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What the World Needs Now is a Little 'Artful Audacity'
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 22:07
While business is always trying to remove the "I," that is exactly what it needs capture, in order to comprehend people talking, working, playing, enjoying pleasures, suffering, creating families & growing older - all th...
The 7 Lessons That Proptech Startups Can Learn From Biotech
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 21:35
PropTech and biotech have nothing in common... right? Here are seven lessons that leading biotech innovator Robert Langer learned by founding over 40 startups in the space, and my interpretation of why it is extremely im...
4 trends that will shape the Southeastern startup ecosystem in 2019
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 00:45
Nashville got an Amazon consolation prize, and Austin continues to be a hotbed of tech activity -- but how will the rest of the Southeast fare in 2019?
Unity game engine blocks SpatialOS' online gaming tools
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 23:03
SpatialOS developer Improbable revealed today that a change in Unity's term of services has now made the company's tool in breach of license.
Executive Assistants Are Superheroes Without The Cape
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 22:59
Executive assistants are the lifeline and lifeblood of an organization. Disrespect them at your peril.
Ring employees reportedly had access to all live and recorded customer videos
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 22:35
According to The Intercept, employees of Amazon's Ring reportedly had unfettered access to customers' live and recorded video footage.
Naughty America uses volumetric video capture to put AR strippers in your bedroom
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 22:30
Naughty America has created a new version of its augmented reality technology, allowing you to see virtual strippers in your bedroom with your smartphone.
Sensor Tower: Knives Out is a mobile battle royale monster despite U.S. ignoring it
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 22:23
Knives Out, developed by Chinese company NetEase, made $465 million worldwide in 2018.
Are You Prepared To Be This Brave For Your Customers?
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 22:23
Bodyform's #bloodnormal campaign showed what can be achieved when brands take a stand on social or political issues. But, to achieve this level of success requires a level of bravery that many will be uncomfortable with....
A New Year, Another Chance To Secure The Future Of Your Family Business
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 21:50
Business continuity discussions should be a part of regular business planning. Planning should include substantive conversations around succession which should never be an afterthought.
Esports needs more than growth in 2019
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 21:17
Esports has seen tremendous growth in 2018 -- but all of this growth hasn't borne out in the ways that are meaningful or sustainable.
10 Ways An Executive Wellness Coach Can Make You More Successful
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 21:00
An executive wellness coach is similar to an executive coach who improves leadership performance and development with the added benefit of taking into account how all areas of one's life impact overall well-being and suc...
Scholly Teams Up With Grown-ish To Help Students Pay Off Their Debt
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 20:48
Scholarship app Scholly is moving into the student debt arena by teaming up with Freeform, the television network behind the show Grown-ish, to run a competition that will fund grants of up to $125,000 to help students a...
On CRM: Chatbot Maker Ada Raises $14M To Automate Your Customer Service
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 20:00Red Dead Online gets its Battle Royale mode with Gun Rush
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 19:45
Rockstar Games released a new update for Red Dead Online today. It adds Gun Rush, a new mode that has 32 players fighting to be the last standing.
This is Samsung's 5G Prototype Smartphone and end-to-end 5G wall at CES
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 19:39
Samsung didn't have a live 5G demo at the 2019 CES, but it brought plenty of 5G hardware, including a 5G Prototype Smartphone and carrier equipment.
The 7 Ways To Care About Your Employees Without Making It Too Personal
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 19:30Why 25% of companies are copying Amazon's customer support model -- using bots and AI (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 19:27
Bots, artificial intelligence, and messaging in customer support offer an 8.6 percent increase in profit margin per customer. Learn how.
Saving The Earth, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 19:05
David McLagan wasn't satisfied just making a recyclable product; he wanted to dig deeper, and change attitudes towards recycling. So he created a coffee cup.
Esports group Fnatic teams up with blockchain firm WAX on digital collectibles
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 19:00
Esports organization Fnatic has branched out into game hardware, leveraging the fame of its esports athletes. And today, the London-based company is teaming up with World Asset Exchange (WAX).
Honor View20 shows how in-screen cameras will improve smartphones in 2019
Venture Beat - 10 Jan 2019 18:12
Huawei's Honor View20 shows how in-screen "pinhole" selfie cameras will improve smartphones in 2019 -- this is a trend you'll be seeing more of.
With Zero Experience, These Midwest Entrepreneurs Created A Top Kauai Eaterie
Forbes - 10 Jan 2019 17:38
These novice entrepreneurs worked nearly 500 days in a row and created a top Kauai restaurant