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Booking.com’s CEO on diversity in tech and the future of tourism

Apr19
by on April 19, 2019 at 11:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


In an age of digital advancement, the tourism industry has embraced new tech to deliver improved user experiences. With the summer fast approaching, I wanted to learn more about how travel companies like Booking.com are preparing for advancements like machine learning and artificial intelligence to fine-tune our holidays. I sat down with Gillian Tans, CEO of Booking.com, to ask her all about it. As a powerhouse woman in tech and a keynote speaker at our upcoming TNW Conference, I asked her about diversity, sustainable tourism, and the future of the industry. You have been vocal and passionate about diversity in…

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US presidential candidate Andrew Yang wants to fix ‘confusing’ cryptocurrency regulations (and give $1,000 to everyone)

Apr19
by on April 19, 2019 at 10:07 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Move over John McAfee, there’s a new kid on the block, and they just cemented their position as the cryptocurrency presidential candidate for the 2020 election race. Andrew Yang released a statement on cryptocurrency and digital assets yesterday, making a bid to regulate virtual assets if elected. If Yang wins the 2020 race he wants to promote innovation and economic growth by creating clear guidelines for digital assets. He thinks people and businesses should be able to invest without fear of a sudden random change in regulations. The presidential candidate believes the underlying challenge that needs to be addressed is…

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11 aspects to consider when adopting smart home technologies

Apr19
by on April 19, 2019 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


With smart home technologies constantly growing in popularity, there are several things consumers should understand about these devices in regards to features and long-term benefits, as well as potential issues or privacy risks. To find out which aspects of this developing technology people should be more aware of, I asked a panel of entrepreneurs from YEC the following question: What is the most important thing consumers should know about smart home technologies? Why is it so important? Here’s what they said: 1. There are some security issues The smart home devices will obviously be working based on the information about…

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Live streaming is overdue for an overhaul. Here’s why.

Apr19
by on April 19, 2019 at 3:39 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


For a while, it seemed like live streaming was going to be the future. Social media platforms like Facebook introduced a way for people to share their experiences in the moment, and some dedicated streaming platforms arose purely to satisfy the world’s demands for live streaming. Now, a variety of technical limitations, content problems, and user preferences are pressuring major tech companies to give live streaming a major overhaul. The question is, will this be enough to maintain live streaming’s trajectory as a visual medium of choice in the online world? Defining live streaming First, note that “live streaming” is…

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