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Grammarly Raises $110 Million Continuing EdTech Funding Streak
Nibletz - 15 May 2017 06:24
EdTech Startup Grammarly Raises $110 Million Dollars Just Friday we reported that the EdTech sector was on a rise as far as venture capital funding was concerned. Th current quarter will be a strong one as well, partly i...
A Millennial's Apology Letter To Older Generations
Forbes - 15 May 2017 23:25
Millennials and older generations often misunderstand each other. This one Millennial's apology is an invitation to bridge the gap.
6 ways Google Assistant can make a busy day easier
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 23:10
GUEST: Google Assistant is an AI app similar to Siri and Alexa that is built into both Google’s new home assistant gadget, appropriately called Google Home, and the company’s Google Pixel phones. If you haven’t tri...
Cybersecurity stocks spike after global ransomware attack -- why this rally could last
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 22:48
ANALYSIS: When a hacking incident made global headlines in recent years — Sony, the DNC, countless corporate data breaches — the otherwise sleepy sector of cybersecurity stocks would often rise on expectations that t...
Bill Gates to college grads: Get a job in AI, but don't forget inequity around you
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 22:35
In a series of tweets Monday, college dropout and Microsoft cofounder and former CEO Bill Gates tweeted told college graduates that if he were graduating today, he would look for a job in artificial intelligence, bioscie...
HTC U11 frame responds to pressure, but not touch
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 22:06
EXCLUSIVE: While initial reports — including one from VentureBeat — had suggested that the HTC U11 (debuting tomorrow, May 16) would feature a touch-sensitive frame thanks to a widely-seen concept video (shown below)...
Heritage Fabrics Bring Performance to Luxury Menswear Brand
Forbes - 15 May 2017 21:54
Honourmark, a Bay Area based menswear brand uses heritage fabric created during WWII from the British Royal Air Force to design their signature outerwear collection. Ventile, known for its performance in resisting harsh ...
Different Ways Tech Changes The Way You Can Run A Company Overseas
Nibletz - 15 May 2017 21:53
In the past, running a global business was a huge undertaking. It required a massive investment of time and effort, as well as a considerable amount of money, manpower, and materials. Moreover, it took years to recoup co...
Sega wants to revitalize its 'dormant IPs' while focusing more on PC
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 21:05
For the first time in many years, Sega seems like it has a strong vision for how it wants to approach the gaming industry. And it is now openly explaining what that vision means. In a presentation to investors, Sega reve...
The New Luggage Upgrade for Stylish Travel: Paravel
Forbes - 15 May 2017 20:39
Paravel's stylish luggage set offers road warrior performance with luxury aesthetics at affordable prices. Launched by New York fashion executives, Paravel's canvas luggage set is handcrafted in Italy using a specially c...
With MikMak's Latest Move, Brands Can Expedite Path To Purchase On Instagram And Snapchat
Forbes - 15 May 2017 20:32
The next great shopper is this kind of shopper. May not be what you're thinking.
Pa-Rappa, Gitaroo Man devs put Rap Rabbit rhythm game on Kickstarter
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 20:17
Back, fund, it’s all in the mind. Rap Rabbit has launched its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. It’s a rhythm-based game from the creators of PaRappa the Rapper and Gitaroo Man, which are some of the biggest clas...
Following SNL parody, Amazon adds cloud verification of Alexa wake word
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 19:42
If you watched Saturday Night Live last week, you saw a skit in which senior citizens routinely call Amazon’s intelligent assistant Alexa names like “Odessa” and “Allegra.” The Amazon Echo Silver, the show joke...
The Size Conundrum - Why Are UK Startups Failing To Scale?
Forbes - 15 May 2017 19:05
The UK has become a hotspot for startup companies - ranking number 3 in the world - but its position on the scale up league table is a much more modest 13. John O'Connell of the ScaleUp Group talks about the issues and w...
The Peacock Strut: Shake Your Entrepreneurial Tail Feather
Forbes - 15 May 2017 18:56
The confident strut of a peacock may seem a ridiculous analogy to draw for a startup entrepreneur. However, selling your vision versus speaking about your reality can be a difficult balance to toe. It's important to know...
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney fears the Metaverse will be a proprietary technology
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 18:30
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, believes the future of gaming is coming faster than we think. But he’s also worried that industry giants will try too hard to own the platforms upon which those games are built, and that...
Accern raises $1.2 million for AI-curated financial news
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 18:00
EXCLUSIVE: Analysts and traders are flooded with information on stocks, funds, market volatility, you name it. Accern wants to lend some method to the madness by monitoring news sites, blogs, social networks, and more to...
Facebook to launch ParlAI, a testing ground for AI and bots
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 18:00
Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) today announced plans to launch a testing environment in which AI researchers and bot makers can share and iterate upon each other’s work. While the initial focus is on ...
Founder Questionnaire: How An Inability To Follow Directions Led To Andrew Jacobi's Sandwich Empire
Forbes - 15 May 2017 17:46
No days off is a well-known trope of entrepreneurial pursuits, but it's especially true in the food and hospitality industries. Andrew Jacobi is well aware and doesn't care. He's bringing his "Untamed" artistry to Brookl...
Skyscanner Exit Shines Light On Emerging Edinburgh Tech Scene
Forbes - 15 May 2017 17:04
The sale at the end of 2016 of Edinburgh-based Skyscanner to Chinese travel giant Ctrip for $1.8 billion has brought great attention to the city as it shows signs of rivalling Dublin and London as the newest and most imp...
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is flying to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Venture Beat - 15 May 2017 16:50
Lego is going back to one the biggest franchises in its licensed stable. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is coming later this year. The open-world game is releasing ...
Today's Must-Reads For Entrepreneurs: The Airbnb Of Warehouses, The Other Musk, 25 Small Giants
Forbes - 15 May 2017 16:32
News and insights for business owners from around the Web, including why getting an MBA is a really expensive way to start a business.