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I've reviewed more than a dozen mattresses and the new Allswell Supreme is an ideal combo of quality and price
Business Insider - 11 Dec 2019 16:41
Allswell A high-quality mattress should last for 10+ years, offer the ideal combination of support and comfort, and isolate motion transfer for undisturbed sleep. After reviewing the Allswell Supreme Hybrid Mattress, I w...
Trump will have final say on U.S.-China trade deal: White House trade adviser
Reuters - 11 Dec 2019 03:13
U.S. President Donald Trump will be the one to make the final decision on tariffs and the U.S.-China trade deal, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Tuesday.
Improve Your Social Skills: 7 Books That Will Transform How You Communicate
Forbes - 11 Dec 2019 21:35
Does it ever feel like everyone in your office is speaking a different language?
Toy industry turns to Marvel's Isaac Perlmutter to save it from Trump tariffs
New York Post - 11 Dec 2019 05:03
The toy industry has turned to a reclusive billionaire pal of President Trump to save it from heavy tariffs scheduled to hit on Sunday, The Post has learned. Desperate to avoid 15-percent tariffs on dolls, games, electro...
GM, doubling down on big SUVs, unveils longer Chevy Tahoe, Suburban
Reuters - 11 Dec 2019 04:01
General Motors Co could expand the lineup of vehicles using its large truck and sport utility vehicle architecture and sees big opportunities in over-the-air software updates, President Mark Reuss told Reuters on Tuesday...
Huawei's CFO wins Canada court fight to see more documents related to her arrest
Reuters - 11 Dec 2019 03:41
Lawyers for Huawei's chief financial officer have won a court battle after a judge asked Canada's attorney general to hand over more evidence and documents relating to the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, according to a court rul...
E.Coli Outbreaks in Lettuce Point to Gaps in Food Safety
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2019 21:05Sproutt raises $12 million to find your best life insurance policy with AI
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 21:00
Sproutt, a tech startup using AI to match people with life insurance policies, has secured $12 million in venture capital.
At The 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit, The Cost Debate Focused On The Main Problem: Hospitals
Forbes - 11 Dec 2019 20:01
Industry leaders at the Forbes Healthcare summit focused on the main healthcare cost problem: high prices charged by hospitals and other providers. We are far from a cure for healthcare cost, but we are now talking about...
WhyHotel raises $20 million to bring pop-up hotel rooms to cities across the U.S.
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 16:35
WhyHotel, a Washington, D.C.-based startup that operates pop-up hotels in newly-built "luxury" apartment buildings, has raised $20 million.
Forza Horizon 4 gets Eliminator battle royale mode
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 23:09
Forza Horizon 4 gets battle royale mode as part of its next free update. The Eliminator, as it's called, launches December 12.
Why explainable AI is indispensable to Zillow's business
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 21:59
Explainable AI isn't just ethically prudent for Zillow; it's key to ensuring accurate and fair pricing for its Zillow Offers service.
Microsoft's FastSpeech AI speeds up realistic voices generation
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 21:35
Microsoft's FastSpeech text-to-speech model generates speech up to 38 times faster than the baseline without sacrificing quality.
PlayStation hires Double Fine vet Greg Rice to oversee indie relationships
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 20:25
Sony Interactive Entertainment has hired Greg Rice from Double Fine to oversee its PlayStation indie relations going forward.
Google taps AI to improve news results in Search
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 20:18
Google says it's using AI techniques to improve news article recommendations in Google Search, first for users in the U.S. in English.
Use The Power Of Storytelling To Humanize Your Brand
Forbes - 11 Dec 2019 20:00
Sharing your company's unique story is an effective way to emotionally connect with customers, and convince them to do business with you instead of your competitors.
Niko Partners: Nintendo Switch in China sells 50,000 consoles on launch day
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 19:44
Nintendo sold about 50,000 Switches in China on the console's launch day in the country on December 10, according to market researcher Niko Partners.
5 Unique Learning Conferences For Entrepreneurs And Educators To Attend In 2020
Forbes - 11 Dec 2019 19:19
Here are some golden nugget conferences for entrepreneurs and educators for the new decade.
Geoff Keighley's The Game Festival will let gamers play 12 new game demos for 48 hours
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 19:00
The Game Awards founder Geoff Keighley announced The Game Festival, a consumer event where gamers will be able to play a dozen new game demos on Steam.
Facebook, Microsoft, and others launch Deepfake Detection Challenge
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 19:00
Facebook, Google, and others have launched the Deepfake Detection Challenge, which aims to spur development of manipulated media detection systems.
AI Index 2019 assesses global AI research, investment, and impact
Venture Beat - 11 Dec 2019 19:00
The 2019 AI Index report attempts to compile important data and trends defining the AI industry today and some of AI's impact on the future of work.
GameStop's Long Waiting Game
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2019 18:53
The game retailer's sales plunge as market awaits new Xbox and PlayStation consoles.