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NumberAI raises $10.5 million to add texting intelligence to business landlines
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 16:00
NumberAI, a smart messaging provider for businesses, has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Google's Gradient Ventures and others.
5 Leadership Traits Every Boomer Entrepreneur Should Possess
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 02:59
More boomers will be turning to self-employment, according to a new survey, and to be successful, these are the key leadership traits they will need to have.
Snapchat considers changing how long Stories stay up
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 23:20
Snapchat, known for allowing users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours, is considering extending the shelf life of public Stories.
How To Finally Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Full-Time Business
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 22:57
It has never been easier to start a side hustle no matter entrepreneurs' skill, passion or location. Turning a side-hustle into a full-time business remains a challenge. Everything starts with a change in the entrepreneu...
Surprising Reasons To Switch From Video-Conference To The Phone
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 21:55
Video-conferencing isn't always the next best thing to an in-person meeting. Sometimes the phone is a more effective tool for really understanding what's going on with your colleagues.
Oscar the AI trash sorter can be a real grouch
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 21:53
Oscar is a trash-sorting system that recognizes the food in your hand and tells you how to properly throw it away. It plans to sell data to monetize trash.
Antutu wants to benchmark smartphone AI performance
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 21:30
The folks behind popular benchmarking app Antutu have released a new tool, AI Review, that aims to quantify smartphone AI performance.
Nvidia stock falls $14 billion on crypto-related earnings preannouncement
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 20:45
Nvidia warned that Q4 revenue will be $2.2 billion, instead of the predicted $2.7 billion, due to lower gaming and data center revenue.
Baking The World A Better Place
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 20:43
Benjamina Ebuehi captured hearts on Season 7 (US Season 4) of the Great British Bake-Off but what she's doing now to empower other women will impress her fans even more than her quarter-final finish.
6 Profitable Side Gigs You Can Launch From Your Couch
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 20:16
Looking to earn a little more cash this year? Turn your entrepreneurial instincts into a legit side gig. Here are some ideas to get you started.
How Adobe keeps users subscribed with AI-powered UX (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 20:12
Register for this VB Live event to learn how AI is helping brands create powerful UX and transforming how users interact with their platforms & products.
Saving Manufacturing Jobs And Boosting Entrepreneurial Opportunity In Chicagoland
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 20:08
The Ownership Conversion Project aims to keep manufacturing companies and jobs in Illinois and boost ownership opportunities for people of color.
Canalys: Drop in smartphone sales in China hit Apple and Xiaomi hard
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 19:35
According to a new report by Canalys, smartphone shipments in China fell to 396 million units -- the lowest level since 2013.
Goal Setting To Start And Grow Your Own Business
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 19:30
The first thing that any new businessman or woman should do is set themselves some goals. Now, these needn't be numerical goals because numerical goals don't always take into account the most important part of any busine...
Metro Exodus will skip Steam for Epic Games Store
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 19:25
Epic Games and Deep Silver announced today that Metro Exodus will only be sold digitally for PC on the Epic Games Store.
Infrastructure Investment In Smaller U.S. Cities Is The Antidote To Overpriced Top Tier Cities
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 19:00
Investment in the infrastructure of smaller cities can help them once again be an attractive alternative to big cities. While providing affordable commercial real estate to start-ups, fintechs and other emerging firms, t...
Apple reportedly plans games subscription service akin to Netflix
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 18:16
Many companies are trying to become the Netflix of Games, and now Apple is considering joining them with a service likely targeted towards iOS users.
The Secret Formula For Strong And Successful Cofounder Relationships
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 18:11Facebook and Google built a framework to study how AI agents talk to each other
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 18:05
Researchers at Google and Facebook have developed an AI framework they say demonstrates how language emerges among groups of users.
10 Ways To Buck 'The Cult of Busy' Habit For A Better Work Life Balance
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 18:00
The Cult Of Being Busy Has Become The Ultimate Status Symbol. Anna Persuad, CEO Of Sleepworks & Skin Skincare Provider This Works, Shares 10 Ways But The Pendulum To Regain A Better Work Life Balance.
5 Social Media Blogs That You Need To Know About In 2019
Forbes - 28 Jan 2019 17:36
Where are you getting your social media marketing news and tips? Here are some of the top resources on the web where you can keep up with the latest social media news and get valuable tips.
Bluetooth gains 'direction finding' for location accuracy to the centimeter
Venture Beat - 28 Jan 2019 17:26
Bluetooth 5.1 arrives today, with one particularly interesting new feature that will help improve location services: direction finding.