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Google Duplex is a giant leap for AI-powered bots
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 23:10
GUEST: Earlier this week, Google introduced the AI-powered Google Duplex to the world at their Google I/O conference. The company describes this as a “new technology for conducting natural conversations to carry out �...
ISTE 2018: The Future Of Professional Development Is Here, With SWIVL
Nibletz - 11 May 2018 23:05
SWIVL Is the Teacher Observation System That All Teachers and Administrators Need, Here’s Why. Professional development is one of the most important things when it comes to teachers and furthering their educational exp...
Finova Financial Welcomes Blockchain/Crypto Pioneers Jeremy Gardner, David Namdar, and Vishal Gurbuxani as Investors and Advisors
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 22:26
PRESS RELEASE: Finova Financial, a digital financial services provider transforming the future of global financial services, announced today that blockchain/crypto pioneers Jeremy Gardner, David Namdar, and Vishal Gurbux...
The best 4K HDR TV for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC is only $500
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 21:31
The TCL P605/607 is the best TV for most gamers — even if you’re on PC. It has a sharp 4K display with Dolby Vision HDR, and a best-in-class response time. Most importantly, though, it is only $600. But on Saturday, ...
Meet The Start-up That's Trailblazing The New Clean & Healthy Home
Forbes - 11 May 2018 21:17
It's that time of year again where out of nowhere the bugs seem to proliferate. Before you reach for the Raid, consider trying an alternative that is safe for you & your family's health as well as the environment.
Google's use of AI to mimic humans is unethical and bad UX
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 21:10
GUEST: Google CEO Sundar Pichai took a giant leap in the wrong direction this week. At his company’s I/O developer conference, Pichai wowed the crowd by using a virtual assistant to fool people, making unsuspecting hum...
ISTE 2018: Wonder Workshop Brings Code To Life Right Before Your Students Eyes
Nibletz - 11 May 2018 21:00
Wonder Workshop Will Bring Dash, Cue and A Lot Of Fun To ISTE 2018 One of our 10 year old edtech reporter Tatum F’s favorite edtech people is the edtech nerd himself Bryan Miller. When Miller isn’t trying out edtech ...
This Week In Credit Card News: Tax Cuts Helped Reduce Card Debt; Instagram Launches Payment Feature
Forbes - 11 May 2018 20:53Nina Fern: "The Highly"-Intellectual Cannabis Periodical
Forbes - 11 May 2018 20:41
The Highly is a city guide for quality-minded cannabis seekers looking for the very best cannabis when they travel.
ProBeat: Microsoft and Google's AI demos reflect their corporate DNA
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 19:30
OPINION: With one jam-packed week for both Microsoft’s Build and Google’s I/O developer conferences, there’s plenty of news to talk about, and not just about AI. What stuck out to me most, however, was the tepid re...
Is Your Strategy A Never-Ending Story?
Forbes - 11 May 2018 19:21
Funders may imagine a straight path toward achieving change, but they should realize that the greatest impact comes from a "life cycle" approach to strategy. Here are the six stages of the Funder Strategy Development Lif...
GameStop's new CEO resigns for 'personal reasons'
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 19:10
GameStop has a new interim chief executive officer. No, a different new one. Daniel DeMatteo has stepped up into that role after Michael Mauler resigned from that position after the board appointed him only three months ...
From Consultant To First Time CMO: Aetna's New Marketing Head Shares Some Insights
Forbes - 11 May 2018 19:04
Aetna's CMO David Edelman dishes on what it's like to be a first time CMO and shares some advice for those who may in the same boat.
Tap Systems supports Apple's VoiceOver for low-vision users
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 19:00
Tap Systems has built a wearable keyboard controller that lets you tap messages on your devices without a physical keyboard. You just put the Tap device on your hand and air type your messages. Now the company is anno...
Facebook's Messenger Platform 2.4 gives businesses more web chat flexibility
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 19:00
Facebook today released the latest version of its Messenger Platform for the deployment of automated bots, which includes a Customer Chat Plugin SDK to give developers greater control of Facebook Messenger conversations....
3 Ways To Work Better With Community Stakeholders
Forbes - 11 May 2018 18:53
Collaboration isn't always easy, and if you're bringing a new idea to your community, you'll have to get support, endorsement and buy-in from stakeholders. Here are my 3 tips for building the best possible relationships ...
How To Empower Your Employees To Thrive
Forbes - 11 May 2018 18:38
How do you make sure that stellar employees drive your company ? Here's everything you'll need to know about answering your people's desire to feel like they matter, and why your company should care.
UniDosh: The App That Helps Students Earn While They Learn
Forbes - 11 May 2018 18:20
Juggling degree studies and part-time work could become a thing of the past thanks to UniDosh, and app that is revolutionising the way students save and make money
Brandless Pops Up in L.A.
Forbes - 11 May 2018 18:19
I stopped into the Brandless Pop-Up store, which is open for two weeks on Melrose Avenue in Santa Monica, California. Brandless has been on my radar for some time now, and our office has even ordered some of the products...
Crytek's Hunt: Showdown gets its first big content update
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 18:03
Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown has received its first content update, and the German game publisher and engine maker says it’s “huge.” The game is a multiplayer-only title where two players search through swampy maps to...
Emmy-Nominated Producer James Bland Shares The Blueprint For Building A Digital Giant
Forbes - 11 May 2018 18:00
I spoke with Emmy-Nominated producer James Bland about the vision behind Giants, the evolution of premium content, and the blueprint for creating a successful series in the digital world.
Sony to show Death Stranding, Tsushima, Spider-Man, The Last of Us Part II at E3
Venture Beat - 11 May 2018 17:32
While other games are leaking out, Sony’s own games chief spilled the beans on what the company will show at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Shawn Layden, chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide St...