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Big Run Studios raises $1.4 million for casual mobile games
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 15:00
Big Run Studios has raised $1.4 million in seed round funding, led by leading game and tech investor Galaxy Interactive via its Galaxy EOS VC Fund.
Why I'm Opening Up My College Classes To The Public
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 23:36
University professors should consider making their spring classes available to the public now--We have a lot to learn--especially from each other--during the coronavirus crisis.
Customer advocacy: The secret engagement weapon for fintech firms (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 22:37
Join this VB Live webinar and learn to improve customer advocacy in the fintech sector with hyper-personalized digital experiences, and more.
Apple plans to reopen U.S. stores in April, following Trump guidance
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 21:01
In an effort to normalize the U.S. economy during the coronavirus outbreak, President Trump is urging a hasty return to business as usual, backed by Apple.
Tech industry shifts dollars and manufacturing to fight coronavirus
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 20:49
President Donald Trump asked the "great American industry" to help the country deal with the coronavirus, and tech companies are responding.
A CEO's Quest To Bring Technology-Aided 'Moments Of Wow' To The Customer Experience
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 19:56
Adding wow to the customer experience isn't usually part of the heads-down world of technological innovation. Girish Mathrubootham, the founder and CEO of Freshworks, is on a mission to change that, he explains to custom...
Researchers propose paradigm that trains AI agents through evolution
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 19:45
In a new study, researchers propose Evolutionary Population Curriculum, a paradigm that trains multiple agents in parallel to identify the best-performing.
Cut & Dry Platinum Bubba Kush Aka: Play Charms My Palate
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 19:35
Cut & Dry Cannabis. What a nice surprise! It's been a while since I've reviewed cannabis flowers this good and I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter. They really gave me pause and a huge, WB smile.
Researchers use AI to find link between nature and happiness
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 19:31
Researchers found nature is associated with fun activities, particularly in countries with high life satisfaction scores like Finland and Costa Rica.
Apple releases final iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 18:59
Following a month and a half of betas, Apple has released point updates for its iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch operating systems.
Now In New Orleans Grocery Stores: Famous Chefs Riding Out The Coronavirus
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 18:33
Award winning chefs are stocking grocery stores with their famous dishes.
How the IGDA is helping game developers deal with crisis
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 18:30
During the coronavirus outbreak, the International Game Developers Association is stepping in to help indie game developers survive.
Nvidia develops lightweight VR gaze tracking system using LED sensors
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 18:20
Gaze tracking is expected to become a key technology in next-generation VR headsets, and Nvidia has created a smaller, cheaper solution.
Social Distancing Social Loafing: Combating 4 Reasons For Remote Worker Laziness
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 17:16
Unfortunately, the asynchronous nature of remote work can foster bad behavior that would never be accepted in an office.
Pinterest launches Today tab with curated topics, fights coronavirus misinformation with AI
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 17:00
Pinterest today announced the launch of a new tab that shows curated and trending topics. It also detailed how it's fighting misinformation on the platform.
Pot Shops Called "Essential Infrastructure" As Commerce Shuts For Coronavirus
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 17:00
cannabis dispensaries are generally being categorized as essential infrastructure - listed alongside pharmacies. And customers are stocking up.
GWU uses VR to take you inside a coronavirus-damaged lung
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 16:45
George Washington University Hospital has turned a real-life COVID-19 patient's lung CT scan into a virtual reality visualization of the deadly disease.
Proven Tips For Making Work Decisions When Working From Home (WFH)
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 16:10
What's most distinctive about how successful remote teams make decisions? They write more and talk less. Here's how to do it.
Don't like dystopian surveillance? Flatten the coronavirus curve
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 15:49
Privacy advocates fear some measures to combat COVID-19 could -- like the Patriot Act after 9/11 -- permanently strip away personal liberties.
Forte recruits 5 more high-end game studios to make blockchain-based games
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 15:01
Forte has established partnerships with five more game studios to make blockchain-based games that are integrated with Forte's technology.
ePlane taps AI to match aerospace sellers with buyers
Venture Beat - 24 Mar 2020 15:00
Cyprus-based aircraft parts and repair marketplace ePlane has raised $9 million to expand its platform to countries around the world.
Hitting A Wall And Pushing Through
Forbes - 24 Mar 2020 14:10
We've all reached the point in our lives, usually professionally but sometimes personally, where it feels that we simply don't have the energy in reserve to keep going with our work.