Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet just launched a venture firm

In 2015, the fashion world was abuzz when Natalie Massenet, who founded the highly disruptive e-commerce fashion company Net-a-Porter, suddenly exited the scene weeks before a merger was sealed between NAP, as it is called, and Yoox, an Italy-based discount fashion e-tailer and e-commerce services company. According to an expose written soon afterward, Massenet left […]

Resy rolls out a new suite of tools for restaurants

Resy launched in the summer of 2014 with a simple premise: If you want a premium reservation at a restaurant on short notice, you should be able to pay for it. Four years and 160 markets later, Resy has changed a lot since then. But today, the company is about to change things up even […]

All you need to know to get coding is in this training package, and it’s over 90% off

The training in the ultra-packed Complete Learn to Code Bonus Bundle ($54, over 90 percent off from TNW Deals) will make sure the realities of programming don’t blindside your idea before it gets off the ground.

Pros and cons: Our verdict on Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2018)

We loved Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon, but if you want the added functionality of a convertible, the X1 Yoga might be for you. Just like Lenovo's other Yoga machines, it has a hinge that lets you twist the screen a full 360 degrees, letting you us...

Pornhub gets in bed with Verge cryptocurrency to offer anonymous payments

Big dogs like Valve, Stripe, and Reddit are all pulling the plug on cryptocurrency payments for the time being, but there is a new force gearing up to fill up the gap: Pornhub – and you won’t believe who they’re partnering up with. The adult entertainment titan has announced it will now accept payments in anonymous cryptocurrency Verge (XVG). This means now you now have the option to pay for your premium subscription without leaving any trails. “Here at Pornhub, we’re all about convenience and security, which makes cryptocurrency an attractive form of payment for us,” VP Corey Price told…

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Cambridge Analytica’s ex-CEO backs out of giving evidence to UK parliament

Alexander Nix, the former CEO of the political consultancy firm at the center of a storm about mishandled Facebook users data, has backed out of re-appearing in front of the UK parliament for a second time. Nix had been scheduled to take questions from the DCMS committee that’s probing online misinformation tomorrow afternoon. In a […]

Google Voice integration with Sprint is coming to an end

Google Voice, the service that gives US users a free phone number they can use for calls, texts and messages on devices other than a smartphone, recently got a big overhaul. Left intact was Sprint's unique arrangement with Google that allowed its cus...

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Building on the progress made by the Millennium Development Goals between 2000 and 2015, the 2030 Agenda sets 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, to eradicate poverty, end hunger, protect the planet and ensure prosperity by the year 2030. The SDGs apply to every country.

Walmart will roll out a cleaner, sleeker website in May

In a few weeks' time, you might not even recognize Walmart's website. The retail giant is giving it a total make-better -- that's a makeover in Queer Eye parlance -- with what it says is "an entirely new look and feel." Based on the image the company...

SpaceX to build its massive BFR in Los Angeles

The mayor of Los Angeles confirmed earlier reports that SpaceX will build its largest rocket, the BFR, at the Port of Los Angeles. The company intends to build a manufacturing facility on an 18-acre site at Berth 240 and use waterways to transport the massive rocket. SpaceX says the BFR is simply too big to […]

Apple may add subscriptions to its News app

Apple is apparently putting its Texture purchase to use to build a subscription-based news service. Bloomberg reports that the electronics juggernaut is looking to make some changes to the way Apple News operates and that the new premium offering sho...

Extreme I.T. Temperature Control

What’s hotter, the inside of your computer or the inside of Kevin’s mouth? By the end of this episode, it’s too close to call. Learn more here: http://www.Lenovo.com

#LatinoJobs | Reinvent Mindsets (Part 4) | HP

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Elite Screens ZSP 12V Trigger Setup Video

Learn how to make your electric drop down Elite Screen drop and rise with your projector's power cycle using our ZSP 12-Volt trigger kit. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://ift.tt/2pwdQzB Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/elitescreens Instagram: https://ift.tt/2rNkYZB

Extreme I.T. Temperature Control

What’s hotter, the inside of your computer or the inside of Kevin’s mouth? By the end of this episode, it’s too close to call. Learn more here: http://www.Lenovo.com

3D Sculpting Tutorial Part 3-3: Lighting and Composition

Enjoy this 3D sculpting tutorial by Rafael Chies on how to create the Weasley´s home "The Burrow". Lighting (00:01) Composition (06:08) Not only has freelance 3D artist Rafael created something far beyond our expectations, but he is also willing to share his secrets through a three-part tutorial on how to create a beautiful 3D render of the Weasley’s home ‘The Burrow’ from Harry Potter. You can also read the steps and Rafael´s tips and tricks on our blog: http://bit.ly/2HGbe8g Learn more about Rafael: https://ift.tt/2vj83kt Subscribe to our channel or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wacom Facebook: https://ift.tt/1jv3EP9 Instagram: https://ift.tt/1yi8s0w

