Business News
American Express to Buy Resy, a Restaurant Booking Service
The New York Times - 15 May 2019 14:30
The deal is the card giant's latest effort to expand into the hospitality industry, giving it the country's biggest privately held option for reserving tables.
The World's Largest Telecom Companies 2019: AT&T, Verizon Hold On To Top Spots Amid 5G Buzz
Forbes - 15 May 2019 23:50
AT&T and Verizon are the largest telecommunications companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list, an annual ranking of the world's largest public companies.
On social media, sell your brand, not your stuff
Fast Company - 15 May 2019 08:00
A new marketing study of Facebook users shows that hard-sell tactics stifle engagement, and engagement is gold. Off the coast of New Zealand last year, a kayaker was drifting along quietly when a seal burst from the wate...
Senators claim FCC's 24GHz 5G auction could harm weather forecasts
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 22:09
Two U.S. senators are accusing the FCC of rushing one of the key 5G millimeter wave auctions past objections from important prior users: meteorologists.
Apple's iOS 12.4 and watchOS 5.3 betas will add support for Apple Card
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 18:42
Ahead of the 2019 WWDC, Apple is releasing new betas, iOS 12.4 and watchOS 5.3, with support for its new credit card, Apple Card.
China's economic activity weakens amid tariff war
Miami Herald - 15 May 2019 09:07
China's factory output and consumer spending weakened in April as a tariff war with Washington intensified, adding to pressure on Beijing to shore up shaky economic growth. Wednesday's unexpectedly weak …
Michigan lawmaker charged with seeking a bribe from union
Miami Herald - 15 May 2019 19:10
A Michigan lawmaker has been charged with seeking a bribe from a labor union in exchange for favorable votes on a wage issue after investigators obtained text messages that said …
Why Julian Richer Gave His Multimillion-Dollar Firm To Employees
Forbes - 15 May 2019 17:09
The owner Richer Sounds, one of the U.K.'s largest electronics retailers has given 60% of his business to employees while ensuring that a percentage of annual profits go to charity, a move hailed as an example of modern ...
Japan plans for 10 billion 5G devices by adding 14-digit phone numbers
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 17:03
5G is expected to bring billions of new devices onto cellular networks, and they'll all need phone numbers, so Japan is making its numbers even longer.
Calendars Show That Team Mueller Held Practice Court Arguments Before Real Ones
TPM - 15 May 2019 14:20
Special counsel Robert Mueller's office was not messing around. According to calendars obtained by Judicial Watch, Mueller's team held "moot...
Among the world’s 20 fastest growing retailers, Amazon just ranks at No. 4
USA Today - 15 May 2019 14:04
Many retailers are struggling and quite a few are even closing up shop — but these 20 retailers are booming in-store and online.
China April industrial output cools, retail sales growth falls to 16-year low as trade risks rise
Reuters - 15 May 2019 05:01
China on Wednesday reported surprisingly weaker growth in industrial output and retail sales for April, reinforcing expectations that Beijing needs to roll out more stimulus measures as the trade war with the United Stat...
Caesars Entertainment bidder could be looking to clean house
New York Post - 15 May 2019 04:19
Caesars Entertainment may soon be handing out mass pink slips, including some to its executive suite, The Post has learned. A looming sale of America's largest casino chain is shaping up to result in mass layoffs as lead...
DCCC Chair To Help Anti-Abortion Dem Fundraise Amid Severe Abortion Laws
TPM - 15 May 2019 23:52
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) will appear at a fundraiser for Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), a...
How To Become A Millionaire Through Your Business - Essential Growth Steps To Take
Forbes - 15 May 2019 23:39
Ready to scale your business to the 7-figure level? Take these steps and learn how to grow effectively.
The Formula For A Happy Life
Forbes - 15 May 2019 22:30
Uncommon tips on success, meaning, and love from New York Times bestselling author Scott Galloway.
Pokémon Rumble Rush is an island-hopping, monster-capturing romp for iOS and Android
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 22:15
The new mobile game has you exploring different islands in the Pokémon universe. You can collect new monsters through a simple battle system.
Google's Translatotron is an end-to-end model that mimics human voices
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 21:54
Google AI today introduced Translatotron, an end-to-end speech-to-speech model capable of retaining the sound of the voice that's being translated.
Coalition of governments and tech companies pledges to fight terrorist content, but U.S. refuses to join
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 21:52
A Paris summit produced a broad but vague agreement to fight online terrorism that seemed most notable for the refusal of the U.S. to formally participate.
How Successful Business Owners Celebrate Milestones DifferentlyAndGrow
Forbes - 15 May 2019 21:35
Forget Cake and Ice-Cream. There is a growing trend among successful business owners who are celebrating business milestones in a way that enshrines their legacy for generations to come.
Privacy remains a big issue in today's smart home
Venture Beat - 15 May 2019 21:33
The smart home market continues to grow and offer compelling use cases, but privacy issues linger. Trading privacy for convenience is a bad swap.
5 Tips For Quickly Scaling Your Business And Achieving Repeatable Growth
Forbes - 15 May 2019 21:13
Finding a source of repeatable growth can be a challenge for any business. By sticking with a unique value proposition and clear brand identity, you'll be able leverage these tips to lay the foundation for fast and repea...