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Ten Things Great Leaders Do To Get People On Board With Change
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 15:00
Navigating the uncertainty of change requires leaders to approach it with a "risk-ready mindset" -- one that is open to experimenting and learning on-the-go. Here are 10 ways leaders can combat the fear of change and emb...
Your Electronic Medical Records Could Be Worth $1000 To Hackers
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 04:05
How much is your life worth to hackers? On the black market, the going rate for your social security number is 10 cents. Your credit card number is worth 25 cents. But your electronic medical health record (EHR) could be...
How CEOs Can Grow Their Business While Battling Life Changing Health Issues
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 02:06
Leadership equals influence. Everything goes back to the leaders you have within your company.
India's e-commerce battle is not Indian anymore
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 21:10
GUEST: India is the fastest growing e-commerce market in the world, according to a report published by Forrester. The same report claims the online retail market in India is poised to reach $64 billion by 2021, with a 31...
Electronic Arts takes the wraps off Star Wars Battlefront II
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 20:50
It’s time to head back to a galaxy far, far away. Electronic Arts and developers DICE, Criterion, and Motive revealed Star Wars: Battlefront II at the Celebration event for fans in Florida today. It was one of the poor...
Welcome To Amazonia -- Third Rock From The Sun
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 19:55
In 2053, when Amazon's headquarters moved to the island once known as Manhattan -- now New Bezos - most Earthlings received what they needed in life from some combination of the tech giants. By 2060, planet Earth, third ...
The art of algorithms: How automation is affecting creativity
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 19:25
ANALYSIS: “Drawing on your phone or computer can be slow and difficult — so we created AutoDraw, a new web-based tool that pairs machine learning with drawings created by talented artists to help you draw,” wrote G...
Netgear's routers and switches can solve networking hassles unique to your home
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 18:10
I have a rather complicated home network. Its usage has skyrocketed in recent years, as the kids are always on Wi-Fi and somebody is always watching over-the-top services like Netflix while I play networked console or PC...
Ahead of F8, developers talk the future of bots on Facebook Messenger
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 17:02
Last year in the lead up to F8, Facebook's annual developer conference, the buzz was that Facebook Messenger would spark a “chatbot revolution.” Bots, some believed, would fundamentally change commerce and the nature...
What Do Unforgettable Emails Do? They Tell A Story
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 15:13
If you want your emails to get more than a glance, they need to tell a story and do it well. Janine Kurnoff, founder of The Presentation Company, gives tips and examples of what to do (and not do) to make an impression.
HP Spectre x360 15-inch (2017) review: Fantastic 4K UHD display and performance
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 15:00
REVIEW: HP has come out with a refreshed 15.6-inch Spectre x360 laptop, one with speed and performance that essentially replaces the desktop and will appeal to any creator. With a retail price of $1,500, the 2017 edition...
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 08:44
This week, Tech.eu tracked 10 technology M&A transactions and 52 tech funding deals totaling €298 million (about $316 million) in Europe, Turkey and Israel. Here's an overview of the 10 biggest European tech news items...
The 5 biggest tech stories out of India this week
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 07:00
GUEST: It’s been an action-packed week for India’s tech and startup scene. Here are the highlights: 1. Flipkart raised $1.4 billion from Tencent and Microsoft and acquired eBay’s India operations. India’s biggest...
Wal-Mart is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bonobos
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 03:01
Wal-Mart Stores is in advanced discussions to buy online men's fashion retailer Bonobos, Recode reported on Friday, citing sources. Wal-Mart and Bonobos have agreed on a price and the deal is in final due diligence, Reco...
Following Apple, Microsoft may finally bring tabs to Windows apps like File Explorer
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 02:18
Months after Apple made it possible to open multiple versions of apps like the Finder in a single window, Microsoft has begun testing out tabs in Windows apps such as File Explorer, according to a new report. Microsoft�...
'I Hate Change' And 4 More Mindsets That Can Get You Fired
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 01:30
In a world with driverless cars, drone package delivery, and technology advancing like never before, it can feel like everything, especially our work, is changing. But, there are some things that actually never change--l...
Amazon's Fight With IRS - At Least It Gives People Work
Forbes - 15 Apr 2017 00:38
Here are some interesting tidbits from last month's widely reported Tax Court decision in the case of Amazon.
EA's Peter Moore says a fond adios to the game industry
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 00:30
When Peter Moore put the launch dates for Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto IV on his biceps, I thought he was in for good. But it was not to be. Today was the final day for Electronic Arts executive in an industry he’s been...
Alphabet's Verily reveals a concept clinical smartwatch you can't buy
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2017 00:17
Verily, the health technology subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet today talked about its latest project: a smartwatch packed with sensors, an always-on display, a big battery, and a long-lasting battery that...