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It's Clinton Versus Trump: A Comparison Of The Final Two Tax Plans
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 05:22
And then there were two. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will square off to decide the next President of the United States, in an election cycle certain to be defined by mutual admiration and respect.
Twitter updates Fabric mobile app with new usage metrics: DAU, MAU, and retention
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 18:59
Twitter is introducing a notable upgrade to its Fabric mobile app today, one that will give developers access to a host of new usage metrics. First launched in 2014, Fabric is a mobile development toolkit that helps app ...
For Millennials, The American Dream Is Rented, Not Owned
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 18:40
From the sharing economy of Airbnb, Uber and Citibike to leased iPhones and shared HBOGo accounts, millennials rent the American Dream. Whether they prefer the freedom and flexibility, or simply can't afford to buy, ther...
Drivers sue Uber and Lyft for abruptly leaving Austin, Texas in May
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 23:51
Former Uber and Lyft drivers in Austin, Texas, on Thursday accused the ride-hailing companies of breaking a federal law by abruptly halting operations in the city after voters backed a measure requiring them to fingerpri...
Game broadcasting software Xsplit attracts 200K new users every month
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 21:30
You have a million ways to livestream your gameplay to sites like Twitch and YouTube, but one of the more professional solutions is getting an update. Xsplit Broadcaster and Gamecaster, the game-livestreaming tools of Sp...
Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump on Twitter: 'Delete your account'
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 21:11
Minutes after receiving Barack Obama’s presidential endorsement, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton reached deep into the recesses of internet meme culture to sling the following insult at the universally beloved d...
The Three Most Powerful Words For Startups
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 20:41
If you understand these three powerful words, you can help any size company succeed.
Motorola unveils Moto Z flagship handsets with modular MotoMod backplates
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 20:34
Motorola introduced its 2016 flagship smartphone lineup, known as Moto Z, at parent company Lenovo’s Tech World exhibition in San Francisco today. The line includes two all-metal handsets, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, ...
Snapchat's Giant Series F Round Signals Health and Changes in Startup Funding
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 20:13
Snapchat Shows us that Startup Funding has not Dried up, but Change has come to the Venture Capital Market.
Lenovo launches Phab2 Pro smartphone with Google's Tango technology
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 19:39
At its Lenovo Tech World event in San Francisco today, Lenovo is pulling the covers off three smartphones under the new Phab2 moniker. One of them, the $499 Phab2 Pro, is the first consumer-oriented smartphone to package...
EA's Peter Moore will take on what's next for esports at GamesBeat 2016
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 19:30
VB EVENT: The big companies are moving into esports, which wandered for many years in the wilderness. Esports is expected grow to $892 million by the end of this year, market researcher SuperData forecasts, and that 1 bi...
E3 2016: Every rumor, trailer, and announcement so far
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 19:30
The gaming industry is coming together in Los Angeles to get everyone worked up about the next wave of big releases, and we’re gonna start cataloging the news. Starting before E3 and continuing through the week of the ...
Facebook launches 360 Photos to transform any panorama shot into an immersive experience
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 19:00Today's Must-Reads For Business Owners: Why The Maker Movement Matters
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 18:48
News and insights from around the Web, including a new tool to help businesses compare online lenders.
Jericho Systems Joins F5's Technology Alliance Partner Program
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 18:37
PRESS RELEASE: Jericho Systems, the leading provider of Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) technology, announced today that it has joined F5 Networks' Technology Alliance Partner program. Through the partnership, cust...
Trials And Tribulations Of Solo Foundership: Public Rec's Mighty Team Of One
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 18:33
Building a company from scratch is an enormous challenge, even when you have a team of capable professionals helping. But doing it solo is even more difficult. Finding time to accomplish everything - both professional an...
Uber kicks off 'global roll out' of scheduled rides, starting in Seattle
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 18:24
Today Uber announced a new feature called Scheduled Rides, enabling some users to (yup) schedule an Uber ride between 30 minutes and 30 days in advance. At first, Uber says business travelers (users who have linked their...
American Airlines' AAdvantage Program Goes to the Dark Side, Lower Mileage Points Ahead
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 18:21
Mileage point balances will drop like rocks for all but the most elite flyers.
Google updates Android with Nearby, a feature that notifies you of apps and websites based on your location
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 18:18
Google today launched Nearby, a new feature for Android devices that recommends potentially helpful apps and websites based on your physical location using Eddystone beacons. Nearby, which requires Android 4.4 (KitKat) a...
Why 'Time And Materials' Contracts Never Work In Business
Forbes - 9 Jun 2016 18:15
Many businesses fall victim to arcane process and methods just because that's how those before have always done it. Here is insight into the worst possible contractual relationship a client and vendor can enter: Time and...
EA creates Play to Give charity campaign with $1 million donation
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 18:00
Electronic Arts is establishing a new charity campaign, dubbed Play to Give, that will get off the ground with a $1 million donation from the big game publisher. The charity campaign will kick off at the company’s June...
Tesla announces 2 new versions of the Model S, starting at $66,000
Venture Beat - 9 Jun 2016 17:18
The current Model S starts around $76,000 and is often delivered to customers at a price of about $100,000.