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How to start a business during the coronavirus shutdown using skills you already have
CNBC - 30 Jul 2020 17:53
Patrice Washington lost her real estate business in 2008 and had to start a new career from scratch. Now, she helps others fix their finances and create businesses of their own.
Apple hints at several week iPhone 12 delay during Q3 2020 call
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 23:28
After a record third fiscal quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri offered comments on potential impacts to Q4 results due to COVID-19.
Google's TF-Coder tool automates machine learning model design
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 18:30
Google researchers developed a tool, TF-Coder, that automates the process of developing AI and machine learning models in TensorFlow.
Covid Has Direct-To-Consumer Brands Pumping Resources Into Expanded Services, Digital Channels
Forbes - 30 Jul 2020 04:01Alphabet revenue dropped in Q2 2020, the first decline since going public
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 23:16
Google parent Alphabet had a 2% drop in sales in Q2 2020, but outlook at the end of the quarter showed some optimistic upward trends.
Facebook beats Q2 estimates with $18.69 billion in revenue and 2.7 billion monthly active users
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 22:40
Facebook beat analysts' estimates in Q2 2020, raking in $18.69 billion in revenue and hitting 2.7 billion monthly active users across its platform.
Carnegie Mellon researchers use Twitch to collect sounds for AI research
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 22:35
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a live-streamed game designed to collect audio for AI and machine learning research.
Apple's Q3 2020 revenue hits record $59.7 billion, stock will split 4:1
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 22:34
Apple's revenues are in for the fiscal third quarter of 2020, and the company is succeeding during one of the most uncertain times in world history.
The Sims 4 hits 30 million players with massive pandemic bump
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 22:21
Electronic Arts announced today during its latest earnings report that The Sims 4 has now reached 30 million players worldwide.
Amazon reports $88.9 billion in Q2 2020 revenue: AWS up 29%, subscriptions up 29%, and 'other' up 41%
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 22:14
Amazon today reported fiscal Q2 2020 earnings, including revenue of $88.9 billion, net income of $5.2 billion, and earnings per share of $10.30.
Huawei has the same app problem that doomed Windows Phone
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 21:36
Huawei is now the world's biggest smartphone maker in terms of shipments, according to Canalys, but the Chinese tech giant is unlikely to keep that title.
15,000 games removed from Apple's App Store in China ahead of registration deadline
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 21:13
Nearly 15,000 games have been removed to date since July 1, and more are expected to be ejected as China cracks down on unregistered games.
Five Ways Customer Service Organizations Can Prepare For Holiday Shopping Now
Forbes - 30 Jul 2020 21:10Meet DPO Group: The Pan-African Fintech Company Powering Digital Commerce, Acquired For $288 Million In Watershed Deal For African Tech
Forbes - 30 Jul 2020 20:15Foresight's AI-powered wearable helps low-vision users feel the world
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 19:46
Users with impaired vision will gain a new tool for navigating physical spaces, using computer vision to turn nearby objects into tactile vest sensations.
Privacy problems are widespread for Alexa and Google Assistant voice apps, according to researchers
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 19:35
In a study, Clemson University School of Computing researchers found that tens of thousands of Google Assistant and Alexa apps lack privacy policies.
Shadowlands looks to move World of Warcraft forward by learning from its past
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 18:37
GamesBeat got to play an early testing version of Shadowlands and talk with the game's technical director, Frank Kowalkowski.
LinkedIn details AI tool that better matches jobs to candidates
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 18:00
LinkedIn detailed Qualified Applicant (QA), an algorithm that identifies jobs for which candidates have the best chances.
The Next Big Opportunity For The Self-Employed: High-End Temp Work
Forbes - 30 Jul 2020 16:06How Xsolla provides developers with a game business engine
Venture Beat - 30 Jul 2020 15:30
Xsolla is a video game powerhouse, but chances are you haven't heard of it. That's because the company does its work behind the scenes.
A third of small-business owners have tapped personal funds to stay afloat, survey finds
CNBC - 30 Jul 2020 14:28
More than a third of small-business owners said they've needed to rely on their own funds -- i.e., their personal credit card and/or savings -- to help keep their business running over the last several months amid slower...