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Element Space lands on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 24
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:17
Sixth Vowel and Blowfish Studios announced today that the sci-fi tactical game Elemental Space is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 24.
Four Business Challenges That Vex Even The Most Tenured Leaders
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 15:30
By all means, take that leap of faith into startup-hood, but make sure you have enough water in the well in case of an unforeseen drought.
Stanford and NYU: Only 15% of AI federal agencies use is highly sophisticated
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 22:45
More than 40% of U.S. federal agencies have experimented with AI tools, but only 15% use highly sophisticated AI, says a report from Stanford and NYU.
Sony withdraws from PAX East due to coronavirus, but show will go on
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:38
Sony announced today that it will no longer be attending the PAX East show due to safety concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Saber Interactive will stay on SnowRunner after Embracer's embrace
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:03
SnowRunner is due out in April 27, and developer Saber Interactive is still working on the project even though it has a new owner.
Google launches Android 11 Developer Preview 1
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 20:00
Google today launched Android 11 DP1 for the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and the Android emulator.
On CRM: LinkedIn Takes Another Big Step Towards CRM Integration
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 20:00
The company has new ways to sync data with your CRM system...with a few caveats.
Google used AI and human moderation to take down over 75 million Google Maps reviews
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 19:28
In a blog post, Google revealed that it's using AI and machine learning to spot false and misleading content contributed to Google Maps.
What explainable AI really means and what it means for your business (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 19:13
Learn why businesses are moving away from black box systems to more explainable AI when you catch up on this VB Live event!
Amazon researchers train AI to rewrite queries for better spoken language understanding
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 18:35
In a new preprint paper, researchers describe an AI system that rewrites queries to reduce spoken language understanding errors in assistants like Alexa.
SentinelOne raises $200 million for its AI security platform at a $1 billion valuation
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 18:30
SentinelOne raised $200 million to push its valuation past $1 billion as investors continue to bet big on artificial intelligence to bolster cybersecurity.
Google Cloud launches Dialogflow Mega Agent with 20,000 intents
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 18:00
Google Cloud today released Dialogflow Mega Agent in beta so that conversational AI makers and Contact Center AI customers can make more complex bots.
Microsoft's Office app that replaces Word, Excel, and PowerPoint hits general availability
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 18:00
Microsoft has launched Office for Android and iOS in general availability so you no longer need to switch between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps.
EU introduces AI strategy to build 'ecosystem of trust'
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 15:45
The European Commission unveiled proposals it hopes will establish the region as a leader in artificial intelligence by focusing on trust and transparency.
Don't let this mindset ruin your chances for entrepreneurial success
CNBC - 19 Feb 2020 15:32
Many people starting a small business have a do-it-yourself mindset that can quickly become a significant barrier to success, because many entrepreneurs have difficulty delegating and outsourcing while their business bec...
7 Top-Notch Team-Building Tactics To Take Your Business's Culture To The Next Level
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 15:20
To give your business's culture a boost and encourage collaboration, put these seven team-building strategies to use.
Four Tips To Make You A Better Leader
Forbes - 19 Feb 2020 15:00
There's always room for improvement and setting a better example for your team.
The coronavirus means tense times for small business owners who import products from China
CNBC - 19 Feb 2020 14:54
For small business owners who sell products on Amazon, prolonged factory closures threaten supply, and falling out of stock can mean losing a prized ranking on the website.
Whatfix raises $32 million to drive digital adoption of enterprise apps
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 14:30
Whatfix, a "digital adoption platform" that helps companies onboard users through on-screen overlays and walk-throughs, has raised $32 million.
CBD for dogs: The 20 best CBD dog products to buy this year
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 14:10
CBD's purported ability to alleviate symptoms like pain, inflammation, and anxiety doesn't just apply to humans. Dogs, too, suffer from these ailments.
Outrider raises $53 million to develop autonomous truck technology
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 14:00
Outrider (previously Azevtec), a startup developing a software-as-a-service solution for autonomous trucks, has raised $53 million in venture capital.
Akamai: Cybercriminals are attacking APIs at financial services firms
Venture Beat - 19 Feb 2020 13:00
Akamai Technologies said cybercriminals are increasingly targeting applications programming interfaces (APIs) at financial services firms.