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These are the taxpayers who benefit most from Trump's call for a payroll tax holiday
CNBC - 22 Jul 2020 20:23
President Donald Trump has been pushing for a payroll tax cut. An analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that the highest-income earners would reap most of the savings.
New York bans use of facial recognition in schools statewide
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 23:20
New York state passed legislation that would ban the use of facial recognition in schools, if signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
MIT task force predicts fully autonomous vehicles won't arrive for 'at least' 10 years
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 22:45
An MIT report predicts that truly autonomous cars won't arrive for at least a decade -- even on the most optimistic timeline.
Microsoft reports $38 billion in Q4 2020 revenue: Azure up 47%, Surface up 28%, and LinkedIn up 10%
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 22:07
Microsoft today reported fiscal Q4 2020 earnings, including revenue of $38.0 billion, net income of $11.2 billion, and earnings per share of $1.46.
Ubisoft is keeping the $60 price for next-gen games in 2020
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 20:07
Ubisoft game prices will remain at $60 through this holiday. CEO Yves Guillemot would not dismiss the possibility of an increase in 2021.
RetrieveGAN AI tool combines scene fragments to create new images
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 18:59
Researchers developed an AI system that takes scene descriptions and learns to select compatible image patches to create entirely new images.
Marshaling The 'Misfits'--How Do You Scale A Company Using Freelancers And Maintain A Consistent Service?
Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 18:21Amazon launches Alexa Conversations in beta, lets developers deep-link skills to mobile apps
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 18:00
During Alexa Live, a virtual event for Alexa vendors and developer partners, Amazon unveiled tools designed to enable new Alexa voice experiences.
Google launches Recommendations AI ecommerce tool in public beta
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 18:00
Following a lengthy preview period, Recommendations AI is available to eligible Google Cloud customers in beta from today.
You've Heard Of Après Ski, But This Female Founder Has Created An Après Swim Category
Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 17:14Lenovo, Asus, and Tencent launch mobile game phones with Sentons GamingBar virtual buttons
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 17:00
Sentons has teamed up with Lenovo, Asus, and Tencent to create gaming smartphones with virtual buttons, which can be used as virtual controllers.
4 exciting transformative tech companies that are actively hiring at the moment
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 16:55
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Alleged Oculus Quest S image reveals streamlined design, strap changes
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 16:11
An apparent image of an updated Oculus Quest has leaked online, showing a collection of refinements to the popular all-in-one VR headset.
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Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 15:48Slack files EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft for bundling Teams with Office
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 15:25
Slack has filed an anticompetition complaint against Microsoft, arguing that it "illegally" bundles Teams into Microsoft Office.
Sea Machines raises $15 million for autonomous ship navigation
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 15:00
Sea Machines Robotics, a startup developing autonomous ship solutions, closed a $15 million round to bring its total raised to over $25 million.
Defying Covid-19, VC Funding Of Israeli Startups Accelerates
Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 15:00How To Win Big Deals In A Future Without Face-To-Face Selling
Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 15:00Mobalytics raises $11.25 million for gaming assistant for hardcore players
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 14:30
Mobalytics has raised $11.25 million in funding for its analytics platform for players of games such as League of Legends and Valorant.
13 Concrete Ways Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Build Their Self-Confidence Against The Naysayers
Forbes - 22 Jul 2020 14:10Tasso raises $17 million for home blood-testing kits
Venture Beat - 22 Jul 2020 14:00
Tasso, a telemedicine company that specializes in remote, self-sampled blood collection, has raised $17 million in a series A round of funding.