Month: May 2020

Jim Feldkamp Reveals What it Takes to Succeed as a Professional Book Editor

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Professional book editor Jim Feldkamp demonstrates what he believes it takes in life to succeed in the often highly competitive editing field. A copy editor with experience at multiple publishing agencies, Jim Feldkamp specializes in national security, foreign affairs, history, and travel. Celebrated for his work as a professional book editor, Jim Feldkamp explains what … Continue reading Jim Feldkamp Reveals What it Takes to Succeed as a Professional Book Editor Continue Reading →

Qatar’s contact tracing app put over one million people’s info at risk

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Authorities have fixed the flaw in the mandatory app. Contact tracing apps have the potential to slow the spread of COVID-19. But without proper security safeguards, some fear they could put users’ data and sensitive info at risk. Until now, that threat has been theoretical. Today, Amnesty International reports that a flaw in Qatar’s contact tracing app put … Continue reading Qatar’s contact tracing app put over one million people’s info at risk Continue Reading →

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TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April

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The popular app shows no signs of slowing down In brief: The popular video-sharing social network is becoming a true competitor to YouTube and Netflix, ballooning to the same size as the latter in the US. About 60 million users spend an average of 45 minutes inside the app daily. It’s become apparent that TikTok is one … Continue reading TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April Continue Reading →

Facebook’s own research warned its algorithms exploit ‘divisiveness’

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But company executives reportedly resisted efforts to make it less polarized. Facebook’s executives resisted internal efforts to make its platform less divisive, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The company’s internal research found that its algorithms “exploit the human brain’s attraction to divisiveness,” and could make the social network a more polarized place. In another piece … Continue reading Facebook’s own research warned its algorithms exploit ‘divisiveness’ Continue Reading →

Digital Shipyard Market New Innovations with Future Technology Scope by 2027 – HEXAGON, Pemamek, Siemens AG, SAP SE, SSI

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Digital Shipyard projects to provide operational efficiency and effectivity. The shipbuilding industry is transforming by adopting digital technologies to have efficient working environment. For building shipyards, advanced manufacturing technologies are used to ensure hassle-free sea trade. The latest Digital Shipyard market study offers an all-inclusive analysis of the major strategies, corporate models, and market shares … Continue reading Digital Shipyard Market New Innovations with Future Technology Scope by 2027 – HEXAGON, Pemamek, Siemens AG, SAP SE, SSI Continue Reading →

Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch

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Is the short-form content failing to grab our attention? In a nutshell: Quibi, the mobile-focused streaming service featuring short-form content, is reportedly in trouble just a month after launch. According to a new report, many of its major advertisers are looking to defer payments as the company seeks to implement cost-cutting measures. If you’re unfamiliar with Quibi, it’s … Continue reading Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch Continue Reading →

Employee Referral Software Market 2020 Comprehensive Analysis Led by Jobvite, RolePoint, Talentry, Teamable, Workable Technology Limited

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The latest Employee Referral Software market study offers an all-inclusive analysis of the major strategies, corporate models, and market shares of the most noticeable players in this market. The study offers a thorough analysis of the key persuading factors, market figures in terms of revenues, segmental data, regional data, and country-wise data. This study can … Continue reading Employee Referral Software Market 2020 Comprehensive Analysis Led by Jobvite, RolePoint, Talentry, Teamable, Workable Technology Limited Continue Reading →

Blizzard has canceled this year’s BlizzCon

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A digital replacement may not happen until early 2021. You can add BlizzCon to the list of major events that won’t be happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although BlizzCon typically happens in November, Blizzard has already made the call to cancel this year’s edition. The publisher said in early April that it was exploring its options and … Continue reading Blizzard has canceled this year’s BlizzCon Continue Reading →

Twitch signs multiyear deals with popular streamers Summit1G, Dakotaz, and JoshOG

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitch has re-signed popular streamers Jaryd “Summit1G” Lazar, Brett “Dakotaz” Hoffman, and Josh “JoshOG” Beaver, ensuring they will stay with the service at a time when others are taking deals to stream elsewhere (via The Washington Post). The terms of the contracts were not disclosed, though they are “multi-year … Continue reading Twitch signs multiyear deals with popular streamers Summit1G, Dakotaz, and JoshOG Continue Reading →

Microsoft Edge has a cute game to play when you’re offline

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It’s more advanced than jumping a dinosaur over cactuses. Microsoft is determined to one-up Google where possible with its Chromium-based Edge browser, and that includes one of the most important areas: the cute mini-game you can play when you’re offline. After a few months of previews, Microsoft has updated Edge with a new Surf game (available at any … Continue reading Microsoft Edge has a cute game to play when you’re offline Continue Reading →