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The U.S.'s Next Trade War? As China Clash Cools, Conflict With India Looms.
Wall Street Journal - 19 Feb 2020 19:10Why Burger King Is Proudly Advertising a Moldy, Disgusting Whopper
AdWeek - 19 Feb 2020 13:45
There are only two eras in advertising: Ads that came out before Burger King's Moldy Whopper and ads that came out after Burger King's Moldy Whopper. One moment, thin as a dagger's edge, lies between the two--and we are ...
'Star Wars' May Never Recover From The Damage Done By 'Rise Of Skywalker'
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 17:00
No matter what happens to 'Star Wars,' be it on Disney+ or the next batch of movies, Lucasfilm will have blown the self-proclaimed ending to the Skywalker Saga.
Element Space lands on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 24
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:17
Sixth Vowel and Blowfish Studios announced today that the sci-fi tactical game Elemental Space is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 24.
Four Business Challenges That Vex Even The Most Tenured Leaders
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 15:30
By all means, take that leap of faith into startup-hood, but make sure you have enough water in the well in case of an unforeseen drought.
Fed Minutes Could Provide Clues on Economic Outlook, Balance Sheet
Wall Street Journal - 19 Feb 2020 12:30Due to coronavirus complications in China, Facebook's Oculus Quest even more backlogged
USA Today - 19 Feb 2020 11:01
Coronavirus concerns complicate Facebook's efforts to get Oculus Quest headsets made. Best way to buy it now: third-party sellers like eBay and Amazon.
New York's plastic bag ban will have a lenient start
New York Post - 19 Feb 2020 04:48
Most plastic bags will be verboten in New York after March 1 -- but enforcement of the ban will not be immediate amid complaints of a paper bag shortage. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation this w...
Asian shares nudge up as virus spread slows, euro fragile
Reuters - 19 Feb 2020 04:29
Asian shares and U.S. stock futures edged cautiously higher on Wednesday, as investors tried to shake off worries about the coronavirus epidemic after a slight decline in the number of new cases.
Trump Says He 'Barely Knows' Dana Rohrabacher After Julian Assange Makes Pardon Claim
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 23:46
Previous news reports place Trump and Rohrabacher together at a 2017 White House meeting.
As Bloomberg's Entry Loomed, NBC Had Plans To Adjust Debate Stage 'Up To The Last Minute'
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 22:50
NBC's debate preparations, underway for weeks, included provisions for additional last-minute candidates on stage.
Stanford and NYU: Only 15% of AI federal agencies use is highly sophisticated
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 22:45
More than 40% of U.S. federal agencies have experimented with AI tools, but only 15% use highly sophisticated AI, says a report from Stanford and NYU.
Workjam Acquires On-Demand Staffing Platform
Retail Touch Points - 19 Feb 2020 22:10
Workjam, a digital workplace solutions provider, has acquired Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, marking the company's second acquisition in 13 months. In January 2019, Workjam acquired employee communications softwa...
Alleged iPhone 9 video leak reveals thinner hybrid of iPhones 4 and 8
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:38
A video purporting to show a new entry-level iPhone has appeared on social media, seemingly matching some expected iPhone 12 design elements.
Sony withdraws from PAX East due to coronavirus, but show will go on
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:38
Sony announced today that it will no longer be attending the PAX East show due to safety concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Saber Interactive will stay on SnowRunner after Embracer's embrace
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:03
SnowRunner is due out in April 27, and developer Saber Interactive is still working on the project even though it has a new owner.
Google launches Android 11 Developer Preview 1
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:00
Google today launched Android 11 DP1 for the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and the Android emulator.
On CRM: LinkedIn Takes Another Big Step Towards CRM Integration
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 20:00
The company has new ways to sync data with your CRM system...with a few caveats.
Mexico Tightens Border After Trump Pardons White-Collar Criminals
The New Yorker - 19 Feb 2020 19:33
Andy Borowitz jokes, a day after Donald Trump granted clemency to Rod Blagojevich, Michael Milken, and Bernard Kerik, that Mexico fears white-collar American criminals crossing its border.
Google used AI and human moderation to take down over 75 million Google Maps reviews
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 19:28
In a blog post, Google revealed that it's using AI and machine learning to spot false and misleading content contributed to Google Maps.
What explainable AI really means and what it means for your business (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 19:13
Learn why businesses are moving away from black box systems to more explainable AI when you catch up on this VB Live event!
How Is Launching A Startup Different From Starting A Small Business
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 18:41
Understanding how and why building startups is different from small businesses will help you make wiser business decisions. Here are the most important differences you need to know.