Alexandro
@Alexandro
439 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Elliott
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over 4 years ago
Instagram Business Accounts and My Friend, the Grocery Store
The Allure—and Agony—of Instagram Business AccountsInstagram began testing hiding public like counts globally on Thursday, after experimenting with the design tweak in several individual markets abroad. People who upload photos and videos will still know how many people l...continued![Cul insta 989696170](https://media.wired.com/photos/5dcc8b14f3485600081260d8/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Cul-insta-989696170.jpg)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Maida
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over 4 years ago
Shroud joins Ninja in livestreaming exclusively on Mixer
Shroud joins Ninja in livestreaming exclusively on MixerShroud is moving to Mixer. Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, a popular Twitch livestreamer, has made a deal to broadcast exclusively on Microsoft’s livestreaming platform. Shroud is a former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive...continued![Shroud](https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Shroud.jpg?w=1200&strip=all)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Ariel
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over 4 years ago
AI-generated fake content could unleash a virtual arms race
AI-generated fake content could unleash a virtual arms raceWhen it comes to AI’s role in making online content, Kristin Tynski, VP of digital marketing firm Fractl, sees an opportunity to boost creativity. But a recent experiment in AI-generated content left her a bit sha...continued![Fractlhome e1572944533608](https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fractlhome-e1572944533608.png?w=1200&strip=all)
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Nestor
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over 4 years ago
Nike's FlyEase technology hits the field with Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin
Nike's FlyEase technology hits the field with Seahawks LB Shaquem GriffinNike has created shoes for many extraordinary players, and this one has had the usual process of prototyping, fit tests and direct contact with Griffin to get the cleat game ready. In order to perfor...continued
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Adelia
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over 4 years ago
Uploadcare raises $1.7M for its CDN platform
Uploadcare raises $1.7M for its CDN platform – TechCrunchUploadcare, a startup that aims to make using CDN platforms cheaper and easier for businesses, today announced that it has raised a $1.7 million seed round led by Runa Capital and Vendep Capital, with existing inves...continued![Gettyimages 1032649776](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GettyImages-1032649776.jpg?w=701)
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Joe
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over 4 years ago
The reigning queen of American reality TV
The reigning queen of American reality TVThe BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to entrepreneur and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump.Lisa Vanderpump says she has appeared in more reality TV programmes ...continued![109555633 dsc03175copy](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/8377/production/_109555633_dsc03175copy.jpg)
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Casper
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over 4 years ago
Marketing on TikTok: Separating Fact and Fiction About This Buzzy Short-Video App
The Marketing on TikTok Report from eMarketerThere's no question TikTok is enjoying a lot of buzz right now. But there are a lot of uncertainties about how many people use the short-video app, what advertisers can do with it, and what the opportunities and risks are.How m...continued
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Zetta
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over 4 years ago
MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners
MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners – TechCrunchWe’re still not at the point where autonomous vehicle systems can best human drivers in all scenarios, but the hope is that eventually, technology being incorporated into self-driving cars will be...continued![Mit shadow sensing 0](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MIT-Shadow-Sensing_0.jpg?w=600)
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Marjory
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over 4 years ago
A company that sold encrypted phones was run by crime lords
A company that sold encrypted phones was run by crime lordsYou’ve probably heard the idiom of the fox guarding the hen house — but how about the one of the encrypted phone company run by drug lords?Okay, that’s obviously not an idiom, but it’s a true story chronicled by V...continued![Acastro 170621 1777 0008](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/N8EhH0rYSwMveMcUwOK-7v_NNz4=/0x146:2040x1214/fit-in/1200x630/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/8792129/acastro_170621_1777_0008.jpg)
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Assunta
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over 4 years ago
How Lockheed Martin Ventures manages its early-stage $200M fund
How Lockheed Martin Ventures manages its early-stage $200M fund – TechCrunchIn niche markets like aerospace, where the traditional VC model might not yield an abundance of available funding, corporate venture funds can offer entrepreneurs an interesting alternative.Unlike...continued![Tyvak nano satellite](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tyvak_nano_satellite.jpg?w=600)
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Pablo
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over 4 years ago
Where are US fintech’s next billion-dollar startups?
