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Silicon Valley Startup Raises $41M From Tencent & MindWorks Ventures To Teach Kids Coding In Asia
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 05:23
We've been seeing a trend of Silicon Valley startups coming to Asia to seek both funding and customer expansion for several years now. Not only do financial hubs like Hong Kong offer access to investment, but it also off...
The FDA Targets Country's Largest CBD Producer In Warning Over Cancer Claims
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 04:38
A CNN documentary boosted the Stanley Brothers to the top of the CBD industry. Now, the FDA is targeting the company over health claims.
Apple's iPhones sales up 3% in Q4 2017, services revenue jumps 34%
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 23:22
(Reuters) — Apple Inc forecast revenue for the holiday shopping-quarter largely above market expectations, helping allay investor concerns about production delays and supply constraints for the iPhone X, which it will ...
Sorry, GameStop: More than 50% of Destiny 2 sales were digital
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 22:49
Activision is starting to make a dent in the industry’s war on used games, and its biggest weapon in that fight is the always-online live-service shooter Destiny 2. The publisher revealed today that digital accounted f...
Activision Blizzard's Q3 results beat expectations (update)
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 22:45
Activision Blizzard reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations, and the company touted the performances of its Destiny 2 launch and its King mobile games division. [Updated numbers] Activision...
The House Tax Bill: Six Popular Breaks You Didn't Realize You'll Be Losing
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 22:40
The House proposed its vision of tax reform today. And hidden within those 429 pages were (at least) six tax breaks that you're sure to miss.
Turning data into real ROI with customer data platforms (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 22:34
VB LIVE: Increasingly, companies have turned to customer data platforms (CDPs) to help them run more relevant marketing campaigns using the large volume of customer data at their fingertips. Learn why software company At...
Know Thyself, Know Thy Leader: Steps To Hiring A Successful Sales Leader
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 22:34
Take it from a former CEO that has lived the pain of this personally: Sales excellence and hiring great sales leadership is the most important determinant of success for a high-growth company looking to scale.
3 Reasons Prioritizing Customer Support Drives Company Growth And Proves Its ROI
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 22:31
Creating your customers well keeps them coming back. Thanks Captain Obvious; we all know this. What we don't focus enough on is the three reasons customer support drive company growth and how to prove its ROI. T
The Build vs. Buy Equation
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 22:05
If you're wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer, there is a simple calculation you can use. Let's call it "The Build vs. Buy Equation".
South Korean messaging service Kakao Games hits 550 million users
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 21:30
Kakao Games said today it has reached over 550 million registered users across its games portfolio and services. A newly formed division of South Korea’s messaging service Kakao, the group also reported more than 10 mi...
Breaking Down The House Tax Bill: What's In And What's Out?
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 21:19
Earlier today, the House fired the opening salvo in the battle for tax reform, publishing 430 pages of proposed legislation. What's in it?
Dispatches from the front lines of human-robot collaboration
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 21:10
GUEST: When lingerie brand Cosabella announced that it’d moved away from its digital marketing agencies in favor of artificial intelligence, companies across the board took note. The two aspects of its decision that go...
New Heights: A Backpackers Guide to Conservation Science
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 20:54
Can outdoor adventurers play an essential role in addressing environmental challenges? This Montana entrepreneur says yes and is showing how.
Elgato's 4K60 Pro unlocks 4K footage for YouTube and Twitch creators
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 20:45
Elgato is ready to jumpstart the 4K-content revolution for YouTube and Twitch creators with its newly announced 4K60 Pro capture card. This is a new PCIe component that enables your PC to record video at 2160p (4K UHD) a...
From Addict to A.I. Entrepreneur: How This CEO Is Using Technology to Treat Addiction
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 20:32
Sam Frons, CEO and founder of Addicaid, uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to drive her new app for addiction recovery.
Employers are overlooking some of the Heartland's best tech workers
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 20:20
GUEST: When we think of tech hubs, images of San Francisco or New York may come to mind — but these coastal cities aren’t the only ones with thriving tech communities. Heartland cities like Kansas City, Cincinnati, I...
Call of Duty: WWII hands-on -- Gridiron is like football with guns
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 20:15
While Call of Duty: WWII has a very serious single-player campaign about bravery in the Second World War, multiplayer is another matter. It can be a ridiculous romp for esports fans, and that’s exactly how you should t...
Gaming's trade organization supports GOP tax bill (update)
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 20:04
The Electronic Software Association released a statement today in support of the latest details of a new tax bill from the U.S. House of Representatives. Called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” Republican party leaders h...
Even Robot Cars Need Tune-Ups So Waymo Inks Service Deal With AutoNation
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 19:53
The Alphabet Inc. unit appears to be the first self-driving vehicle player to reach out to car dealers, who may be nervous about the implications autonomous tech holds for their industry.
My Best Advice For Entrepreneurs - Find A Mentor. This Is Why And How.
Forbes - 2 Nov 2017 19:06
My Best Advice For Entrepreneurs - Find A Mentor. This Is Why And How. Finding a great mentor is far easier said than done and once you've found a mentor, how do you make the most of them?
Apple earnings: Looking for clues about iPhone 8, iPhone X, Apple Watch, China, and the HomePod
Venture Beat - 2 Nov 2017 19:02
As Apple prepares to release its latest quarterly earnings reports today, it’s likely that the numbers will provide only some of the answers to questions being asked about the company’s recent performance and its fut...