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Slack: Why Did The App Catch Fire?
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 16:31
Tech experts show what the company did right.
Email Is Not Your Master
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 21:13
A few years ago I was asked to speak on a panel of female entrepreneurs to discuss our journey into the world of business ownership. At the same time, I was in the middle of a resolution I had committed to. A resolution ...
In sales, ego is the enemy of greatness
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 16:57
No matter how many closing techniques and sales tactics you learn--if you don't master the inner game of sales, you'll never become truly successful in sales.
Announcing the inaugural VentureBeat AI Innovation Awards
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 23:13
To cap off Transform 2019, July 10+11 in San Francisco, VentureBeat will recognize and award emergent, compelling, and influential work in AI.
T-Mobile blasts AT&T and Verizon for 'outright lies about 5G'
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 21:53
While awaiting approval of his proposed merger with Sprint, the CEO of T-Mobile is blasting larger rivals for misleading customers about 5G.
Girls in Tech Catalyst inspires women not to be 'hidden figures'
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 21:45
The Girls in Tech Catalyst conference featured speakers who wanted to inspire women to excel in technology jobs. They told women not to be "hidden figures."
AI analyzes tweets to track conversations about city logistics
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 20:50
In a newly published study, researchers mine Twitter with machine learning algorithms to track trends in conversations around city logistics.
Samsung's deepfake AI makes Rasputin sing Beyoncé
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 20:41
Samsung AI researchers working with Imperial College London made a generative adversarial network capable of animating a 2D photo alongside an audio clip.
I made a Super Mario Maker 2 course on Switch, here's what I learned
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 20:31
Super Mario Maker 2 is out soon for the Nintendo Switch, but I've spent the last week playing it. Here's what I've learned so far.
Slack IPO starts trading at $38.50 for $23 billion valuation
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 19:23
Slack's IPO started with a bang as the first trade was priced at $38.50, giving the company a $23 billion valuation, well above the expected $16 billion.
Businesses can now accept PayPal through Google Pay in 24 countries
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 19:18
In all 24 countries where PayPal's integrated with Google Pay, businesses can now optionally accept PayPal with Google Pay through their apps or websites.
Google Assistant bests Alexa and Siri in most-used medication knowledge
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:56
Google Assistant is able to deliver more comprehensible and helpful results than Siri and Alexa when asked questions about the top 50 most-used medications.
Apple recalls some 2015-2017 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery flaw
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:41
Certain 15-inch MacBook Pros sold from 2015-2017 are now subject to a voluntary recall over overheating batteries, Apple says.
Dead by Daylight scares its way to mobile
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:35
Behaviour Interactive announced today that it is bringing Dead by Daylight to iOS and Android.
William Shatner's Startup Brings New Meaning To 'Enterprise' Ethereum
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 18:22
Sixty-seven years ago, the actor best known for playing Captain Kirk on television franchise Star Trek earned a bachelor's degree in commerce. Now 88 years old, the actor is tapping the passion he had as a young man to u...
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is out early on iOS and Android
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:12
Although Niantic said that Harry Potter: Wizards Unite would be coming out on June 21, U.S. Potter fans can download the new game today.
Procurify raises $20 million to help companies manage spending
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:00
Procurify, a Vancouver, Canada-based procurement software developer, announced that it's raised $20 million in venture capital.
Google Maps lets local businesses reward followers with discounts
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 18:00
Local businesses can now offer discounts or perks to Google Maps users who follow their listing and see their status updates.
Best Business Books For Summer 2019
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 18:00
To succeed in business, professionals have to learn from others--and books are a great way to soak up knowledge.
5 Secrets Of Success From Midlife Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 20 Jun 2019 17:57
What the 'Never Too Old to Get Rich' author learned from 20 founders
Gearbox creative director Paul Sage -- How we made Borderlands 3
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 17:45
Paul Sage is the creative director for Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3, which debuts on the PC and consoles in September.
Apple: U.S. tariffs will cut our economic contribution and aid rivals
Venture Beat - 20 Jun 2019 17:32
Apple is warning the U.S. government of the consequences of 25% tariffs against Chinese-made goods, including revenue shortfalls and business challenges.