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5 Tips For Hiring The Best Freelancers On Upwork
Forbes - 28 Oct 2019 23:35
For my business, about 90% of the contractors we've hired via Upwork were based outside the U. S., scattered around the globe on every inhabited continent.
Google releases task-oriented dialogues for virtual assistant model training
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 23:14
Researchers at Google as part of a study released what they claim is the one of the largest compilations of task-oriented dialogues.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns against overregulation of AI
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 22:27
In a speech at Stanford University, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt praised progress made in the field of AI and warned against overregulation.
Apple's iPad Pro is only an iPadOS update away from replacing a laptop
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 22:07
Improvements to iOS 13 set the stage for an iOS 14 that lets Apple's tablets finally replace its laptops for many professional users.
This Cruise Line Sails 5-Star Luxury Hotels On The High Seas. I Had To Find Out More.
Forbes - 28 Oct 2019 21:17
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn operates what are essentially ultra-luxury 5-star hotels on the high seas. Customer service consultant and hospitality expert Micah Solomon sees how they stack up.
Waymo begins offering robot-taxi trips sans safety driver in Phoenix
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 21:17
Waymo is now offering limited "rider-only" trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue.
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint prepares to recover from rough launch
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 20:06
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint came out on September 5 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, but the online tactical shooter has been a critical and sales disappointment. Ubisoft, however, is not giving up on the live-service ga...
Amazon expands Alexa Gadgets toolkit to 12 more regions
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 19:47
Amazon's Alexa Gadgets toolkit, which supports the development of Alexa-compatible companion devices, is now available in more countries.
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS 13.2 with support for AirPods Pro
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 19:27
Apple's latest operating systems for the iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV have been released, including new AirPlay 2, AirPods Pro, and Deep Fusion support.
AOL Founder Steve Case Launches Second $150 Million 'Rise Of The Rest' Fund To Back Entrepreneurs Across U.S.
Forbes - 28 Oct 2019 18:51
At the Forbes Under 30 Summit, AOL founder Steve Case unveiled a second $150 million Rise of the Rest fund and new billionaire backers to join supporters such as Jeff Bezos, Sara Blakely and Ray Dalio.
Amazon will let you pay bills with Alexa
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 18:45
Soon, Alexa customers will be able to pay and manage bills by voice, courtesy an integration with Paymentus' Instant Payment Network.
Alphabet has made an offer to buy Fitbit
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 18:12
Alphabet has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit, as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Apple reveals $249 AirPods Pro with in-ear tips and noise cancellation
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 18:08
Apple's third AirPods are official, and they're a new design -- the first version with silicone tips and noise cancellation, plus a revised charging case.
Amazon researchers reduce data required for AI transfer learning
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 17:10
Researchers at Amazon's Alexa division describe in a new paper a novel AI transfer learning technique that cuts down on the amount of required data.
Micron: Why a memory chip maker is moving into AI processing
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 16:30
Micron Technology, one of the world's largest memory chip makers, may have signaled its move into processing when it acquired AI startup Fwdnxt.
Luigi's Mansion 3 review -- Stepping into Nintendo's top tier
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 16:00
This is a huge step up for a franchise that has always been enjoyable but never felt special. Well, Luigi's Mansion 3 is special.
New Structures For Protecting Impact Companies' Missions
Forbes - 28 Oct 2019 15:40
RSF Social Finance and Purpose Foundation just released State of Alternative Ownership in the U. S, a report about companies exploring alternative ownership models for impact companies.
Aviatrix raises $40 million for multi-cloud management tools
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 15:33
Aviatrix, a five-year-old provider of networking and security services for multi-cloud enterprises, has raised $40 million in venture capital.
Death Stranding is coming to PC during early summer 2020
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 15:10
Kojima Productions announced today that the imminent Death Stranding will release for PC at some point "in early summer of 2020."
Microsoft furthers $5 billion IoT plan with new Azure features
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 15:00
At the IoT Solutions World Congress, Microsoft took the wraps off a slew of enhancements headed to Azure IoT Central, Azure IoT Hub, and more.
Hootsuite taps Proofpoint for AI-powered predictive compliance tool
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 15:00
Social media management platform Hootsuite and enterprise security company Proofpoint want to help companies in heavily regulated industries.
IDnow raises $40 million for its AI-driven visual authentication platform
Venture Beat - 28 Oct 2019 14:10
IDnow has raised $40 million in venture capital as the Munich-based company expands its visual verification platform designed to speed online transactions.