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Amazon launches Prime Video VR for Oculus Go, Quest, and Gear VR
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 20:12
Amazon is expanding both the catalog and platforms of its Prime Video service, adding a collection of 360-degree videos and Oculus headset support.
Pokémon Masters hands-on -- Trainer battles get real-time co-op play on iOS and Android
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 05:00
DeNA and The Pokemon Company showed off Pokemon Masters, a new mobile game where players can battle each other with both Pokemon and their trainers.
Netflix launches a streaming plan in India that’s less than $3 a month
Fast Company - 24 Jul 2019 08:25
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has said that he hopes to see up to 100 million subscribers in India in the coming years. The move comes a few days after the company revealed it added just 2.7 million new subscribers last quar...
Amazon's Alexa Accelerator introduces its third startup class
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 17:00
Amazon and Techstarts today announced the 2019 Alexa Accelerator cohort, which will see nine early-stage startups participate.
OpenTable expands into food deliveries with Caviar, Grubhub, and Uber Eats
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 16:40
OpenTable on iOS now offers food delivery options from thousands of restaurants in the U.S., courtesy of Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Caviar.
Netflix chases growth with cheaper mobile-only plans
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 16:20
Netflix has launched a cheaper mobile-only subscription tier in India, in what could be a precursor to a broader global launch.
Balena raises $14.4 million to simplify IoT device management
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 16:00
Balena, a Seattle-based provider of IoT management services, has raised $14.4 million in venture capital from new and existing investors.
Oil edges higher on U.S. inventory decline, escalating Mideast tensions
Reuters - 24 Jul 2019 05:17
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains as rising tensions with Iran fueled concerns about supply disruptions and as U.S. inventory data showed a much bigger than expected drop in crude stockpiles.
The Wall Street Journal: Facebook set to pay fine of more than $100 million to settle SEC investigation
Market Watch - 24 Jul 2019 04:30
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce a settlement with Facebook Inc. on Wednesday related to claims it inadequately disclosed risks involving its privacy practices, a person familiar with the ma...
Crypto investor Justin Sun postpones lunch with Warren Buffett, indicates he's not being detained in China
Market Watch - 24 Jul 2019 03:16
Cryptocurrency investor Justin Sun, who bid $4.5 million at a charity auction last month to have lunch with Warren Buffett, has canceled the meeting and denied reports that he was being detained by Chinese authorities.
Facebook Settlement Requires Zuckerberg to Certify Privacy Protections
Wall Street Journal - 24 Jul 2019 02:32Microsoft continues its quest to speed up Xbox One's dashboard
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 23:11
Microsoft's working to improve the speed and experience of the Xbox One dashboard. It is testing an update that adds more dedicated buttons to its Home menu.
World of Warcraft: Rise of Azshara review -- showers players with fun after a long dry spell
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 22:22
Judged on its own merits, Rize of Azshara is one of the best patches that World of Warcraft has ever seen.
Midlife Startup Success: The OperaNuts Story
Forbes - 24 Jul 2019 21:58
How Rachel Roth launched profitable OperaNuts as her second act
5 Lessons From A Healthcare Entrepreneur
Forbes - 24 Jul 2019 21:51
I have founded, invested in, and exited several healthcare ventures. Along the way I've raised outside capital, I've failed, I've tried again, and I've reached profitability. Below are a few lessons I took away from my e...
Avoiding ad networks is not an effective fraud prevention solution
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 21:47
The right fraud detection alarms backed by data science and machine learning technology can identify all types of fraudulent app install activity.
Kaira Eco Activewear Is Made From Plastic Fishnets Reclaimed From The Ocean
Forbes - 24 Jul 2019 21:00
The industrial fishing industry generates a staggering 640,000 tons of the ocean's plastic waste each year. Kaira Active harnesses reclaimed fishnets to make a line of eco yoga and swimwear.
Why Should I Hire You Recruiting
Forbes - 24 Jul 2019 20:46
When it comes to recruiting, business leaders need to be asking that question. They also need to be asking, where can I find you?
T-Mobile's $5 billion asset sale will make Dish a weak 4th place carrier
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 19:41
The U.S. government is forcing T-Mobile to prop up Dish Network as a new cellular carrier, but it's unlikely to become a viable rival on its own.
Uber releases Ludwig 0.2 with audio and speech improvements, plus Comet.ml and BERT integration
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2019 19:38
The latest version of Uber's Ludwig -- Ludwig 0.2 -- features improvements on the audio and speech front, plus Comet.ml and BERT integration.
DoorDash To Change Tipping Model Following Backlash
The Huffington Post - 24 Jul 2019 19:37
A New York Times report detailed the company's practice of counting customer gratuity toward drivers' promised wages.
How To Launch And Nurture A Business With Your Spouse
Forbes - 24 Jul 2019 19:13
All that togetherness makes for some challenges, a lot of opportunities, and a fair share of life lessons. That said, I wouldn't trade it for the world. Here are five things we've learned along the way to help other coup...