‘Chatbots’ that work 24/7 for $1 an hour are taking over from human employees – because young …
An Australian entrepreneur was looking to fill a vacancy in his company when he had a light bulb moment to create a robot that could do the job instead. And they are working 24/7 at a cost of just $1 per hour. Adam Zelcer was going to hire a salesperson …
Is there any driver in NASCAR worth watching these days?
That's a question a friend of mine asked a week ago with Texas Motor Speedway days away from its opening race weekend. I didn't have an answer. NASCAR doesn't have a “must-see” driver. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is gone. So is Danica Patrick. Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon hung it up …
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett praises long-sought defensive end Kony Ealy
It's no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have long been interested in defensive end Kony Ealy. They would have drafted him in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft if they hadn't moved up to get defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. And they tried to claim him off waivers last …
Sham company attempts to capitalize on Telegram’s ICO
Will the real Telegram please stand up? A company called the Telegram Open Network Limited (TONL) purported to be started by the real founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been operating since the end of February, and is capitalizing on the fame surrounding the social media platform, which is … Read …
After Facebook row, Google-owned YouTube accused of violating child protection laws
Google-owned YouTube has been accused of violating child protection laws by collecting personal data of children aged under 13. The allegations were levelled by a legion of 23 child advocacy, consumer and privacy groups who have registered a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission … Read More
Google launches Reach Planner for YouTube & video ad forecasting in AdWords
Currently in beta, Reach Planner in AdWords is designed to help media planners and advertisers forecast the reach and frequency of video campaigns on YouTube and the video partners on the Google Display Network. Reach Planner provides unique reach data for all devices, core audiences and … Read More
YouTube, Google and employees donate $280000 to San Bruno first responder initiative
In the wake of a shooting at YouTube headquarters that left three people injured last week, Google, YouTube and their employees are donating at least $280,000 to the San Bruno Community Foundation, to fund an initiative aimed at first responders. Google and YouTube are making a $100,000 grant to … Read …
US Small Business Administration: Government’s “Best Kept Secret”
… small businesses will become aware of, and use, more of the services the SBA can offer. [Steve Pastorkovich is a Washington, D.C.-based consultant specializing in telecommunications, trade association operations, and public policy. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pastorkovich-4a94412/] … Read More
Tesla hires former White House official to lead Gov’t Relations & Policy for North America
Veitch's LinkedIn page still does not indicate that she works for Tesla, but a quick look at her background and past employment suggests that she would be an excellent hire for the electric car maker and energy company. Veitch describes herself in her LinkedIn profile as someone who has “extensive … …
Another Goldman exec dumps Wall Street for crypto world
Kim, whose LinkedIn profile says he was an executive director based in the bank's London office, joins Luka Jankovic, a former Goldman Sachs hedge-fund analyst, among the bank's alumni now at Galaxy Digital. Kim's exit, first reported by Bloomberg News, is among a handful of high-profile transitions … Read More