonna let you see ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

You're gonna get light that shines HUNDREDS of feet away! This is NOT your everyday kinda device!

Save A TON on Batteries!

Right off the bat, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The WORST part of flashlights is that if you can't find batteries, you're outta luck!

Or even worse, dropping HUNDREDS on batteries over the years! That gets expensive!

This one has a wall charger & a car charger! SWEET! No matter where you go, you can power this baby up without having to drop an extra fortune!

You get HOURS of lighting with each full charge, too!

But if you're in a bind, it works with standard batteries too! Just pop 'em in the battery shell and you're good to go!

THIS THING IS INCREDIBLE!

Three Modes - Three Reasons To Love This!

It's got more than just brightness! Three different modes open up TONS of utility!

Press that button once: You get the low-intensity beam. That gives you a softer light that lets you see what you need to see without wakin' up the neighborhood!

Press it twice: Now we're cookin'! This is the high-intensity beam that you've been dreaming of!

Do NOT look directly at this thing! Shine it across the yard, down the road, or over the field! You're gonna see EVERYTHING!

Here's where it gets cool: The THIRD press gives you the self-defense STROBE effect! It's bright as heck and if you shine this directly at someone it is extremely disorienting!

Don't Forget About That ADJUSTABLE Focus!

I've NEVER understood why this isn't standard on every flashlight! It's so essential, but only the really quality ones seem to have it!

With the simple twist of the focusing head, you can turn a wide, flooding light into a sharp, focused one.

That means you have the option between illuminating an entire yard or hitting a specific area with a beam as bright as the Sun!

And the adjustable focus works with all the different available lighting modes too!

Seriously, this thing has it ALL!

Rechargeable Battery!
Car Charger AND Wall Charger!
Wrist Strap/Lanyard!
And It's Weather, Water & Corrosion Resistant!

This thing is HANDS DOWN the most reliable, durable, brilliant little flashlight you'll EVER use.

Once you have this in your hands, you'll never find another flashlight that compares!

There's a REASON these are the kinda ones military outfits use!

READY FOR AN UNSTOPPABLE PRICE?

Despite all the power, utility, and technology packed into these... they're only $19.97 with FREE US SHIPPING!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/9170

A full tactical rechargeable flashlight + accessory kit? For HALF the price of the competition? Yeah... you KNOW these are gonna sell out fast! Hurry over to the store!




The Fastest Wireless Ever!

Get The FULL Speed Out Of Your Wireless Connection!

Up to 6x FASTER Than Those Older, Junky Adapters!

AND IT'S 100% SECURE!

The Next Generation Of Wireless Network Adapters!

Works With ANY Wireless Network!

Stop Living In The Past - It's Time To Take It Up A Notch!

Just $18.97 - While Supplies Last!

Give Your Internet A High-Octane Upgrade!

We just got an AMAZING deal on some 802.11n Wireless Adapters!

Wanna know why is 802.11n sooooo incredibly cool?

Speed baby. Speed. (OK, and security too)

In the bad old days, if you had an 802.11g adapter, you'd be stuck cruising along at 54Mbps max - but now this one does an amazing 300Mbps!

You don't even need to know that Mbps mean Mega Bits Per Second to see it's nearly 6x faster!

Bottom line - if you get on an "n" network, you're gonna go jaw-droppingly FAST with this thing!

Plus, it's completely compatible with all the older 802.11 b/g networks!

No matter what you want to get wireless, you'll be covered.

Oh, and consider this - the "n" version of wireless networking is pretty much the standard now. If you haven't upgraded, you won't even be able to USE the modern setups. But if you DO upgrade, it's 100% backwards compatible!

Make sure you upgrade today - more speed and more compatibility!

You don't want to have to fork out $100 for an adapter at the big box store because you need one in an emergency!

Security Is #1!

This bad boy complies with all the latest alphabet soup standards and is backward compatible with the old ones - 64/128 Bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 - you're covered!

How's it work? Just pop it into your USB port!

That's it - you can be up and running in MINUTES!

Receives power from the USB port - no additional power plug or cable required
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hardware
Backwards compatible with 802.11b/g equipment
Delivers robust 802.11n wireless networking
Supports data rates of up to 300 Mbps! WOW!!
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 wireless data encryption

If you want the best wireless networking money can buy - this is it!

Prepare to be floored!

You'll be amazed at just how fast a wireless network can be!

Your price for all this crazy speed? We're talking just $18.97 and US Shipping is FREE!

