Bizsnippets
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Apple Acquires Emotion-Reading AI Startup
Emotient Inc. has recently been acquired by Apple. The startup is famous for their claim that they have found a way to read human emotions…
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U.S. Lawmakers Resist Spending Deal
The deal that sought to fund the U.S. government has been met with resistance on Wednesday from conservative Republicans who are concerned about spending. Joining…
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Can Smartphones Replace Paper Passports?
Oesterreichische Staatsdruckerei Holding AG or the Austrian State Printing House is a company based in Vienna, Austria, which specializes in security products printing. After 200…
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French Startup Unveils Nutrient-Detecting Gadget
For those curious about the amount of carbs and calories they are about to consume every time they sit down to eat, a new gadget…
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Netflix Expands to 130 Countries
On Wednesday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced during the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show that they have expanded into 130 more countries. Their efforts to spark…
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Toast Raises $30M
In a round led by Bessemer Venture Partner, Toast, a point-of-sale service for restaurants, raised $30M in funding today. Google Ventures was also one of…
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Global Trade Deal Hits a Snag from McConnell’s New Stance
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) suggested that Congress will not vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) until after the 2016 elections, undermining hopes…
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NeonBandits To Launch New Designs in 2016
Neon Bandits, a Boston-based company is an athlete-leisure or athleisure sock line built with action lifestyle in mind. Launched on June 2015, and founded by…
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First Ever App-Enabled Pregnancy Test Is Unveiled
The days of waiting for a pregnancy test to reveal either a positive or negative result may be over. The first ever Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test…
