Why did the Zoom-Five9 deal eat %#*& and die?
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Navigating data privacy legislation in a global society
www.techcrunch.com China, the most populous nation in the world, passed its first significant data privacy legislation in August. Moving forward, any global business or aspiring startup doing any type of trade or offering services online likely will be affected because they’ll be engaging with Chinese residents covered by the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). ……
What a community means in the modern world of startups
www.techcrunch.com “We believe that a thriving community is a company’s most valuable asset,” Community-led writes in its Declaration. “Community scales your business, resources and presence in ways that traditional marketing or advertising channels can’t. When done right, community enables and improves customer acquisition, streamlines support and success, bolsters retention, and provides crucial product insights. Community…
Scientists sent a sailing drone into a churning hurricane to capture intense footage
www.mashable.com Storm scientists sent a hardy seafaring drone into the heart of September’s powerful Hurricane Sam. The robot captured the first-ever footage from an uncrewed vehicle — a 23-foot-long robot called a Saildrone — filming deep inside a tropical cyclone. The Saildrone captured 50-foot waves and winds of over 120 mph. The National Oceanic and…
5 things about Melania Trump revealed in Stephanie Grisham's new book
www.cnn.com During her five years working in various roles as a senior aide to Donald and Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham had perhaps the most intimate vantage point of their time in the White House.… Read More
Biden is protecting the land where the fat bears thrive
www.mashable.com Welcome to Fat Bear Week 2021! Katmai National Park and Preserve’s brown bears spent the summer gorging on 4,500-calorie salmon, and they’ve transformed into rotund giants, some over 1,000 pounds. The Alaskan park is holding its annual playoff-like competition for the fattest of the fat bears (you can vote online between Sept. 29 through…
Covid-19 antiviral pill could be a game changer, but vaccines are still America’s way out of the pandemic, experts say
www.cnn.com A pill that could potentially treat Covid-19 is a “game-changer,” but experts are emphasizing that it’s not an alternative to vaccinations — which remain the most effective path to ending the coronavirus pandemic if enough people get their shots.… Read More
China sends more than three dozen warplanes in skies near Taiwan in largest incursion yet
www.cnn.com • Taiwan calls China a ‘bully’ after one of largest warplane incursions yet… Read More
Popular K-pop girl group Twice performs 'The Feels' on Fallon to woo the West
www.mashable.com Popular K-pop girl group Twice joined Jimmy Fallon on Friday for the debut performance of their highly anticipated English single “The Feels,” giving fans the very first look at the bubbly song’s full choreography. Though Twice has previously covered songs such as The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” in English, “The Feels” is…
Make security a priority and save 72% on a subscription NordVPN
www.mashable.com SAVE 72%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.44 per month as of Oct. 2, and includes an extra three months for free. Before you make any sort of decision when shopping around for VPNs, you should consider your top priorities. If you demand power, NordVPN should be something to seriously…