There was a time when this column was more than a never-ending run of IPO coverage. Then the unicorn liquidity cycle kicked off and it’s been a long run of public offerings ever since. This morning is no exception. Doximity filed to go public earlier today. You likely haven’t heard of the company because it …
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Peloton is reportedly getting ready to add to its product lineup with two new products at either end of its pricing spectrum, according to Bloomberg. The workout tech company is planning both a cheaper, entry-level smart treadmill, and a higher-end version of its stationary exercise bike, with an announcement set to take place as early …
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Devon Powers Contributor Devon Powers is an associate professor of advertising at Temple University and the author of “On Trend: The Business of Forecasting the Future.” David Parisi Contributor David Parisi is an associate professor at the College of Charleston and author of “Archaeologies of Touch: Interfacing with Haptics from Electricity to Computing.” In March, …
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One of the first national coronavirus contacts-tracing apps to be launched in Europe is being suspended in Norway after the country’s data protection authority raised concerns that the software, called “Smittestopp,” poses a disproportionate threat to user privacy — including by continuously uploading people’s location. Following a warning from the watchdog Friday, the Norwegian Institute …
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Last week, Mount Sinai showcased how it’’ s began utilizing Nest gadgets to keep track of clients from another location. Today, Google’’ s flaunting how the Nest Hub Max is assisting retirement community homeowners feel a little less separated in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown. To assist matters along, the business is presently evaluating …
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Livongo Health’s stock leapt over 10 percent on a day that saw most exchanges topple after a day of insane volatility . The digital diagnostics and therapies business is gaining from expanding need for digital health services as remote medication takes spotlight for beleaguered healthcare service providers wanting to keep dealing with clients while likewise …
The hospitality and travel industry may be reeling, but Airbnb is still doing what it can to support the global effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus causing a worldwide pandemic. The company announced today that it will provide “free or subsidized housing” for 100,000 people working as frontline healthcare, relief for first response …
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Social media business have actually been hard at work to ensure they play a handy instead of hazardous function in sharing news and info about the coronavirus pandemic. Today, Twitter took an additional action beyond its own platform to put its efforts into the larger, currently under-pressure world of journalism. Twitter revealed that it would …
It was the one of the best phishing emails we’ve seen… that wasn’t. Phishing remains one of the most popular attack choices for scammers. Phishing emails are designed to impersonate companies or executives to trick users into turning over sensitive information, typically usernames and passwords, so that scammers can log into online services and steal …
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