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Forget films, social media's landing stars brand deals
livemint.com - 12 Jul 2019 20:01
Celebrities are being hired for the influence they exert via social media and their direct connect with consumers.Box office success, once considered the biggest yardstick for celebrity brand endorsements, has no signifi...
Techstars Steps Up Its Impact Game
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 19:41
With new programs and an impact fund, Techstars has become increasingly active in mission-driven entrepreneuship
Johnson & Johnson's stock tumbles after reports of criminal probe
New York Post - 12 Jul 2019 18:55
The US Justice Department is pursuing a criminal probe into whether Johnson & Johnson lied about potential cancer risks of its talcum powder, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. A grand jury i...
VW invests $2.6 billion in Argo AI as part of self-driving vehicle alliance with Ford
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 16:15
Argo said VW was investing $1 billion and contributing its European self-driving unit, valued at $1.6 billion. The deal gives Argo a $7 billion valuation.
From context to solution, using AI to keep your customer happy
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 05:06
Companies must not think about AI from a bot perspective, but from multiple perspectives. The current environment is ripe for better customer service.
City council member asks AG for Grubhub antitrust investigation
New York Post - 12 Jul 2019 03:54
A New York City council member has asked New York Attorney General Letitia James to open an antitrust investigation into Grubhub, The Post has learned. Mark Gjonaj, the head of the council's Committee on Small Business, ...
Drake's e-sports franchise 100 Thieves now valued at $125M
New York Post - 12 Jul 2019 03:46
Drake's e-sports franchise, 100 Thieves, just raised another heap of cash from investors -- and boosted its value by nearly 40 percent in less than a year. The fast-fingered team of video-game prodigies has completed a $...
The Problem With China's Investments -- From Malaysia To Sri Lanka, Pakistan, And Uganda
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 01:46
From Malaysia to Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Uganda, many Chinese investment projects aren't economically viable; they are built at inflated costs; and leave the host countries heavily indebted to Beijing.
Boeing 737 Max chief to retire amid executive shuffle
L.A. Times - 12 Jul 2019 01:00Super Mario Maker 2's versus play is hilariously unfair
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 22:31
Super Mario Maker 2's multiplayer mode is often hilariously unfair, but you have to embrace the chaos because it's still a lot of fun.
The RetroBeat: I can't wait for the TurboGrafx-16 Mini
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 22:10
The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is exciting because it gives a chance to experience a console few of us played, and I can't wait for it.
People get better at catching deepfakes with practice, research says
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 21:51
In a newly published academic study, researchers suggest that people get better at catching AI-generated videos and images.
Samsung seeks patent on folding AR glasses with frame-activated screen
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 21:32
Better known for its VR hardware than anything in augmented reality, Samsung is working on foldable AR glasses that automatically turn on as they're opened.
Cloudera's Hilary Mason on how businesses can avoid ruining their own AI projects
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 21:14
An IDC survey of businesses out earlier this week found that for about 1 in 4 enterprises deploying AI today, half of all AI projects will fail. Why they fail can be related to external factors like a lack of talent nece...
To be successful with AI, you have to start small
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 20:58
At Transform 2019 in San Francisco, Landing.ai's Dongyan Wang offered tips on what it takes to successfully integrate AI into your business.
Your Great New Idea Will Probably Get Ignored (Unless You Do This)
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 20:47
Everyone else seems to using the same approach as yours, and they're killing it. Is there something wrong with you?
Want To Win In The Market? Follow This Simple Advice.
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 19:33
Rita Tsegah was offered one piece of advice at the beginning of her career. By following it, both she and the bank she works for, have thrived.
Want To Combat Workaholism? 10 Tips For Leading A More Balanced Life
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 19:15
Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss strategies to avoid being tied to work around the clock and ultimately achieve a healthier balance between personal and professional life.
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs backs Umbrella, a community marketplace for boomers
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 18:03
Umbrella is setting out to help homeowners in their later years connect with others in their neighborhood through a membership-based marketplace.
If iGlasses are truly on ice, Apple's 2020 will be dull but lucrative
Venture Beat - 12 Jul 2019 17:39
Critics often conflate Apple's innovations with success, but in reality, the company's sales aren't as dependent on new product categories as on iteration.
Adam Singolda Builds Taboola To Be Discovery Engine For Everything
Forbes - 12 Jul 2019 17:18
Founding Taboola was Adam Singolda's first job. Now the $1 billion recommendation engine business looks to build the discovery engine for everything.