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Foxconn head says he's stepping back from daily operations
Miami Herald - 16 Apr 2019 07:48
The head of Foxconn Technology Group says he is planning to step away from day-to-day operations at the world's largest electronics provider. Terry Gou told reporters Monday at an event …
EverlyWell Raises $50 Million To Make At-Home Lab Testing More Accessible
Forbes - 16 Apr 2019 23:18
The digital health company EverlyWell today announced that it has raised $50 million in financing led by its existing investors Goldwater Capital. Cheek founded EverlyWell in 2015 to offer validated at-home lab tests tha...
Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is real and will cost $250
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 23:11
Microsoft confirmed the existence of disc-less Xbox One today, called the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, during its Inside Xbox presentation today.
Google pulls TikTok from Play Store in India following government order
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 21:08
Google has pulled popular video app TikTok from the Play Store in India following a local court's order. Critics say this could set a dangerous precedent.
Walmart will drop kids' clothing at your door through new subscription service
USA Today - 16 Apr 2019 20:47
Walmart is teaming up with KIDBOX for deliveries of kids clothing and accessories through new subscription service. It costs $48 a box.
Building games communities with YouTube, Twitch, and more at GamesBeat Summit 2019
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 19:41
How are influencers building game communities? Here's a look at the speakers at GamesBeat Summit 2019 who will be tackling that and more, April 21+22.
Gartner's Top 10 2019 Strategic Technologies for Higher Education - The Good, Obvious & Missing
Forbes - 16 Apr 2019 16:00
The Gartner Group lists the top 10 strategic technologies for 2019. Great list, but a few technologies -- like immersive educational technology -- are missing.
Asia Markets: Asian markets mixed in lackluster trading
Market Watch - 16 Apr 2019 05:30
Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia in mostly narrow trading in the absence of any major market-driving news.
Want to get out of taxes? Just make $79B
New York Post - 16 Apr 2019 04:37
While millions of Americans had to cut Uncle Sam a check this year to pay their tax bill, 60 of the Fortune 500 companies paid zero taxes on their revenue, a new report finds. In 2018, 60 of America's biggest corporation...
Foxconn says Gou will remain chairman, to withdraw from daily operations
Reuters - 16 Apr 2019 03:20
Taiwan's Foxconn, an assembler of Apple Inc's iPhones, said Terry Gou will remain chairman of the world's largest contract manufacturer, though he plans to withdraw from daily operations.
Hulu spends $1.43 billion to buy back AT&T stake, values streaming service at $15 billion
Reuters - 16 Apr 2019 02:54
Hulu has bought back wireless carrier AT&T Inc's stake in the U.S. entertainment streaming service for $1.43 billion, in a deal that values Hulu at $15 billion, the two companies said on Monday.
Why companies like Amazon manually review voice data
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 02:30
Amazon employs contract workers to review voice clips recorded by Alexa, a recent report revealed. How do other companies' practices compare?
Kansas adds internet upgrade to avoid another massive outage
Miami Herald - 16 Apr 2019 23:39
The University of Kansas has taken steps to prevent a crippling internet outage similar to the one that occurred in 2016. University spokeswoman Mary Walsh says the school recently installed …
Gears 5 multiplayer to debut in new Eleague TV series on TBS
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 23:21
A new esports program from Microsoft and Eleague will follow Gears of War players as they compete in Gears 5 tournaments throughout the summer.
Xbox Game Ultimate Pass bundles Games Pass and Live Gold for $15 a month
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 23:04
Microsoft announced the Xbox Game Ultimate Pass today during its Inside Xbox presentation.
How To Turn A Passion Project Into A Trendsetting Brand: Coveteur's Incredible Success Story
Forbes - 16 Apr 2019 22:39
What started as a passion project has turned into a trendsetting brand. Co-Founder Jake Rosenberg tells the story of going from 23-year-old photographer to brand creator and innovator
Brands Paid Hefty Prices To Send Micro-Influencers Dancing In The Desert At Coachella
Forbes - 16 Apr 2019 21:58
By now, 78 percent of Millennials dislike or are indifferent to celebrity influencer endorsements. As such, brands are spending 40 percent of their influencer budgets on micro-influencers, compared to only 28 percent on ...
Mozilla details Pyodide, which brings Python to browsers
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 21:35
Mozilla's Pyodide is an experimental Python project that's designed to perform computation without the need for a remote kernel.
Is blockchain-based journalism the future? Civil gives us a first look
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 21:10
Blockchain-based news-reporting community Civil hopes to counteract fake news and breathe new life into the dying field of journalism.
Google Pixel camera AI now looks for you to smile or kiss
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2019 20:40
In a blog post, Google detailed a recent addition to the Photobooth feature in its Pixel Camera app that uses AI to detect kissing.
Treating Employees Like Customers - Why It's Your Best Performance Strategy
Forbes - 16 Apr 2019 20:21
So how do companies stay competitive and not only retain employees but inspire candidates to commit to their mission and work of the company? The answer is so simple it's a bit tough to swallow: Treat them like customers...