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Rusal Invests $200M in America's First Low-Carbon Environmentally Conscious Aluminum Mill
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 03:51
With today's investment of $200M from Rusal, other major investors in the wings, and Braidy Industries' plan to go public by the end of 2019, the future of Ashland and the face of global aluminum is about to change forev...
A New School For Sustainable Fashion That's Free
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 14:28
There's a new school for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. And it's free.
How Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung treat your voice data
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 23:30
Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and Google traffic in lots of voice data, but they handle it differently. Here's what you need to know.
Researchers Confident Deep Learning And Math Can Help End Veteran Suicide
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 21:00
A leading team of U.S. researchers is working to save lives using an unlikely method--math.
Google will examine new Android developer accounts more closely
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 20:52
In a blog post this afternoon, Google announced that it'll take more time to review Android app developer accounts without proven track records.
Grieving, Loss and Running a Business: Virtual Umbrella Founder Samantha Kingston Tells Her Story
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 20:34
As part of a series looking into the under-discussed side of founding a company, Forbes speaks with the founder of Virtual Umbrella, Samantha Kingston, about building a business while going through grief.
Superhot VR made more revenue than the original
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 19:52
Superhot VR has sold over 800,000 copies. It has made more in revenue than the original, non-VR version of the stylistic shooter.
Your Smartphone Is A Sinkhole Where Productivity Goes To Die
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 19:50
Smartphones enable our always-on culture, where even the briefest moment of downtime prompts us to scroll through never-ending feeds designed to keep us hooked. With technology at our fingertips, we no longer have reason...
How Transparent Is Your Marketing Spend?
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 19:30
Every effort to measure and improve the contribution of marketing investments to the business is limited by the ability of finance and marketing to work together to improve the way they currently track, classify, and acc...
Jack Daniel's AR app turns whiskey bottles into pop-out storybooks
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 18:26
Augmented reality isn't always amazing, but when a storybook pops out of a Jack Daniel's bottle, you may wonder whether you've had too much to drink.
The 10 Questions To Ask When Valuing Your Equity
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 18:15
Equity is a key part of any startup employee's compensation. Here are the 10 things to know when valuing your shares.
Like Steve Jobs, Say No to 1000 Things To Find Clarity And Beat Stress
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 18:12Hormel, Harvard Team Up To Change Minds About "Big Food"
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 17:35
In the fight for market share, many of the biggest players in packaged foods are fighting to do good -- and get recognized for it.
Code to Inspire trains girls to code and make games in Afghanistan
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 17:15
Fereshteh Forough is a coder from Afghansistan. She set up Code to Inspire to enable girls to learn how to code and make games.Fereshteh ForoughFereshteh Forough
Researchers use drones to detect potholes, cracks, and other road damage
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 17:05
In a newly published preprint paper, researchers describe an algorithm that automatically maps potholes, cracks, and other types of road damage.
Harvard Medical School's AI can detect genetic defect that causes some cancers
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 17:00
Harvard Medical School researchers describe in a newly published paper an algorithm that can accurately screen for certain kinds of cancer.
Baby Boomers Are Fueling An Industry That Is Ripe For Disruption. The Rise of The Death Concierge.
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 16:26
Some industries are "out of sight, out of mind" to the average consumer and even entrepreneur. The funeral industry is ripe for disruption with a new host of services and different approaches to celebrating death.
iOS 13 will reportedly add Dark Mode, Undo gesture, and Mail categories
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 16:19
Ahead of iOS 13's first beta in June, new details have leaked, suggesting noticeable UI and interface improvements along with key app updates.
The world of blockchain and games comes to GamesBeat Summit 2019
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 16:15
We're taking a deep dive into the sometimes confusing, yet ridiculously attractive world of blockchain and games during GamesBeat Summit, April 23-24 in LA.
Parrot's Anafi Thermal is a $1,900 drone for rescuers, architects, and the energy industry
Venture Beat - 15 Apr 2019 16:00
Paris-based Parrot's Anafi Thermal is a $1,900 drone targeted at first responders, building engineers, energy producers, and other professionals.
The Power Of Purpose: How Six+One Is Using Creativity For Good
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 15:48
Eric Rojas is the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of Six+One, an innovative purpose-driven NYC agency dedicated to building relationships with brands and their consumers that goes beyond the purchase of a product.
How To Run A Successful Security Token Offering In Compliance With New SEC Guidance
Forbes - 15 Apr 2019 15:41
After 2 years, the SEC has finally put forth a framework for determining whether a token sold in an ICO is under their regulatory purview. This guide addresses how to prepare a security token offering and the issues you ...