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Stradigi AI raises $40.3 million to develop business AI solutions
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:37
Stradigi AI, a Montréal-based AI solutions provider and research lab founded in 2014, today annoucned that it's raised $40.3 million in funding.
The 5 Biggest Stages Of A Startup From Idea To Scale
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 23:51
There are clear and quantifiable stages that every startup goes through. Knowing what, when and how to cross a bridge is critical to the journey of every startup. Here are the 5 biggest stages of a startup from idea to s...
'The Mandalorian' made me want to return to Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 23:41
LucasArts' Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a great way to continue the style of action in Disney's "The Mandalorian" in a video game.
Intel launches DevCloud for edge AI prototyping with OpenVINO
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 22:18
Intel today announced the launch of DevCloud for edge AI, a way to use the OpenVINO toolkit to test and optimize edge AI model deployment.
Overwatch celebrates Mercy with new short story and in-game skin
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 21:55
We don't know when Overwatch 2 is coming, but it'll likely be some time. But Overwatch fans are still getting some love from Blizzard,
Researchers show off TouchVR palm and finger haptic feedback device
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 21:35
If you've ever wanted to feel virtual objects as if they're real, a palm and finger haptic system with texture and force simulating abilities is on the way.
Intel details Keem Bay, a next-gen Movidius Myriad VPU for computer vision at the edge
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 20:48
Intel today detailed Keem Bay, its next-gen Movidius Myriad vision processing unit optimized for edge computing workloads.
Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 November 2019 Update
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 20:40
Microsoft today started rolling out the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, the eighth free update for its latest operating system.
Twitch Studio's streamlined streaming suite hits open beta
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 20:00
Twitch Studio is going into open beta today with the goal of enabling anyone to become a livestreamer.
Boston Dynamics CEO on the company's top 3 robots, AI, and viral videos
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 18:08
VentureBeat talked to Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert at Web Summit 2019 about robots Spot, Handle, and Atlas; customers; AI; simulation; and viral videos.
Meet The Dozie Brothers: Two Nigerians Building A Better Bank For Africa
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 18:03
Challenger banks, such as Monzo, N26 and Starling, have steadily grown in number and popularity, disrupting the traditional banking system with data-driven features and a mobile-first strategy that suit today's consumers...
Upgrading Our Foster Care System
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 18:02
Meet Sixto Cancel who is opening ways for young adults in foster care to help change it.
Humankind preview: The end of Civilization?
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 17:37
This philosophy of working with what you have, and making short-term choices alongside long-term ones is supported by the entire framework of Humankind.
Google now lets businesses customize CallJoy, the automated telephone customer service agent
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:31
Google has announced a notable upgrade to CallJoy, the automated, cloud-based telephone customer service agent debuted back in May.
The Esports Awards scores luxury advertiser Lexus as a sponsor
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:01
Brands are moving fast into esports to chase the rich and young audiences. A case in point: the luxury automobile brand Lexus announced it will be a sponsor for The Esports Awards event this week in Texas. The Esports Aw...
Whoop raises $55 million to improve athletic performance with wearables and analytics
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:01
Whoop, which offers wearables with number-crunching analytics to help athletes optimize their performance, has raised $55 million.
Formlabs aims to let dentists 3D-print dentures, crowns, and bridges
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:00
Formlabs has launched a new dental business division to enable dentists to 3D-print their own dental objects, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Cutover raises $17 million for cloud workplace orchestration tools
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 16:00
Workplace management startup Cutover has raised $17 million in a series A funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from a raft of backers.
Best Company Traits: Focusing On Strengths
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 15:10
It's often the trait that has helped bring us as far as we've come in our lives; there are plenty of talented people in the world, but it takes a work ethic and drive that goes above and beyond what most possess to be ab...
Four Manifestation Hacks To Make Your Professional Dreams A Reality
Forbes - 12 Nov 2019 15:10
Achieve your goals and remove mental blocks with these easy manifestation practices.
100 of the world's most promising start-ups to watch in 2019
CNBC - 12 Nov 2019 15:01
CNBC's 2019 Upstart 100 list showcases young start-ups from around the world that are building and scaling businesses addressing the rapidly changing technological era we live in.
Hive raises $10.6 million to bolster project management with AI
Venture Beat - 12 Nov 2019 15:00
Project management platform provider Hive has raised $10.6 million in a series A funding round led by Comcast Ventures, with participation from others.