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Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 18:12
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Matternet CEO: Drones would be helpful right now if we could deploy them at scale
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 23:18
In the era of social distancing, even perfectly-matched autonomous drone startup Matternet that delivers medical supplies has had to slow down.
VentureBeat's flagship AI event, Transform, goes fully digital and extends to 3 days
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 22:48
VentureBeat's AI event of the year for enterprise decision-makers, Transform 2020, is shifting to an online-only event.
Cannabis Infused Beverages Discover Their Own Voice In Legal Cannabis For 2020
Forbes - 16 Apr 2020 22:20
There is no category in the cannabis industry that has received more investment or positive speculation than infused beverages. According to a recent report on the global cannabis-based 'alcoholic beverages market,' this...
GOP congressman says US should 'slowly' reopen for business, barbers can wear masks
CNBC - 16 Apr 2020 22:09
"There are places and are segments of our society and economy that we can open up safely," Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., said Thursday.
Pokémon Go maker Niantic names Megan Quinn as chief operating officer
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 21:45
Pokémon Go maker Niantic names Megan Quinn as chief operating officer as it accelerates investments into augmented reality.
Amazon releases long-form speaking style for Alexa skills
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 21:02
Amazon released a long-form speaking style developers can use in Alexa voice apps. It also made available new Amazon Polly voices for those same developers.
Gmail is blocking 18 million malicious coronavirus emails a day
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 21:00
Google has intercepted 18 million malicious emails related to COVID-19 each day in the past week, representing nearly 20% of all nefarious messages blocked.
macOS 10.15.5 improves MacBook charging with Battery Health Management
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 20:04
A new macOS feature will reduce long-term strain on select MacBook batteries by changing the way refueling works -- optionally.
Doctors From The World-Renowned Clinique La Prairie Medical Spa Share Their Top Tips To Boost Immunity
Forbes - 16 Apr 2020 19:46
The pandemic has left many of us feeling helpless. The one thing that we can all do is boost our immunity. Here are some useful tips from two doctors from the uber exclusive Clinique La Prairie.
Small business rescue loan program hits $349 billion limit and is now out of money
CNBC - 16 Apr 2020 19:29
The Small Business Administration's rescue loan program hit its $349 billion limit on Thursday and is now out of money.
Robert Herjavec says 'Shark Tank' shows him entrepreneurs will figure out post-crisis world
CNBC - 16 Apr 2020 19:26
"Every time someone comes on 'Shark Tank,' they're full of hope and they're full of optimism," Robert Herjavec told CNBC.
Minecraft with RTX is out, and it's worth seeing for yourself
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 19:10
Minecraft with RTX is here, and it's as gorgeous as the screenshots make it look. It's also worth trying even as ray tracing drags down performance.
An Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper Startup Sees An Unexpected Surge In Demand
Forbes - 16 Apr 2020 18:47
Made entirely from bamboo and covered in recycled paper sporting attractive prints, sales of No. 2's toilet paper were steady at first. Then a national TP frenzy set in.
Riot Games acquires Hypixel Studios, maker of upcoming Minecraft-like game
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 18:15
Riot Games has acquired Hypixel Studios, a maker of an upcoming game that resembles the popular titles Minecraft and Roblox.
MIT's AI suggests that social distancing works
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 17:59
A model developed by MIT researchers models the relationship between quarantine measures and the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Star Wars Episode l: Racer launches for PS4 and Switch on May 12
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 17:45
Aspyr announced today Star Wars Episode l: Racer is coming out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on May 12.
MindsDB raises $3 million for open source automated machine learning
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 17:36
MindsDB raised $3 million to grow revenue opportunities for its open source automated machine learning designed for on-premises environments.
How This Young Business Pivoted During The Pandemic
Forbes - 16 Apr 2020 17:30
How one small business found itself launching a rebrand amidst the pandemic.
What's next for esports? Join the conversation at GamesBeat Summit Digital
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 17:15
What's next for esports in the post pandemic world? Join the panel of experts at GamesBeat 2020 as they discuss the transition to a more digital world.
Cramer: Amazon is the 'Grim Reaper' for smaller businesses, but it also may help save America
CNBC - 16 Apr 2020 17:13
Amazon is "a juggernaut that just wipes out everybody," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday. But he also noted the company's hiring spree as many other firms are laying off workers.
Before We Leave launches its civilization-building game on May 8
Venture Beat - 16 Apr 2020 17:00
Developer Balancing Monkey Games announced today that Before We Leave will launch for PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive on May 8.