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Envisics raises $50 million to bring AR holographic displays to car windshields
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 15:01
Envisics, which makes AR holographic HUD technology for cars, has raised $50 million from a host of automotive giants, including Hyundai, GM, and SAIC.
Newzoo downgrades esports 2020 revenue forecast for third time to $950.3 million
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 16:00
Market researcher Newzoo has downgraded its esports revenue forecast for 2020 for the third time this year, saying revenues will likely hit $950.3 million.
As stimulus talks drag on, 'Main Street is burning': Stanford business expert
CNBC - 7 Oct 2020 23:06
Stanford Graduate School of Business professor David Dodson explains why getting more financial stimulus from the federal government to Main Street is critical for the national economy in the fourth quarter.
Successful game industry pros talk about their struggles with depression
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 21:19
John Smedley, head of Amazon Game Studios in San Diego, California, opened TIGS with a keynote talk about working with depression.
Apple's Hi, Speed iPhone event may normalize low-speed 5G and fast CPUs
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 20:01
Apple's first 5G iPhones are coming soon, but will they actually deliver the standard's transformative promise or expect people to buy solely on potential?
CBP expands facial recognition program to international travelers at San Francisco and San Jose airports
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 18:20
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding a controversial facial recognition program to airports in San Jose and San Francisco.
Intel confirms 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors coming in Q1 2021
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 18:00
Intel confirmed rumors that its 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, code-named Rocket Lake, will be coming out in the first quarter of 2021.
DoNotPay's 'robo lawyer' now scans your emails to fight spammers, cancel subs, and get refunds
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 18:00
DoNotPay has launched a new email-scanning service that automatically applies for refunds, cancels subscriptions, fights spam, and more.
The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Side Hustle Part 1: Passion Is Not The Way
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 17:35Wondershop will make physical and digital kids games backed by Supercell cofounders
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 17:00
Wondershop has raised money from Supercell's cofounders to make games that can make an impact on children who need encouragement and social inclusion.
Techstars-Cox Social Impact Accelerator Adjusts Its Focus To Racial And Social Justice Startups
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 17:00Hardcore and midcore mobile gamers like rewarded video -- if done right
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 16:50
79% of developers consider rewarded video their most successful ad format -- but there are important factors to consider specific to these game types.
On Call: Can AT&T's Employees Teach The Company A New Form Of Public Responsibility?
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 16:39Crunchbase data shows dismal funding landscape for Black and Latinx founders
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 15:00
Black and Latinx founders receive only 2.4% of the total VC funding raised by startups in the United States, according to a new report.
Slack tests video sharing and audio-only channels to connect remote workers
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 15:00
Slack is experimenting with short video sharing for the workplace and audio-only channels in order to connect remote workers.
Against tough odds, Hispanic businesses are strengthening communities across America
CNBC - 7 Oct 2020 14:58
A look at how Hispanic entrepreneurs in Philadephia -- like so many nationwide -- are working to strengthen their communitiy and the local business ecosystem during the pandemic.
Want To Create A Timeless Brand? Here's 10 Steps To Do It
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 14:10Illusive Networks raises $24 million to thwart cyberattacks with honeypots
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 14:03
Illusive Networks, a startup developing technology to thwart cyberattacks with honeypots, has raised $24 million in fresh venture capital.
Crowdfunding Success Indicates Small Businesses And Startups Worthy Of Government Matching Program
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 13:00Three Tips For Growing Leaders
Forbes - 7 Oct 2020 13:00Virtuix will return to home VR market with Omni One treadmill
Venture Beat - 7 Oct 2020 12:00
Virtuix is returning to the home VR market with the launch of its new Omni One treadmill, debuting in the second half of 2021.