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Datadog acquires French AI-powered app-testing startup Madumbo
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 17:00
Datadog has acquired under-the-radar French startup Madumbo, which develops an AI-powered app-testing service. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
IBM's AI takes on world-class debater in argument about preschool
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 04:06
IBM's Project Debater engaged in a human vs. machine competition to argue for and against subsidies for preschool.
Microsoft, Moovit, and TomTom team up for multi-modal transport platform
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 16:20
Microsoft, Moovit, and TomTom today announced what they're touting as the "world's first truly comprehensive multi-modal trip planner."
Wheels Up Is Going Full Speed Into Jet Sharing
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 03:59
A new member priced under $3,000 is designed attract as many as 16,000 members with the promise of cheaper shared flights with coordinated with the current 5,000 members of Wheels Up
Sony's PlayStation business gets new president and CEO, Jim Ryan
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 02:41
Jim Ryan replaces John Kodera as the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Kodera is stepping down to deputy president where he will work on services.
Why Personal Branding Is More Important Than Ever
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 23:51
Do you want to allow your online reputation to take on a life of its own or control the narrative? With the proliferation of social media and the gig economy, it has become essential for everyone to embrace personal bran...
Instagram may soon get direct messages for the web
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 23:48
As Facebook is making messaging a key priority for 2019, Instagram is testing out the ability for sending direct messages on the web.
Activision Blizzard cuts 8% of jobs amid 'best' financial results
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 23:46
Activision set a new record for revenue, but it is cutting jobs. The company wants to put more resources into making games, so it is laying off people.
Apple angers news publishers with plan to keep 50% of subscription fees
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 23:03
Have you heard this one before? News publishers don't like the idea of sharing their subscription revenues with Apple, especially as Apple's cut goes up.
Radeon VII vs. RTX 2080 -- which $700 GPU should you get?
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 22:11
REVIEW: The very high end of the video card market has had no real competition for Nvidia in years. AMD has put its efforts instead into beefing up its CPUs and providing some of the best mainstream graphics cards. This ...
May Mobility raises $22 million to deploy autonomous shuttles in cities across the U.S.
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 21:55
Autonomous shuttle company May Mobility has raised $22 million in a series A round, bringing its total capital raised to over $30 million.
U.S. Senator asks Apple and Google to ban Saudi woman-monitoring app
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 21:35
Citing media reports that the app is being used to restrict females' travels outside Saudi Arabiam, Democrat Ron Wyden wants Apple and Google to ban it.
Google refocuses Android Things as a 'platform for OEM partners'
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 21:30
In something of a pivot, Google announced that it's refocusing its Android Things platform as a 'platform for OEM partners.'
How To Become A Local News Expert
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 20:45
Getting local press is one of the best ways to get traction for your business.Becoming a go-to resource for local press is a fast way to gain credibility and awareness for your business.
The Division 2's open beta begins March 1
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 20:43
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is coming March 15 to PC and consoles, but you can try it out first without preordering beginning March 1.
Walmart and Google-backed Deliv end online grocery partnership
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 20:42
Walmart and logistics firm Deliv pulled the plug on same-day grocery delivery, dealing a setback in the retailer's race against rival Amazon.com.
AI-Powered Contract Management Platform Evisort Announces $4.5 Million Seed
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 20:34
30 Under 30 Evisort announces raise of $4.5 million. The seed round is led by Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos-backed Village Global and Amity Ventures.
Three Tips To Build A Tech Business Inspired By Things That Frustrate You
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 20:20
Every entrepreneur--from aspiring to serial and everyone in between--wants to ensure their own emotional well-being, particularly during the tumultuous journey of starting and staying up. Taking cues from successful tech...
Verizon's stalled 5G rollout reportedly covers less than 10% of Sacramento
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 20:10
Verizon stopped its 5G rollout after launching in only 4 cities, but didn't blanket any of them. Sacramento's wondering when the 5G rollout will finish.
Gobble Launches Sunday Meal Prep After Having Success With Walmart
Forbes - 12 Feb 2019 20:02
Ooshma Garg, Gobble CEO & Founder, launches Sunday Meal Prep kits to provide healthy and convenient prepped lunches for the week.
AI guides single-camera drone through hallways it's never seen before
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 19:45
In a paper, researchers at UC Berkeley describe an AI system that helps single-camera quadcopters navigate hallways they've never seen before.
'Ligue du LOL' revealed to be 30 French male journalists using Facebook and Twitter to harass female counterparts
Venture Beat - 12 Feb 2019 19:35
A group of 30 male journalists created a secret group on Facebook dubbed the "Ligue du LOL," which they have used for years to harass female journalists.