Startup News
Google's underpayment of women is 'systemic,' say Feds
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 05:44
The U.S. government is charging that Google is systematically paying women less than their male counterparts. Testifying in a San Francisco court Friday, Department of Labor (DOL) regional director Janette Wipper said th...
How to Predict the Future Success of Possible Marketing Channels
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 23:55
How do you know which channels you should try out and which ones you should pass by? To find out, it helps to take a look at the past, present, and future of marketing.
The UVTA Baedeker: What Remedies Are Available To The Creditor?
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 23:47
This is Part V of my walking tour of the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (UVTA), or the 2014 Revisions to the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act. This article covers the remedies that are available to creditors which hav...
Will Boomers Lead The Next Startup Explosion?
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 21:51
New research co-sponsored by Babson College and other universities finds that around the world, 18% of those ages 50 to 64 are self-employed--higher than people ages 18-29.
Facebook now lets you watch Messenger Day stories on Messenger.com
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 21:26
Last month, Facebook continued its rollout of Snapchat’s stories features across its properties, adding it to Messenger. But while many paid attention to its addition to the iOS and Android apps, the social media compa...
Why I bought my company back ... twice
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 21:10
GUEST: Finding the right investor/business partner is hard. I've had good partners and tougher ones. And twice I chose to buy my company back from partners who threatened to stifle its success. The experience taught me s...
MakeVR lets you design 3D-printable objects in VR
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 20:05
Virtual reality has become a great place to make things, and MakeVR is one of the apps that makes it possible. The VR app debuted recently on the HTC Vive VR headset, and it brings a greater degree of precision to the VR...
Women At Google Face 'Extreme, Systemic' Wage Gap, According To Labor Dept
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 19:32
Government has accused Google, a repeat federal contractor, of fostering company-wide pay discrimination against its female employees.
You're pricing your SaaS product all wrong
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 19:25
GUEST: Over the past couple of years, I've polled dozens of startup executives about how they approach pricing and monetization for their SaaS products. One of the questions I ask is, "How did you come up with your prici...
Kickstarter for mechanical Atari Pong game table enters its final days
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 18:10
Tabletop versions of Atari Pong used to be the rage in the 1970s. And now a team at Calinfer in Uruguay is reproducing what was once an electronic game as a real-life mechanical game that is akin to an air hockey table. ...
The best Steam VR games to check out during the Rift's first anniversary sale
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 17:02
This week marks the first birthday for the HTC Vive which was celebrated with a sale and subscription launch. Facebook also celebrated the week before with a sale for Oculus Rift games and Steam VR is joining the festivi...
5 Alexa skills to try this week
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 16:15
Below are five noteworthy Alexa skills drawn from Trending, New, Top Enabled, and Customer Favorites This Week categories of the Alexa Skills Marketplace. In Alexa news, this week Amazon gave Alexa the ability to change ...
5 Ways You're Wrecking Your Sleep Schedule and How to Stop
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 15:36
If you're suffering from a lack of sleep, one (or more) of these five things could be the culprit.
2017 Tax Planning Tips
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 15:00
With the 2016 tax filing deadline upon us, it's a great time to plan ahead and implement your 2017 tax management strategy.
How To Rise Above the Noise With Your Thought Leader Brand
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 14:52
Taking a personal brand to the level of thought leader requires more than knowledge. I share the three elements of your personal brand you don't want to ignore if you want to elevate your standing in the market.
Experian turns to biometrics startup to combat fraud
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 12:03
(Reuters) – Credit bureau Experian has joined forces with technology firm BioCatch to use behavioral biometrics to help its clients spot fraudsters applying for credit cards and other lending products online, the compa...
The 10 biggest European tech stories this week: Spotify may bypass IPO, a 'Trump-proof' privacy shield, and more
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 08:44
This week, Tech.eu tracked 10 technology M&A transactions and 64 tech funding deals totaling €227 million (about $240 million) in Europe, Turkey and Israel. Here's an overview of the 10 biggest European tech news items...
Net neutrality advocates blast FCC plan to reverse rules
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 04:02
(Reuters) – Advocates of landmark net neutrality rules on Friday blasted Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai’s plans to roll back the Obama era legal framework. Reuters and other outlets reported late...
Some people are saying Facebook Messenger looks like iMessage now
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 02:53
Yesterday Facebook made a pretty significant update to its Messenger app for messaging and voice and video calls: It finally started letting people access its M virtual assistant in conversations. But there’s more to i...
You can now tell Amazon's Alexa to change the color of lighting in a room
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 01:45
Starting today, Amazon’s Alexa can change the color of lighting in a room. Users can set the lighting in their home by color or enable mood settings like reading or daylight. You can also simply ask for warmer or coole...
5 Tips To Get Your Startup On TV (The DIY Way)
Forbes - 8 Apr 2017 01:35
When cash is scarce and you need PR, the DIY approach to pitching can work. Save time and effort with these simple tips from industry expert Heather DeSantis.
Will Bungie move onto something else after Destiny 2? GamesBeat Decides
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2017 01:30
What exactly was The Oregon Trail supposed to teach kids? All I learned is that dysentery is the deadliest disease that I’ve never heard of anyone actually contracting before. Still, The Oregon Trail is one of the best...