• As the term ‘unicorn’ goes broke from overuse, what’s actually rare?

    Alex Wilhelm Contributor Alex Wilhelm is the editor-in-chief of Crunchbase News and co-host of Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast. More posts by this contributor Equity transcribed: How to avoid an IPO How to avoid an IPO On Wednesday a few unicorns were born. You’ve already forgotten their names if you learned them at all (Tip: It …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • After Math: What's the holdup?

    This week's theme is waiting. Sonic the Hedgehog fans will have to do three months of it after complaining about Sonic's oddly human teeth, while Julian Assange won't have to do any more to know what charges the Feds are leveling at him. Let's get st… Source: Engadget | After Math: What's the holdup?

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Intel's Core i9-9900KS CPU can run all eight cores at 5GHz

    It wouldn't be Computex if Intel didn't have some sort of geek-friendly CPU reveals. This time around, it's the Core i9-9900KS, a "special edition" upgrade of its flagship 9900K. The biggest improvement? It'll be able to reach 5GHz boost speeds acros… Source: Engadget | Intel's Core i9-9900KS CPU can run all eight cores at 5GHz

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • The savage genius of SoftBank funding competitors

    Venture capitalists aren’t supposed to make their portfolio companies battle to the death. There’s a long-standing but unofficial rule that investors shouldn’t fund multiple competitors in the same space. Conflicts of interest could arise, information about one startup’s strategy could be improperly shared with the other, and the companies could become suspicious of advice provided …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Two dead after a possible tornado touches down in Oklahoma – CNN

    Two dead after a possible tornado touches down in Oklahoma  CNN Deadly tornado strikes El Reno, Oklahoma, for the 2nd time in 6 years  AccuWeather.com 2 Dead, Damage Extensive After Tornado Moves Through El Reno  news9.com KWTV At least 2 dead after tornado hits El Reno, officials say  KOCO Oklahoma City Oklahoma Weather: Tornado hits El Reno  The Oklahoman View …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Poland challenges EU's new copyright law over censorship fears

    The EU's contentious copyright law is already facing some opposition from one of its existing members. Poland has submitted a complaint to the European Court of Justice arguing that the law's requirement for filtering content had the potential for c… Source: Engadget | Poland challenges EU's new copyright law over censorship fears

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Alexandra Petri: I, Nancy Pelosi, wish someone would do something about Trump – Salt Lake Tribune

    Alexandra Petri: I, Nancy Pelosi, wish someone would do something about Trump  Salt Lake Tribune Fake Pelosi video sparks fears for campaigns | TheHill  The Hill Why it took Facebook so long to act against the doctored Pelosi video  CNN Facebook defends not pulling controversial video of Pelosi  Fox News Facebook’s response to the doctored Nancy Pelosi video was …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Donald Trump defends dictator Kim Jong Un, bashes Joe Biden from Japan – ABC News

    Donald Trump defends dictator Kim Jong Un, bashes Joe Biden from Japan  ABC News Sumo, golf and barbeque: Trump and Abe bond after a tweet underscored divides  CNN Trump Opens Tokyo Visit With a Tweet Sure to Unnerve the Japanese  The New York Times Trump, in Japan, says Tokyo has ‘substantial’ trade advantage over US  Fox News Trump thanks …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel
  • What to Watch For in the European Parliament Election Results – The New York Times

    What to Watch For in the European Parliament Election Results  The New York Times Final voting under way in European elections  BBC News Brussels braces for results as EU elections enter final day  CNBC The extreme right will likely grow in the European Parliament, but don’t panic (yet)  NBC News The European Parliament Must Be Replaced  The New York Times …

    May 26, 2019 | by Raheel