[ad_1] Twitter is going to add a warning to tweets by politicians and world leaders that violate its rules. Critics of US President Donald Trump have called for Twitter to ban him, but the social network has resisted. Offending tweets …
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[ad_1] DeepNude is a web app that uses deepfake technology to turn any photo of a woman into a realistic-looking nude image. This application of deepfake software is telling of how it can be used maliciously in the future to create …
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[ad_1] After the demise of Defy Media, Clevver Media cofounder Joslyn Davis and talent/producer Lily Marston have launched a new YouTube-focused endeavor, Shared Media. The pair told Business Insider they are bringing it “back to basics,” and that this new …
Read More »Uber jumps after saying it's looking to expand ride-hailing into West Africa, offer boat service (UBER)
[ad_1] Shares of Uber climbed as much as 5% on Thursday after a company executive said the ride-hailing service is engaged in talks with regulators in Western African countries about expansion opportunities. Uber also mentioned a potential boat service in …
Read More »A tech CEO explains why he 'throws résumés out the door' — but places huge value on the cover letter
[ad_1] Your résumé and credentials are basically irrelevant at web-development company Basecamp. Instead, CEO Jason Fried wants to see how you do on a sample work project. Basecamp also requires job candidates to walk through the project in a text …
Read More »BANK OF AMERICA: These 10 crucially important events will determine the fate of internet and gaming stocks in the second half of 2019
[ad_1] Bank of America Merrill Lynch outlined more than 60 events that could shake up the internet and gaming sector in the second half of 2019. The firm’s analysis includes the companies that are likely to reap the most benefit …
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[ad_1] Don’t fight over outlets — get a charging station to juice up all your devices at once. Of all the charging stations and USB hubs out there, the Satechi Charging Station is the best one for most people with …
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[ad_1] This is an excerpt from a story delivered exclusively to Business Insider Intelligence Connectivity & Tech subscribers. To receive the full story plus other insights each morning, click here. The annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai telecommunications industry trade …
Read More »Amazon found an inexpensive route into brick-and-mortar retail, and it could be a crucial weapon as it competes with Walmart (AMZN)
[ad_1] Amazon customers can now collect packages ordered online at 100 Rite Aid stores across the US. By the end of 2019, this service will be rolled out to 1,500 locations. The new delivery choice is known as “Counter.” Amazon …
Read More »The life and rise of billionaire Oracle founder and international playboy Larry Ellison, who dropped out of college twice and has a $68 billion fortune (ORCL)
[ad_1] Larry Ellison, the billionaire founder and CTO of Oracle, has a net worth of $68.4 billion, according to Forbes. He joined his “close friend” Elon Musk on Tesla’s board of directors in December 2018. Here’s how Ellison went from …
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