You can't go wrong! Check it out!

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The wireless deal of the CENTURY ends Wednesday and these go up to $26.97




Don't Let Your Fingers Ruin Your Expensive Touchscreen!

Smudges + Scratches = Useless Devices

UNLESS YOU HAVE THESE AMAZING STYLUS PENS!

The BEST Way To Use Any Touchscreen Device!

Cell Phones, Tablets, iPod Touches, iPhones, and MORE!

Use 'em On Anything, Anywhere You Go!

(Oh, And This Is a 2-Pack! Talk About Awesome!)

Everyone has touchscreens on everything nowadays. And while it may only take two seconds to cover a screen in smudges, it takes a lifetime to clean them off. Not to mention those scratches that NEVER go away!

Why not just save yourself the hassle?

If prevention is the best medicine, these stylus pens are the ultimate vaccine for dirty screens.

The precision tips ensure that you can quickly and easily use your touchscreens without the risk of turning your screen into a blurry mess.

Lightweight and comfortable, you'll forget you're even holding it!

It's like writing with a feather.

Tired of tiny buttons making it impossible to use? These stylus pens are the very thing we've ALL been dreaming for!

With their precise, soft tips, you can FINALLY hit those buttons!

No more pressing down on the 9 key just to get 6 because the touchscreen doesn't "press" right where you thought!

It's AMAZING how much different using a stylus is on a touch screen!

Everything is just EASIER than trying to use your finger! More accuracy, more control, and NO MORE SMUDGING!

As if this stylus pen wasn't great already, you can get TWO for just $4.97 with FREE US SHIPPING if your order is over $5!!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/9245

PS - Make sure you get this ASAP, before the price goes up to $8.97 on Wednesday!




Earbuds

Are You Making A Terrible Mistake With Your Earbuds?

Do You REALLY Know What You're Missing?

See, when it comes to earbuds, a LOT of people mistakenly think that all of 'em are pretty much created equal - and that's about as far away from the truth as you can get!

I'm here to tell you that listening to your music with cheap earbuds is like listening to your music in a GARBAGE CAN - At least that's what you'll think of your old earbuds once you try these!

Here's the problem - Since great earbuds tend to be expensive, most people have never treated their ears to a GREAT set of earbuds.

They foolishly think, "Gee, how much better could they be?"

BIG MISTAKE!

So, they go through life only experiencing the el-cheapo earbuds, never knowing the extraordinary acoustic treat they're missing out on!
And it's a shame really - once you try a great set of earbuds, you'll never torture your ears with the cheap ones.
Well, I'm here to break the price barrier and make your ears happier than they ever been!
We just got a SLAMMIN' deal on these AMAZING Scosche "thudBuds" earbuds! They retail for big bucks - but our price is gonna blow you away!

Let me tell ya - once you pop these babies in your ears you'll never, ever, go back to the cheap earbuds!

It's like the difference between black & white TV and HD TV!

I kid you not - the first time I tried these I was FLOORED!

I thought they'd sound a little better than my other earbuds but I was totally unprepared for the richness and clarity of sound I was hearing!

Seriously - You'll wonder if you're dreaming when you pop these in - your music never sounded so good!

Oh, just wait till you feel how comfortable these are!

EASILY the most comfortable earbuds you'll ever experience!

In fact, these ultra-high end earbuds come complete with 3 different sizes of ear cup for an "EXTREME COMFORT" perfect fit! Now that's thinking!


Oh - and wait till you see the cord!

I know, I know, what could be so great about a cord?

It's built durable to prevent damage or fraying and it's even specially designed to resist common tangles!

Yeah, now we're talking!

Look, you spent a FORTUNE on your portable music player, why not spring for some earbuds that will really and truly treat you ears to some serious audio bliss?

And the price is amazing!

Similar headphones retail for up to $69.99 and even the discounters can't touch us on this. Their deals:



Our deal:

How about just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE!

For that kind of money, it's officially OFF THE HOOK CRAZY not to grab yourself a set of these earbuds!

You may never have a chance to get a set of this caliber for this price ever again! I'm loving' mine - and you're gonna love yours!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/9209

PS - PLEASE note this is a limited quantity deal! Please - limit 3 sets of earbuds per order! And HEY - If you don't think they're 100% worth it, return within 60 days for a refund - nothing to lose!



What Good Is a Light You Can't Turn On In The Dark?!

Switches? Strings? You KINDA Know Where To Look...

But Actually Getting Them?

