wit Discover is Facebook’s new effort to help people access websites for free — but with limits By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:53:13 +0000 Facebook has a new connectivity app called Discover to help those who can’t afford to get online access information on the web. The service, available through mobile web and Android app, allows users to visit any website in text format (no video, images, audio and other elements that eat up large amounts of data) and […] Full Article Apps Social Android Facebook Google Internet Internet.org
wit UK eyeing switch to Apple-Google API for coronavirus contacts tracing — report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:33:32 +0000 The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […] Full Article Apps Europe Health Mobile Privacy alpha Android api Apple apple inc Australia BBC Bluetooth ceo Colombia computing estonia Google Instagram ios 11 iPhone ireland mobile app National Health Service NHS NHSX operating systems Singapore smartphone smartphones spokesperson switzerland The Financial Times United Kingdom wi-fi
wit Google’s Duo video chat app gets a family mode with doodles and masks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:01:39 +0000 Google today launched an update to its Duo video chat app (which you definitely shouldn’t confuse with Hangouts or Google Meet, Google’s other video, audio and text chat apps). There are plenty of jokes to be made about Google’s plethora of chat options, but Duo is trying to be a bit different from Hangouts and […] Full Article Apps Mobile TC Android conversations Google Google Duo Google Hangouts Mothers Day operating systems telecommunications web conferencing
wit ZmURL customizes Zoom link previews with images & event sites By techcrunch.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:18:05 +0000 Sick of sharing those generic Zoom video call invites that all look the same? Wish your Zoom link preview’s headline and image actually described your meeting? Want to protect your Zoom calls from trolls by making attendees RSVP to get your link? ZmURL.com has you covered. Launching today, ZmURL is a free tool that lets […] Full Article Apps Media Mobile Social Startups TC events video calling video chat zoom Zoom privacy ZoomBombing
wit Replace non-stop Zoom with remote office avatars app Pragli By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:37:30 +0000 Could avatars that show what co-workers are up to save work-from-home teams from constant distraction and loneliness? That’s the idea behind Pragli, the Bitmoji for the enterprise. It’s a virtual office app that makes you actually feel like you’re in the same building. Pragli uses avatars to signal whether co-workers are at their desk, away, […] Full Article Apps Enterprise Funding Fundings & Exits Mobile Recent Funding Social Startups TC Avi Networks K9 Ventures Pragli remote work slack zoom
wit Figma raises $50 million Series D led by Andreessen Horowitz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:10:35 +0000 Figma, the design platform that lets folks work collaboratively and in the cloud, has today announced the close of a $50 million Series D financing. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with partner Peter Levine and cofounding partner Marc Andreessen managing the deal for the firm. New angel investors, including Henry Ellenbogen from Durable […] Full Article Enterprise Funding Recent Funding Startups TC Andreessen Horowitz Figma Marc Andreessen peter levine
wit Despite pandemic, gaming is well-positioned to withstand recession By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:07:52 +0000 Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have led to a global economic downturn, but the gaming industry is booming. With hundreds of millions of people sequestered in their homes, game usage has spiked. And while the economic repercussions will persist after people cease physical distancing, gaming is positioned to fare well during a recession. […] Full Article Extra Crunch Gaming Market Analysis TC Activision Blizzard coronavirus COVID-19 eqt ventures King mobile game national basketball association NBA newzoo scopely Steam ubisoft video game Zynga
wit Twitter CEO’s weak argument why investors shouldn’t fire him By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:27:10 +0000 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey might not spend six months a year in Africa, claims the real product development is under the hood and gives an excuse for deleting Vine before it could become TikTok. Today he tweeted, via Twitter’s investor relations account, a multi-pronged defense of his leadership and the company’s progress. The proclamations come […] Full Article Advertising Tech Apps Augmented Reality Cryptocurrency Drama Finance Mobile Personnel Policy Social Talent TC africa coronavirus Elliott Management jack dorsey Square Twitter vine
wit Australian CEOs getting on with business, despite threats to growth - 20 Jan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:00:00 +1100 CEOs are more optimistic about growth than international counterparts, despite concerns about over-regulation and the Government's response to Australia's fiscal deficit, according to a PwC report launched today. Full Article
wit Australia Must Get to Grips with Asian Century - 12 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 12 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +1100 If we continue to ignore the rising economic success of our Asian neighbours we will lose our place as a G20 economy by 2030. Full Article
