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Jobcase raises $100 million to connect blue collar workers with employers
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 16:00
Jobcase, a social network and job board targeted at blue collar workers, has raised $100 million in an equity funding round.
Spotify launches in India: Ad-supported free tier and $1.67 monthly subscription
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 04:40
Spotify has officially arrived in India, one of the fastest growing music markets. Its premium offering is priced between 18 cents a day to $1.67 a month.
Why These Chefs Want More Restaurants To Become Carbon Neutral
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 23:15
While the talk about plastic straws may have taken off in 2018, there's a lot more waste in the food industry that needs to be addressed. A Bay Area-based nonprofit, Zero Foodprint, wants more restaurant to think about t...
How To Keep Your Thoughts On Track For Success
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 22:49
When we confine ourselves to black and white thinking, we limit our ability to remain resilient and see all sides of an issue.
The Chicago Reader, Now An L3C, Looks To Combine Social Impact And Expansion
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 22:20
The Chicago Reader aims to continue providing an alternative take on Chicago politics and culture, while adding more diverse coverage and new types of reporting.
Xiaomi's Donovan Sung talks 5G and why it's holding back on foldables for now
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 22:15
Donovan Sung, Xiaomi's global spokesperson and director of product management, discusses 5G and why it's holding back on foldables for now.
Crypto Collapse? Aximetria Makes Stablecoins Available Through Mobile Banking Platform
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 21:48
Consumers are increasingly looking to stablecoins for a safe investment that maintains the advantages of a decentralized currency. To reflect this, Aximetria now allows its customers to buy, sell and trade stablecoins on...
Intel CEO Bob Swan interview -- Only the strong assets survive
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 21:35
Intel CEO Bob Swan sat down with six reporters to talk about the company's move into 5G network components and its strategy for the future.
YouTube Channel Art -- 4 Ways To Create It For Free
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 21:08
In this post, here are four ways to create custom YouTube channel art (for free) and capture the attention of a new (or returning) visitor. YouTube Channel Art setup can be one of the easy tactical steps you take to get ...
Lenovo teases Z6 Pro phone with 5G and 'beyond 100MP' Hyper Video camera
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 20:58
One way Lenovo could go beyond ultra-high-resolution imagery would be to offer realistic 3D video recordings with similarly high bitrates.
Decoding How Customers Buy (And Why They Don't)
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 20:54
Consumer behavior does not always follow a clear and predictable path. Martyn R. Lewis, author of "How Customers Buy...& Why They Don't", help retailers better understand customer motivation and avoid some common pitfall...
Catt Sadler Gets Naked To Help Empower Women
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 20:52
Catt Sadler's is getting "naked" with her new interview series to help empower women.
Remix raises $15 million to put transportation planning in the cloud
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 20:22
San Francisco startup Remix has closed a $15 million funding round to further develop its cloud-based multimodal transportation tools.
This Is Probably The Reason You're Not Getting More Likes On Social Media
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 19:44
I've been advising companies about social media for nearly 10 years, and there's one question I consistently get asked more than any other. "Why don't we get more likes on our stuff?!"
Why You Must Foster Trust If You Are To Create A Compelling Company Culture
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 19:22
Psychological safety determines is the critical factor that determines the extent to which a team will be high performers
Electronic Arts, Amazon, and Comcast make bids to buy Nexon
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 19:20
Electronic Arts, Amazon, and Comcast have joined the bidding to buy South Korean online gaming firm Nexon.
ThunderCore raises $50 million to make a faster, cheaper blockchain platform
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 19:15
ThunderCore has raised $50 million to build a more nimble, cheaper, and faster blockchain platform. It's like the foundation for a better Bitcoin.
How Banning Devices May Be Bad For Your Business
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 18:51
Is banning devices the right move for your business?
Forget foldables, Fxtec's Pro1 is a $649 phone with a landscape QWERTY keyboard
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 18:41
Fxtec's Pro1 has most of the apps and features you've come to expect from a modern device, but it packs one key differentiator: a physical QWERTY keyboard.
Researchers develop AI that classifies seizures using less data
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 18:30
In a preprint paper, researchers describe a novel technique that reduces the amount of data required for seizure classification while maintaining accuracy.
The One-Stop Clothes Shop For People Who Care About The Environment
Forbes - 27 Feb 2019 18:20
Sick of not knowing where their clothes came from, a pair of entrepreneurs decided to launch a website - and then a store - signposting shoppers to the most ethical brands.
Cartoon Network Arcade ties rewards in 15 mobile games to TV show viewing
Venture Beat - 27 Feb 2019 18:00
Cartoon Network has come up with a gaming app, Cartoon Network Arcade, that gives kids rewards in mobile games for watching TV.