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Meet Tiffany Calver: Host Of BBC Radio 1Xtra's Rap Show
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 07:29
Story of how DJ Tiffany Calver went from a small town in England to becoming the first female host of BBC Radio 1Xtra's Rap Show.
eBay appoints Walmart eCommerce COO as CEO
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 03:51
eBay named Walmart executive Jamie Iannone as CEO as the e-commerce firm deals with pressure from activist investor Starboard Value.
7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing, report finds
CNBC - 14 Apr 2020 23:52
Millions of small businesses will close permanently if disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic persists, according to a new survey from Main Street America.
Getting Granular With Troy Meadows For 2020: The Legion Of Bloom
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 22:20
Some of my most influential mentors are Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia: His ideology is to "build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis."
OpenAI launches Microscope to visualize the neurons in popular machine learning models
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 21:25
OpenAI's Microscope project visualizes popular machine learning models at the neuron level to enable advances like reverse engineering neural networks.
Self-employed and need a Covid-19 relief loan? You should wrap up your 2019 taxes right now
CNBC - 14 Apr 2020 20:53
The Paycheck Protection Program opened to independent contractors and self-employed people on April 10. You'll need Schedule C from your 2019 tax return to apply.
Google's TensorFlow Lite Model Maker adapts state-of-the-art models for on-device AI
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 20:10
Google's TensorFlow Lite model maker tool adapts state-of-the-art machine learning models for on-device applications, chiefly NLP and computer vision.
7 ways small businesses can avoid bankruptcy amid the coronavirus outbreak
CNBC - 14 Apr 2020 20:01
Most small businesses have shut down due to the coronavirus crisis. Here are seven ways to avoid bankruptcy during these hard times, according to experts.
Researchers challenge AI to give advice as well as humans on Reddit can
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 19:22
The TuringAdvice challenge evaluates AI language models based on their ability to generate advice as good as humans that get the most upvotes on Reddit.
This Founder Taught Himself How To Build Companies And Sold His Last One For $100 Million
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 18:30
Beyond the common descriptors ascribed to successful founders like tenacity, grit, perseverance, and a tolerance for risk, there's a hidden trait that no one really talks about. That is the ability to learn.
Short-, medium- and long-term strategies for SMB survival (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 18:11
SMBs are tackling new challenges in the face of this pandemic. Learn how digital solutions and automation are helping SMBs survive and thrive.
To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101
CNBC - 14 Apr 2020 18:11
The small business landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades, and policymakers need to understand the demographics in order for economic stimulus to be properly aligned for Main Street.
Amazon AI techniques improve speech recognition and dialog state tracking
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 18:10
In a pair of preprint papers, Amazon researchers propose approaches to improve the accuracy of speech recognition and dialog state tracking.
Samsung demos 'full potential' of 5G mmWave with 8.5Gbps small cell
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 17:55
Millimeter wave radios are already setting cellular speed records, and Samsung is showing how new small cells will accelerate downloads on multiple devices.
Confused? Simplifying The Complexities Of The Paycheck Protection Program And Tax Reform
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 17:40
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The over $2 trillion aid package will provide approximately $377 billion worth of relief to small businesses on a first-com...
AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt is an awesome 4K HDR external capture card
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 17:20
AVerMedia's Live Gamer Bolt is a powerful portable solution for recording 4K60 HDR footage from consoles and PCs as long as you have a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Elevate Your Self-Care Game (And Your Mood) With Bathing Culture, A Sustainable Personal Care Brand
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 16:57
Self-care and personal hygiene have taken on new meaning with the coronavirus pandemic. Bathing Culture offers the 'good stuff' to keep you clean while working to tidy up the environment.
Angie's List Co-Founder Serves Up Advice To Small Business Home Service Providers On Weathering The Coronavirus Storm
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 16:46
Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List provides insights and tips to home service professionals during the coronavirus pandemic.
CallMiner Uses Speech Analytics To Identify And Crowd Source Answers To Surprising Customer Queries
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 16:31
In this time of crisis, many customers are asking brands some of the weirdest questions. Clever use of technology and a big community effort is helping brands manage the extra load.
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a standalone followup to XCOM 2
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 15:59
XCOM: Chimera Squad is launching April 24 for just $10. It has interleaved turns, a new pre-combat breach phase, and distinct units.
GamesBeat Summit Digital speakers: The Metaverse is coming
Venture Beat - 14 Apr 2020 15:35
The next speakers for GamesBeat 2020 are announced! Check out what's happening at our virtual conference on April 28 and April 29 and sign up now.
Exclusive: Sheryl Sandberg On Leading Through Crisis And Facebook's Efforts To Save American Businesses
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 15:01
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on leading through crisis and the company's efforts to support small businesses.