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A fintech VC explains how to go from big idea to big money (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 16:50
Find out the difference between fintech startups that fail and the ones that disrupt entire industries in this VB Live event.
Spotify and chat come to Windows 10 Game Bar
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 23:00
Microsoft announced today that you can now access Spotify, chat, and other features with the Windows 10 Game Bar.
Snap Games lets you play instant games while chatting
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 22:50
Snap announced Snap Games at the Snap Partner Summit today.
Recessionary Resilience
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 21:33
Two thirds of economists predict the US will enter a recession by 2021. As a business leader, there are some crucial areas to consider that will set you up for success during these leaner times.
From Software should want an Assist Mode in Sekiro
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 20:01
From Software has made an excellent game, but it could have made a better one. All it has to do is introduce an accessibility mode.
Microsoft brings Visual Studio Code to Linux as a Snap
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 20:00
Microsoft made Visual Studio Code available for Linux as a Snap, supporting the containerized software package and seamless auto-updates for Linux users.
The Aquaculture Industry: An Ocean Of Investment Opportunity
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 19:38
For the first time in recorded history, more than one million tons of farm-raised salmon were produced. Europe and the U.S. were reacting to middle-class consumer demand for sustainably grown, natural aquaculture fish. T...
Video: How Elastic Games created its love letter to '90s horror films
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 19:30
Unlike most horror games, the asymmetrical multiplayer game Last Year: The Nightmare leans more to the campy vibe of '90s slasher flicks.
Eliminate the Competition. Five Key Elements Of Building a New Market Category.
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 19:29
Established marketplaces are good because they are large and have many customers. But they also have too many competitors which will erode gross margin and profits over time. What to do. Create a new category and try to ...
Healthtech Stories: An Insomnia Patient Turned Tech Entrepreneur Tackling Mental Health
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 19:07
Peter Hames is cofounder and CEO of Big Health. His difficulties with insomnia led him to create their first product, Sleepio, which is a digital sleep improvement program that allows patients to recover without medicati...
Sensor Tower -- Elder Scrolls: Blades hits 1 million iOS downloads in first week of early access
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 19:06
The Elder Scrolls: Blades reached 1 million downloads on iOS one week after being available by invitation only early access.
Forbes 30 Under 30 Alumna Amanda Nguyen Launches Rise Justice Labs, An Incubator For Civil Rights Movements
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 19:00
The Forbes Under 30 alum announces the launch of Rise Justice Labs, which she describes as a "Y Combinator" for social movements.
Intel rebuffs report, still plans to supply 5G modems for 2020 devices
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 18:50
The chipmaker is suggesting that nothing has changed after a report claimed Intel was missing development deadlines for its second-generation 5G modem.
10 ways Siri should become a better assistant in 2019
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 17:08
Apple's digital assistant Siri has struggled for years, but it took a step forward in 2018 with Siri Shortcuts. Here's what needs to improve in 2019.
Tonal raises $45 million to expand its smart in-home fitness system
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 17:01
Fitness startup Tonal has raised $45 million to expand its eponymous fitness machine that combines an interactive LED screen with electromagnetic weights.
Industrial Hemp Is The Answer To Petrochemical Dependency
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 17:00
Many products made from petroleum-derived materials can be made from hemp. Although industrial hemp won't overtake petrochemical products any time soon, increasing hemp knowledge and infrastructure will give it a lasting...
What's the blueprint? Preparing the heartland for AI, automation, and the future of work
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 16:43
Blueprint York's speakers and panels sought to ask and answer: How do you create sustainable tech jobs and businesses outside of Silicon Valley?
South Korea rushes 5G launch to beat Verizon, claims first subscribers
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 16:17
Who was actually first to launch commercial mobile 5G services? The winner of the U.S. and South Korean race may ultimately come down to a photo finish.
Amazon launches HIPAA-eligible Alexa skills for health care
Venture Beat - 4 Apr 2019 16:14
Amazon has created a HIPAA-eligible environment for health care-related Alexa skills to share sensitive patient data or schedule doctor appointments.
How To Build A Startup Ecosystem
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 16:12
No longer does Silicon Valley have a monopoly on high growth startups. Successful startup ecosystems are popping up across the world. But some are more successful than others. This article will help you learn the magic i...
OakNorth Is Europe's Most Valuable Fintech And In Profit: A Rare Breed Of Fintech Unicorn
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 15:28
What sets OakNorth, the most valuable fintech in Europe, apart from most other fintechs and makes it a rare breed of unicorn is that it is profitable. Its 2018 annual results revealed a 220 percent increase in pre-tax pr...
The Six Main Barriers Against Problem-Solving And How To Overcome Them
Forbes - 4 Apr 2019 15:20
There are more than thirty different ways to call all those unpleasant and stressful situations which prevent us from directly achieving what we want. Life is full of them. Find here the six more common reasons why it is...