Scholars have ways to think about “problematic” artists and their work. But what about science and equally problematic scientists?
Source: Wired
Verizon says Oath, its unit combining AOL and Yahoo, reaped $2 billion in quarterly revenue. That’s a long way from Google and Facebook.
Source: Wired
Softbank looks to be preparing follow on raises to its first ~$100BN Vision Fund. Speaking to Nikkei today CEO Masayoshi Son said: “The Vision Fund was just the first step, 10 trillion yen is simply not enough… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt events are famous for attracting the best and brightest minds the tech world has to offer. This December, Disrupt Berlin will be rife with opportunity both for startup founders and venture capitalists. The tricky bit is finding the right fit amidst hundreds of companies and thousands of attendees. That’s why we created CrunchMatch. Read More
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Believers trek to the forest where Sasquatch hunters shot the 1967 footage that made Bigfoot America’s most popular cryptid. They still hope for a glimpse.
Source: CNET
The end of 2017 is looking busy for Twitter, after it released a calendar of “safety work” to show how and when it will tackle issues on its platform.
Source: CNET
Good news, everyone! Hulu is the new home to every episode of “Futurama.”
Source: CNET
Commentary: Can engineers act? You decide as Verizon’s first ad for Pixel 2 gives Google and Verizon’s finest an (almost) starring role.
Source: CNET
Klipsch has two new sets of powered speakers — the R-28PF floorstanders and the R-14PM powered monitors — which offer digital connections and Bluetooth.
Source: CNET
Lyft raises $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation, Swedish lock maker Assa Abloy acquires August Home, MongoDB up 34% on stock market debut and Facebook is testing paywalls for Instant Articles. All this on Crunch Report. Read More
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