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September 3, 2015
These Beautiful Photos Are Fighting Old Stereotypes About Africa
Millions of regular Africans don't enjoy being generalized as a poverty-stricken, war-torn people—and they are taking to social media to prove it.
Think of Africa, and you might be more likely to think of war or extreme poverty than beach resorts, tech hubs, or the fact that the continent has three female heads of state. But a few months ago, a 17-year-old girl from Ghana launched a new Twitter campaign to help change skewed international perceptions.
September 2, 2015
GE Names Its First-Ever Female Vice Chair
Beth Comstock is the first woman inside GE to hold the position.
GE just announced its first-ever female vice chair: Beth Comstock, the company's erstwhile CMO.
GE Names Its First-Ever Female Vice Chair
Beth Comstock is the first woman inside GE to hold the position.
GE just announced its first-ever female vice chair: Beth Comstock, the company's erstwhile CMO.
The Rand Paul Campaign Introduces Its Official App
You can now fire missiles at the logos of the Trump and Bush campaigns in a mini-game inside the app.
Large brands use apps to advertise all the time. So, it seems, presidential candidates do now as well. Rand Paul's campaign just released a new app, which is the most extensive released by a candidate for the 2016 presidential race yet.
The Rand Paul Campaign Introduces Its Official App
You can now fire missiles at the logos of the Trump and Bush campaigns in a mini-game inside the app.
Large brands use apps to advertise all the time. So, it seems, presidential candidates do now as well. Rand Paul's campaign just released a new app, which is the most extensive released by a candidate for the 2016 presidential race yet.
Here's What We Know About The New Apple TV
The upcoming Apple TV adds universal search—and takes aim at Roku's and Amazon's wares.
The details of Apple TV's new iteration, which will make its debut at the Apple event on September 9, continue to trickle out. Given what we've heard thus far, the company is essentially infusing Apple TV with functions already found in competitors like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, all while putting Siri's contextual technology and Apple's marketing muscle behind the product.
Here's What We Know About The New Apple TV
The upcoming Apple TV adds universal search—and takes aim at Roku's and Amazon's wares.
The details of Apple TV's new iteration, which will make its debut at the Apple event on September 9, continue to trickle out. Given what we've heard thus far, the company is essentially infusing Apple TV with functions already found in competitors like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, all while putting Siri's contextual technology and Apple's marketing muscle behind the product.
Amazon's Latest Gambit To Get Dash Buttons Into Your Home
Pay $5 for a Dash button, and you'll get $5 back from Amazon once you make a purchase.
In July, Amazon officially debuted its Dash button: an Internet-connected, branded, physical button that orders refills of various products with a single press. As of Wednesday, the e-commerce giant is making the Dash button program available to all Prime subscribers—and giving you a rebate that essentially refunds the price of the button.
Amazon's Latest Gambit To Get Dash Buttons Into Your Home
Pay $5 for a Dash button, and you'll get $5 back from Amazon once you make a purchase.
In July, Amazon officially debuted its Dash button: an Internet-connected, branded, physical button that orders refills of various products with a single press. As of Wednesday, the e-commerce giant is making the Dash button program available to all Prime subscribers—and giving you a rebate that essentially refunds the price of the button.
Facebook Messenger Is The Second Most Downloaded App Of All Time
Guess No. 1?
Remember when Facebook forced you to download its standalone messaging app, Messenger, by revoking access to messages from within its flagship app? Turns out that strategy worked swimmingly for the social network: A new report by app analytics firm App Annie says Messenger is one of the most downloaded iOS apps of all time.
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