GOOD LUCK!

You Need a Light You Can Just TAP To Turn On!

And We've Got The Coolest Little One You'll EVER See!

Super Bright Mushroom Touch Lamps!

All You Gotta Do Is Tap The Top!

Banged Knees And Bad Words...

Aren't you tired of it?

You come home, you struggle to find the switch for the nearest light... and right into the table goes your knee.

That's USUALLY followed by some "choice words" that'd leave anyone else's jaw-dropped and eyes wide.

You aren't alone! The entire idea is ridiculous!

Think about it: You need light to see. You need to SEE switches or strings to turn your light on. There's a HUGE disconnect on the logic here!

THESE MUSHROOM LAMPS ARE WAY TOO EASY TO USE!

Walk into a room, stick your hand out in the general area, and flick your wrist!

All it takes is a tap to get more than enough light to do anything!

A Tap Lamp For ANY Space!

These lamps with their portable size and fun design can literally fit in ANYWHERE you want! I've got one for a desk lamp, but sometimes I move it to the kitchen to make some midnight snacks if I don't want to light up my entire home!

You'll find having a little lamp that you can move around saves you a LOT of stress!

That spot in your house that NEVER gets the right lighting? The desk where you keep having to twist and pull the lamp cord to get light actually where you're working?

Yeah, you can solve all that with this little lamp!

NO CORDS OR WIRES!

It's portable battery power for this little guy! YES!!!

That means you can even take these on the go! They make GREAT options for travel!

Could This Deal GET ANY BETTER?!

Of course it can - this is WorldStart after all!

These bad boys are only $4.97!! And what's more - if your order is over $5, you get FREE US SHIPPING! Grab two or three of these... you're gonna LOVE 'em!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/8396

Sale ends Wednesday and these go back to $4.97 !!




The Perfect Case!

Cameras... Phones... iPods... MP3 Players...

Ulta-soft Neoprene Protects Delicate Touch Screens

Convenient Carabiner Clip! Easily Attaches To Belts, Bags And More!

Say Goodbye To Bulky Cases & Hello Slim-Line Style

All For Less Than $4!

Smart Phones, cameras, iPods and all of those nifty little electronic devices have two things in common:

Number One: They're EXPENSIVE! You can easily pay $300 for a phone with all the bells and whistles.

Number Two: They're DELICATE! It doesn't take much to scratch or break them and good luck trying to get them repaired.

You know how it goes, you've got a sharp new camera in your pocket and you bend over to pick something up.

All of the sudden you hear that awful CRASHING sound of your new toy hitting the ground.

Maybe you also hear the horrible sound of that supposedly shatter-proof glass shattering on the ground.

IT MAKES YOU WANT TO SCREAM!

You could buy a bulky padded case, but that sort of defeats the purpose of paying all that money for a compact device you could carry with you.

What are you supposed to do?

Well, today is your lucky day, cause I've got the perfect solution! And it's only $3.97!

Check out this amazing Lowepro case! The sturdy Neoprene construction protects your small electronics from scratches, scuffs and impact without adding bulk.

The handy caribiner clip means it fastens easily to belt loops, purses, back packs and more.

The magnetic closure makes it super-easy to open and close.

Your camera or phone is right there where you need it, but it's PROTECTED. You don't have to sacrifice convenience for safety!

Perfect for outdoor activities and vacations, or just keeping that delicate touch screen from being scratched by your pocket change or something in your purse!

Versatile 3.7 x 5.9 inch size works with everything from smartphones to cameras to iPods! At this price, why not buy more than one?

And if you're handing out points for style this sharp, sleek case really scores!

High quality and high style in one dynamite little package. So what's the catch? Well, we've got a limited quanity and this price will only last for a limited time.

Only $3.97!!

We'll even sweeten the deal with FREE U.S. SHIPPING on all orders over $5!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/8997

Grab a few of these now! On Wednesday the price is headed back up to $8.97 !




A Cloth To Clean Everything – THE RIGHT WAY!

Stop Wasting Paper Towels - Stop Wasting Your Time!

We've Got an All-Purpose Cleaning Cloth That Lasts Forever!

FOREVER!!!!

THIS IS THE LAST MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH YOU'LL EVER NEED!

No Soap - No Solution - No Residue!

Static & Lint Free
SOFT & NON-ABRASIVE - 100% SAFE!

AND LOOK AT THIS PRICE!

Just $4.97 For A Limited Time Only!


