Month: May 2020
Spotify signs ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ to an exclusive multi-year deal
Over the past couple of years, Spotify has demonstrating a long-term commitment to the podcasting format by shelling out money hand over fist. The music streaming service has made a number of high profile acquisitions, including production company Gimlet and editing tool Anchor, but today’s news may well be the…
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GM is working on a hands-off advanced driving system for city streets
GM has a “big team” working on an advanced version of its hands-free driving assistance system Super Cruise that will expand its capability beyond highways and apply it to city streets, the automaker’s vice president of global product development Doug Parks said Tuesday. GM is also continuing to improve its…
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Facebook’s new shopping AI knows what exactly you’re looking for
Finding fashion that suits your style can be a challenge even when done in person at a brick-and-mortar store. Add to that the vagaries of online commerce, where you can only see a stock representation of what you want, can make for a frustrating, an… Source
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PayPal rolls out QR Code payments for a touch-free way to buy and sell in-person
PayPal has rolled out the ability to use QR Codes to buy and sell goods in the UK and 27 markets around the globe. From local takeaway coffee shops to selling secondhand goods – the rollout of the QR code functionality in the PayPal app allows customers to buy or…
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Joe Rogan’s podcast is becoming a Spotify exclusive
Joe Rogan, comedian and host of one of the most popular podcasts in the world, is taking his show to Spotify. The Joe Rogan Experience will soon become a Spotify exclusive, meaning episodes’ full audio and video will only be available through the platform starting later this year. Up until…
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Dear Sophie: What is required of employers laying off foreign workers?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear…
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