Archivo del Autor: Belen De Leon

Why WeWork Thinks It's Worth $20 Billion

WeWork’s strategy isn’t about the free coffee or sappy slogans. It’s about selling data on how work happens.
Source: Wired

A Pro-Level Milling Machine Gets a New Name, and a New Audience

The man behind MakerBot has a new desktop fabrication machine, and a new goal.
Source: Wired

How Injustice 2 leveled up its facial animations – CNET

It took a whole bunch of cameras to make the magic happen.
Source: CNET

Chatbot startup founder sees Southeast Asia potential despite slow start worldwide

 Chatbots may have underwhelmed thus far, but the impact of the technology still has bags of potential in international markets where mobile messaging has been mainstream for years. That’s the view of one startup that’s working to bring the benefit of bots to the mainstream in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country and the largest economy in the growing region… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

BandLab​ ​Technologies​ acquires Chew.tv, a video streaming service for DJs

 Chew.tv, a video streaming service for DJs to show off their mixing skills, has been acquired by BandLab Technologies, the Singapore-based ‘social’ music-making platform. Terms of the deal are undisclosed, though it was widely known that Chew.tv, which has been described as ‘Twitch for DJs,’ had been struggling financially over the last six months. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Qualcomm files second appeal against South Korea FTC order – CNET

The court effort comes as the chipmaker faces legal battles around the world.
Source: CNET

Atomico promotes Tom Wehmeier, the European VC firm’s Head of Research, to Partner

 Atomico, the European VC fund founded by Skype’s Niklas Zennström, has made another promotion. Tom Wehmeier, the firm’s Head of Research and already an existing member of the investment team, is making the step up to Partner. He joins a spew of recent internal promotions by Atomico, including Carolina Brochado and Teddie Wardi, who both became Partners in January. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Epson LS100 Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET

The $3,000 Epson LS100 is an ultra-short-throw laser projector designed to appeal to people who want a truly gigantic screen without needing a big, dark room to put it in.
Source: CNET

'Star Wars: Episode IX' director steps down video – CNET

The departure of Colin Trevorrow is just the latest shake up for “Star Wars: Episode IX” — could a new director bring a new hope?
Source: CNET

Remember when WhatsApp didn’t want to make money?

 WhatsApp is preparing to make money by facilitating conversations between business and consumers. It’s a great move. Messaging is huge, and there is vast scope for bringing brands and businesses on board. It’s a process that’s been happening for years, predominantly with Asia-based chat apps that let users follow official accounts, but enterprising business people in… Read More

Source: TechCrunch