wit Australian National Committee for UN Women welcomes partnership with PwC Australia - 17 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:00:00 +1100 PwC Australia is delighted to announce a partnership with The Australian National Committee for UN Women in a joint effort to promote gender equality. Full Article
wit PwC Grows its Social Infrastructure Capability with Appian Group Acquisition - 1 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +1100 PwC has acquired infrastructure advisory firm Appian Group, bolstering the firm’s focus on health and social infrastructure, PwC Managing Partner, Deals Sean Gregory announced today. Full Article
wit Gender Gap Must narrow with Overseas Postings - 1 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +1100 The workplace gender gap is at its widest among the expat community with only one in four Australian females currently working overseas, PwC People Business Partner Jonathan Dunlea said today while launching a new report. Full Article
wit Local economy, Local Investment Solutions with Geospacial Economic Modelling - 25 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 25 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 Unique granular modelling of over 2,000 locations across Australia uncover how fragmented and concentrated our economy is. Full Article
wit PwC backs Australia’s best young STEM innovators with $20,000 seed funding - 1 Jul By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +1000 Two young Australian innovators are ready to take their ventures to the next level after sharing in $20,000 in seed funding from PwC during a live pitching event held by the Foundation for Young Australians. Full Article
wit Small Business can unlock big growth with the internet: PwC & Google report - 17 Aug By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +1000 Australian small businesses can unlock an additional $49.2 billion in output over the next ten years by making better use of existing technology, PwC analysis commissioned by Google released today shows. Full Article
wit Asia Region Funds Passport reaches critical mass with Japanese sign-up - 14 Sep By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +1000 PwC’s asset management leader, Ken Woo, said Japan’s commitment to creating a regional market for managed funds represents a ‘tipping point’ in terms of momentum for the initiative. Full Article
wit Australia and its Allies Do More With Less - 15 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:30:00 +1000 As global challenges increase, Australia’s defence budget is growing, while the US and most other allies have been decreasing their defence resources. Full Article
wit PwC collaborates with startups to create innovative cloud solution - 23 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +1100 PwC today announced it was collaborating with a range of Australasian startups and emerging technology companies to deliver a purpose-built cloud platform that brings together some of the leading cloud solutions in the market today, all in one place. Full Article
wit STEM agenda alive and kicking - PwC partners with McCarthy Catholic College for Sydney's first P-TECH Pilot - 30 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 30 May 2016 10:00:00 +1100 PwC has today been announced as the first employer partner for a new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) style pilot at McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains. Full Article
wit Cloudflare partners with JD to expand its network in China By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:32 +0000 Cloudflare today announced a new partnership with JD Cloud & AI that will see the company expand its network in Chinato an additional 150 data centers. Currently, Cloudflare is available in 17 data centers in mainland China, thanks to a long-standing partnership with Baidu, but this new deal is obviously significantly larger. CloudFlare’s original partnership […] Full Article Asia Cloud Developer Baidu China cloudflare Companies Internet internet security matthew partner technology
wit Microsoft makes it easier to get started with Windows Virtual Desktops By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:05 +0000 Microsoft today announced a slew of updates to various parts of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem. A lot of these aren’t all that exciting (though that obviously depends on your level of enthusiasm for products like Microsoft Endpoint Manager), but the overall thrust behind this update is to make life easier for the IT admins that […] Full Article Cloud Enterprise TC computing Microsoft microsoft windows Microsoft-Office OneDrive thin clients virtual desktop Windows 10
wit GitHub gets a built-in IDE with Codespaces, discussion forums and more By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:30:44 +0000 Under different circumstances, GitHub would be hosting its Satellite conference in Paris this week. Like so many other events, GitHub decided to switch Satellite to a virtual event, but that isn’t stopping the Microsoft-owned company from announcing quite a bit of news this week. The highlight of GitHub’s announcement is surely the launch of GitHub […] Full Article Developer Enterprise TC computing encryption Git GitHub Microsoft software engineering version control virtual machine
wit Google’s Duo video chat app gets a family mode with doodles and masks By techcrunch.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:01:39 +0000 Google today launched an update to its Duo video chat app (which you definitely shouldn’t confuse with Hangouts or Google Meet, Google’s other video, audio and text chat apps). There are plenty of jokes to be made about Google’s plethora of chat options, but Duo is trying to be a bit different from Hangouts and […] Full Article Apps Mobile TC Android conversations Google Google Duo Google Hangouts Mothers Day operating systems telecommunications web conferencing
