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How This CEO Pivoted From Near Closure To The Creation Of Bacon, The 'Uber Of Hourly Jobs'
Forbes - 21 May 2019 18:00
This CEO pivoted and gained new funding within the space of less than two hours.
Facebook bets on messaging ... but where will the money come from?
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 23:10
Today, Facebook doesn't generate significant revenue from its messaging apps, Messenger and WhatsApp, but that's about to change.
Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 May 2019 Update
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 22:51
Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on May 21, 2019. The company also launched a Windows health dashboard to track its progress.
Here's Why Remote Workers Are More Productive Than In-House Teams
Forbes - 21 May 2019 22:13
A survey conducted by Connect Solutions reported that among those who worked remotely, both part-time and full-time, 77% stated they were more productive when working remotely; and 30% stated that they accomplished more ...
Comcast reportedly expanding into health care with new smart speaker
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 21:26
Comcast is making a health care assistant and smart speaker akin to Amazon's Echo and Google Home, anonymous sources said.
How To Reach The Connected Consumer In The Beauty And Cosmetic Space
Forbes - 21 May 2019 21:21
For a new company, trying to break into the beauty and cosmetic industry is not always pretty. For one thing, the space is crowded--new brands are being created every day. For another, customers aren't always eager to gi...
Learn How To Give Great Speeches From Commencement Speakers Like Robert Smith
Forbes - 21 May 2019 21:06
The most effective and memorable speeches are light-hearted and engage and inspire the audience of graduates and their guests. Here are Toastmasters International's five memorable commencement speeches to learn from.
Bosch unveils sensor box designed for autonomous air taxis
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 21:00
Bosch built a compact and lightweight sensor box for autonomous taxis, which it expects will launch in earnest within the next three years.
7 Online Business Ideas To Try in 2019
Forbes - 21 May 2019 20:23
Having an online business is quite possibly one of the greatest ways to make a living. Being able to create an income with just a computer and a phone is a freedom like none other. It's a ton of work, don't get me wrong,...
Activision reveals Call of Duty: Mobile -- Battle Royale mode
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 19:24
Activision revealed a first glimpse into the battle royale mode for the upcoming Call of Duty: Mobile game. It features a big map and familiar locations.
Apple updates MacBook Pro with 8-core option, revised keyboard design
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 19:06
Apple's pro-grade laptop received another set of internal bumps today, designed to improve performance of both chips and the troubled butterfly keyboard.
Hearthstone: Rise of the Mech event adds a free Legendary, buffs 18 cards, and ushers in Arena rotation
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 19:00
Hearthstone's next event is Rise of the Mech, which begins June 3 and ends July 1. It comes with a free Legendary, card buffs, and Arena changes.
U.S. Senators propose legislation to fund national AI strategy
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:58
The Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act would pump $2.2 billion into federal research and development over the next 10 years.
Betabrand's Podcast Theatre: How The Audio Revolution Is Influencing Retail
Forbes - 21 May 2019 18:21
Retailers have redesigned stores for the eyeballs of Instagram; now Betabrand is doing the same for ears with their new immersive retail experience: Podcast Theatre.
Tencent acquires Swedish game studio Sharkmob
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:15
Tencent Holdings said it has acquired Swedish game developer Sharkmob for an undisclosed price. The team includes veterans from games such as The Division and Hitman.
In the 5G era, spectrum sharing is key to cellular and Wi-Fi growth
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:09
5G is the hot new wireless technology, but it will benefit from sharing wireless spectrum with previous standards, including 4G and Wi-Fi.
Riot Games and State Farm extend League of Legends esports pact to 2021
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:00
The extension comes only a year after State Farm first started sponsoring the game's esports tournaments. Other sponsors include Alienware and Mastercard.
Microsoft announces SharePoint Home Sites, Q&As in Yammer, and more
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:00
At Microsoft's SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas, the company unveiled new features heading to Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint and Yammer.
Intel makes progress toward optical chips that accelerate AI
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:00
In a research paper, Intel scientists detail a technique that might make viable mass production of optical chips for AI acceleration.
Just Cause 4 gets Los Demonios DLC and spring update on July 3
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 18:00
Just Cause 4 has a lot of zany things in it, and today Square Enix is announcing that the demons of the Los Demonios downloadable content (DLC) for Just Cause 4 will debut on July 3.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan sails to PC and consoles on August 30
Venture Beat - 21 May 2019 17:48
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan debuts on the consoles and PC on August 30. It's a creepy title from the makers of Until Dawn.
Once A Wunderkind, British Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Loses His Restaurant Empire
Forbes - 21 May 2019 17:47
Jamie Oliver's casual style and advocacy for school children made him a fan favorite. But his restaurant empire has gone bust.