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SXSW Accelerator Preview: WRNCH Is The Eyes For The Future Of AI
Nibletz - 1 Mar 2018 16:05
SXSW Startup: WRNCH Is Teaching Cameras To Read Body Language Imagine if Alexa or another smart assistant was able to use a camera within your network, your car or on your smartphone and ascertain that you were feeling s...
Education Policy Design: The High Stakes Business Of Educating Students
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 05:17
The business and practice of public education is driven by policy yet many corporations and U.S. school districts remain in need of developing legislative literacy to ensure viability of products and student outcomes.
Want To Make A Living As a Podcaster? This Entrepreneur Is Pulling It Off
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 04:59
Veteran radio pro Jaime Jay found his voice through podcasting. Here's how he made it happen--and built a thriving business around his passion.
Tom Clancy's The Division hits 20 million players on second anniversary
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 23:15
Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s The Division has reached more than 20 million players on the second anniversary of the online shooter’s release. At about $60 per game, the retail sales of The Division probably ad...
Hey Security, It's Time We Had "The Talk" About PR - CISO/Security Vendor Relationship
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 23:15
PR tactics that are acceptable in other industries are not necessarily appropriate for InfoSec.
In A Time of Need, A Woman Rises To Disrupt Fintech In Puerto Rico
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 22:48
The past several years have represented a trying time for Puerto Rico. Between the growing government debt and passage of Hurricane María, many have been left to wonder what will happen. Mariel Arraiza, Managing Directo...
How To Hire An SEO Expert: 5 Questions To Ask Marketing Candidates To Ensure The Right Hire
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 22:34
One of the most daunting tasks every entrepreneur faces is hiring the right qualified candidate. But these 5 easy questions will help you find the perfect marketing candidate to grow your business and hit your target goa...
President Trump to meet with game industry about gun violence
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 22:25
President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from the gaming industry as part of his public response to gun violence. Alongside his plan to arm teachers, Trump has repeatedly said that violent video games m...
How to Accept an Award Like an Oscar Winner
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 21:53
Entering award competitions is a great strategy for attracting high-paying clients. Imagine the envious applause as you accept an award your peers wish was going on their office wall. The award can be merchandised in man...
Aiming Big: Georgia's MyWay Airlines Plans Intercontinental Hub In Tbilisi
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 21:21
The commercial director of MyWay Airlines, a start-up carrier based in Tbilisi, Georgia, outlines his plans for a new transit hub in the middle of the Caucasus.
Iowa startup leaders: Building connections between cities is key to raising our profile
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 21:20
With Tuesday's release of the 2018 Best States Ranking that places Iowa as the top state in the nation based on factors like broadband access, education, opportunity, and quality of life, the discussion has turned to how...
Away Luggage Flies Past TSA With Removable Battery
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 21:13
Away is aiming to disrupt the travel experience with their mid-priced luxury line of luggage equipped with removable USB charger.
Darwin Project hits Early Access on March 9 as another challenger to PUBG and Fortnite
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 21:05
Scavengers Studio announced today that its battle royale shooter Darwin Project is coming out for Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview on March 9 for $15. Battle royale games have become huge following PlayerUnknown�...
New Battlefield 2 follows Call of Duty back to World War II this year
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 20:15
EXCLUSIVE: Just like World War I got a sequel, Battlefield 1 is getting Battlefield 2 later this year. And as you might expect from that name, Battlefield 2 will return the series to World War II in a main entry for the ...
The US Is The Most Overworked Country In The Developed World. Here's How We'll Change That
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 20:06
Studies show that Americans work longer hours and have more stress-related illnesses than their European and Japanese counterparts. Some of this is due to stagnant wages and outdated overtime laws, but some of the proble...
Indie Megabooth's GDC 2018 lineup includes Myst studio's new game Firmament
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 20:01
The Indie Megabooth is returning to the 2018 Game Developers Conference to showcase more games than ever. It shows off 24 games from independent developers from March 19 to March 23 on the interactive spaces show floor a...
Red Bull's Conquest brings Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Guilty Gear for a new tournament
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 20:00
Red Bull has unveiled Red Bull Conquest, a new U.S. fighting game tournament circuit that will travel across the country in the coming months. Red Bull’s goal is to find the best players in 15 cities for Street Fighter...
This Week, Your Job Is To Ditch Distractions - For You And For Your Team. Here's How.
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 20:00
Removing disruptors is a primary responsibility of leadership. But if you aren't looking for the distractions in your business, you can fail to see them. Fail to see them, and you fail to solve them. Leaders don't have t...
Collision 2018 Preview: GoNation, Finally A Startup That Gets Local Discovery
Nibletz - 1 Mar 2018 19:57
Many Have Tried but GoNation Actually Gets Local Discovery Impulcity, Aurora, Chat Scene, Find Me Coffee, and dozens if not hundreds more startups over the last 6 years have made an attempt at local discovery or “socia...
Older Entrepreneurs: Gloomier Than Younger Ones
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 19:56
The Kauffman Foundation 2018 State of Entrepreneurship survey found big differences between older entrepreneurs and younger ones.
ZTE partners with MTN and Ooredoo to bring 5G to the Middle East and Africa
Venture Beat - 1 Mar 2018 19:32
Closing out the heavily 5G-focused 2018 Mobile World Congress, ZTE today announced partnerships with major carriers MTN and Ooredoo to bring 5G wireless technology to Africa and the Middle East. The goal of both deals is...
Is Native Advertising Sustainable For The Long Haul?
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 19:25
With a novel concept, backing by thousands of marketers and publishers, and a trajectory of exponential growth, it's no wonder why so many people are excited about native advertising. But here's the thing: it's unsustain...