RTRO launches an algorithm-free social app for friends, creators and brands

May 1, 2023

Ahead of Meta’s launch of a text-based social network, female-founded social networking startup RTRO is launching its app this week with the goal of connecting brands, creators, and their fans and followers in a more positive environment focused on human connections and communities, not algorithm-driven content. To accomplish this, RTRO divides its social experience into […]

RTRO launches an algorithm-free social app for friends, creators and brands by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Indeed Is Making Changes to Pricing Model for Employers After Complaints of Confusion and Unexpected Costs

May 1, 2023

In October, the job site rolled out a new system where employers would only pay for applications they viewed, aiming to yield more qualified candidates. However, the new system caused some small businesses to incur hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars in unexpected costs.

The New Strategies Helping Small Businesses Survive and Thrive During Recessions

May 1, 2023

Here are a few modern strategies to help small businesses survive and succeed in an economic downturn.

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Emotionally Receives Honorary Plaque at the Virginia Waffle House Where He Decided To Start His Company

May 1, 2023

The tech maven popped by the food joint instead of taking his LSATs nearly 20 years ago.

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Emotionally Receives Honorary Plaque at the Virginia Waffle House Where He Decided To Start His Company

May 1, 2023

The tech maven popped by the food joint instead of taking his LSATs nearly 20 years ago.

Spotify-owned Findaway Voices eliminates distribution fee for audiobooks on the streaming service

May 1, 2023

Spotify and Findaway announced today that Findaway Voices, an audiobook distributor for independent authors, is eliminating its 20% distribution fee for audiobooks purchased on Spotify. The streaming service acquired digital audiobook distributor Findaway back in November 2021. Findaway says the change means that Spotify now offers the highest royalty authors can make when selling their […]

Spotify-owned Findaway Voices eliminates distribution fee for audiobooks on the streaming service by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

The ice-breaking IPO we’ve waited for might not come from the US after all

May 1, 2023

The American tech IPO market is in need of a champion to brave the unknown, and if ARM’s offering performs well, it could encourage other companies to go public, too.

The ice-breaking IPO we’ve waited for might not come from the US after all by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch

15 Best Entrepreneurial Conferences You Need to Attend in 2023

May 1, 2023

Attending an entrepreneurial conference is more than just keynotes and networking. You find helpful trends, practices, and resources.

This Refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre Is in Near-Mint Condition for Just $200

May 1, 2023

Save money and get a near-mint, refurbished Lenovo desktop computer.

Amazon will juice its Freevee free streaming service with 100+ Amazon Originals in 2023

May 1, 2023

As part of its pitch to advertisers this week at the IAB NewFronts, Amazon announced today it has plans to bring over 100 Amazon Original series and movies from Amazon Prime Video to its ad-supported free streaming service Amazon Freevee (previously known as IMDb TV). The titles will be released throughout the year, the company […]

Amazon will juice its Freevee free streaming service with 100+ Amazon Originals in 2023 by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

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