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Match Group Shareholders Swipe Right For Bigger Margins
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 05:03
Its iconic dating apps changed how people meet, date and form relationships. Now Match Group is brazenly flexing its muscles. The Dallas company has begun telling its Android customers to enter payments details directly ...
How I Almost Lost A $200,000 Investment in 2 Minutes
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 23:52
I'm a huge fan of bootstrapping and being a financially resourceful founder, but I'm also convinced that Murphy's Law is far more applicable in the the startup world than any other adage: anything that can go wrong will ...
My 12 Favorite Novels Of All Time
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 23:06
Here are 12 novels that I would (and have) read again and again.
Snapchat's First Global Campaign Focuses on Friends
AdWeek - 30 Jul 2019 17:02
Snapchat wants to tell you who your real friends are. In its first global campaign, Snap Inc. is highlighting how dozens of pairs of friends and family members around the world use the social media app to keep in touch. ...
Hello Heart raises $12 million to treat those with heart disease
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 17:00
Redwood City, California-based Hello Heart has raised $12 million for its digital wellness program targeting heart disease.
Microsoft: 30% of IoT projects fail in the proof-of-concept stage
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 17:00
A detailed new report from Microsoft reveals that 30% of companies fail to successfully implement an internet of things strategy.
How Getting Your Schedule Under Control Can Help You Get Ahead
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 16:33
Too many people are controlled by their schedules. But by flipping the script and controlling their calendars, career-driven professionals can get ahead.
The Fed should ditch the rate cut and re-establish its independence
New York Post - 30 Jul 2019 04:22
The Fed's big problem is that the economy isn't doing badly enough for rate cuts -- no matter how much the president begs. Last Friday the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the economy grew by a 2.1 percent annu...
Will A Freelancer Write The Next Hot Super Bowl Ad?
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 04:02
A giant freelance platform embraces a trend that's sweeping the advertising world: corporate clients are replacing the agency-of-record with small boutique agencies that do project work.
Should We Love or Hate Amazon, Facebook, CBS, Twitter, Eli Lilly & The Fresh Market?
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 03:28
Amazon's an online retail company, a cloud computing company, and a grocery store, among other things. How should we feel about its workplace practices? It's "character"? Should we love or hate Amazon? And what about Fac...
Trade jitters running high at U.S. companies ahead of new U.S.-China talks
Reuters - 30 Jul 2019 02:55
Worries about the U.S.-China trade war are running high during the current U.S. quarterly reporting season, with companies as diverse as Juniper Networks and O'Reilly Automotive bemoaning the consequences but saying they...
Mnuchin's former bank agrees to $100M redlining settlement
American Banker - 30 Jul 2019 00:17
The Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a settlement in favor of the California Reinvestment Coalition against CIT Group's OneWest Bank, which was run by Steven Mnuchin prior to him becoming Treasury sec...
Surviving The Coming Recession: A Letter To Young Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 23:12
Even if everything's great now with your business, it's not going to last. Winter is coming. Recessions happen. We're due. Are you ready? Surviving The Coming Recession: A Letter from Jack Garson to Young Entrepreneurs.
PlayStation is benefiting from subscriptions and live services
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 22:57
PlayStation 4 is nearing the end of its life. The next PlayStation is coming soon as Sony Interactive Entertainment has already confirmed. That has led to declining revenue for the company’s gaming division. Only this ...
Electronic Arts' core franchises delivered while Apex Legends reloaded
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 22:46
Electronic Arts had a strong Q1 in terms of revenues thanks to reliable games like The Sims 4, FIFA, and more. Now, it is looking forward to Apex season 2.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes reaches 80 million players since 2015 debut
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 22:44
Electronic Arts revealed today during its Q1 financial year 2020 earnings report that Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Q1 has now reached 80 million players.
Apple reports record Q3 2019 revenue of $53.8 billion, led by services
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 22:32
Apple's latest earnings numbers are out, and as expected, revenues are essentially flat year over year, but just enough to be another record.
Fighting Body Shame Through Naked Photo Shoots
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 22:15
Iconic New York City fitness entrepreneur Stacy Berman is launching a new online TV series aimed at helping women recover from trauma by baring their bodies and souls.
Amazon launches Neural Text-To-Speech and newscaster style on AWS Polly
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 21:58
Amazon has broadly launched Neural Text-To-Speech and newscaster voices on AWS Polly in select Amazon Web Services regions.
What Appointing Eugene Scalia As Secretary Of Labor Could Mean For Workers
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 21:51
The name of President Donald Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary may sound familiar: Eugene Scalia. If confirmed by the Senate, Scalia would succeed former Secretary Alexander Acosta stepped down amid a controversy over ...
Stop Trying To Cram So Much Work Into A Single Day
Forbes - 30 Jul 2019 21:35
Multitasking isn't just a productivity-killer, it's a recipe for unfocused and fragmented work. Focusing on a single project for an extended period is a skill that requires cultivation.
Chrome 76 arrives with Flash blocked by default, detecting Incognito mode disabled, and PWA improvements
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2019 21:03
Google Chrome 76 brings Adobe Flash blocked by default, Incognito mode detection disabled, multiple PWA improvements, and more developer features.