Get ready for major changes coming to your Facebook Newsfeed. The social media giant said it will favor posts shared by friends over what's published by businesses or news organizations. In an effort to fight the spread of 'fake news,' the company will consider prioritizing media outlets based on credibility and polling data.
Dropbox is going public. The file-sharing company confidentially filed for an IPO, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan reportedly leading the offering. The San Francisco-based company was valued at $10 billion three years ago.
President Trump denied reports he referred to some nations as "shithole countries." The president reportedly made the comments during a bipartisan meeting on a potential DACA deal. Trump also blamed President Obama for his own decision to skip an upcoming visit to the United Kingdom.
In a time when TV ratings are dropping for a number of different sports, eSports is on the rise. Millions of people tune in to watch gamers compete online to the tune of millions of dollars. That economic potential is grabbing the attention of VC firms like Accel.
Accel partner Vas Natarajan says that, as eSports arenas sell out, professional leagues and investors are getting in on the games.
ESPN has a new president, following the abrupt resignation of its former president in December. The popular trivia app HQ has received an additional $15 million in funding. In other funding news, the insurance app Lemonade recently secured $120 million in Series C funding. And we're joined by iconic travel writer Rick Steves to hear about his new book, "Travel as a Political Act."
Spotify and Dropbox have both filed to go public in recent weeks, so what does the rest of 2018 look like for the IPO space?
Luis Perez-Breva, Professor at MIT and head of its Innovation program, says that automation gives humans the ability to simplify tasks, and A.I. helps us interact with technology intelligently.
Andrés Irlando, CEO at Verizon Telematics, says that its vehicle software system "Verizon Connect" has boosted user safety and solved issues for both companies and consumers.
Sarah Lewin, associate editor at Space.com, breaks down SpaceX's landmark 50th Falcon 9 launch. The rocket took off early Tuesday morning, launching a communications satellite into orbit.
The Dow closes up more than 300 points as trade war fears subside. Amazon is looking to team up with banks to build a checking account-type product. There's also new speculation on where Amazon's HQ2 might be located. Apple reportedly releasing a cheaper MacBook Air. Former Trump campaign aide refuses to cooperated and the Mueller investigation.
Video is a powerful tool in marketing. Brands are increasingly turning to data to create video ad campaigns targeted at consumers. Mark Flaherty, COO at SundaySky, was with us at the eTail West event in Palm Springs to explain the trick for creating marketing videos that work.
Amazon is looking to team up with banks to build a checking account-type product. The e-commerce giant is in talks with JPMorgan Chase according to the Wall Street Journal. Emily Glazer, banking reporter at the WSJ, explains her outlook for Amazon's ability to enter this sector.
