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Why investment from traditional sports is so important to esports in 2017
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 04:30
GUEST: Activision Blizzard recently announced the new owners of seven teams in the Overwatch League. Among those who have ponied up big bucks to become involved is New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. In May, the NBA...
Inside Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia In Manila: Young Entrepreneurs Weigh In
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:34
If your phone was hacked, what would we find? Entrepreneurs from across the region answer our questions at Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Manila
Life After 30 Under 30: A Year Later For 3 Asia List Alumni
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:33
One year after making the inaugural 30 Under 30 Asia list, three entrepreneurs have some exciting updates on their careers. How exactly can making the list change your life? These guys can tell you.
The Philippine Startup Scene Is Thriving -- 3 Local Entrepreneurs Share Why
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:32
More and more entrepreneurs are heading to the Philippines to actually start their companies, with the obvious advantages of a large, English-speaking population with high mobile penetration outweighing the potential neg...
Vivy Yusof: Meet Malaysia's Youngest E-Commerce Mogul
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:32
Vivy Yusof returned from a law degree in London with zero plans to practice law. Instead, she launched her own e-commerce company catering to local brands, and the rest was history. Today, she's an icon in the Asian Musl...
These 2 Teenage Brothers From India Have Already Launched 12 Apps
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:30
What were you doing when you were 16? India's youngest app developpers, the Kumaran Bros., have been hard at work throughout their teens developing a suite of apps and founding their company, GoDimensions.
Highlights From Forbes 2017 Under 30 Summit Asia In Manila
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 23:30
Here's a look at some of the best moments from the second annual Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia which took place in Manila and gathered 300 of the region's brightest entrepreneurs.
Walmart will scan for unhappy shoppers using facial recognition (cue the apocalypse)
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 23:10
Walmart is about to use artificial intelligence in the worst way possible. According to a patent filing, the largest brick-and-mortar retailer in the world (likely looking for ways to compete with Amazon) is developing a...
Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne -- when the expansion and solo quests will launch
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 22:21
Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne is introducing 135 new cards, and Blizzard announced today that it will go live on August 10 at 12 p.m. Pacific. But the expansion also gives the hit digital game its first singl...
Video exclusive: Telltale Games...storytelling superstars
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 21:35
SPONSORED: Presented by Intel For Telltale Games, what started with a poker game evolved to be one of the most storied game developers working today. The Walking Dead revolutionized storytelling gameplay as gamers around...
John Reiss Of White & Case, On Dodd-Frank Repeal, The PE Market, And Whether We're In An M&A Bubble
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 21:27
John Reiss, Global Head of White & Case's Mergers & Acquisitions Group, discusses major shifts in the industry, the evolving relationship between private equity funds and their attorneys, a possible Dodd-Frank repeal, an...
Forget autonomous cars -- pilotless planes could take off by 2025
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 21:10
You just boarded a flight on American Airlines in 2025. You nod at a screen that shows a smiling digital avatar who greets you and says your name as you walk past. At your seat, another avatar on a screen walks you throu...
Do Nothing: Leadership Lessons From A Mindful Leader
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 20:35
Growing up, Rob Dube faced his share of challenges. He was that kid in class with a serious nut allergy--he also had eczema and severe asthma. His parents divorced when he was young, and as he grew up and entered high sc...
Are Clients Cheap, Or Are You?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 19:53
Excerpt: Annoyed that clients seem to always be looking for a deal? Frustrated by sites like Craiglist devaluing your work? I dissect the real reason clients are cheap and how to fix it so you only surround yourself with...
From Beyonce And Body Chains To Customized Wedding Rings: The Evolution Of Designer Bliss Lau
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 19:20
After launching her eponymous brand right after graduation almost 15 years ago, designer Bliss Lau has been quietly hitting it out of the park while managing to flying under the radar ever since.
Call of Duty World League finals start this week with $1.5 million at stake
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 19:00
The Call of Duty World League will come to a head this week with a finale tournament in Orlando, Florida, where a prize pool of $1.5 million is at stake. Thirty-two teams will compete in the finale of the second CWL seas...
Facebook Proves Targeted Ads Are Worth Your Privacy
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 19:00
Targeted ads provide value, but challenge our traditional needs for privacy.
Debtor Cannot Assert Homestead Exemption For Residence Owned By LLC In White
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 18:48
The Utah Court of Appeals has held that a debtor's residence held in an LLC is not entitled to the Utah homestead exemption although the debtor occupied the property, since an LLC is not an "individual" that is entitled ...
GamesBeat 2017: 4 speakers to address the challenge of mobile gaming
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 18:45
GamesBeat 2017 will take place at San Francisco’s beautiful Fort Mason on October 5-6, and we’re delighted to announce our next four speakers. This group can teach us a lot about creating hits in the ultra-competitiv...
Eric Schmidt's VC firm Innovation Endeavors merges with Marker LLC
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 18:36
Innovation Endeavors, the venture capital (VC) firm co-created by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has revealed that it has merged with Marker LLC, a VC firm with hubs in New York and Israel. Schmidt served as CEO of Goog...
Paragon's The New Dawn update makes everything faster and reworks its card system
Venture Beat - 9 Aug 2017 18:20
Epic’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Paragon has just introduced a new update, The New Dawn. The patch increases attack speed and character movement for all heroes, resulting in a dramatic pick-up in the pace ...
6 Freelance Jobs You Can Do From Home
Forbes - 9 Aug 2017 18:15
These freelance jobs may be a good fit if you're over 50 and want part-time or full-time work. They range from customer service rep to virtual assistant.