Gartner predicts public cloud spending to reach $332B in 2021
Gartner predicts 2021 global spending on public clouds will reach $332.3 billion, driven by demand for containerization and edge computing.
This has just become a big week for AI regulation
It’s a bumper week for government pushback on the misuse of artificial intelligence. Today the EU released its long-awaited set of AI regulations,…
Google rolls out new AI-powered features for Meet
Google's newest improvements to Meet include Autozoom, which automatically zooms in on participants to keep them in-camera.
4 Things a Marketer Learned at the Apple Event
I'm someone with a fascination with Apple. Here are the four main takeaways from Apple's event on Tuesday: Speed as always Color is back M1s are here …
From site building to marketing to customer relations, Sellful does it all in one
TLDR: Sellful brings together all the features for running an online business, including sales, marketing, customer relationship, and more. Managing a…
SoftBank bets big on a ‘digital Ellis Island’
Welcome Tech, which has built a digital platform aimed at immigrants and their families, has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round co-led by …
Google launches AI-powered document processing services in general availability
Google launched a number of AI-powered document processing services in general availability, including Lending DocAI and Procurement DocAI.
Why VCs Are Investing In NFT Marketplaces
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are becoming mainstream, and that means more people are looking for ways to build upon the interest in these digital ass…
4 Content Types That Get Non-Organic Traffic, According to Content Strategists
Traffic is a low-impact word for most people but a high-impact word for marketers. Traffic can ultimately dictate success, whether it’s the number o…
Facebook Advertising Myths to Leave Behind in 2021
Every day, there's a new article on Facebook Ads. Case in point, this one right here.
Need an Angel Investor? Just Open Up Clubhouse
Consider it like 'Shark Tank' on your phone: Every week on Angelhouse, founders make a pitch to a panel of investors as hundreds of people listen in.
TikTok faces billion-pound lawsuit over use of children’s data
The legal challenge is being taken by a former children’s commissioner in the UK and claims TikTok is wrongly collecting data on children.
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Instagram will now filter out strangers’ DMs that contain abusive language
Instagram is finally adding another much-needed layer of protection from harassment to your inbox: from now on, it’ll “automatically filter DM req…
Marketing automation startup ActiveCampaign raises $240M
Marketing automation startup ActiveCampaign has raised $240 million, bringing its total raised to over $30 million.
How to Budget for Facebook Ads: Forecasting Your Costs
Do you use Facebook ads? Wondering how to accurately forecast your ad spend? In this article, you’ll discover a simple formula that will help you bu…
A 5-point plan for empowering your employees (so you can get back to work)
Maynard Webb offers a blueprint for teaching a team to take on more responsibilities.
Editor’s note: Each week Maynard Webb, former CEO of LiveOps a…
Discord reportedly ends takeover talks with Microsoft
The chat and messaging start-up was in discussions to be acquired for $10bn but, according to reports, the talks have been fruitless.
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Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance tells us a lot about its AI strategy
Microsoft’s recent shopping spree reached a new climax this week with the announcement of the $19.7-billion acquisition of Nuance, a company that …
Pinterest, Shopify Extend Partnership to 27 More Countries
The existing partnership between Pinterest and Shopify was extended to 27 additional countries Wednesday. The new countries are: Australia, Austria, B…
Facebook pivots to audio
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Monday, I had a chance to talk with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company’s plans to…
