Coronavirus: Trump Administration Bans Travel, Cargo From Europe
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday evening, walking back comments he has previously made and unveiling sweeping measures to address the coronavirus threat. A somber and subdued Trump began by highlighting the World Health Organization’s recent classification of the virus as a global pandemic, pointing out that from the beginning of time nations have faced […]
In Silicon Valley, the Entire Conversation Is Why Am I Here?
Tech visionary Jason Calacanis, in an interview on CNBC, says that California and Silicon Valley are doing everything they can to get rid of great companies like Telsa: It seems like they’re singling Elon Musk out for some reason which is a really stupid mistake on the part of California. Elon Musk is a once-in-a-generation […]
Salesforce Will Allow Employees to Work From Home the Rest of the Year
Salesforce has become the latest company to extend its work from home (WFH) policy, allowing employees to do so through the rest of the year. Virtually every major tech company has allowed, or even mandated, its employees to WFH during the coronavirus pandemic. In some cases, the result has been enlightening for many companies, showing […]
Grammarly Makes First-Ever Investment In Docugami
Grammarly has announced its investment in Docugami, a company “developing AI to end document dysfunction.” The investment is the first in Grammarly’s 11-year history and was part of Docugami’s $10 million seed funding. The two companies share complimentary goals as Grammarly has increasingly turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to power its writing assistant. “Led by […]
Microsoft AI Virtual Summit Scheduled For June 2
Microsoft has announced a virtual AI summit with company executives and industry leaders, scheduled for June 2. Artificial intelligence has become one of the most important developing technologies, with companies large and small looking to make their mark. AI is seen as one of the pivotal pieces necessary for a number of industries to take […]
FBI Warns of ‘Zoom-Bombing’ As Videoconferencing Soars
The FBI is warning of ‘Zoom-bombing,’ where videoconferencing meetings are being hijacked by unwelcome participants. Zoom has quickly become one of the most popular videoconferencing platforms as millions of individuals self-isolate and work from home. The software is being used by companies, schools and individuals looking to continue some semblance of normalcy. Unfortunately, bad actors […]
Digital Changes the Game Entirely, Says Delta Air Lines CEO
“Digital changes the game entirely,” says Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian. “The big thing you’re going to see us do is to bring the technologies, not just into the hands of the customers going mobile in terms of controlling your experience with Delta, but into the hands of our employees. This is so that […]
Pro Tip: What it takes to build high-quality links
You have to invest real time into earning links from high-authority sites by doing your own research and digital public relations. Older link building tactics have much less impact now, mainly because once everyone catches wind that they work, inboxes everywhere become inundated with quick and dirty pitches aiming to achieve the same success. The […]
ViacomCBS Channels Coming to YouTube TV
ViacomCBS has struck a deal with YouTube TV to bring 14 of its channels to the popular streaming service. YouTube TV is one of the newer TV streaming services, joining Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV and others. The service has quickly become a favorite with a well-rounded combination of channels, features and price. […]
How Mobile Internet Use Drives Apple’s Success
For the majority of people connecting to the internet these days, doing so on the go is their preferred method. That’s why devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops and notebook computers, and smartwatches have become part of our daily lives. The notion of going somewhere and not being able to communicate with our colleagues or loved […]