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The DeanBeat: Subspace emerges with $26 million to fix internet bottlenecks for multiplayer games
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 17:00
The DeanBeat: Subspace emerges from stealth with $26 million in funding to fix internet bottlenecks for games and entertainment.
Hop On These 6 Workplace Trends To Give Your Business A Boost
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 16:55
Keep business booming by taking advantage of these six workplace trends.
Qcraft raises over $24 million to train autonomous vehicle systems in simulation
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 16:49
Qcraft, a robotics startup developing a simulation platform for autonomous vehicles, has raised 'tens of millions' of dollars in a seed round.
UK debunks 5G-coronavirus link after conspiracy theorists burn cell tower
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 22:48
The UK government responded publicly to a disinformation campaign falsely linking 5G to COVID-19 outbreaks, as lives and infrastructure are at stake.
The RetroBeat: The magic of the original Final Fantasy VII
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 22:40
We're getting close to the April 10 launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Before we all get caught up with what's new, I'd like to talk about the original.
How Leaders Can Chart A Steady Course Through The Pandemic
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 22:10
You can demonstrate strong leadership, help allay anxiety and set a steady course, despite the unknowns, by creating and communicating a UMO--an Ultimate Minimum Objective.
Google's AI teaches robots how to move by watching dogs
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 22:10
Google researchers say they've developed a technique that enables robots in the real world to learn from motion capture data of dogs and other animals.
AI Weekly: Coronavirus chatbots use inconsistent data sources and privacy practices
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 21:30
A review of several publicly available COVID-19 chatbots reveals that they're inconsistent when it comes to data collection and information vetting.
Coronavirus loan program delayed for independent contractors and self-employed workers
CNBC - 3 Apr 2020 19:58
A $349 billion loan program opened April 3 for small businesses to help cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic. Independent contractors and self-employed workers must wait another week.
Here Are Three Reasons COVID-19 Makes Coworking Spaces Even More Important
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 19:26
Coworking spaces won't die from COVID-19: they are essential to helping communities respond to the current crisis and to helping cities and regions recover.
IBM makes AI tools and resources available to coronavirus researchers
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 19:00
IBM made available a range of tools and resources to aid those fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, including a molecule inspection interface.
Tech leaders highlight military AI and 5G investments they call essential to U.S economy and national security
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 18:50
Executives from companies like Amazon and Microsoft are suggesting Congress and the president prioritize funding for certain 5G and AI projects.
Apple's choice to keep stores closed is a smart call during stupid times
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 18:25
Even though Apple was preparing to reopen some of its stores in April, it course corrected with a delay -- an example others should follow.
Sine Wave Entertainment launches Breakroom 3D social hub for remote teams in VR, PC, or mobile devices
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 18:00
Sine Wave Entertainment, which sought to build a Second Life style experience in virtual reality, has launched its Breakroom 3D social hub for remote teams.
'It's only right' -- Cramer as a restaurant owner says the government closed us so it should help
CNBC - 3 Apr 2020 17:47
"I had a business that was closed. It was doing great, and then one day I learned I was closed. You better help," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.
Why Amber opened a new support studio in Guadalajara -- How Games Make Money
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 16:59
Amber is a development agency that produces its own games but also works with external companies to provide support services. That includes creating art assets, game design, engineering, and more. On this week’s How Ga...
Small businesses have 'a million questions' about paycheck relief loan as applications come due
CNBC - 3 Apr 2020 16:55
As the SBA prepares to start accepting applications for payroll relief loans on Friday, business owners are confused about the program's details.
Blackbird.AI CEO: 'COVID-19 is the Olympics of disinformation'
Venture Beat - 3 Apr 2020 16:35
COVID-19 disinformation campaigns have exploded, sowing fear and confusion at a time when verifiable information is a matter of life or death.
Heroes, Artists And Muses
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 16:07
It's been said that true leaders are found in times of adversity, and today we are seeing leaders emerge in unsung heroes like health care workers, factory workers, delivery people and parents who now have to be at-home ...
Dealing With Advice Overload
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 15:12
Here's the one piece of advice you need today.
The Music Marketplace Bouncing Back From Crisis With Extraordinary Gifts For Loved Ones
Forbes - 3 Apr 2020 15:05
Innovative Music Marketplace Encore Turns Crisis On Its Head, Launching A New Gig Economy Product that Keeps Freelance Musicians In Work. Encore's New Personalised Music Messages Are An Ideal Gift For Loved Ones to Conne...
Jobs may not come totally back for years, all depending on how small businesses weather this storm
CNBC - 3 Apr 2020 13:30
By some estimates, it will take until 2023 or even longer to bring the labor market back to where it was just week ago in February.