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Startups

WeWork acquires Flatiron School

October 23, 2017

WeWork, the behemoth co-working company valued at $20 billion, has today announced the acquisition of Flatiron School. Flatiron School is a coding education platform that offers both online and offline classes to folks who want a career in the world of tech. The coding academy was launched in 2012 and has raised more than $14 million since inception, according to Crunchbase. The terms of the… Read More
Source: Tech Crunch Startups | WeWork acquires Flatiron School

Lifestyle

Hundreds of kids wearing national costumes celebrate UN Day

October 23, 2017

Hundreds of children from schools in Marikina and Antipolo gathered in SM City Masinag in Antipolo on Monday to celebrate United Nations Day.
Source: GMA News Lifestyle | Hundreds of kids wearing national costumes celebrate UN Day

Startups

Nested raises another £36M to help you buy a new house before you sell your old one

October 23, 2017

Nested, the U.K. estate agent that provides a cash advance to help you buy a new house before you’ve sold your old one, has raised £36 million in further funding. The round was led by Rocket Internet’s Global Founders Capital, and brings the less than two year old startup’s total funding to just shy of £50 million. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch Startups | Nested raises another £36M to help you buy a new house before you sell your old one

Reviews and Gadgets

Patreon moves to restrict adult content on its crowdfunding site

October 23, 2017

NSFW Warning: This story may contain links to and descriptions or images of explicit sexual acts.

Patreon is a crowdfunding platform that enables people to receive subscription payments for the work that they do. It's a way of connecting individuals…
Source: Engadget | Patreon moves to restrict adult content on its crowdfunding site

Reviews and Gadgets

How Netflix keeps ‘Stranger Things’ lo-fi in a high-tech world

October 23, 2017

Netflix is still surprised that Stranger Things, a science-fiction series starring five young kids, became a worldwide sensation immediately after it was released. Unlike some of its biggest hits, like House of Cards (which is based on a British seri…
Source: Engadget | How Netflix keeps ‘Stranger Things’ lo-fi in a high-tech world

Lifestyle

Filmmaker says QCinema changed his movie’s rating without ‘due process’

October 23, 2017

Filmmaker Khavn De La Cruz said that QCinema changed the rating of his film from G to R-13 without due process.
Source: GMA News Lifestyle | Filmmaker says QCinema changed his movie’s rating without ‘due process’

Reviews and Gadgets

France and China will study ocean-based climate change next year

October 23, 2017

France and China, both key leaders of the Paris Climate Accord now that the US is leaving, have unveiled a new satellite to better predict storms and model climate change. The China-France Oceanography Satellite (CFOSAT) includes two radars that can…
Source: Engadget | France and China will study ocean-based climate change next year

Lifestyle

DOT launches farm tourism program

October 23, 2017

The Department of Tourism on Monday launched a program that aims to promote farm tourism among international and domestic visitors.
Source: GMA News Lifestyle | DOT launches farm tourism program

Lifestyle

Busting vegan myths at VegFest Pilipinas

October 23, 2017

Next month’s food festival VegFest Pilipinas hopes to show what veganism is really about, why it matters that people make a change, and how easy it is to make a choice that’s better for yourself and the planet.
Source: GMA News Lifestyle | Busting vegan myths at VegFest Pilipinas

Lifestyle

How to scoop up some family time this holiday season

October 23, 2017

The Yuletide season is all about getting the family together, may it be in the form of a reunion, day out, or getaway. Having real bonding moments, however, may often be disrupted by the presence of gadgets and TV.
Source: GMA News Lifestyle | How to scoop up some family time this holiday season