In America, a video of a prominent CNN reporter was doctored then distributed by the US government press office to show alleged evidence of misconduct. This, in turn, was used to justify revoking the press access of a reporter whose questioning of the president was deemed unwelcome. Meanwhile, in China, groundbreaking new AI tech was unveiled that’s paving the way for artificial news anchors nearly indistinguishable from real human presenters....

The panelists said that if you can’t strike a healthy balance, it leads to employee burnout, which in turn leads to employee check out. That’s the worst case scenario for everybody involved, a definite lose-lose situation. There’s more to that ‘check out’ mentality beyond just having a poor work-life balance though. Mashable recently published an article that sums it up rather nicely: a bad job is the root cause of it all, more so than unemployment....

Developed Countries: Evolution of “Smart” E-Government In developed countries, e-government has developed in an evolutionary pattern. Now, in most cities and counties, consumers can access websites and learn about events and services, and how to access them. For example, persons who have just lost their job may now file for unemployment and food stamps by accessing those links on local and state websites. Even students looking for financial aid and government loans complete the application process online....

The new platform, eBay Live, will be accessable through the eBay website and mobile app, and starts next week with an event dedicated to rare trading cards, curated by major eBay seller Bleecker Trading, and hosted by enthusiast DJ Skee. Similar innovations have worked for other social platforms, and the super-fans of whichever products are featured in future events will love it. But what does it mean for eBay’s 19 million sellers around the globe?...

As connected device technology has evolved, so has the outlook for home security systems. Homeowners and renters alike can now choose the best home security options based on exactly what they want to monitor and at a price point they can afford. Most of these systems are connected to cloud-based apps, making it possible for their owners to check in on things from any place that has an internet connection....

Facebook is not the only social networking site offering resources to help the relief efforts. Twitter is also assisting the process raising funds through UNICEF. Apple appealed to its iTunes users to donate money to the American Red Cross through its iTunes Store.Google has launched its Person Finder tool that work most likely as Facebook’s safety check. It helps people to determine whether the person who may have been in the effected areas are safe or not....

The social media company’s Black business grant program is part of the $100 million commitment it made in June to help Black communities across the country. Facebook said the initiative was inspired by feedback from employees as well as people who applied for its $40 million Small Business Grants Program, which is aimed at helping small business owners of all races get through the pandemic. 1. Discover Black-Owned Businesses Facebook is making it easier for users to find Black-owned businesses on its platform....

Flomio is a Miami-based startup that is helping people to make it easy to build or adopt NFC-enabled applications. The company provides various hardware, software, and services to small businesses, equipping them with NFC solutions, especially with regards to indoor tracking. When it comes to NFC technology, Flomio is hoping that its wide range of products (and the flexibility with which their products can be used) will make them a leader in this industry....

The Jetsons was set in the year 2062, 100 years ahead of its actual creation and broadcast date and featured amongst other ideas, robotic creations, holograms and a flying car, so perhaps Hanna-Barbera were knew more than the rest of us about the future of technology. Close to becoming a reality Technological advances in recent years mean that the idea of a flying car is much closer to becoming reality than you might think, provided the safety authorities allow our air space to be used in this way....

Designed and built out for the everyday user, Splikity features automated everything. That is, everything from the saving of passwords to the syncing of information between devices happens automatically. The whole idea behind Splikity’s launch was to release their new platform the same day that users were given the option to update from iOS 7 to iOS 8. According to the team, it’s the perfect app for users to take advantage of the new features on iOS 8 and the iPhone 6 like Extentions and TouchID....

We reached out to a number of former Startup of the Year contestants in hopes of spurring a discussion about the value of the competition. We were so overwhelmed by the support and praise from these startup founders and entrepreneurs that we felt it necessary to share their insights with our readers. If you’re thinking about applying, now is the time to do it! Notable Inclusivity The Startup of the Year competition isn’t about rewarding the companies you’ve seen a thousand times in pitch competitions....

Despite the dire economic outlook, some companies are managing to not just survive, but thrive, thanks to tech solutions that have enabled them to boost their business. This can be as simple as adopting video calling, adapting their point of sale systems, or even creating online stores for the first time. We spoke to companies that had managed to adapt, to find out how they did it. Creating an Online Store When the pandemic hit its peak, the advice for many of us was to stay at home and not venture out if possible....

Framebridge has recently appointed Anthony Vicars, former Director of Fulfillment Operations for Zappos, as their vice president of operations. Vicars has been brought on to help optimize Framebridge’s customer and employee focused operations, design and implement new systems to improve order fulfillment rates, and drive customer retention. Vicars will play a role in leading the development and site selection of new production facilities, overseeing site start-up operations, team growth, and training and additional facility supervision....

While cryptocurrency has the potential to be a world-changing technology, its unregulated nature has made it ripe for scams over the last few years. Ransomware attacks in particular demand the digital currency in exchange for sensitive data being held hostage, favored by hackers as it leaves no trail back to them. Now, the FTC has reportedly put the responsibility for the $1 billion lost to cryptocurrency scams on social media platforms and the numbers are hard to argue with....

One app wants to change this dysfunctional dynamic in the workplace by tracking how often women and men speak in the workplace. GenderTimer is a Sweden-based startup that monitors how frequently different people jump in during a conversation. Users can simply download the app and enter how many people are in a room, and stop and start the timer when different people speak. The result is a comprehensive look of how much people make interruptions during meetings....

In 2022, passwords are pretty outdated. With the first iteration being invented more than 50 years ago, it’s safe to say it’s time to move on from the security tool, particularly considering how ineffective it’s been at protecting users from security breaches and data hacks. Fortunately, more and more tech companies are making it easier to ditch the password, and Google just took a big step in providing the passwordless alternative to everyday users....

While Google has pledged to continue with its human verification process, it has announced an opt-in program, as well as tighter restrictions on how long it holds users’ data and what it can do with it. Here’s what’s new. Why Did Google Stop Using Human Reviewers? Google’s decision to stop using staff to listen in on audio recordings came off the back of a somewhat turbulent time earlier in the year, when a flood of stories appeared in the press stating that Google, as well as many other tech companies, were actively listening in on voice assistant commands....

Who Will Benefit from It? Relying on your Internet connection and data plan, or even relying on Wi-Fi spots, can be painful if your phone is all you have for maps, but this new feature can prove to be a great last resort option for all sorts of people. The fact that the app comes by default with Android phones and is in your pocket most of the time during the day is certainly going to reduce your chances of getting lost....

Passion for Learning with Tutree Thanks to the development of edtech in recent years, parents are able to order a qualified tutor in the local community with the click of a button. Tutree is an on-demand tutoring service that was launched because founder and CEO Pranay Nath had a passion for education and a love for teaching. The majority of tutors are graduate students, with some teachers and a few exceptions of high school students with AP credit, to teach kids that need help in certain subjects....

Fintech, a portmanteau of the phrase “financial technology,” refers to the growing tech industry and popular startup niche centered around finding new ways to handle finances. Think Mr. Robot, but without the apocalyptic results. Well, so far. In any case, the fintech startup boom has led plenty of industry experts to keep a watchful eye out, and CB Insights is no exception. The Startups, by State The fintech startups and their funding are collected in the graphic below, with one major caveat: CB Insights only saw fit to include startups with $100,000 or more in funding and who last saw a funding round as late as 2015....