Erik
@Erik
429 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Erik upvoted the following post almost 5 years ago:
Mariano
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almost 5 years ago
The Future of Banking Is … You're Broke
The Future of Banking Is … You're BrokeThe latest wave of tech-based financial start-ups have a new angle on the banking sector: They’ll assume that everyone is out of money, then try to monetize their broke-ness.So-called neo-banks, or challenger banks, have been all the...continued
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Raoul
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almost 5 years ago
In a World First, the EU Has Approved an Ebola Vaccine
In a World First, the EU Has Approved an Ebola VaccineThe first human vaccine against the often-fatal viral disease Ebola is now an official reality. On Monday, the European Union approved a vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, called Ervebo.The stage fo...continued
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Erik
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almost 5 years ago
New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) November 2019 Open
November 5, 2019 New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) November 2019 Open (2-star) USATT-sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament Sunday, November 10th, 2019 ENTRY DEADLINE: November 6th, 2019 VENUE: New York Indoor Sports Club (NYISC), 15-35 126th Street, 2nd Floo...continued
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almost 5 years ago
Marketing on TikTok: Separating Fact and Fiction About This Buzzy Short-Video App
The Marketing on TikTok Report from eMarketerThere's no question TikTok is enjoying a lot of buzz right now. But there are a lot of uncertainties about how many people use the short-video app, what advertisers can do with it, and what the opportunities and risks are.How m...continued
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Marjory
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almost 5 years ago
A company that sold encrypted phones was run by crime lords
A company that sold encrypted phones was run by crime lordsYou’ve probably heard the idiom of the fox guarding the hen house — but how about the one of the encrypted phone company run by drug lords?Okay, that’s obviously not an idiom, but it’s a true story chronicled by V...continued
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Zetta
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almost 5 years ago
MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners
MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners – TechCrunchWe’re still not at the point where autonomous vehicle systems can best human drivers in all scenarios, but the hope is that eventually, technology being incorporated into self-driving cars will be...continued
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almost 5 years ago
Max Q: International Astronautical Congress 2019 recap edition
International Astronautical Congress 2019 recap edition – TechCrunchOur weekly round-up of what’s going on in space technology is back, and it’s a big one (and a day late) because last week was the annual International Astronautical Congress. I was on the ground in Washin...continued
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almost 5 years ago
Why Multicultural Marketing Needs Machine Learning and Facial Tracking
Why Multicultural Marketing Needs Machine Learning and Facial TrackingMarketers in 2019 will find it hard to be successful without understanding the cultural transformation that’s happening in this country. Between 2012 and 2017, the US multicultural population – Hispanic...continued
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Assunta
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almost 5 years ago
How Lockheed Martin Ventures manages its early-stage $200M fund
How Lockheed Martin Ventures manages its early-stage $200M fund – TechCrunchIn niche markets like aerospace, where the traditional VC model might not yield an abundance of available funding, corporate venture funds can offer entrepreneurs an interesting alternative.Unlike...continued
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Kari
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almost 5 years ago
Zuckerberg on Chinese censorship: Is that the internet we want?
