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7 companies in the tech space that were founded by women of color
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 18:20
SPONSORED JOBS: It's no secret that Black entrepreneurs are less likely to receive venture capital funding. Historically, the same has been said for female entrepreneurs. So, you can imagine that the odds are stacked aga...
Air Street Capital: AI industry remains strong despite academic brain drain, tech nationalization
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 20:00
Air Street Capital's annual State of AI report finds that despite challenges, the AI industry remains strong heading into 2020.
Amazon launches Alexa smartphone app features for car commuters
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 16:00
Amazon's new Auto Mode for the Alexa app on smartphones is a car-centric interface that provides one-tap access to common functions.
The Xbox Series X controller is great so far (especially the D-pad)
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 20:17
The Xbox Series X controller is excellent so far. It has a number of really smart revisions that make it more comfortable and easier to use.
MIT CSAIL claims its AI system can predict and classify pulmonary edemas
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 20:00
A team at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) developed an AI system that can detect signs of excess fluid in the lungs.
IronSource's LevelPlay helps mobile game and app devs score bigger ad revenues
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 15:00
IronSource is introducing LevelPlay as a tool that can help smaller game and app developers generate higher revenues from advertising.
Silicon Valley's Next Target: The One-Person Business
Forbes - 1 Oct 2020 02:13Google's 5G Pixel strategy hits Apple's iPhone 12 lineup where it hurts
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 22:04
Instead of challenging iPhones with new premium Android options, Google is aiming for Apple's weak spot -- value-priced devices with 5G capabilities.
These Up And Coming Tech Hubs Are Having A Moment With Israeli Tech
Forbes - 1 Oct 2020 21:223 Ways I've Learned Conversations Can Change The World
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Forbes - 1 Oct 2020 20:25Via acquires delivery logistics startup Fleetonomy to bolster fulfillment with AI
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 20:06
Via acquired Fleetonomy, a startup that analyzes delivery data and delivers insights to maximize inventory and conduct proactive maintenance.
As small-business owners try to survive the pandemic, experts share this advice
CNBC - 1 Oct 2020 20:04
From capturing new business to racial diversity, experts such as 1863 Ventures founder Melissa Bradley, certified financial planner Lazetta Braxton and beauty guru Bobbi Brown offer their best advice to entrepreneurs.
11 Considerations When Determining An Equity Offer To Early-Stage Non-Tech Hires
Forbes - 1 Oct 2020 19:10Scener raises $2.1 million for virtual theater parties that ease social isolation
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 18:35
Scener has raised $2.1 million for its co-watching virtual theater platform that has helped ease social isolation during the pandemic.
Apex Legends goes cross-play on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 6
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 17:00
Respawn Entertainment will enable cross-platform play on its popular Apex Legends battle royale game on October 6 on the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate adds Minecraft characters
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 16:04
Nintendo revealed Minecraft's Steve and others characters as the newest fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the hit fighting game on Switch.
IBM open-sources AI for optimizing satellite communications and predicting space debris trajectories
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 15:00
IBM has open-sourced projects designed to help optimize small satellite communications and predict the trajectories of space junk.
Microsoft unveils Surface laptops to fulfill 'PC for every single person' vision
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 15:00
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go starts at $549, and the Surface Pro X with SQ2 starts at $1,500, part of its "PC for every single person vision."
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time review -- Crash back
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 15:00
If you ever loved Crash -- whether through the classics or by experiencing the fantastic remakes -- then you should be interested in It's About Time.
ProbablyMonsters launches RPG studio with former Torchlight team members
Venture Beat - 1 Oct 2020 15:00
ProbablyMonsters has started a new co-op role-playing game studio led by former Torchlight and Borderlands creative leaders.