News and Trends
Inspiring Your Team
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Purpose-Over-Profit Movement Gains the Respect of the Investment Community
The single-minded focus on profits is proving to be poor business. Social purpose is where the money is.
Cannabis
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Legalize or Demonize: Leaders in Canada, US Have Very Different Views on Marijuana
Canada has fostered a legal cannabis boom that will put cartels out of business. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration embraces "demon weed'' rhetoric.
Competitions
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Samsung Next Startup Competition Seeks the Northeast's Most Innovative Companies
Think you've got the most innovative startup in the Northeast? Apply by May 1.
Net Neutrality
FCC Chairman Moves to Eliminate Net Neutrality Regulations
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a proposal to his fellow commissioners that would reverse a 2015 decision to reclassify broadband as a telecom service, or Title II.
Business Moving Forward
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The Tech Community Voices Its Support for Net Neutrality
More than 800 companies and venture firms signed their names to an open letter sent to the head of the FCC.
Discrimination
Palantir Settles Discrimination Claims for $1.7 Million
The company will have to pay back wages and the value of stock options to several Asian candidates it passed over for employment, in addition to re-extending job offers.
Uber
Uber Changes Rating System to Be 'Fairer' For Drivers
When the person indicates their UberPool trip sucked because they didn't like the route or their co-rider, Uber won't count the rating towards a driver's average.
Google
Remember Where You Parked With the Google Maps App
Just tap the blue dot in your iOS or Android Google Maps app and set your parking location.
Amazon
Amazon Look Is a Camera That Picks Your Outfit
The Alexa-powered camera sits on your dresser to take photos and videos of your outfit, help you share them to social media and even gives fashion suggestions.
Nintendo
Nintendo Shipped 2.74 Million Switch Units in Its First Month
Total beats its pre-launch goal while 3DS continues to sell well thanks to new Pokémon games.
Millennials
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3 Trends Driving the Millennial Own vs. Rent Debate
Young professionals don't dream of picket fences. The real-estate industry must take a new approach to engage millennials and make them believe again in the power of ownership.
Robots
Drunk Man Arrested After Attacking Armless Security Robot
The Knightscope K5 robot was on patrol in a Mountain View parking lot when the incident occurred.
Google
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Has a 'Secret Airship'
That's one way to top your business partner's 'flying car.'
Uber
Uber Unveils Personal Airplane Design and Plans Tests in 2020
The electric plane will be able to take off and land vertically, and Uber hopes to have a fleet of 50 ready for testing in Dallas and Dubai by 2020.
