6 Pieces of Advice for Managing Your Startup Finances
Businesses are hard to start. They’re even harder to fund. Managing a startup’s finances requires obtaining funding and then managing it as you turn an idea into reality. In other…
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI can now create a replica of your personality Imagine sitting down with an AI model for a spoken two-hour interview. A friendly voice guides you through a conversation that ranges from your…
August 2023
TeamSense helps manufacturers keep in touch with deskless workers
Deskless workers make up about 70% to 80% of the global workforce. Since they spend most of their time away from a computer, many deskless workers often find it challenging to keep in touch with their employers. TeamSense is an app-free platform designed specifically for hourly employees in the manufacturing sector and lets them manage […]
Spreads lets you share full screen panoramic photos to Instagram Threads
After the photo layout app Series became a must-have companion for Instagram Threads, its developer Ryan Carver has now decided to spin off a simplified version called Spreads, designed specifically for Threads users who want to post their full-screen panoramic photos to the new social network. Carver was originally inspired to add new features to […]
Mom’s Meals says data breach affects 1.2 million customers
Mom’s Meals, a meal delivery service for people with chronic health conditions, has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 1.2 million individuals. In a data breach notice filed this week with Maine’s attorney general, Mom’s Meals parent company PurFoods confirmed that the meal delivery service experienced a cyberattack between January 16 and February 22. […]
Instagram’s latest test lets creators highlight comments in their stories
Instagram is experimenting with a new feature to let creators share notable fan comments to their Stories, such as comments on their posts or Reels. In a post on the “IG updates” channel, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the company wants to make it easier for creators to highlight interesting comments. “We’re testing the […]
Unlocking the value of supply chain data across industries
The product shortages and supply-chain delays of the global covid-19 pandemic are still fresh memories. Consumers and industry are concerned that the next geopolitical climate event may have a similar impact. Against a backdrop of evolving regulations, these conditions mean manufacturers want to be prepared against short supplies, concerned customers, and weakened margins. For supply…
WhatsApp launches its native macOS app
WhatsApp said that it has launched a new native app for Mac today. The app will allow users to participate in video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. Mark Zuckerberg posted about the app’s launch on his Facebook account. “The app is redesigned to be familiar to […]
‘Franchise Sales Rarely Happen by Accident’, These Are 7 Factors to Consider in Franchise Lead Generation
An occasional serious prospect may just wander in the door, but most franchises are sold because a franchisor executes a marketing plan designed to attract that prospect.
As September Approaches, Should GoPro (GPRO) Be Part of Your Watchlist?
GoPro (GPRO) has launched a modified go-to-market strategy to drive growth and innovation. So, is GPRO worth watching? Let’s look at some key financial metrics to gauge its prospects.
7 founders explain what fusion power needs to go mainstream
If the 2020s are going to be the decade of AI, then the 2030s could be the decade of fusion power. That is, if the sector’s startups are able to deliver.