Startup News
Apple brings EU data privacy features to U.S., tightens app and web privacy rules
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 17:05
Apple has expanded its Data and Privacy mini site outside of Europe, enabling more users to automatically request, change, and delete data Apple collects.
How Natori is nailing 700% return on ad spend with AI (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 16:50
A successful AI deployment is a must to stay competitive, but it requires getting people, process, and principles all in place.
Otoy's RNDR harnesses 14,000 GPUs to render cloud-based graphics
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 15:00
Otoy's blockchain-based rendering platform RNDR has harnessed more than 14,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) from individuals who help the cloud network.
Check out these awesome homemade retro arcade sticks -- that you can buy
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 23:05
The BX-110 Super NES is an arcade stick for the classic console made my a fan and expert of retro tech.
GitHub wants AI to help developers code
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 22:33
VentureBeat sat down with GitHub senior data scientist Omoju Miller to talk the use of artificial intelligence to help develoeprs.
Facebook Instant Games expands to groups and Facebook Lite
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 22:00
Facebook announced today that its Instant Games platform is soon expanding and coming to gaming groups and Facebook Lite.
Rocket League preps for China, cross-platform parties, and 4K on Xbox One X
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 21:06
Rocket League is still coming to China and getting cross-platform parties, but Psyonix doesn't have exact dates for those.
AirPods are suddenly 'sold out' across Apple Stores, hinting at refresh (updated)
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 20:05
Apple's international storefronts are saying the AirPods are "sold out" across multiple countries, apparently signaling an imminent refresh.
Twilio's Autopilot lets developers deploy bots across text, message, and AI assistants
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 19:00
Twilio's Autopilot allows developers to deploy automated agents across traditional phone systems, and also SMS and voice platforms like Alexa.
Intel opens Tech Learning Lab roaming VR truck in the Bronx
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 17:00
Intel'sTech Learning Lab is a custom-built mobile container truck outfitted with virtual reality demo stations, powerful PCs, and IoT smart whiteboards.
InMobi acquires Sprint's advertising and data subsidiary Pinsight Media
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 16:21
Mobile marketing firm InMobi acquires Sprint's advertising and data subsidiary Pinsight Media for an undisclosed price.
SoundCloud Go+ music subscription now includes lossless streaming
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 16:18
SoundCloud Go+ music subscriptions now include lossless streaming in the regular $9.99 per month plan.
Fiverr launches education platform for freelancers, classes start at $19
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 15:00
Fiverr is offering freelancers courses for $19 to $38 that will boost their skills and enhance their profiles on its platform.
YouPorn now lets you search for videos using emojis
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 15:00
YouPorn hops on the emoji bandwagon by now letting you search for adult videos using everyday emojis.
Oh My Green raises $20 million to bring office workers healthy snacks
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 15:00
Oh My Green, a concierge-style provider of healthy food and wellness services, today announced a $20 million seed funding round.
Icon raises $9 million to fight homelessness with 3D-printed homes built in 24 hours
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 14:00
Icon has raised $9 million in seed funding to build custom 3D-printed homes in less than 24 hours. Together, Icon and New Story are fighting homelessness.
Lucid Software raises $75 million to grow its web-based design and diagramming software
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 13:30
Lucidchart has raised $72 million to grow its web-based design and diagramming tool.
How Holospark is making Earthfall's alien invasion worth repeating
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 13:10
In Holospark's Earthfall, the world teeters on the edge of annihilation as hordes of extraterrestrials run amok, hunting down four desperate survivors.
Cognata raises $18.5 million to grow its autonomous vehicle simulation platform
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 12:04
Cognata has raised $18.5 million to grow its autonomous vehicle simulation platform and help carmakers expedite their self-driving vehicle programs.
Soulcalibur VI review -- Fighting against staleness
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 09:01
Soulcalibur VI doesn't change much, but it's still a fun fighting game.
YouTube now lets advertisers tailor campaigns for TVs
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 08:21
YouTube will now let advertisers tailor their ad campaigns specifically to people viewing on a TV screen.
Netflix record subscriber growth sends shares soaring
Venture Beat - 17 Oct 2018 07:25
Netflix nabbed 7 million new streaming subscribers from July to September, a third more than Wall Street had expected. Shares rose 14 percent in after-hours trading.