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Jeffrey Katzenberg snatches office space on Sunset Blvd
New York Post - 24 Jul 2016 01:30
What's Jeffrey Katzenberg going to do with that $400 million he got from the Comcast deal? The DreamWorks Animation CEO, who'll be handing over the reins soon, just leased office space at 9200 Sunset Blvd., sources tell ...
Hearthstone's D&D, Magic vet Mike Donais dishes designing Blizzard's market-leading giant
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 00:17
Mike Donais knows a thing or two about card games. After all, he worked on the granddaddy of them all — Magic: The Gathering. He’s also done a turn on Dungeons & Dragons and board games. This makes him a natural for ...
What Does Apple Have To Do With The South China Sea?
Forbes - 24 Jul 2016 14:46
Apple doesn’t claim an island in the South China Sea. It hasn’t taken any sides in the dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea either.
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Business Insider - 24 Jul 2016 17:06
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livemint.com - 24 Jul 2016 20:51Mitchell sets 'safe exchange zone' for online transactions
Miami Herald - 24 Jul 2016 15:06
Mitchell residents who must meet strangers to complete purchases started on websites such as Craigslist and eBay can now set up the meeting in area that city officials have designated as a "safe exchange zone." …
Mutual funds rise after Brexit's fake scare
New York Post - 24 Jul 2016 03:00
Last week we wrote about how the Fed's foolish faux fear tactics scared many mom-and-pop investors out of the market due to its own lack of understanding of Brexit. This week, as the market extends its rally 1,500 points...
How Business and Tech Reacted to Hillary Clinton Choosing Tim Kaine
inc - 24 Jul 2016 02:07
Hillary Clinton on Friday announced she has picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaineas her vice presidential running mate.
A $100 bonus for a new checking account can be costly
USA Today - 24 Jul 2016 14:32
Checking accounts aren't typically a trendy topic at backyard barbecues. But banks are building more buzz this summer by offering everything from $100 gift cards for NBA merchandise to $400 cash bonuses for opening new c...
Apple stores picketed in China as part of anti-U.S. demonstrations
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 05:33
(Reuters) – Apple found itself on the receiving end of a small, short-lived anti-U.S. protest this week in China, the tech firm’s biggest overseas market and a country where foreign firms have suffered damaging boyco...
FedEx working on $150 million expansion in northern Ky.
News Observer - 24 Jul 2016 16:31
A package-delivery company is working on a $150 million expansion in northern Kentucky that will add dozens of full-time jobs and hundreds of part-time jobs. …
Egypt cleric says too much Pokemon Go could be dangerous
Miami Herald - 24 Jul 2016 15:50
A leading Egyptian Sunni Muslim cleric has warned against the dangers of playing too much of the wildly popular mobile phone application "Pokemon Go," adding to Mideast religious voices that have sometimes been sterner i...
Crystal Hefner Shows Why You Shouldn't Get Breast Implants
Forbes - 24 Jul 2016 14:11
Here's what you should consider before getting breasts implants.
Ingredients For Creating An Authentic Local Brand
Forbes - 24 Jul 2016 22:50
What we've learned about building authentic local brands.
Inside the hackathon that keeps Twilio innovating
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 22:30
One of the many things that have become synonymous with Silicon Valley are hackathons, events where developers get together to get creative. But while those are more free-for-all contests, the real benefits to companies ...
Better believe the bot boom is blowing up big for B2B, B2C businesses (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 19:00
VB LIVE: The bot buzz keep growing as more companies jump on chat platforms with AI-driven software generating and maintaining conversations with users. When brand giants, such as Pizza Hut, Sephora, and Whole Foods are ...
You'll be prepping for your next job interview in VR
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 18:05
GUEST: Imagine a VR simulation in which you can speak in front of an audience of thousands of people shuffling in their seats. All of those faces in front of you may not be real, but the 360-film footage and audio will t...
Founders: These 3 negotiating tactics will get you more for less
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 22:05
GUEST: I once asked Howard Hartenbaum, General Partner at August Capital and StartX Advisor, what the valuation of our company should be for our next round of funding. His answer: “It’s entirely up to your salesmansh...
How chatbots can improve your daily routine
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 21:10
Remember a company named Haptik. The team, based in India, has created a messaging app used by millions of people. It relies on A.I. to help human agents provide personal assistance, a bit like Mezi or Lola. Interestingl...
Pokémon Go is nice, but here's what *real* augmented reality will look like
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 20:35
GUEST: Amidst the fervor created by the Pokémon Go app, Signia Venture Partners cofounder Sunny Dhillon shared an important perspective with his July 14 story, "Stop referring to Pokémon Go as augmented reality." Yes t...
Why it's hard to go from building games on console to mobile
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2016 20:00
It’s exceedingly hard to take a hit game franchise on consoles and make it successful in mobile games. Pokémon Go has made that seem easy, but it is a very rare title. When it comes to moving from console to mobile, a...
When To Form An LLC (Limited Liability Company)
Forbes - 24 Jul 2016 19:51
Here's a look at when you should setup an LLC