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After Robots Take Over Our Jobs, Then What?
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 16:52
What choices do we have if the current wave of automation does eliminate more jobs than it creates?
Strife developer S2 Games channels Clash Royale with Brawl of Ages
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 15:00
The MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) world might be too crowded to break into, but maybe a studio could sneak into the emerging Clash Royale clone market. S2 Games announced today that Brawl of Ages, a new free-to-...
Not Sure Why Used Cars Are So Hot In China But Ask Their VCs
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 07:29
Use car dealerships have become almost as hot as bicycle sharing apps for venture capitalists funding startups in China.
Feds target global botnet after arrest of alleged Russian hacker
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 06:29
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it had launched an effort to take down the Kelihos botnet, a global network of tens of thousands of infected computers it claims was operated by a Russian national...
5 Video Storytelling Tools For Camera Shy Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 04:20
Get comfortable with using video to ignite your online presence, create brand awareness, generate leads and create conversions.
Facebook: Monetizing Messenger With Ads Will Be Very, Very Dangerous
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 23:28
Inserting ads into Messenger could be the most dangerous thing Facebook, a notoriously risk-taking company, has ever made.
3 ways AI will change project management for the better
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 23:10
GUEST: If you’ve read any tech media recently, then you’re probably hearing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI). Some people herald it as the promise of the future, while others are skeptical — even fearful �...
Lawsuit: Yahoo Mismanaged Millions Set Aside For Humanitarian Aid
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 23:01
Yahoo faces new questions over the allocation of millions of dollars the company agreed to set aside for humanitarian aid in China as part of a 2007 settlement. The case comes as Yahoo works to finalize a nearly $5 billi...
8 Entrepreneurship Strides To Running A Successful Business
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 22:54
To remain healthy while also staying on top of all your to dos in the business world, you can apply these 8 running lessons to your work life.
Gartner: Global PC shipments fell 2.4% in Q1 2017, 10th quarter of decline in a row
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 22:35
The PC market’s woes still seem to have no end in sight: It has now been in decline for 10 quarters in a row, per at least one research firm. For Q1 2017, Gartner found PC shipments were down globally, while IDC conclu...
How to find the balance between bots and customer service agents
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 22:10
GUEST: Consumers today have high expectations for customer service. They want service that is fast, personalized, and available wherever they are. Companies want to provide great service, but with new channels such as we...
AMD releases 6-core Ryzen 5 desktop processors for gamers
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 22:05
After launching its first Ryzen 7 processors in March, Advanced Micro Devices is following up with the release today of its AMD Ryzen 5 desktop processors for mid-range gamers and creators. The new Ryzen 5 processors are...
First Data Joins Silicon Valley Bank In Fintech Accelerator
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 21:49
Silicon Valley Bank and First Data look for fintech companies with Series A funding for their virtual accelerator program.
Overwatch servers are down for many as the Uprising event goes live
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 21:44
Overwatch has a 50,000-person queue as the Blizzard deals with a potential bug and server troubles. The publisher launched its Overwatch: Insurrection event for the class-based team shooter today, but you may have diffic...
Dropbox for Android now lets you scan and save documents
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 21:26
Cloud file syncing and sharing software company Dropbox today announced an update to its core Android app. Now users can aim their Android devices at documents and scan them in, make tweaks like cropping or rotating, and...
Lyft confirms $600 million in new funding at $7.5 billion valuation
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 21:14
Lyft has confirmed that it has raised a new round of funding, bringing in $600 million from a mix of new and existing investors. The latest investment places a $7.5 billion post-money valuation. Investors that contribute...
Apple fixes VPN issues with latest iOS 10 public beta
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 21:02
Apple today started rolling out the second public beta of iOS 10.3.2, a forthcoming update to iOS 10.3, following on the release of iOS 10.3.1 earlier this month. Apple released the second iOS 10.3.2 beta to developers y...
Stripe acquires Indie Hackers in bid to strengthen relationship with entrepreneurs
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 20:57
Stripe has acquired the knowledge sharing service for entrepreneurs known as Indie Hackers. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Indie Hackers will remain operational as an independent subsidiary. Stripe...
Overwatch's Uprising event is official and live now
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 20:29
It’s not a holiday, but Overwatch is giving its fans another batch of content. After a leak yesterday, Blizzard confirmed Overwatch’s Uprising event today. From April 11 (yes, as in now) to May 1, players can unlock ...
Why The Uber Of Everything Is A Flawed Approach To Innovation
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 20:29
The "Uber of Everything" is a flawed approach to business innovation. Here's what businesses need to focus on to succeed
Google Home now serves up Rotten Tomatoes movie reviews and WikiHow DIY tips
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2017 20:27
This past week was a busy one for Google Assistant. More than 20 new services were made available, including DIY tips from WikiHow, Rotten Tomatoes movie reviews, and an action that can act as a concierge for Airbnb gues...
Should You Launch Your Business With Zero Clients? Here's What One Entrepreneur Did
Forbes - 11 Apr 2017 19:49
How one entrepreneur build awareness and interest around his new luxury van startup.