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Delta Air Lines is reducing how much seats will recline on some planes
L.A. Times - 23 Apr 2019 23:40Qualcomm interview: China's early launch proves the world wants 5G now
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 17:20
In this exclusive interview with Qualcomm, we speak with members of the 5G team about the current state of cellular network rollouts in China and the world.
A Robo Impact Investing Tech Platform Adds A Place-Based Option
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 17:12
Startup OpenInvest's platform now includes a place-based investing option that includes top employers in specific regions, thereby assembling portfolios which are both mission-aligned and financially equivalent to a trad...
New Jersey really needs to rethink its legal weed tax
New York Post - 23 Apr 2019 04:54
A while back, I wrote that New Jersey's proposed tax on marijuana sales -- at $42 an ounce -- was too high and I predicted that would result in people buying cheaper black-market pot. People wrote to me to say I was nuts...
Bed Bath & Beyond's board overhaul fails to please hedge funds
New York Post - 23 Apr 2019 04:15
Bed Bath & Beyond's splashy announcement of a board overhaul on Monday failed to boost the stock -- or ward off a looming proxy battle by a trio of angry hedge funds. The retail chain's stock sank 4 percent on Monday aft...
China Unicom moves first Chinese 5G launch up to May
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 04:00
China is staking its claim in the race to 5G by moving up its first network launch to May 2019, supported largely by domestic Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G phones.
Tennessee House advances $21M tax break for FedEx expansion
Miami Herald - 23 Apr 2019 03:03
The Tennessee House has advanced a bill aimed at giving FedEx $21.3 million in tax breaks over seven years for its $1.3 billion Memphis hub expansion. The House approved the …
Stock indexes end mostly lower as energy companies climb
L.A. Times - 23 Apr 2019 02:05Key Words: Disney heiress calls CEO Bob Iger's $65 million pay package 'insane'
Market Watch - 23 Apr 2019 01:37
Last year, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger made $65.6 million -- about 1,424 times the median Disney employee's salary, an amount that heiress Abigail Disney is calling "insane."
How Eco gives gamers the same global warming problem as scientists
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 23:58
Eco is a game that teaches us about our impact on the planet, including global warming.
GamesBeat Summit 2019: Dean Takahashi's opening speech on gaming communities
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 23:45
Dean Takhashi kicked off GamesBeat Summit 2019 with a talk about building gaming communities.
Why Marketing Promotions Are Losing Steam
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 23:28
The short-term fix of marketing is turning into a long-term ROI headache.
Apple-Qualcomm 5G settlement isn't a simple case of winner and loser
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 23:10
Now that Apple and Qualcomm have settled their dispute, people are trying to pick winners and losers of this extended battle.
How To Know If An Investor Is Right - Or Wrong - For Your Business
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 21:48
Without knowing how to vet an investor, the difference between the dream and the reality can be more than you and your business bargained for.
Google kills Chrome's Data Saver extension
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 21:35
Google is relaunching Chrome's Data Saver feature as Lite mode, and it's killing the desktop extension.
What To Expect From Chipotle's Q1 2019 Results
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 21:32The Worst Mistake You Can Make With Productivity Software
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 21:13#StartupLife5 - What are the biggest barriers you faced with your PropTech startup?
Forbes - 23 Apr 2019 20:24
In this episode of the #StartupLife series, we look at the biggest obstacles PropTech founders encountered when setting off on their startup journey. Many mentioned resistance to change in the real estate industry, thoug...
LGBT groups and tech companies warn that a Texas bill could cost the state billions
CNBC - 23 Apr 2019 20:14
The LGBTQ community and major employers say a bill passed by the Texas Senate is a license to discriminate, giving professionals the right to turn away people based on religious beliefs. Amazon, Dell, Apple and Facebook ...
Institutional clients' deposit shuffle burns custody banks
American Banker - 23 Apr 2019 20:07
Money managers, which are critical to the success of State Street and Northern Trust, are aggressively moving cash into higher-rate products.
Sprint's 5G E lawsuit tarred AT&T, but didn't help consumers
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 19:54
Can Sprint consider its 5G E lawsuit against AT&T a "mission accomplished" now that it has given up its fight on behalf of deceived consumers?
SteamWorld Quest review -- clever card combat
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2019 19:53
A review of SteamWorld Quest, which is another excellent reinvention of the SteamWorld universe from developer Image & Form Games.