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National Advertising Review Board tells AT&T to stop 5G Evolution ads
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 18:56
AT&T's controversial 5GE branding may go away entirely after the carrier was slapped by an advertising regulator for misleading marketing of 4G service.
Navenio raises $11 million to bring indoor mapping and localization to hospitals
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 16:04
Navenio, an AI-powered platform designed to map buildings and help locate people where GPS is ineffective, has raised $11 million.
Xprize Connect launches game-making challenge for kids and teens
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 14:00
The Xprize nonprofit foundation is announcing Xprize Connect, a new learning initiative where students will compete to make video games.
Take-Two hits record financials, with in-game revenues up 34%
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 22:52
Take-Two Interactive had a record fourth-quarter for net bookings thanks to a huge increase in microtransaction spending as players shelter-in-place.
Digging A Bit Deeper Into Alex Rowland Of NewTropic
Forbes - 20 May 2020 21:55Verizon finally adds 5G uploads, but promises a mild 30% bump over 4G
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 20:39
Verizon's small 5G network is getting a little larger and somewhat faster thanks to some network improvements that will finally see faster 5G upload speeds.
Waymo is using AI to simulate autonomous vehicle camera data
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 20:35
Waymo's new machine learning model -- SurfelGAN -- simulates autonomous vehicle camera data highly realistically.
Jerusalem Tech Beyond COVID19: Five Facts About The Vibrant, Diverse Ecosystem That Has Doubled In Size In Recent Years
Forbes - 20 May 2020 20:25A fight for the soul of machine learning
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 19:10
Google reportedly cut diversity programs against a backdrop of algorithmic bias and tech leaders with white supremacist ties. But the U.S. is more diverse than ever.
Intelligently manage your iPhone and iPad files with this $15 app
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 18:41
SPONSORED DEALS: The iMazing iOS Device Manager can help you manage files and data across your devices with ease.
How Your Isolation Makes Restarting Your Business More Challenging
Forbes - 20 May 2020 18:32Shopify unveils Balance debit card, opens AI-powered fulfillment network to merchants
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 18:27
Shopify Reunite news: Shopify Balance debit card, Shop Pay Installments, Local Delivery product, and fulfillment network accepting merchant applications.
Holographic VR meetings just became real, whether you're ready or not
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 17:57
Thanks to standalone VR headsets and free holographic meeting software, employees can now attend gatherings from home -- but some practical hurdles remain.
New Game+ Expo on June 23 is an online showcase for Japanese games
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 17:00
Today, a group of 14 publishers are announcing New Game+ Expo, a digital event taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time June 23 on Twitch.
How intelligent virtual agents are transforming 5 key industries in the wake of COVID-19
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 16:50
Use for our IVAs has gone up 46% since last quarter as organizations look for ways to operate and support their customers more efficiently.
Sphero spins out Company Six to bring robotics tech to first responders
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 16:37
Colorado-based Sphero launched Company Six, a new robotics company focused on first responder and disaster response technologies.
Cramer says 'government was a bad actor,' allowing big retailers to get even bigger in coronavirus crisis
CNBC - 20 May 2020 16:07
Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that the economic restrictions around the coronavirus crisis have hurt small business at the expense of giant retailers.
Sustainable Brand Kalon Studios Releases Rugosa, Its First Furniture Collection In Two Years
Forbes - 20 May 2020 15:18Directly raises $11 million more to build virtual customer service agents
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 15:00
AI customer service provider Directly secured an $11 million extension to its previous strategic funding round, bringing its total to over $66 million.
Safe in Our World launches campaign to support mental health awareness in game industry
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 15:00
Safe In Our World has launched the #LevelUpMentalHealth global campaign to raise mental health awareness in the game industry. London-based nonprofit Safe In Our World said it has support from major game companies across...
As America reopens, prepare for a flood of coronavirus workplace lawsuits
CNBC - 20 May 2020 14:30
As businesses reopen, protecting customers and employees is critical for companies that fear a wave of potential Covid-19 legal liabilities.
Unity names new human resources chief in wake of harassment suit
Venture Beat - 20 May 2020 14:00
Unity Technologies has named Scott Pitasky as its new head of human resources in the wake of a sexual harassment lawsuit.