UK orders shutdown of online casino games aimed at kids
The crackdown follows an investigation from the Times that showed gambling sites taking advantage of a “loophole” they believed let them make child-oriented games without violating Gambling Commission rules. They used age verification checks for anyone who wanted to play for money, but you could play for free without any kind of checks. And that’s …
New venture capitalists find strength in numbers
The large number of new venture capital funds may hint at broader structural changes in the startup ecosystem, but for the young and eager partners at the helm of many of these funds, all the rush of money means is more competition. Ian Rountree, the twenty something captain at the helm of Cantos Ventures, an …
Visco passi, ma Bankitalia no. Renzi prepara un altro attacco
Matteo Renzi e il suo Pd, dopo aver visto sfumare il tentato blitz sulla Banca d'Italia, sono passati alla guerra di trincea. Mentre il leader ha cercato di mostrare a tratti il proprio profilo più responsabile e istituzionale, aprendo addirittura a … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from
The Army of Silicon Valley Activists Trying to Elect Democrats
Ryan Ko spends his work days bouncing between conference calls and strategy meetings. But Ko—a 28-year-old MIT-trained McKinsey & Company consultant in San Francisco—is also a political junkie. So last year, when Donald Trump’s electoral chances started looking nontrivial, he dropped everything and headed to Virginia for three months to volunteer as a regional director …
Moto Z2 Force UAE release date, news and specs
The Moto Z2 Force is Motorola’s next flagship phone, combining a tough screen with high-end specs. Moto’s latest is set to arrive on November 1 in the UAE. In terms of pricing, Moto is selling the Moto Z2 Force for AED 2,699 which also includes one mod of your choice between the JBL Sound boost …
Tesla reportedly made deal to open a manufacturing facility in Shanghai
Tesla has reportedly made a deal with the government in Shanghai to open up a manufacturing facility in the city’s trade-free zone, the Wall Street Journal reports. Foreign car-makers traditionally partner with local manufacturers, but that will reportedly not be the case with Tesla. Instead, Tesla will own the entire factory. That means Tesla will …
How human capital is tech’s most valuable resource
Andrew Keen Contributor Andrew Keen is the author of three books: Cult of the Amateur, Digital Vertigo and The Internet Is Not The Answer. He produces Futurecast, and is the host of Keen On. More posts by this contributor: It’s ironic. In spite of Silicon Valley’s awesome technology, human capital remains its most valuable resource. …
Top 10 best business desktop PCs of 2017
If you’re looking for the best business desktop or all-in-one PC for your work, then make sure you check out our updated list – including the brand new iMac for 2017. We’ve weighed up the best business PCs on the market, and with our price comparison tool, you can also shop with confidence knowing you’re …
GM’s Self-Driving Cars Head for New York City, Where They’ll Face the Bullies
Starting next year, New Yorkers could join Silicon Valley workers and residents of cities like Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Boston as players in a grand, growing, autonomous car experiment. General Motors, through its self-driving startup Cruise Automation, plans to put a fleet of autonomous Chevrolet Bolts onto the streets of lower Manhattan in early 2018. The …