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The Top Three Big Data Trends Impacting LA Employers In 2019
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 13:30
As technology continues to evolve, so, too, will business practices. Staying ahead of the curve, or at least in line with it, could be the difference between surviving and flourishing.
Hibob raises $20 million to modernize HR with digital tools
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 12:00
Tel Aviv-based HR and benefits platform Hibob has raised $20 million in an extension of its initial series A to accelerate expansion to the U.S. and Europe.
The move-fast-and-break-things era is over. The future is about inclusive innovation.
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 23:10
We're entering a new era where investment is migrating towards cities that grow their tech sectors in sustainable ways that advance economies.
How One Female Entrepreneur Is Using Music To Improve Lives
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 22:00
Meet the former DJ turned co-founder of Feed.fm who is helping people improve their health through music.
Apple acquires Laserlike, an ML startup that might make Siri smarter
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 21:59
Another small machine learning/AI company acquisition for Apple might mean a smarter Siri -- one capable of parsing the web and delivering personal results.
Battlefield V's battle royale mode gets big reveal
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 21:54
After months of waiting, Battlefield V owners will get details on the game's upcoming Firestorm battle royale mode that could determine the game's future.
Google launches Android Q Beta 1
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 21:00
Google today launched Android Q Beta 1 for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and the official Android Emulator.
Marijuana Entrepreneurs Wary Of Copycats
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 20:18
"It's very jarring to see something our team had spent countless hours on blatantly cut and pasted onto another company's site."
Sensor Tower -- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery made $110 million in less than a year
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 20:10
The mobile role-playing game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has made about $110 million on iOS and Android since its launch in April 2018.
Google releases open source tool to make iOS more accessible
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 19:57
Google's Accessibility Scanner for iOS (GSCXScanner) detects and debugs accessibility issues in iOS apps. It's available in open source.
Five Ways Sales Has Changed In Recent Years (And How To Adapt)
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 19:44
The benefits of perfecting your sales process cannot be denied, but becoming a true sales master can be a challenge. Sales has changed a lot in recent years, thanks to new technological developments and a general shift i...
GV leads $11 million round in Determined AI deep learning developer platform
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 19:00
Determined AI raised $11 million, led by GV (formerly Google Ventures), to bring new features to its distributed deep learning management platform.
Autonomous system uses quadcopters to help wheeled robots climb steep cliffs
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 18:55
Researchers at the University of Tokyo propose a framework that taps drones to help ground vehicles traverse steep cliffs.
Adblock Plus is now 5 times faster at recognizing ads, uses 60% less CPU
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 18:24
Adblock Plus 3.5 for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge is 5 times faster at recognizing ads and uses up to 60 percent less CPU.
PlayerUnknown Brendan Greene moves on to a new battleground with special assignment
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 18:15
Brendan Greene, the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), announced today the formation of a new team within PUBG Corp. in Amsterdam.
Ryff raises $3 million to place virtual objects in movie, commercial, and TV scenes
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 18:00
Ryff has raised $3 million for an advertising business where it places virtual objects in a scene within a movie, TV commercial, or TV show.
Diversity In Tech: How One VC Firm Is Partnering With Historically Black Colleges To Address The Pipeline Issue
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 17:30
Top tech firms have largely focused their recruitment efforts on select Ivy League universities. A seed-stage investment firm aims to change that.
How To Keep Your Business Partnership From Imploding
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 17:11
Consider carefully before taking on a friend or family member as your business partner. Here are some important lessons about business partnerships that one entrepreneur learned the hard way.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G peaks at 2.7Gbps in South Korea, U.S. speed unknown
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 17:08
If you're ready to download movies in under 10 seconds, you're going to love the Galaxy S10 5G -- assuming its U.S. performance is up to South Korea's.
Balancing decision bias at enterprise scale
Venture Beat - 13 Mar 2019 16:50
Decision bias can lead to bottlenecks and an overemphasis on short-term thinking, making it difficult to measure how choices will impact the bottom line.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Purpose Brands And Gen-Z
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 16:48
What are the basic concepts underpinning CSR, and what is the recommended process for readers who want to explore its viability?
Gaining a Competitive Edge By Conducting A SWOT Analysis On Your Workforce
Forbes - 13 Mar 2019 16:45
A SWOT analysis is a framework used to evaluate a company's competitive position and then to develop a strategic plan to address these areas. You can apply this process to your workforce, which is helpful when determinin...