Is that the internet we want? – TechCrunchChina is exporting its social values, political ads are an important part of free expression and the definition of dangerous speech must be kept in check, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued today in a speech at Georgetown Unive...continued
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Wilmer
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almost 5 years ago
Volvo to roll out a new electric vehicle every year through 2025
Volvo to roll out a new electric vehicle every year through 2025 – TechCrunchVolvo Cars used the unveiling of the XC40 Recharge, its first electric vehicle, to lay out an ambitious business strategy that includes introducing a new EV every year through 2025 and slashing b...continued
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Minnie
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almost 5 years ago
What to Say When a Job Interviewer Asks For a Long-Term Commitment
What to Say When a Job Interviewer Asks For a Long-Term CommitmentDuring a typical job interview, you can usually expect to answer familiar questions like “What are your strengths?” or “Why exactly do you want to work here?” Occasionally, you might also field not-so-legal...continued
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Josiah
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almost 5 years ago
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi ArabiaSAN FRANCISCO — Ali Alzabarah was an engineer who rose through the ranks at Twitter to a job that gave him access to personal information and account data of the social media service’s millions of users.Ahmad Ab...continued
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almost 5 years ago
Shopify expands into email marketing
Shopify expands into email marketing – TechCrunchShopify continues to expand beyond its core e-commerce platform with a new product called Shopify Email.Shopify’s chief product officer Craig Miller and director of product for marketing technology Michael Perry gave me a q...continued
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Hannah
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almost 5 years ago
I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire
I followed my father's advice and became a billionaireSerial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia and his brother have made more than a billion dollars selling technology companies they built from scratch in India.Bhavin Turakhia puts his success down to a core message that his f...continued
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Alexie
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almost 5 years ago
APPLY NOW: Insider Inc. is hiring business and tech reporters in New York and San Francisco
Insider Inc. is hiring business and tech reporters in SF and NYInsider Inc. has a number of editorial openings across both Business Insider and INSIDER. If you're interested in joining a fast-paced, growing newsroom, apply at the links provided below. Unless otherwise sta...continued
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Manley
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almost 5 years ago
Maker Business Profile: Novatropes by MPI
Maker Business Profile: Novatropes by MPIWho are you, and where are you located? We are Master Plan Industries, a group of friends from Arizona dedicated to sharing our home-made interactive art with those who seek beauty and inspiration in their surroundings.What do you ...continued
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Kristina
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almost 5 years ago
Ebury nabs £350M for foreign exchange and currency services for SMEs, Santander takes 50.1% stake
Ebury nabs £350M for foreign exchange and currency services for SMEs, Santander takes 50.1% stake – TechCrunchAs the UK continues on its slow march to leave the European Union, a London-based startup that enables companies to work internationally has raised a huge round o...continued
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Elian
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almost 5 years ago
What Are the Biggest Challenges Technology Must Overcome in the Next 10 Years?
What Are the Biggest Challenges Technology Must Overcome in the Next 10 Years?Gizmodo, io9, and Earther look back at our passing decade and look ahead at what kind of future awaits us in the next ten years.Technology’s fine—I definitely like texting, and some of the shows...continued
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Garnet
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almost 5 years ago
Brazilian mobile phone insurance technology startup Pitzi is now worth over $100 million
Brazilian mobile phone insurance technology startup Pitzi is now worth over $100 million – TechCrunchWith roughly one million customers across Brazil and a new round of financing, the mobile phone insurance provider Pitzi now finds itself with a $100 million valuation.The...continued
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Erik upvoted the following post almost 5 years ago:
Kristina
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almost 5 years ago
Maker Business Spotlight: Aide Memoire Jewelry
Maker Business Spotlight: Aide Memoire JewelrySenior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.I'd always love to hear abo...continued
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Erik
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almost 5 years ago
Steelers part ways with veteran WR Moncrief
5:07 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Veteran receiver Donte Moncrief, who was signed by the Steelers in free agency with the hope that he could replace some of the production lost with the departure of Antonio Brown, was waived by the team Saturday.By signing Moncrief, the Steelers we...continued
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Erik upvoted the following post almost 5 years ago:
Jimmy
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almost 5 years ago
Which streaming services should you get?
Life beyond Netflix: What you should know about the new wave in streamingHBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney+ and more — the new wave in streaming is here. CNN Business breaks down how to chose the services that are right for you.Source: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Netflix •...continued
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George
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almost 5 years ago
Amazon makes grocery delivery free for Prime members
Amazon makes grocery delivery free for Prime membersSlight changes are also coming to Whole Foods deliveries. Amazon announced Tuesday that customers will be able to buy Whole Foods groceries through Amazon.com and the Amazon app, in addition to the Prime Now app. But new...continued
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Cameron
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almost 5 years ago
How you react when your systems fail may define your business
How you react when your systems fail may define your business – TechCrunchJust around 9:45 a.m. Pacific Time on February 28, 2017, websites like Slack, Business Insider, Quora and other well-known destinations became inaccessible. For millions of people, the internet itse...continued
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