You Know What's Just Foolish? Using Paper Towels to Clean Your Glasses! REALLY?!?!

You've been ignoring your optician's warnings, haven't you?! They weren't kidding when they said that wood-based products like tissues and paper towels will scratch your lenses – permanently! KNOCK IT OFF!

And what about your sensitive electronics? Touchscreens? Monitors? Televisions? They get dirty and smudged up too... but if you clean them with the wrong cloth... they get PERMANENT SCRATCHES!

Why even clean 'em, if you're just going to ruin 'em?

You Need the Maxell PROFESSIONAL MicroFiber Cleaning Cloth - It'll be the LAST Cloth You'll EVER Need!

Seriously, for less than the price of lunch, you can get a cloth that was actually meant for cleaning your eyeglasses and electronics! SAFELY!

And you'll never have to worry about replacing it, either - it's woven strong and it'll NEVER wear out! The material is soft and smooth - it'll never scratch or damage your glasses like paper towels or other, less suitable cloths will do over time.

And it's big enough for ANY job!

ON TOP OF THAT... IT'S WASHABLE!

This guy is programmed to defeat dirtiness of all kinds!

So, keep those lenses clean and clear! And once your glasses are clean, you'll probably notice a lot more things! Like all that dirt on your electronic equipment!

It's OK! You Can Use This Same Cloth On All Your Electronic Stuff Too!

It's ANTI-STATIC, ANTI-LINT and ANTI-DUST!

Some materials just instinctively attract crud - it's like dirt, dust and lint are magnetized to them! And really, they are, due to the static electricity they create! All you're doing with those other rags is wiping dust right back onto what you're trying to clean off. Talk about counter-productive!

BUT NOT WITH THIS CLOTH! This material is actually anti-static and will not attract lint or dust - it'll just eliminate it from your electronics for a clear, clean finish!

No Soap - No Solution - No Residue!

This cloth is 100% FREE of any chemicals or solvents, so it won't leave some greasy, streaky residue. Use it once, and you'll see: it's the BEST cleaning cloth EVER!

So here's the bottom line! You can clean your eyeglasses safely, with no scratching, no residue, no smearing. You get to see clearly again and again!

AND because of this cloth's special properties it will safely snatch all that crud off your electronic equipment too, like your TV screen, monitor, cell phone etc.!

And then you can wash it and reuse it over, and over, and over! It even comes with its own carrying pouch!

The BEST part... It's REALLY inexpensive!

That's right - for today and today only, you can get the Maxell Professional MicroFiber cloth for just $4.97!

If you buy 2, or your order total is over 5 bucks - US shipping is FREE! Wow - that's a sweet deal!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/8484




Still Going To The Big Box Store For Memory Cards?

STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY!

They're Chargin' You BIG BUCKS For These Things!

But Since You're Not Crazy...

YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!

JUST $4.97!

100X Speed - That's LIGHTNING FAST!

4 Gigs Devoted SOLELY to SDHC Devices!

It's Like a Match Made in Technology Heaven!

This Has GOT to STOP!

Aren't you SICK of those IRRITATING "card full" or "buffering" messages that only seem to come up when you're taking important pictures?

Same goes for when you're using your camcorder - during the most CRUCIAL moments, you get that dreaded "card full" message and you have to stop filming! It's your slow, WEAK memory card with NO space!

YOU DESERVE MUCH BETTER - AND WE CAN HELP!

Grab one of these 4 GB Class 6 SDHC Cards NOW and eliminate that problem FOREVER!

HUGE Storage Space!

Sure, you've heard that before...but check this out! If you have a typical 8MP camera, you'll have ZERO PROBLEMS storing 1,000 photos!

How great is that gonna be for your next vacation?

Pop the card in and forget all about it!

Class 6 - 100X Speed - What's That Mean to You?

Your camera can only take so many photos in a row before its buffer gets full - and when that happens you have to wait for it to empty before you can start taking photos again.

Now, the faster your card, the faster that buffer gets empty and the sooner YOU get back to shooting - and this is gonna help you do exactly that!

Class 6 100X speed gives you transfer rates at 6MB per second - that's REALLY fast!

Worldstart LOVES it's Customers - And this Deal Proves It!

Offer for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

So what are you waiting for? Are you crazy? Click that link below and get yours for just $4.97 with FREE US SHIPPING included on any order over $5! Better act fast - this is only good for today!

http://store.worldstart.com/product/9244

PS: This offer will NOT be available after Wednesday - don't miss your chance




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