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Women Entrepreneurs Are Leveraging Facebook's Social Play
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 16:33
Since the internet has become the fabric of society, determined women have found success in business using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Here's what women-owned entrepreneurs need to know about leve...
Google open-sources Pigweed, a collection of microcontroller modules for device developers
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 23:30
Google open-sourced Pigweed, a collection of sophisticated microcontroller modules designed for developers using 32-bit devices.
A Small Business Owner Provides Detailed Insights On How They Are Handling The Coronavirus Disruption
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 23:13
Here is how one small business owner is dealing with the Coronavirus disruption. Their actions might just help you and your business.
Op-Ed: Trump must put families and small businesses first as coronavirus catastrophe grows
CNBC - 19 Mar 2020 21:56
History will measure your presidency by how many deaths were prevented, not on what the Dow Jones average was in March of 2020, writes former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp.
IBM's StarNet brings explainable AI to image classification
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 20:15
IBM's StarNet AI highlights the key features of images that inform its predictions, while at the same time using less data than other classifiers.
Sensor Tower: U.S. iPhone users spent about $54 each on games in 2019
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 19:30
U.S. iPhone users spent an average of about $53.80 on mobile games in 2019, according to a new report from Sensor Tower. That is up 22% from 2018.
Microsoft unveils DirectX 12 Ultimate with improved ray tracing
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 19:00
Microsoft is detailing DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is its attempt to unify more parts of its graphics API. It also improves how games look and perform.
Sea of Stars is a gorgeous retro-RPG from The Messenger studio Sabotage
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 18:24
Sabotage Studios announced Sea of Stars today, a new role-playing game inspired by the 16-bit era.
HTC holds virtual media event, sends coronavirus balloons into crowd for selfies
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 18:21
A virtual conference for HTC's Vive ecosystem included a bizarre segment where the audience was asked to pose for a selfie with coronavirus particles.
Mainframe Industries raises $8.3 million for cloud-native games
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 18:00
Mainframe Industries has raised $8.3 million to develop cloud-native games in a financing led by Andreessen Horowitz and Riot Games.
COVID-19 And Universal Basic Income: Lessons For Governments From The Tech World
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 17:18
The COVID-19 pandemic opens a real future for a Universal Basic Income (UBI), a system where everyone receives a standard amount of money.
Ford releases a data set to accelerate autonomous car development
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 16:36
Ford released a data set captured from Focus Fusion Hybrids in Dearborn, Michigan to spur autonomous vehicle development.
How You Can Still Communicate Effectively With Staff And Coworkers While Working From Home
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 16:20
It's the undiscovered advantage of the information age. Decentralization can make work more efficient without forcing you to work alone. It's only a matter of identifying the right technology. Here are a few ideas.
UserTesting raises $100 million to grow its on-demand user feedback platform globally
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 16:01
UserTesting, which claims big-name customers such as Airbnb and Walmart, has raised $100 million to grow its on-demand user feedback platform globally.
6 Ways To Protect Your Business During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 16:00
To protect your business and employees during the coronavirus pandemic, use these six strategies.
Video Leadership: How To Lead From Home During The Coronavirus Crisis
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 15:57
Prepare to face a major test of leadership.
Coronavirus is prompting companies to adopt AI call center solutions
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 15:30
COVID-19 is straining call centers as agents are forced to work from home. Some companies are turning to AI to bridge the gap.
Waymo expands autonomous driving data set and launches $110,000 challenge
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 15:00
Waymo has expanded the size of its autonomous driving data set and launched a $110,000 object detection and tracking challenge.
Quantum Machines raises $17.5 million to speed commercialization of quantum computing
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 15:00
Quantum Machines raised $17.5 million in venture capital for its hardware and software system that leverages the potential of quantum computing.
Ada raises $44 million to automate customer support with AI chatbots
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 15:00
Ada, a Toronto-based startup developing AI-imbued customer service chatbots, has raised $44 million in venture capital.
Microsoft Teams passes 44 million daily active users, thanks in part to coronavirus
Venture Beat - 19 Mar 2020 15:00
Microsoft Teams passes 44 million daily active users, more than Google's Hangouts Chat, Facebook's Workplace, and Slack.
How To Successfully Integrate New Team Members
Forbes - 19 Mar 2020 14:10
Building a team often means putting together a collection of people that might not otherwise exist outside the confines of your office.