wit How this startup built and exited to Twitter in 1,219 days By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:44:40 +0000 By the summer of 2016, Marie Outtier had spent eight years as a consultant advising media agencies and martech companies on marketing growth strategy. Pierre-Jean “PJ” Camillieri started as a music software engineer before joining one of Apple’s consumer electronics divisions. Inspired by Siri, he left to start Timista, a smart lifestyle assistant. When the […] Full Article Artificial Intelligence Europe Events Extra Crunch Fundings & Exits Growth and Monetization Social Startups TC Work aiden.ai Bruce Falck exits machine learning national basketball association natural language processing NHS Partech Perceptio Private Equity Sophia Bendz Timista Twitter
wit Twitter runs a test prompting users to revise ‘harmful’ replies By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:57:48 +0000 In its latest effort to deal with rampant harassment on its platform, Twitter will look into giving users a second chance before they tweet. In a new feature the company is testing, users who use “harmful” language will see a prompt suggesting that they self-edit before posting a reply. When things get heated, you may […] Full Article Social TC harassment online harassment Twitter
wit Twitter rolls out changes to threaded conversations following tests in its prototype app, twttr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:13:17 +0000 Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […] Full Article Apps Social threads Twitter twttr
wit Discover is Facebook’s new effort to help people access websites for free — but with limits By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:53:13 +0000 Facebook has a new connectivity app called Discover to help those who can’t afford to get online access information on the web. The service, available through mobile web and Android app, allows users to visit any website in text format (no video, images, audio and other elements that eat up large amounts of data) and […] Full Article Apps Social Android Facebook Google Internet Internet.org
wit Facebook’s redesign goes live with simplified navigation and dark mode By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:11:32 +0000 After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […] Full Article Apps Social Facebook
wit CRV’s Saar Gur wants to invest in a new wave of games built for VR, Twitch and Zoom By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:35:13 +0000 Saar Gur is adept at identifying the next big consumer trends earlier than most: The San Francisco-based general partner at CRV has led investments into leading consumer internet companies like Niantic, DoorDash, Bird, Dropbox, Patreon, Kapwing and ClassPass. His own experience stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred his interest in three new investment […] Full Article Augmented Reality Entertainment Extra Crunch Gaming Hardware Market Analysis Social Startups TC Venture Capital Virtual Reality consumer internet coronavirus COVID-19 CRV Dropbox Kapwing niantic Oculus Quest Saar Gur Twitch twitch tv unity Xbox One
wit Dhoni turns up in video with daughter, his appearance inspires memes on social media - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:09:01 GMT Dhoni turns up in video with daughter, his appearance inspires memes on social media The Indian Express‘Please do not use it’: Matthew Hayden reveals MS Dhoni’s reaction on his ‘mongoose bat’ India Gone ViralWatch: MS Dhoni's New Look Sends Twitter Into A Frenzy NDTV TamilWATCH: A grey-bearded MS Dhoni enjoys playtime with Ziva Dhoni inside his Ranchi farmhouse DNA IndiaMS Dhoni makes fun of Suresh Raina in this priceless video posted by CSK; watch - Republic World Republic WorldView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
wit Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition with new Snapdragon 768G SoC to launch on May 11th - 91mobiles By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:42:41 GMT Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition with new Snapdragon 768G SoC to launch on May 11th 91mobilesSnapdragon 768G is real, specs leak online - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comXiaomi may have teased new Snapdragon 768G chip Android AuthorityQualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip will make its debut alongside the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition on May 11th Notebookcheck.netRedmi K30 5G Speed Edition With Snapdragon 768G Is Now Official Gizchina.comView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
wit Fresh out of Y Combinator, Tandem lands millions from Andreessen Horowitz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:42:53 +0000 Tandem is amongst the most sought after companies of Y Combinator's summer batch. Full Article Funding Recent Funding Startups Venture Capital Airbnb Andreessen Horowitz Dropbox GitHub Tandem trello Y Combinator Yahoo Zenefits
wit Tumblr’s next step forward with Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:37:18 +0000 After months of rumors, Verizon finally sold off Tumblr for a reported $3 million — a fraction of what Yahoo paid for the once mighty blogging service back in 2013. The media conglomerate (which also owns TechCrunch) was clearly never quite sure what to do with the property after gobbling it up as part of […] Full Article Apps M&A Media Social Startups AOL Automattic longreads matt mullenweg Oath tumblr Verizon verizon media group WordPress Yahoo
