Startup News
Ready raises $5 million for hyper-casual esports platform
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 16:00
Ready, the maker of The Ready Games hyper-casual esports tournament platform, has raised $5 million in funding.
Boston Startup Puts A New Spin On Silk, Replacing Petrochemicals In Clothing And Skincare
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 05:26
Evolved by Nature has unlocked the potential of silk to provide finishes for clothing, like waterproofing and moisture management, previously supplied by petrochemicals, as well as using liquid, activated silk in skincar...
Forget Stocks, Invest In Stock Exchanges
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 05:14
In a little over a decade, a tiny Atlanta company went from obscurity to the vanguard of financial markets. Today Intercontinental Exchange currently operates 12 regulated exchanges and marketplaces and six clearing hous...
How One Company Is Making Cleaning Tools Without Virgin Plastic
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 03:03
Tal Chitayat has been making sponges out of walnut and coconut shells for the past decade. This year, he's bringing them to the New York City marathon. Sponges at a marathon? Thousands are used each year to help runners ...
Minecraft Marketplace July 2019: 10 million downloads and summer sale
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 23:13
The Minecraft Marketplace surpassed 10 million downloads in July. That was thanks in large part to the summer sale and free summer contet.
Why Uber, Salesforce, And Other Tech Powerhouses Love Chicago
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 23:07
Uber's new office will be one of the largest lease agreements that Chicago has seen in years, but the tech giant's decision to double-down on its Windy City presence is not anomalous. Chicago has witnessed a steady clip ...
U.S. DoJ indicts former Alphabet engineer for stealing self-driving car secrets from Waymo
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 21:50
Former Alphabet engineer Anthony Levandowski was indicted on federal charges of stealing trade secrets about Waymo's Lidar self-driving car technology.
Gartner: Samsung and Huawei sold one-third of phones in Q2 2019
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 21:30
Gartner reports that smartphone sales globally dipped 1.7% in Q2 2019, totaling 368 million units (down from 374 million units the same quarter a year ago).
You can now activate Alexa skills through mobile apps
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 21:06
The new app-to-app account linking service from Amazon gives developers a way to quick way to launch and easily extend a service to an Alexa skill.
This Is The Hottest Trend In Office Design Right Now
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 20:41
Variety is one of the most important trends in office design today, with communal tables, quiet pods, brainstorm islands, formal and informal meeting rooms replacing dedicated desks.
Could This Be How We Make Fast Fashion Sustainable?
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 20:41
Could the model laid out by Reformation be the key to make fast fashion sustainable? Mixing data with quick sell outs and high quality materials to reduce wastage.
How To Communicate Like A Boss The Arthur Samuel Joseph Way
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 20:22
Do you know what perhaps is the most powerful and underutilized tool you have in your life and your business? Would it surprise you to know it is your voice?
Apple unexpectedly releases iOS 13.1 developer beta before finalizing iOS 13
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 19:41
iOS 13.1 has popped up out of nowhere for developers, addressing bugs and adding support for audio sharing between multiple pairs of AirPods headphones.
5th Planet Games launches Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension on PC
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 19:00
5th Planet Games has launched its latest free-to-play PC and mobile role-playing game Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension, the sequel to Dawn of the Dragons.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment opens a new studio in San Diego
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 18:36
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that it has opened a new development studio in San Diego.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office wants your opinion on AI inventions
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 18:23
The U.S. Patent and Trademark's Office wants public comment on patenting artificial intelligence inventions and how AI may reshape intellectual property.
How Navy SEALs Plan, Lead and Learn
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 18:08
Success on any battlefield requires effective strategic planning, leadership, execution and debriefing. In the Navy SEAL teams, our planning and debriefing (After-Action Review) procedures are paramount to defeating the ...
Google Maps now lets you pair transit directions with biking and ride-sharing
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 18:06
Good news for multimodal travelers: Now, Google Maps lets you pair transit directions with biking and ride-sharing options.
Focusing On Customer Experience Is No Longer Optional
Forbes - 27 Aug 2019 18:03
No matter what size or industry you may play in, you are now competing based on the experience you provide to your customers.
Naruto x Boruto Ninja Tribes comes to browsers and mobile this winter
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 18:00
Bandai Namco announced Naruto x Boruto Ninja Tribes today, a new mobile and browser game based on the popular manga and anime franchise.
Liftoff: Android is making gains on iOS in gaming
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 18:00
Games played on Apple devices saw a steep decline in engagement compared to Android during the year ended May 31, according to Liftoff and AppsFlyer.
Homee raises $15 million to connect property owners with service providers
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2019 17:35
Homee, a three-year-old startup developing a platform that matches service providers with jobs, has raised $15 million in venture capital.