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Google's highly scalable AI can generate convincingly humanlike speech
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 18:25
Researchers at Google and Imperial College London propose an AI model that generates humanlike speech while requiring less computational horsepower.
IBM's AI generates high-quality voices from 5 minutes of talking
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 23:31
In a paper, researchers at IBM detail a modular text-to-speech system that generates high-quality voices from as little as five minutes of speech.
For Women In Venture Capital, Courage Is The Asset That Matters
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 22:11
Susan Choe founded Katalyst Ventures, on the strength of IRR of 16.6% for companies she invested into. She's one of the few women VCs to reach the top echelon of the business.
Google launches TensorFlow 2.0 with tighter Keras integration
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 21:49
Google announced TensorFlow 2.0 is now available for public use. The alpha version of the deep learning library made its debut this spring.
How To Build An Authentic Network: Lessons From A Venture Capitalist
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 20:52
A network built with authenticity makes for a successful career and a happier life. Here is how venture investor Yao Huang approaches making genuine connections that last.
Google researchers train AI to distinguish 9 Indian languages
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 20:29
In a blog post and accompanying paper, Google researchers describe an end-to-end AI model that can recognize up to 9 Indian langauges in real time.
17 Tools And Strategies For Entrepreneurs To Fight To Get Paid
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 20:23
You need to plan ahead so people end up paying you.
Creating A Vision For Your Financial Life
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 20:06
Setting financial goals is a highly personal -- and important -- exercise. Here's how to get it right.
Mindset Matters: Developing Strategies And Tactics A Healthier And More Productive Workforce
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 20:01
This column focuses on the need for corporate health and wellness as a key strategy for talent management tactics of the economy of the 21st century.
Minecraft Marketplace August 2019: Lucky Blocks tops the charts
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 19:48
The Minecraft Marketplace saw solid year-over-year growth in August. And certain downloads continue to land in the top 10 chart month after month.
5 Ways To Make More Online Sales From Your Website
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 19:07
Whether to increase your margins or become less platform-dependent on major marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy, implementing these five strategies will help you generate more sales from your own website.
Tencent will become Funcom's largest shareholder
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 18:43
Tencent announced today that it has agreed to acquire 29% of Funcom's shares, making it the largest shareholder in the independent game developer.
New Research On How We Teach STEM Is Promising
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 18:19
Vanessa Thompson is doing important research that will make a significant impact on how we teach STEM and how we get more young women and minorities into science professions.
Going Public - The Accelerator Aimed At Govtech Innovators
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 18:01
Here in the U. K., there is, arguably, a growing willingness on the part of government procurement chiefs to take a chance on early-stage businesses but how do entrepreneurs find their buyers within an opaque and complex...
Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop hits general availability
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 18:00
Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop has hit general availability. The client is available on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and HTML 5.
Verizon acquires Jaunt XR's software and technology
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 17:41
The VR film company had pivoted to AR over the last year, and now is selling its key assets to Verizon, potentially for use in 5G apps and teleconferencing.
Google's VersaillesVR is a hyper-real tour of the famous French palace
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 17:04
An incredibly detailed tour of the Palace of Versailles demonstrates why VR headsets are the next frontier in real world tourism and education.
Instagram's launch notifier alerts you the moment a product drops
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 16:58
Instagram now notifies users who opt in about upcoming product launches. The new feature is launching in beta with select brands.
NTT Docomo's bullet train mmWave 5G test speeds past 1Gbps
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 15:15
Any question that millimeter wave 5G was capable of transmitting to and from vehicles at 1Gbps has been put to rest with a Japanese bullet train test.
These small business owners grabbed this new 20% tax break
CNBC - 30 Sep 2019 15:10
Entrepreneurs were pretty excited to nab the new 20% "pass-through" deduction in 2018. Be warned if you want to join the crowd: It's pretty complex. Here's how many taxpayers took the break.
HP Spectre x360 13: 2.8-pound laptop with double the performance of previous model
Venture Beat - 30 Sep 2019 15:00
HP is refreshing its convertible 13-inch Spectre x360 laptop with new quad-core processors that make it more energy-efficient and double its performance.
Looking For A Business Plan Alternative? Consider A Business Model Canvas For Startups
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 15:00
Every startup business needs a plan--but a traditional business plan isn't your only option. Find out how using a business model canvas for startups can get your business off the ground faster.