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Nigerian telecom fesses up to routing traffic through China
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 23:20
A Nigerian telecom took responsibility for a glitch that temporarily caused Google traffic to be misrouted through China.
How smart companies use voice and bots to get and keep more customers
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 23:10
AI voice assistants are more capable than ever of helping consumers shop smart, and marketers will have to shift priorities to keep up.
Overwatch's latest hero Ashe is live for those who love to shoot
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 22:16
Ashe is live in Overwatch.
Oxford researchers' AI framework may predict Parkinson's by identifying REM sleep disorder
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 21:30
In a new paper, researchers at the University of Oxford propose an AI system that may diagnose Parkinson's from REM sleep disorder.
The Game Awards: Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War show power of long development cycles
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 21:02
The Game Awards released its nominations for the best games of 2018, and God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 tied with eight nominations each.
VB is hiring a head of AI community and video content
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 20:49
We're looking for an entrepreneurial video producer to help us augment our video content in artificial Intelligence and other transformative technologies.
Andrew Ng launches 'AI for Everyone,' a new Coursera program aimed at business professionals
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 20:30
Andrew Ng's new Coursera program -- 'AI for Everyone' -- puts artificial intelligence in practical terms for business leaders and executives.
Facebook tweaks group mentorship tool so users can choose their mentors
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 19:00
Facebook is still testing a mentorship tool that it announced last year, as it tries to identify how to best facilitate online and offline relationships.
Google launches 'enhanced network' for Project Fi with VPN for all connections
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 19:00
Google has revealed a new "enhanced network" for Project Fi, one that promises extra security on all connections and more reliable connectivity.
Intel is rushing its second 5G modem because its first one can't win
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 17:55
Intel says it will delay the launch of its second 5G modem by half a year, a tacit acknowledgement that its first effort won't match rival Qualcomm.
Esports monetization is set to evolve in new, amazing ways (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 17:50
Esports relies on the legacy sports broadcast model for monetization, but there are new, advanced interactive technologies bringing more opportunities.
Waymo will reportedly launch a commercial driverless car service in Phoenix
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 17:25
Bloomberg reports that Google spinoff Waymo could launch a commercial ride-hailing service in Phoenix as early as December 2018.
Esports marries gambling in Complexity Gaming and WinStar partnership
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 17:00
Complexity Gaming, an esports club owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, has teamed up with WinStar World Casino and Resort in an esports partnership.
Pryon raises $4.5 million for enterprise-focused 'augmented intelligence' platform
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:30
Enterprise AI startup Pryon announced it has raised $4.5 million in a round led by Greycroft Partners, with participation from others.
Apple patents Watch band with 2 cameras and auto-cropped videos
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:07
A new patent reveals that Apple's been working on a Watch band with integrated cameras, capable of making FaceTime calls and shooting videos.
Pandora launches Podcast Genome Project for personalized recommendations
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
Pandora will now offers podcast recommendations through its Podcast Genome Project, which uses AI to better understand each individual's taste in podcasts.
Universal reveals Fast & Furious: Takedown on iOS and Android
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
Universal Games and Digital Platforms and Australian indie game maker SMG Studio announced Fast & Furious: Takedown, a new street car racing mobile game.
Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu review-in-progress -- learning to appreciate the series
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
I enjoyed Let's Go Pikachu, and when the first "main" Pokémon game comes to the Nintendo Switch, I can see myself giving it a go.
PwC: Only 4% of executives say their business has successfully implemented AI
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
According to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report, artificial intelligence (AI) isn't exactly on the uptick in enterprises.
WalkMe closes $50 million round to grow its software walkthrough platform in APAC
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
WalkMe, a platform that helps companies inetgrate use-centric product walkthroughs, has closed its series F round of funding at $50 million.
Mindfulness app Simple Habit raises $10 million
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 16:00
Y Combinator graduate Simple Habit has raised $10 million in a series A round led by Foundation Capital. It claims to have "millions" of users.
Walmart's Indian venture Flipkart loses CEO after misconduct probe
Venture Beat - 13 Nov 2018 15:31
The CEO and cofounder of Walmart's Indian venture Flipkart, Binny Bansal, has resigned following a probe into serious personal misconduct.