The advancements in artificial intelligence will require a national strategy that ensures workers are able to adapt to sweeping changes, two members of Congress active in this national debate said Oct. 16. “Creating a national strategy would better prioritize limited government resources and more rapidly advance American [artificial intelligence] technology,” said Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), […]
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“Ag Millennials” Welcome the Future of B2B Trading With the Launch of Growerstock’s Mobile App
Growerstock empowers Ag partners to trade when and how they want. Growerstock announced today that it has launched the Growerstock IOS App. This launch instantly boosts procurement speed on the Growerstock platform and further fuels the rapid growth of the Growerstock Network.
Private Medicare plan Devoted Health says it is the first to cover Apple Watch as a benefit
Devoted Health, a start-up health insurer targeting seniors with its private Medicare plans, says it is the first to offer Apple Watch as a fitness benefit to its members. Devoted, which was founded by brothers and serial entrepreneurs Todd and Ed Park, is attempting to differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded market of Medicare Advantage […]
Affirm debuted a new app encouraging customers to start their shopping journeys with it
The point-of-sale (POS) financing provider announced that the new app allows consumers to find and shop with the thousands of merchants that have integrated Affirm into their checkout experience as well as “virtually any retailer.”
Instagram introduces Threads, a new messaging app for your close friends
Instagram today is introducing Threads, a messaging app designed to be used only by your closest friends. The app’s existence, which The Verge first uncovered in August, is a companion for Instagram that lets you quickly share text, photos, and videos with your “close friends” list. It also invites constant, passive sharing of your location, […]
Amazon launches Amazon Care, a virtual and in-person healthcare offering for employees
Amazon has gone live with Amazon Care, a new pilot healthcare service offering that is initially available to its employees in and around the Seattle area. The Amazon Care offering includes both virtual and in-person care, with telemedicine via app, chat and remote video, as well as follow-up visits and prescription drug delivery in person […]
Facebook Horizon will let you create your own world in VR
On Wednesday, the world’s largest social network said that it’s launching a test version of an app called Horizon that will let people create their own environment in virtual reality. You’ll also be able to play games, explore and hang out with friends in this social VR world.
Mario Kart Tour for iOS has a successful launch day despite controversial freemium pricing
Nintendo today officially released Mario Kart Tour for iOS. The app is a free download with in-app purchases and subscriptions, and initial indications are that the game is popular among early adopters. New data from app analytics firm Sensor Tower, cited by VentureBeat, indicates that Mario Kart Tour reached the number one spot on the […]
Nintendo files patent for bendable, hinged Joy-Con controllers
While the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch Lite might be saying goodbye to the console’s detachable Joy-Con controllers, don’t think that Nintendo isn’t still developing new ways to make the accessories more intuitive and ergonomic than ever.
Microsoft’s To-Do app is now available for Mac
Microsoft has released To-Do for Mac, finally giving Apple users access to the task management tool on their desktops. The Mac app will allow users to work offline, view their upcoming tasks under “My Day,” share to-do lists with friends and colleagues and see flagged emails.