As part of its new approach to Asia, Uber has announced a first president for its business in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the world’s fourth most populous country. Monika Rudijono will take up the role in January, joining from advertising and marketing firm Grey where she had been presidential director. She’ll report directly to Brooks Entwistle, who… Read More
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There are few metrics in the world that offer as much insight into our society as Google’s annual “Year in Search.” More than any of the other year-end download and streaming roundups, Google’s offers a clear snapshot of the things that captured our imaginations and baffled us during what felt like a particularly turbulent year. Read More
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Also on the list: bitcoin, the solar eclipse and soon-to-be member of the royal family Meghan Markle.
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iZettle — the payments startup based out of Stockholm that competes against companies like Square, Paypal and SumUp to provide card transactions using smartphones and tablets as well as related accounting services — has raised another €40 million ($47 million), money that CEO and co-founder Jacob de Geer told TechCrunch would be used to expand into more markets beyond the 12 where… Read More
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Techstars is bringing its global accelerator program to Asia for the first time in partnership with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten and its chat app Viber. The companies will run a three-month program in Singapore starting in July, according to a joint announcement made today. The focus will be on social messaging and, in particular, technologies and startups that align with Viber, the… Read More
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Quit eating Hermione’s family, Ron, and what’s with the Hufflepuff House pig?
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New drivetrain options, improved geometry and a look that’s both new and familiar, put the next-generation Wrangler on top of the off-road podium.
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Two official trials have begun for AirGig, technology to send internet data along power lines and into your home.
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The antivirus software prohibited on US government networks due to concerns of Russian government influence.
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The first space rock to visit from beyond our solar system looks a little bit like a spaceship, so scientists are checking it for alien signals.
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