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Life hack: What’s the best programming language to learn first?

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So, you heard that some developers make a lot of money with iPhone and Android apps, and you’re thinking about getting a mobile development gig for yourself, but you have no idea how to code. In that case your first step should be choosing a programming language to learn first, and a handy infographic will show you exactly what that language should be.

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Amazon competitor Jet.com launches with better prices

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After the farce that was Prime Day, plenty of disgruntled customers would love to find another online store to patronize rather than reward Amazon for its bait-and-switch tactics.

Of course, alternatives to a storefront as enormous as Amazon are hard to come by, but on Tuesday, CEO Marc Lore launched Jet.com, a new site that combines the shopping experience of Amazon with the pricing and membership model of a wholesale store like Sam’s Club or Costco.

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An incredible visual history of smartphone designs, 2007-present

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It’s an indisputable fact that the 2007 introduction of Apple’s iPhone helped spearhead a smartphone revolution. Whereas smartphones used to be expensive gadgets primarily designed for and used by business executives and tech enthusiasts, the iPhone was the first device to deliver advanced features that mainstream users could easily take advantage of and enjoy.

With a substantial technical head start, the iPhone was for some time the best smartphone on the market. But as time passed, companies like HTC and Samsung picked up their game considerably. And in the midst of this battle for smartphone supremacy, Microsoft threw their hat into the ring while we were simultaneously treated to a seemingly endless stream of devices intent on dethroning the iPhone, from the BlackBerry Storm to the beloved but ultimately unsuccessful Palm Pre.

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Airlines continue to make flying miserable yet made almost $40b in fees alone last year

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There are days when you wonder when airlines are conspiring to make flying more miserable. When you combine the ever-decreasing leg room we get with the added fees we get charged for everything from checking bags to food, it’s almost as if companies are trying to outdo one another in crafting the ultimate terrible flying experience. And as it turns out, airlines have a good reason for behaving as they do: It’s helping them make tens of billions of dollars in extra revenue.

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