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Venture capital firm S32 named Andy Conrad as general partner.
Conrad brings experience and expertise in technology and advanced data science, having previously held senior roles at Google, S32 said in a Thursday (Feb. 22) press release. He founded Verily Life Sciences (formerly known as Google Life Sciences).
Before his time at Google, Conrad served as the chief scientific officer of Laboratory...
New Department of Labor data shows a drop in initial applications for unemployment in the United States.
Unemployment claims fell by 12,000 to 201,000 for the week ending Feb. 17, the lowest level in more than a month, the department said in a Thursday (Feb. 22) news release.
Also dropping were continuing claims, often seen as an indicator of the number of people getting ongoing unemployment...
Change happens slowly, and then all at once.
And when it comes to business software, we are firmly in the “change happening all at once” phase.
That’s according to NVIDIA CEO and founder Jensen Huang, who on Wednesday (Feb. 21) heralded the start of a new era — that of accelerated computing.
“We have hit a tipping point,” Huang said during his company’s latest financial earnings call.
And he...
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland designated Jonathan Mayer as the Department of Justice‘s first chief science and technology advisor and chief artificial intelligence officer.
The appointment underscores the department’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology, according to a Thursday (Feb. 22) press release.
As the chief science and...
Airbnb has expanded its City Portal to more than 430 jurisdictions worldwide over the past three years.
Launched in 2020, the City Portal provides local governments and tourism organizations with insights into the Airbnb landscape and tourism trends in their communities, Airbnb said in a Thursday (Feb. 22) press release.
Continuing to innovate this platform based on feedback, Airbnb has also...
A new Coinbase/Seedly report shows that more than half of Singapore’s “finance-forward” residents own cryptocurrency.
The survey, released Thursday (Feb. 22), shows that 57% of those interviewed hold digital assets, with the majority having between $1,000 and $25,000 invested.
“We are encouraged by the results of the recent survey in Singapore that underscore both the rising interest in...
In a market as highly fragmented as the global jewelry industry, sourcing precious stones can be an extremely difficult undertaking for retail buyers.
Jewelers typically need to contact various sellers, often with no guarantee of available stock. And even when they find what they need, shipping and transaction costs become a hassle, especially when dealing with international suppliers.
Overall,...
A cyberattack on Change Healthcare has reportedly affected a number of pharmacies.
The UnitedHealthcare-owned company reported the “network interruption” Wednesday (Feb. 22), and said in a Thursday (Sept. 22) update that the problem was still underway.
“Once we became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting our partners and patients, we took immediate action to disconnect our...
Generation Z continues to drive membership growth at Planet Fitness.
This age group now accounts for 25% of the fitness chain’s members, due in part to the company’s efforts to recruit high school students, management said during a Thursday (Feb. 22) earnings call.
“We aim to be the brand that Gen Z think of when they’re ready to join a gym [and] this program further [strengthens] our appeal,”...
Business payments company Bottomline has debuted an updated fraud prevention kit.
The company announced its enhanced Insider Threat Management solution Thursday (Feb. 22), saying it helps banks and non-banking financial institutions use data visualizations, threat profiles and advanced case management strategies to combat insider fraud.
“Whatever the motivations, including bad actors plotting...