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Star Control: Origins lead producer explains how the reboot updates the classic series
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 20:16
Publisher Stardock is reviving the Star Control series with its own update called Star Control: Origins, which hits PC on September 20. This new take on the classic space-exploration adventure games is giving players a s...
HTC plans to cut 1,500 jobs in Taiwan, around 25% of its workforce
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 23:20
(Reuters) — Smartphone maker HTC plans to slash around a quarter of its global workforce through job cuts at its manufacturing unit in Taiwan, in a bid to better manage resources as the company continues to battle dwin...
The NZXT H500i PC case makes it easy to look pretty
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 23:16
REVIEW: NZXT is one of the companies responsible for the current design sensibilities in the PC space. Its products — and especially its cases — use a lot of metal, little plastic, and an overall minimal gaps and oth...
Brexit Gloom Aside, British Cities Dominate European 'Dynamic City' & Investment Rankings
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 22:03
Despite the looming threat of Brexit to the U.K., British cities featured prominently in Savills Investment Management's latest annual Dynamic Cities index, which identifies those cities in Europe best placed to take adv...
Top Social Media Tips For Every Platform Part 1: Facebook, Twitter And Instagram
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 20:25
Social Media Day is a good reminder to focus on social this year, but every day should be Social Media Day for your small business. Here are some top tips.
Lyft adds bikes to its transportation services with Motivate acquisition
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 20:21
Lyft today announced it has acquired Motivate, one of the largest bike share companies in the United States. A portion of Motivate’s operations will change its name to Lyft Bikes. The financial terms of the deal were n...
The Best And Worst States In Which To Start A Business Right Now
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 19:57
When it comes to the costs, business environments and access to necessary resources, some states are more fertile grounds for starting a business. A credit score and personal finance company called WalletHub just release...
6 Ways to Ensure You Hear From Everyone at Your Business
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 19:52
When you start a small business, it's usually easy to stay connected with everyone that works for you. However, as your business grows and you hire more people, it becomes harder to hear from everyone. Here are six ways ...
IRS Does Not Get Hip-Hop And Hold Onto That NOL Substantiation
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 19:37
IRS loses on hobby loss against significant entertainment company, but nails them on substantiation issues. Support for net operating losses deductions must be maintained for a very long time.
Google launches Android P Beta 3 with near-final system behaviors
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 19:26
Google has released the third Android P beta and the fourth developer preview. The preview includes near-final system behaviors, latest bug fixes, optimizations for stability and polish, and the July 2018 security updat...
Video: Skydance shows off Archangel: Hellfire's chaotic multiplayer mode
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 19:05
SPONSORED: Virtual reality didn't take off the way some people expected it to. But developers like Skydance Interactive know that in order to thrive in this space, you have to be patient -- and listen to your fanbase.
Namco Museum Arcade Pac combines two retro experiences for Switch
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 18:45
Bandai Namco announced today that it will release the Namco Museum Arcade Pac for Nintendo Switch on September 28. The Namco Museum Arcade Pac includes Namco Museum and Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus. Namco Museum i...
Jonathan Blow: how Thekla is moving beyond The Witness
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 18:30
Jonathan Blow and his team at Thekla took more than seven years to make The Witness. It was a small indie project, but the long puzzle game made a big impact, cementing Blow’s reputation for doing outstanding work. But...
Lime VP on company's meteoric rise to $1 billion valuation
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 17:32
After launching only 18 months ago, Silicon Valley mobility startup Lime has managed to raise a staggering $382 million in venture capital, for a reported $1.1 billion valuation. That speaks to the company’s ambitions ...
Geekbench: Alleged 2018 iPhone gains around 10% speed and 4GB RAM
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 17:23
Third-party benchmarking tool Geekbench is occasionally the first to quantify performance improvements for an unreleased Apple product, and if a new benchmark is accurate, at least one 2018 iPhone will see only modest sp...
How Nike & Reebok Branded Their Websites In Accordance With Their Logo Designs
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 17:20
A brand must be showcased throughout many mediums, such as a logo and website, to become recognizable to inspire repeat customers. In fact, 90% of consumers expect a brand to be consistent across all channels. Need to se...
Google Brain researchers demo method to hijack neural networks
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 16:41
Researchers at Google Brain demonstrated an attack that retrains computer vision algorithms to perform novel tasks.
How Floor Coverings International Made It's Top Franchise Better
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 16:39
Tom Wood, CEO of top ranked Floor Coverings International wouldn't rest on success, after a customer survey revealed that some customers reported negative feedback. Wood wanted to know why. After investing in a review by...
Rami Ismail: what triple-A game devs and indies can learn from each other
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 16:30
Rami Ismail has traveled the world, speaking at game conferences to carry messages of inspiration and practical advice for the world’s indie game developers. He is a role model on both the business of running an indie ...
Lessons For Citizens On How To 'Vett' The News
Forbes - 2 Jul 2018 16:00
In a quest to make ethics visible, we formed a new company called Vett Inc. and launched its first product called "VettNews" to function as a unique ratings agency for news organizations. The results are surprising in th...
MediaTek 'likely' won HomePod deal, hopes to make 5G iPhone modems
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 15:48
MediaTek, one of the world's only 5G modem makers, will likely supply wireless chips for HomePod speakers as Apple evaluates its ability to produce a key component for 5G iPhones.
Tonara launches an AI-powered tutoring service for budding musicians
Venture Beat - 2 Jul 2018 15:45
EXCLUSIVE: AI has an important role to play in the education industry, which has emerged as a lucrative space. The global private tutoring market alone will be worth more than $102 billion by the end of this year, and pu...