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In Little Keene, NH, Boosting Rural Economies And Entrepreneurship
Forbes - 22 Aug 2019 16:33
Keene, NH (population 23,000), which will host the second annual Radically Rural conference, is gradually becoming quite the hub for entrepreneurship and rural economic development.
Steam disables payments in local Argentinian currency
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 02:49
Steam is no longer accepting the Argentinian peso currency as the country deals with economic uncertainity and potential default on its IMF debt.
Black Desert brings its MMO action to PS4
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 21:50
PlayStation 4 owners have a new massively multiplayer online role-playing game option. Pearl Abyss announced today that Black Desert is now available on the PS4.
Apple Watch patent application reveals millimeter wave 5G and Wi-Fi design
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 20:30
The Apple Watch won't be stuck with aging 4G technology, a newly published patent application reveals, as Apple is working on a high-speed 5G version.
Oculus mobile VR leader leaves Facebook
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 20:05
Max Cohen, former head of mobile VR at Oculus, is leaving Facebook at the end of the month.
Carnegie Mellon and Oregon State team wins first leg of DARPA Subterranean Challenge robot competition
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 19:26
A team hailing from Carnegie Mellon University and Oregon State University nabbed the first of four prizes in DARPA's Subterranean Challenge.
10 Ways To Set Work-Life Boundaries As A Small But Growing Team
Forbes - 22 Aug 2019 19:15
When you're in the throes of business growth, it can be hard to ensure you're taking time for yourself. Focus on achieving a more balanced life with these tips from Young Entrepreneur Council experts.
Hearthstone nerfs Dr. Boom, Conjurer's Calling, Luna's Pocket Galaxy, Extra Arms ... and Barnes
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 19:02
Hearthstone is nerfing 5 cards: Conjurer's Conjuring, Luna's Pocket Galaxy, Dr. Boom: Mad Genius, Extra Arms, and Barnes.
High prices and 5G extend the U.S. smartphone replacement cycle to 33 months
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 18:16
An increasing number of users plan to hang onto their smartphones for roughly three years, a survey says, confirming vendors' fears of slowing upgrades.
Razer teams with Tencent on cloud gaming standards, reports 30% revenue growth in first half
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 17:45
Razer always wants to be on the edge of gaming, and so it has teamed up with Tencent Cloud to define standards for cloud gaming.
Amazon's voice-synthesizing AI mimics shifts in tempo, pitch, and volume
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 17:14
Amazon researchers recently investigated a voice-generating AI system that can accurately mimic shifts in tempo, pitch, and volume.
Verizon and Boingo will bring millimeter wave 5G inside buildings
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 16:36
A leading indoor Wi-Fi company will help Verizon bring its 5G cellular service indoors, including stadiums, residential buildings, and other public spaces.
DrLupo signs multi-year streaming and esports contract with Rekt Global
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 16:00
Popular Twitch game streamer Benjamin "DrLupo" Lupo has signed a multi-year contract with esports company Rekt Global.
Here's The Witcher 3 running in handheld mode on Switch
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:54
The Witcher 3 on Switch (Switcher) is starting to look like one of the system's most impressive ports ever. It even runs well in handheld mode.
iPhone 11 Pro may feature shatter-resistant body, live video editing, and AMX chip
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:49
More major internal and external changes are coming to Apple's new flagship iPhones and iPads than were previously expected, according to a new report.
Google ditches dessert names starting with Android 10
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:45
Google has refreshed the Android logo to be more "accessible" and "inclusive" and adopted version numbers for releases starting with Android 10.
SpotHero raises $50 million to bring underutilized parking spaces online
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:20
Parking inventory and booking startup SpotHero announced that it has raised $50 million in a series D round, bringing its total raised to over $100 million.
How To Persuade With A Story Like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Forbes - 22 Aug 2019 15:15
"The first thirty seconds of your presentation needs to arouse interest in your subject," says speech coach Patricia Fripp. Just like Hollywood films grab you from the get go.
Mattel unveils Hot Wheels: Infinite Loop iOS racing game
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:00
Mattel is unveiling its Hot Wheels Infinite Loop, which is an iOS game that uses the popular Mattel Hot Wheels brand.
Caavo's Control Center gains support for Sonos speakers and Nest Cam
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:00
Caavo's Control Center set-top box, which unifies disparate streaming devices, now supports Sonos speakers and Google's Nest Camera lineup.
Remediant raises $15 million to help companies manage privileged access
Venture Beat - 22 Aug 2019 15:00
Remedient, a San Francisco- and Fort Worth-based provider of privileged account management software, has raised $15 million in venture capital.
The Five Commandments Of JavaScript And SEO For Beginners
Forbes - 22 Aug 2019 15:00
Since JavaScript is a prime suspect for websites with lousy Google rankings, it makes sense to poke around a bit and follow the Five Commandments.