wit Flickr owner SmugMug emails subscribers with an urgent request: help us find more paying users By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:53:17 +0000 When in April of last year, the photo-hosting service SmugMug acquired the photo-hosting service Flickr from Verizon’s digital media subsidiary, SmugMug CEO Don MacAskill said he was committed to breathing new life into the service, calling it “core to the entire fabric of the Internet.” MacAskill didn’t reveal at the time how much SmugMug — […] Full Article TC flickr Smugmug Verizon Yahoo
wit Fairphone teams up with /e/OS on a box-fresh ‘deGoogled’ handset By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:56:10 +0000 The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […] Full Article Europe Hardware Mobile Privacy Android cyanogenmod e/os Fairphone Fairphone 3 France free software Google Netherlands operating systems privacy smartphones
wit UK eyeing switch to Apple-Google API for coronavirus contacts tracing — report By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:33:32 +0000 The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […] Full Article Apps Europe Health Mobile Privacy alpha Android api Apple apple inc Australia BBC Bluetooth ceo Colombia computing estonia Google Instagram ios 11 iPhone ireland mobile app National Health Service NHS NHSX operating systems Singapore smartphone smartphones spokesperson switzerland The Financial Times United Kingdom wi-fi
wit Free Webinar | June 8: Simple Marketing Techniques to Re-Engage With Customers and Make Them Feel Safe By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:13:00 GMT Franchise Bible author Rick Grossmann discusses how marketing is changing and new ways and platforms for sending your marketing messages to your customers. Full Article Franchise Crisis Management Series
wit Make Your Branding and Marketing Content Pop with This Easy-to-Use $30 Digital Illustrator By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT You don't have to be an artist to make great digital art. Full Article Branding
wit McDonald's Is Set to Lose $3.4 Billion in Value After the CEO Was Fired Over a Relationship With a Subordinate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:00:00 GMT McDonald's on Friday fired its CEO, Steve Easterbrook, for violating its policy of having a relationship with an employee. Full Article News and Trends
wit Launch Your Home Business With a .store Domain By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT There's an easier way to make your web business stand out. Full Article Domain names
wit How to Recruit Employees With Equity By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMT Before raising capital, it's often hard to pay potential employees, but you can still offer exponential future returns. Full Article Starting a Business
wit 3 Ways to Sell Your Services Virtually Right Now With No Upfront Costs By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:25:00 GMT Pivot your offerings and add value now to drum up cash. Full Article Crisis Management
wit Downton Abbey movie FIRST LOOK: Countess Crawley clashes with old foe Imelda Staunton By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:54:16 GMT Dame Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess Crawley and Downton Abbey newcomer Imelda Staunton are set to face off in a battle of wills in a new dramatic new teaser clip from the upcoming film Full Article
wit Laura Carmichael looks chic as she attends Downton Abbey's photocall in Hamburg with Hugh Bonneville By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:42:53 GMT Laura Carmichael and Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael looked in fantastic spirits as they attended the photocall for the movie in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday. Full Article
wit Jim Carter, 71, walks the red carpet with wife Imelda Staunton, 63 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:55:25 GMT The actor, 71, cut a dapper figure as he posed with wife Imelda Staunton, 63, at the Downton Abbey movie premiere at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London on Monday. Full Article
wit Huma Abedin attends the New York premiere of Downton Abbey without husband Anthony Weiner By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:17:07 GMT The Hillary Clinton aide, 43, has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks following Dailymail.com's reports that Weiner, a disgraced politician, was living in the same Manhattan block. Full Article
wit Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton splits with her long-term boyfriend and artist Robert Fry By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 14:58:50 GMT RICHARD EDEN: I can reveal the 32-year-old British actress Tuppence Middleton (pictured) has split up with her long-term boyfriend, the artist Robert Fry. Full Article
wit Laura Carmichael wows in a black minidress as she parties with Lily James at Mr Porter fashion bash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:53:29 GMT Laura Carmichael partied with Lily James and Billie Piper at the Mr Porter Health In Mind Fund bash, held at Quaglino's in London on Thursday night. Full Article
wit Downton's Michelle Dockery steps for coffee with a friend in West London By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:01:01 GMT Michelle Dockery put on a slightly sombre display on Sunday as she headed out for coffee and a walk while dressed mostly in black. Full Article