3D Sculpting Tutorial Part 2-3: Materialsand Layout

Enjoy this 3D sculpting tutorial by Rafael Chies on how to create the Weasley´s home "The Burrow". Materials (00:01) Layout (14:33) Not only has freelance 3D artist Rafael created something far beyond our expectations, but he is also willing to share his secrets through a three-part tutorial on how to create a beautiful 3D render of the Weasley’s home ‘The Burrow’ from Harry Potter. You can also read the steps and Rafael´s tips and tricks on our blog: http://bit.ly/2HGbe8g Learn more about Rafael: https://ift.tt/2vj83kt Subscribe to our channel or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wacom Facebook: https://ift.tt/1jv3EP9 Instagram: https://ift.tt/1yi8s0w

3D Sculpting Tutorial Part 1-3 Blocking, modeling, sculpting

Enjoy this 3D sculpting tutorial by Rafael Chies on how to create the Weasley´s home "The Burrow". Blocking (01:30) Modeling (06:04) Sculpting (10:54) Not only has freelance 3D artist Rafael created something far beyond our expectations, but he is also willing to share his secrets through a three-part tutorial on how to create a beautiful 3D render of the Weasley’s home ‘The Burrow’ from Harry Potter. You can also read the steps and Rafael´s tips and tricks on our blog: http://bit.ly/2HGbe8g Learn more about Rafael: https://ift.tt/2vj83kt Subscribe to our channel or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wacom Facebook: https://ift.tt/1jv3EP9 Instagram: https://ift.tt/1yi8s0w

Fun is the new currency in the workplace

With younger generations joining the workforce, more than ever FUN is now becoming a big part of a strong corporate culture, leading to higher satisfaction, innovation & productivity. Call to Action Link: http://cs.co/6054Dwy0n

Ethereum: We need cryptocurrency wallets that are both user-friendly and secure

The security of cryptocurrency wallets has recently come under security with increased number of hacking reports. Researchers have shown that even hardware wallets — which are designed for extra security — are prone to hacking. As such, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks there’s a need to better secure cryptocurrency wallets for regular users — and the Ethereum Foundation is willing to invest in any project working towards that goal. The foundation had earlier announced a grant for projects that help improve the scalability, usefulness, or security of the Ethereum network. One thing that needs to be a major priority of the…

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Intel reworks its malware scanner to speed up its processors

Since the full impact of Spectre and Meltdown became clear earlier this year, Intel has been making a big effort to reassure its customers that security is its top priority. To that end, the company has announced Intel Threat Detection Technology (TD...

Scientists accidentally produce an enzyme that devours plastic

There are research teams around the world dedicated to finding a remedy for the growing plastic pollution crisis, but now it seems that one group of scientists have found a feasible answer -- and they stumbled upon it by accident. Researchers studyin...

LawGeex raises $12M for its AI-powered contract review technology

Can Artificial Intelligence replace lawyers? Perhaps sometime in the distant future, but in the meantime AI is already augmenting the work done by legal professionals as startups race to reach that ultimate goal. One burgeoning player in the AI-powered legal tech space is Tel Aviv-based LawGeex, which has developed automated contract review technology to help […]

Salesforce spent another $2.7 million to adjust pay gaps related to race and gender

Ensuring equal pay is an ongoing task, Salesforce has found. In the past year, Salesforce spent $2.7 million to address pay discrepancies across gender worldwide and race in the U.S. Where Salesforce is making progress is in the number of people affected by unequal pay. Last year, Salesforce made pay adjustments (salaries and bonuses) for […]

A16Z and Founders Fund sink $28M into IRL asset blockchain Harbor

Harbor helps businesses legally issue cryptocurrency tokens that represent ownership of real-world assets like real estate, fine art, company equity, and investment funds. This “tokenization” might sound boring, but it could be a big business that unlocks trading of illiquid property. Harbor‘s intention to become a fundamental bridge between the offline and crypto economies has […]

Report: Social media use is increasing despite privacy fears

The latest in my ongoing series of Global Digital reports for We Are Social and Hootsuite shows that the number of people around the world using social media grew by more than 100 million in the first three months of 2018, reaching almost 3.3 billion by the end of March.There’s loads of new data to cover in this quarter’s analysis, and I’ve saved some of the best numbers for the end of this article too — a massive breakdown of Twitter users — so go grab a coffee and get comfortable before you begin. Essential stats There was plenty of…

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