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Google's new automated voice service lets you silently share information with emergency operators
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 19:26
Google's working to make it easier to share context with responders in the event of an emergency, it announced in a blog post.
From News To Nightcaps: Washington's Graham Family Buys The Clyde's Group
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 17:14
The Graham Family is back in the headlines. It's now the owner of some of DC's most popular restaurants.
How To Write A Business Plan
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 17:11
This 'Your Next Avenue' episode has experts' tips on writing a business plan
The Best Books Every CEO Should Read
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 21:00
Where do you go when you're already at the top? With the wisdom in these 7 books, the answer is "onward and upward."
The World Needs A Vast Portfolio Of Solutions To Match Our Portfolio Of Problems
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 05:00
Access to clean water is likely a problem.
Qualcomm exec doubles down on the power of 5G and AI at the edge
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 03:53
Dev Singh, Qualcomm's Head of Robotics, believes that 5G is the connective fabric that's going to radically change the landscape for AI at the edge.
This Entrepreneur Ditched Her Brick And Mortar Business To Thrive Online
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 23:12
Through her company, The Actors Green Room, Jen Rudolph helps actors nurture their dreams.
Facebook open-sources image and video algorithms it uses to fight abuse
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 23:03
Facebook open source algorithms it uses to spot identical and nearly-identical photos and videos, which it uses to fight abuse on its platform.
IBM tests ways to improve natural language processing
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 22:26
In a blog post, IBM Research detailed several techniques that might improve natural language processing in the enterprise domain.
At Siggraph 2019, AI-aided CG flexed its muscles and slightly stumbled
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 20:30
AI is becoming increasingly important in computer graphics, as shown at Siggraph, but some artists and companies are using it more impressively than others.
Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer in the first big shot of livestreaming's content war
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 19:58
Ninja leaves Twitch to join Mixer exclusively. This is a big shakeup that indicates platforms are going to fight over content.
Bandai Namco launches a new mobile division
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 18:33
Bandai Namco announced today that it is opening a new company that will focus on making mobile games for markets outside of Asia.
These Minecraft videos show off over 500 hours of demonstrations
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 17:52
In a new research paper, a team of scientists at Carnegie Mellon describe an AI training data set of human task demonstrations captured in Minecraft.
Why we flew a blimp during the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 17:35
Freshwork's #Cricket4Life campaign was an opportunity to support two causes their employees & customers are passionate about -- cricket and fighting hunger.
Innovation In The Restaurant Space: 4 Hot Startups To Watch
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 17:18
As the connected consumer becomes ever more dominant, restaurant brands are finding that customers are expecting faster service, more tech innovations, and a more seamless experience overall. These four restaurant start-...
Is Work-Life Balance Overrated?
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 16:47
Two-thirds of entrepreneurs sacrifice their personal wellbeing in the pursuit of success. Research just released by Investec Private Bank found that entrepreneurs regard having a happy and healthy workforce as a key succ...
OLAPLEX Delivers Hair Care Magic Again With Their Latest Product Launch
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 16:44
Some brands just seem to have the Midas touch. OLAPLEX, a game-changing line of hair care products is one of them.
Apple lists AR/VR jobs, reportedly taps executive who finalizes products
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 16:27
If there was any question that Apple was still interested in AR glasses, new job listings and an executive shuffle suggest that it's moving forward.
Parents In Franchising: Why More Parents Are Choosing To Become Franchisees
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 16:15
The rise of the "parentpreneur" is well documented. But what is it in particular about the franchise industry that attracts parents looking to launch their own ventures, with the aim of developing and growing a business ...
Five Concise Questions With Akerna CEO Jessica Billingsley
Forbes - 1 Aug 2019 16:03
Jessica Billingsley=JB: From very early on, I was in the camp of "if you tell me not to do something, I'm going to figure out a way to do it."
Bird beefs up new escooter with a 50% larger battery
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 15:38
Bird's new escooter design -- the Bird Two -- features a battery that's 50% larger than that of its predecessor, plus a seamless and durable design.
Opsani raises $10 million to optimize cloud app runtime environments with AI
Venture Beat - 1 Aug 2019 15:30
Opsani, a Redwood City, California-based startup developing AI-imbued DevOps tools, has raised $10 million in venture capital.