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Google Ideas takes a data-driven approach to expose and address shadowy fields like human trafficking and drug rings.     

An EA games server has been hacked and is being used to host a phishing site that steals Apple IDs, according to a report from security firm Netcraft.     

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Lennar, Nike and ConAgra Foods.

The Director of Content will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, research, and procurement of speakers for VentureBeat's portfolio events     

Today marks the start of the annual conference of the National Council on Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2).   Despite the daunting name, NCET2 may be host to the most optimistic audience of any conference to pass ...

One of the biggest innovations in Motorola’s upcoming, high-tech Android smartwatch is that it looks like … a wristwatch. The irony of that isn’t lost on Motorola. In a Google Hangout broadcast today, Motorola desi...

A new website, data.gov/climate, includes government data as well as an initial batch of tools to help people understand and model the effects of global climate change.     

Entrepreneurs are not always aware of the various financing structures that may be available to them when raising new capital to finance their growth.  And, even if they are, they are not always sure what fair terms loo...

Self-destructing messaging startup Wickr rolled out a new business-to-business “security suite” today that will let other social media and messaging apps take advantage of its security technology. Wickr‘s app lets ...

Students can now pay just $10 a month to access hundreds of online courses on Skillshare.     

As Box grows and faces off against competitors, it needs lots of wisdom. Cisco executive Padmasree Warrior is the latest addition to Box's board.     

Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley describes his company's product as the next generation of mobile search -- one that trumps services like Google and Yelp by using data that's more relevant to your life.     

From Google and Amazon to Facebook and Twitter, Silicon Valley has had its time to shine on Wall Street. Now its China's turn.

People will tell you your meeting was too short. Have attendees discuss tactics, plans, and how they can help one another. Built stronger relationships with one another. Set your direction, focus, priorities, and near-te...

"[We are] starting to get people to think about their data as having intrinsic value and something that they should [not] just give away."     

Contrary to conventional business wisdom, not everyone is shopping for the cheapest deal. A recent nationwide survey found that a full 72% of Americans would be willing to pay more for a doctor who placed an emphasis on ...

Dignity Health CEO Lloyd Dean says there is a bottom-line pragmatism in emphasizing compassion, pointing to empirical studies linking emotional and physical well being. "Where there's kindness and compassion," he says, "...

San Francisco is home to a variety of startups, angel investors, and venture capitalists, all interested in finding each other. These groups could spend years knocking on doors in the hopes of finding the right match, bu...

Stacks of research have proven that purposeful employee recognition can ignite engagement, accelerate performance, and build strong cultures. But, can recognition go wrong?

Theneeds, a new service that wants to help you "discover the best of the Web based on your interests" just released its first mobile app.     

Just about everything is getting “smart” and web connected these days — even the boring old window AC unit. Quirky, a New York City company that crowdsources product development, and GE announced the Aros this morn...

3D design giant Autodesk has officially acquired Creative Market, a site that sells digital stock graphics, typefaces, and themes. Creative Market was launched in 2012 by the popular color palette network COLOURlovers. C...