Recent reports that Softbank may take a majority stake in WeWork has added fuel to the already hot market for start-ups in the workspace and property tech sectors. One of the more compelling companies that stands to benefit from this trend is New York-based Convene. Started by co-founders Ryan Simo…
Read More »Domio just raised $12 million in Series A funding to build “apart hotels” across the U.S.
Hotels can be pricey, and and travelers are often forced to leave their rooms for basic things, like food that doesn’t come from the minibar. Yet Airbnb accommodations, which have become the go-to alternative for travelers, can be highly inconsistent. Domio, a two-year-old, New York-based out…
Read More »Alumni Ventures Group is the most active venture fund you’ve never heard of
Alumni Ventures Group is investing upwards of $200 million a year in tech startups. Has anyone noticed?
Read More »Lessons from building Brex into a billion-dollar startup
When I think about my experience as an immigrant and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, I remember growing up in Brazil and how we saw tech founders and CEOs as kings. We imagined what it would be like to assume the throne. But these weren’t just any kings. Silicon Valley was the kingdom of nerds and…
Read More »Smart home makers hoard your data, but won’t say if the police come for it
A decade ago, it was almost inconceivable that nearly every household item could be hooked up to the internet. These days, it’s near impossible to avoid a non-smart home gadget, and they’re vacuuming up a ton of new data that we’d never normally think about. Thermostats know the t…
Read More »Tesla is rolling out a cheaper, mid-range Model 3
Tesla is now offering a new, cheaper mid-range battery version of the Model 3 that starts at $45,000 before federal tax incentives. CEO Elon Musk announced the new variant, which has an estimated battery range of 260 miles, via Twitter. The company’s website has already been updated. Customer…
Read More »PlayStation Vue is first U.S. pay TV provider to integrate with Apple’s TV app
Sony’s live TV streaming service, PlayStation Vue, announced this week it has become the first U.S. pay TV provider to integrate with Apple’s TV app. Until now, Apple’s TV app has featured content from both free and paid on-demand streaming apps like Hulu, Prime Video, HBO NOW, PB…
Read More »Facebook launches “Hunt For False News” debunk blog as fakery drops 50%
Facebook hopes detailing concrete examples of fake news it’s caught — or missed — could improve news literacy or at least prove it’s attacking the misinformation problem. Today Facebook launched “The Hunt For False News”, in which it examines viral B.S., relays t…
Read More »Milwaukee’s 4-run barrage in 1st inning leads to 7-2 win in Game 6 of NLCS (VIDEO)
Brewers hang 4 runs on Hyun Jin Ryu in the first inning of Game 6 to propel Milwaukee to a 7-2 win to force a Game 7 of the NLCS.
Read More »Colin Cowherd knows exactly how No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 24 Michigan State will end on Saturday (VIDEO)
Colin Cowherd talks college football. Hear what he had to say about Michigan vs Michigan State on today's show.
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