Last month, Softbank, through its massive Vision Fund, led the single biggest private financing round for a health care company ever — funneling $1.1 billion into the drug holding outfit Roivant Sciences. Today, the Japanese conglomerate might be regretting that decision. The reason: despite hundreds of millions […]
Day: September 26, 2017
Trending Tech Business News: Nextdoor app used in Hurricane rescue efforts
Nextdoor app used in Hurricane rescue efforts Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia on how his app is helping people impacted by the recent hurricanes. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Technology http://ift.tt/2wjmTmT
Uber Says It Will Leave Quebec Rather Than Face New Rules by IAN AUSTEN
By IAN AUSTEN The ride-hailing service said it would leave Montreal and the rest of Quebec province next month rather than abide by a new set of government regulations. Published: September 26, 2017 at 02:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2wUvCLU via IFTTT
Fitting Your Photos on Instagram by J. D. BIERSDORFER
By J. D. BIERSDORFER The image-sharing social network goes beyond the traditional picture squares, but it does have standards for shape and size. Published: September 26, 2017 at 02:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2hy5O2r via IFTTT
Lions Club sponsors contest to help fund international travel
Lions Club sponsors contest to help fund international travel … They include Japan, Australia, Spain, Italy, Germany, England and New Zealand. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from
Firenze, concorsi truccati: “E’ il vile commercio dei posti”
Maxi operazione per un'inchiesta della procura: sette arresti, 150 perquisizioni in tutta Italia. Per altri 22 professori è scattata l'interdizione dall'insegnamento per un anno. L'ipotesi d'accusa è corruzione. Tra gli indagati anche l'ex ministro … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from
Apple, Alphabet and Fitbit test FDA fast track for health apps
The FDA vows to detail progress as the pilot goes forward, including a workshop slated for January 2018. And yes, it’ll accept feedback from both industry groups and the public. If pre-certification goes forward, it could lead to health apps and features reaching the US […]
macOS High Sierra now available as a free update
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced macOS High Sierra, the latest release of the world's most advanced desktop operating system, is now … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from
Facebook Can Absolutely Control Its Algorithm
There is a narrative emerging around Facebook that implies the social-networking giant cannot prevent the spread of fake news, Russian political messages, and ads targeting hate groups on its platform. Like Dr. Frankenstein, Facebook created a monster! The algorithms have already won! Facebook’s sheer scale […]
Google Cloud acquires cloud identity management company Bitium
Google Cloud announced today that it has acquired Bitium, a company that focused on offering enterprise-grade identity management and access tools, such as single-sign on, for cloud-based applications. This will basically help Google better manage enterprise cloud customer implementation across an organization, including doing things […]
