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Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak joins $9.5 million investment into 'robotic digitization' startup Ripcord
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 16:14
A new so-called “robotic digitization” company launches to the public today with funding from some notable backers. Tapping robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, Ripcord is striving to create what it...
FundThis creates a 'risk free' crowdfunding platform
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 09:01
FundThis is launching a new “risk-free” crowdfunding platform to enable creators to raise money for new projects, ranging from fashion ideas to tech projects. The Boca Raton, Fla.-based company is also starting a $50...
5 New Rules to Winning the Customer Loyalty Game in the Digital Age
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 06:08
78% of U.S. consumers are withdrawing their loyalty at rates that bleed the profit margin and are quicker than three years ago. So, what are the new rules of the loyalty game?
Pokémon drove 27.8% growth in collectibles sales for GameStop last quarter
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 23:05
Gaming sales are slowing down at GameStop, but the company is quickly transitioning into a one-stop shop for hardcore enthusiasts who want more than just the games. GameStop‘s collectibles business rose to $212.4 milli...
Navigating Unconscious Bias: Three Areas For Women In Startups & STEM To Be Aware Of
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 22:58
3 areas for women in startups and STEM to be aware of when navigating potential unconscious bias.
GameStop retail stores saw 13 percent revenue drop in the fourth quarter
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 22:50
GameStop said that revenues for its fourth quarter ended January 28 dropped 13.6 percent to $3.05 billion, while net income was down 18 percent to $208.7 million. On an adjusted basis, earnings were $243.8 million, down ...
A Serial Entrepreneur Explains Five Secrets For More B2B Sales
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 22:38
There are probably more factors that have led to the success of this Simultaneous Entrepreneur, but this list of five could be a good starting point for anyone hoping to attract and retain more B2B customers.
Samsung adds LTE connectivity to the Gear S3 Classic smartwatch
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 22:00
Samsung has announced a new version of its Gear S3 Classic smartwatch, endowing the Tizen-powered timepiece with 4G LTE connectivity. The addition of LTE gives Classic the same cellular broadband capabilities as its sibl...
Poll Finds Small Businesses Actually Prefer Obamacare To Trumpcare
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 22:00
A new survey by a liberal groups reports that small business owners like the Republican's replacement for Obamacare less than Obamacare itself -- and the more they learn about it, the more they dislike it.
U.S., U.K. Boycott Of Google And YouTube By Major Advertisers Spreading Over Hate Content
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 21:42
Google and YouTube are taking it on the chin and in their wallets as the boycott by companies and government agencies grows over extremist and hate content appearing next to their ads.
Yooka-Laylee developer removes voice of YouTube personality JonTron after racist statements
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 21:05
You can enjoy the spiritual successor to the Nintendo 64 Banjo-Kazooie games without having to hear the grunting, guttural sounds of someone who espouses views that are nearly identical to confirmed white supremacists. D...
5 U.S. Cities Poised To Become Tomorrow's Tech Meccas
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 20:46
Instead of holding tight to top talent, Silicon Valley is spreading its seeds. Those floating away are planting themselves firmly in other metropolises.
Navigating The Growing Pains Of Advertising To The Education Market
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 20:41
As education advertising grows into the sophisticated, interconnected vehicle that advertisers are clamoring for, the immediate beneficiaries will be the school districts and universities as they increase their acquisiti...
Fig announces fans and investors can own a stake in Wasteland 3
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 19:45
Fig Publishing announced today that fans and investors can now reserve shares in Wasteland 3, the new title coming from InXile Entertainment. The Securities and Exchange Commission approved Fig game shares for Wasteland ...
PwC Settles With MF Global, Leaving Question Of Auditor Liability For Another Case
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 19:36
PwC settles a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over the collapse of MF Global mid-trial, leaving the question of liability unanswered.
Destiny 2 is coming in September according to leaked, unconfirmed poster
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 19:20
We’ve known that the sequel to Destiny is coming this year, but a new leak may have revealed a more specific timeline. Destiny 2 will launch September 8, according to an alleged poster for the game that has appeared on...
PureCarbon's smart weightlifting Delta Gloves count your reps
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 19:01
In a new category of wearables, PureCarbon has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for smart weightlifting gloves, dubbed Delta Gloves. The wearable fitness device promise to enhance your strength training, rep...
Benu Networks Receives 2017 CUSTOMER Magazine Product of the Year Award
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 18:41
PRESS RELEASE: Benu Networks, a leading provider of innovative virtual network solutions that enable service providers to rapidly create and deliver next generation IP services, today announced that TMC, a global, integr...
3 Great Options for Restaurant Financing
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 18:33
Given the high operating costs, it's no wonder that 60% of restaurants fail within their first year, while 80% fail within five years. But with the right financing options, restaurants could be able to tackle tougher tim...
Electronic Arts reveals playable games for EA Play event
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 18:28
Electronic Arts revealed the games such as the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront sequel that it will show to gamers at its EA Play event during June. EA Play is a fan event that takes the place of EA’s former booth at the...
How The Gig Economy Could Drive Growth In Developing Countries
Forbes - 23 Mar 2017 18:04
Developing countries are far more comfortable with informal economies, and so the shift to a "gig economy" is actually not much of a shift at all.
Tencent leads the top 25 public game companies with $10.2 billion in revenues
Venture Beat - 23 Mar 2017 18:00
Tencent once again led the list of the top 25 public companies by game revenue. The Chinese company’s game-related sales rose 17 percent to $10.2 billion in 2016 from $8.7 billion in 2015. The top 25 public game compan...