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Here's The Number One Productivity Hack For All Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 04:04
The number one productivity hack for entrepreneurs might not be what you think--it's exercise.
Buick's 2017 LaCrosse taught me to drive more safely
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 23:20
What is your definition of a good driver? For some, it’s an ethical debate: It’s someone who doesn’t cut you off in traffic and give you the finger. For others, it’s a statement about proficiency and whether you ...
Learn how AI contributes to DoorDash's margins at MobileBeat 2017
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 23:17
VB EVENT: DoorDash has been using forms of AI since its founding four years ago, namely advanced machine learning. And now that AI is contributing significantly to its business model, says Tony Xu, CEO of the food delive...
Amazon eyes Best Buy's Geek Squad with smart home consultations
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 23:06
Amazon is offering in-home consultations to customers interested in installing smart-home technologies. The service, first reported by Recode, is aimed at consumers interested in new Internet of Things gear but perhaps i...
PODCAST: Yes, You Can Let Yourself Fail
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 22:53
In this week's episode of The Limit Does Not Exist, we cover all the things that will help you propel yourself forward on your own unique, interdisciplinary path.
Google Posts For Google My Business: Is It Worth It?
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 21:52
Google My Business has rolled out a new feature that can help businesses attract more attention to their brands: Posts. But is it worth the effort?
The 5 Stages to Living Your Passion
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 21:36
You don't have to choose between making a steady paycheck and doing what you love; it just depends on how much time you're willing to give to it.
The 3 AI hackathon finalists that will compete at MB 2017
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 21:25
VB EVENT: VentureBeat today announced Axum Graphics, 42 Chef AI, and Immersive AI Storyteller as the three finalists chosen to present their artificial intelligence at MB 2017, a gathering of tech giants and startups mak...
Hedge Your Investment Gains Now Before The Tax Reform Debate
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 21:17
Should investors pull the trigger and lock in gains now or wait for new tax legislation?
Examining AI's role in Amazon's Prime Day
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 21:10
GUEST: With Amazon’s third Prime Day kicking off tomorrow, Prime consumers can look forward to another day of Black Friday-esque deals. Last year, Prime Day 2016 was Amazon’s biggest sales day ever, surpassing Black ...
Angels, Let's Improve The Funding Environment For Women Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 20:30
Women entrepreneurs have extra hurdles in attracting capital for their businesses, and I think we can all agree that sexual harassment is one hurdle that should never happen. Angel investors of both genders can be part o...
This Steam Controller analysis may make you rethink Valve's PC gamepad
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 20:09
When I reviewed the Steam Controller, I called it a “weird mutant with potential.” I still think it’s weird, but I had lost faith in the potential part … until I saw a lengthy documentary about the device on YouT...
Campus Tech: 1 Beyond Could Be Your College's Complete Video Source
Nibletz - 10 Jul 2017 20:05
Campus Tech: 1 Beyond Has Video Solutions For Every Department It’s hard for companies to be excellent at one thing, forget about being excellent at all things. But when it comes to college campus video hardware resour...
Sci-fi author Rob Reid targets book at the tech-savvy crowd via Medium
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 19:00
Marketing a new science fiction book isn’t what it used to be. Rob Reid, founder of Listen.com and the Rhapsody music service, is touting his new book After On by taking advantage of Medium’s digital content subscrip...
Why Elon Musk's Early Adopters Take Risks
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 19:00
As Musk pushes us into the future, his early adopters take risks to manifest his vision.
DARPA Announces Investment In A Brain Implant Startup That Wants To Be 'A Modem For The Mind.'
Forbes - 10 Jul 2017 18:53
Here's why this mind reading brain implant company just got a $18.3 million investment from DARPA.
Star Wars: Battlefront II multiplayer open beta begins October 6
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 18:51
If you’re awaiting the new Star Wars: Battlefront II, you can get an early sneak peek of its multiplayer beta before the full game launch. Publisher Electronic Arts announced today that the multiplayer beta will be ava...
CampusTech: Harmonize, Because Classroom Discussion Is Not One Size Fits All
Nibletz - 10 Jul 2017 18:50
42 Lines Harmonize Platform Provides College Level Classroom Discussion With Seamless Canvas Integration Classroom discussion and engagement are important, especially in the college classroom. But sometimes it takes a li...
5 Tips For Crafting An Effective Website
Nibletz - 10 Jul 2017 18:42
Let's start with a question: Why do you want an effective website for your startup? Well, it’s because you want to create a thriving online business — and, in order to achieve that basic goal you have to get things r...
NPC 17: Osmo, Our Favorite iPad Educational Tool Is At The Principal's Conference
Nibletz - 10 Jul 2017 18:10
National Principal’s Conference: Meet Osmo at NPC 17 Osmo is a one of a kind iPad educational tool that helps kids learn multitudes of skills through fun, interactive games with a physical component. When they debuted ...
AI for the public interest fund to explore bias in criminal justice and autonomous vehicles
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 18:00
The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund, created in part by the Omidyar Fund and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, announced its first round of funding today, delivering $7.6 million to a variety of organi...
Ultima creator Richard Garriott looks back on nearly four decades making video games
Venture Beat - 10 Jul 2017 17:30
Richard Garriott has had a wonderful life in video games. But the founder of Portalarium and creator of the Ultima series has also done quite a bit outside of video games, with enough adventures to last five lifetimes. H...