Where are US fintech’s next billion-dollar startups? – TechCrunchAs fintech investments soar to new heights, investors are looking at the bottom and top levels of the services stack to find the next billion-dollar startups.That’s the word from seasoned investors like Andr...continued![Gettyimages 1170710055](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GettyImages-1170710055.jpg?w=599)
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Abbie
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over 4 years ago
Trevor Noah goes after the vaping industry, doesn't hold back
Trevor Noah goes after the vaping industry, doesn't hold backWe're using cookies to improve your experience. Click Here to find out more.Source: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Trevor Noah • Electronic cigarette •![2019%252f11%252f08%252fa4%252fe47bb53e36dd472db65b32131dd9717e.b6412.png%252f1200x630](https://mondrian.mashable.com/2019%252F11%252F08%252Fa4%252Fe47bb53e36dd472db65b32131dd9717e.b6412.png%252F1200x630.png?signature=lTUWR3bQXdlWpRRVNqvdFSknLI0=)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Colin
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over 4 years ago
Max Q: International Astronautical Congress 2019 recap edition
International Astronautical Congress 2019 recap edition – TechCrunchOur weekly round-up of what’s going on in space technology is back, and it’s a big one (and a day late) because last week was the annual International Astronautical Congress. I was on the ground in Washin...continued![Nasa administrator jim bridenstine iac 2019](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NASA-Administrator-Jim-Bridenstine-IAC-2019.jpg?w=600)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Garnet
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over 4 years ago
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison on Crypto, China, and Fixing the Web
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison on Crypto, China, and Fixing the WebPatrick Collison, cofounder of online payment system Stripe, thinks that even with its wide-ranging and well-documented problems, the internet is still amazing.“The key question—why aren’t things getting bett...continued![W25 patrickcollison phucpham 4n9a9090](https://media.wired.com/photos/5dc5d66cc955950008b267c4/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/W25_PatrickCollison_Phucpham_4N9A9090.jpg)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Wilmer
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over 4 years ago
Volvo to roll out a new electric vehicle every year through 2025
Volvo to roll out a new electric vehicle every year through 2025 – TechCrunchVolvo Cars used the unveiling of the XC40 Recharge, its first electric vehicle, to lay out an ambitious business strategy that includes introducing a new EV every year through 2025 and slashing b...continued![Volvo xc40 charger](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Volvo_XC40-charger.jpg?w=534)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Josiah
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over 4 years ago
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi ArabiaSAN FRANCISCO — Ali Alzabarah was an engineer who rose through the ranks at Twitter to a job that gave him access to personal information and account data of the social media service’s millions of users.Ahmad Ab...continued![06twitter promo facebookjumbo](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2019/11/06/business/06twitter-promo/06twitter-promo-facebookJumbo.jpg)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Joe
@Joe -
over 4 years ago
Shopify expands into email marketing
Shopify expands into email marketing – TechCrunchShopify continues to expand beyond its core e-commerce platform with a new product called Shopify Email.Shopify’s chief product officer Craig Miller and director of product for marketing technology Michael Perry gave me a q...continued![Shopify email static 2](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Shopify-Email-Static-2.png?w=764)
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
over 4 years ago
Microsoft Japan claims 4-day workweek bumped productivity 40%
Microsoft Japan claims 4-day workweek bumped productivity 40% / Boing BoingOver the summer, every weekend was a 3-day weekend for Microsoft Japan employees. The company tested a 4-day workweek without reducing salaries. According to Microsoft, the result was a productivit...continued![Giphy 2](https://i0.wp.com/media.boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/giphy-2.gif?fit=320%2C240&ssl=1)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Alexie
@Alexie -
over 4 years ago
APPLY NOW: Insider Inc. is hiring business and tech reporters in New York and San Francisco
Insider Inc. is hiring business and tech reporters in SF and NYInsider Inc. has a number of editorial openings across both Business Insider and INSIDER. If you're interested in joining a fast-paced, growing newsroom, apply at the links provided below. Unless otherwise sta...continued
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Manley
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over 4 years ago
Maker Business Profile: Novatropes by MPI
Maker Business Profile: Novatropes by MPIWho are you, and where are you located? We are Master Plan Industries, a group of friends from Arizona dedicated to sharing our home-made interactive art with those who seek beauty and inspiration in their surroundings.What do you ...continued![Trope 05](https://i2.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/trope-05.jpg?fit=1841%2C1080&ssl=1)
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Arvid
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over 4 years ago
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine explains how startups can help with Artemis Moon missions
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine explains how startups can help with Artemis Moon missions – TechCrunchAt this week’s International Astronautical Congress, where the space industry, international space agencies and researchers from around the world convene to discuss th...continued![Jim bridenstine nasa artemis](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jim-Bridenstine-NASA-Artemis.jpg?w=599)
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
Garnet
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over 4 years ago
Brazilian mobile phone insurance technology startup Pitzi is now worth over $100 million
Brazilian mobile phone insurance technology startup Pitzi is now worth over $100 million – TechCrunchWith roughly one million customers across Brazil and a new round of financing, the mobile phone insurance provider Pitzi now finds itself with a $100 million valuation.The...continued![5586440818 59c75ecdc1 k](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/5586440818_59c75ecdc1_k.jpg?w=533)
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Clarissa
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over 4 years ago
Amazon now sells movie tickets in India
Amazon now sells movie tickets in India – TechCrunchAmazon has set its eye on the next business it wants to disrupt in its key overseas market India: online movie tickets. The e-commerce giant said Saturday it has partnered with local online movie ticketing giant BookMySh...continued![Gettyimages 1139291167](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GettyImages-1139291167.jpg?w=569)
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
over 4 years ago
Jags without Westbrook, Hayden for London tilt
8:33 AM ETJacksonville Jaguars receiver Dede Westbrook won't play against Houston because of a chronic shoulder/neck injury, leaving the team with only three active receivers that have caught a pass in an NFL game.The Jaguars also won't have nickelback D.J. Hayden (should...continued
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Alexandro upvoted the following post over 4 years ago:
George
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over 4 years ago
Amazon makes grocery delivery free for Prime members
Amazon makes grocery delivery free for Prime membersSlight changes are also coming to Whole Foods deliveries. Amazon announced Tuesday that customers will be able to buy Whole Foods groceries through Amazon.com and the Amazon app, in addition to the Prime Now app. But new...continued![191029105205 amazon fresh file restricted super tease](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/191029105205-amazon-fresh-file-restricted-super-tease.jpg)
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