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Levandowski left Waymo, Google’s self-driving vehicle developer, a year ago, to start his own self-driving vehicle startup Otto, which was then acquired by Uber. The case alleges that Levandowski stole information from Waymo in order to jumpstart Uber’s self-driving efforts. It’s Bad News for Uber Uber had earlier signaled this possibility: Last week, during their internal investigations, they told Levandowski they would fire him if he continued to fail to cooperate with the court’s orders....

Ultimate Software, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions in the cloud, came out on top as it was named the #1 Best Large Workplace in Technology. Great Place to Work used its Trust Index Employee Survey for ranking the best places in technology to work. The survey had employees answer questions about how what makes for a great workplace, such as opportunities for career development, risk-taking, work-life balance, financial and non-financial rewards, transparency in its communications to employees, business vision, and workplace camaraderie....

Although it may be hard to imagine, top health IT pros were once green new hires unsure of their future in the industry. They didn’t know the ins and outs of the field, the rules of the professional world, or the best ways to advance their careers. I spoke with two of these pros from the Baby Boomer generation to learn what they wished they know at the start of their careers and what advice they had for new health IT professionals....

With such a large pair of hacks happening in such close vicinity of each other, it’s safe to assume two things: Firstly, LinkedIn needs to improve their cyber security, as their entire customer base has fallen victim multiple times. Secondly, if you have a LinkedIn account, your information was likely taken as part of this hack. Email AddressesFull namesPhone numbersPhysical addressesGeolocation recordsPossible salary rangesLinkedIn username and profile URLPersonal and professional experience/backgroundGendersOther social media accounts and usernames...

Given that roughly 40% of U.S. Hispanics are born abroad, in countries where wireless service often is more common than landline phones, the American Hispanic community is more open to mobile usage than many other population groups for communication purposes. The study found that “this familiarity makes the leap to smartphones and other connected mobile devices a more intuitive step for many than turning to wired, home broadband adoption and computer usage....

However, this year the Duke of Richmond opened the grounds of Goodwood House — his massive stately home located two hours’ drive from London in West Sussex — to a plethora of smarter, quieter, and greener cars. So what does the future of driving (or not driving as the case may be) look like? Faster than Formula 1 The Festival of Speed culminates with cars competing against the stopwatch to post the fastest time up the hill....

The new card will allow users to buy products with the card, their mobile phone, or online. It’ll also allow users to easily track purchases, check their balance, or lock their account in a hurry. The card will be co-branded with different traditional banks including CITI and Stanford Federal Credit Union. However, when a tech company enters the financial space, success is far from guaranteed. So, what does Google need to do to make it a success?...

Here’s all the details you need about the nuts and bolts of what’s been signed, what it all might look like in practice, and how it stacks up against AI research efforts that aren’t taking place under our star-spangled flag. Trump, America and Artificial Intelligence The American nation, according to Trump’s new executive order, must “drive technological breakthroughs in AI across the Federal Government, industry, and academia in order to promote scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and national security....

Venture capitalist Mary Meeker just released the much-anticipated annual analysis, the 2016 Internet Trends Report. One of the most important items to note from the 213-slide report is just how quickly the definition of the word “internet” is changing. Webpages and platforms aren’t going anywhere, but the sheer size of messaging app growth is amazing. From 2011 to 2015, the monthly active users across WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat have grown significantly faster and higher than the same metric for social networks like Instagram and Twitter....

At what stage should a startup consider moving its operations into a physical space as opposed to just a digital one? It’s an important question that startup founders must make at some point, and – once they do reach this decision point – what kind of space works best for their company needs? The costs of starting up are sizable – not just in capital (although, it’s certainly a huge financial investment) but also in the amount of time it takes for founders and early employees to build it into the best company that it can be....

Which startup do you think should win? Let us know in the comments below: Flat Out of Heels (Miami): How many times have you seen somebody take their heels off because their feet are killing them? It’s almost an unwritten social rule that at some point in the evening, the heels are coming off and bare feet will triumph. However, sometimes you don’t want to be walking around sidewalks and neighborhoods with no shoes....

Now for the fun part: Who is Fargo’s Hottest Showcasing Startup? Let us know your thoughts by voting in this poll at the end of this post. The winner will be announced and receive recognition in the editor’s note of the weekly newsletter and added press recognizing the honor of being elected Fargo‘s Hottest Showcasing Startup, as well as a chance for a spot at this year’s national competition, Tech Cocktail Celebrate....

According to a survey of 175,000 people conducted by Consumer Reports, Chattanooga’s municipally-owned telecoms provider, the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB), received top marks for value, speed and reliability. Only Google Fiber comes close to matching EPB for value, and even then, it failed to live up to the local service’s speed and reliability ratings. So how did the fourth-largest city in Tennessee, perhaps best known for the 1941 Glenn Miller song ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, manage to create the best publicly-owned ISP in the US?...

The Benefits of Diversity Diversity isn’t just a nice idea, and it isn’t just about political correctness. People who work in diverse environments simply perform better. That is the simple benefit of working with people who are not exactly like us. We work hard to make our ideas clear, to consider the input that others have to offer, and in general create and perform to the best of our abilities. Lack of diversity is almost like working in an echo chamber....

Banking Alternatives What has Dimon most concerned appears to be the Silicon Valley startups that have plenty of money, knowledge, and determination to chip away at traditional banking services. The future of banking is starting to look more and more as if it will be comprised of lending businesses catering to individuals and small businesses. With the ability to make loans in minutes rather than days or weeks, businesses such as Lending Club and Prosper have valuations in the millions and have started to get the attention of not only customers but many of the world’s biggest banking companies, such as JP Morgan....

IT Department The IT department for many startups can make or break a company. Ecommerce startups need to have their websites up and running because even a few minutes or hours with the website down can be the difference between being profitable or in the red. Hiring people in the United States and Canada can be quite costly so outsourcing this to a company that is affordable is important. For those companies who need a 24 hour IT team it is essential to outsource as there are plenty of companies in Asia and even the Middle East that can do a quality job at a price that can’t be beaten....

Apple is having a pretty good week. The company boasted impressive growth across important categories in their Q3 reports, instilling hope in the future of the consumer tech giant. However, iPhone sales continue to fall, and the Cupertino-based company needs to address those problems. Unfortunately, 2019 doesn’t look like the year they’re going to do it. Take a look at why we think the new iPhone is going to be a bit of a disappointment and why you should definitely wait until next year to make a decision....

As much as mistakes are inevitable, they are also necessary. Several experiments conducted on schoolchildren showed that those who were praised for their intelligence went on to do the same easy tasks. However, those who were praised because they overcame challenged and because of their hard work went on to do more challenging tasks. What does it tell us? If you choose to stay in your comfort zone because you are afraid of looking dumb, you will miss out on a lot of things....

It’s nothing revolutionary, but the new system does have some interesting new features and functions. Windows 11 will be arriving around the holiday season this year. Here’s what to expect. Windows 11 is a Free Upgrade The next iteration of Windows will be rolling out for free to all current users of Windows 10, and will be available through Windows Update so that the transition is as seamless as possible....

Everybody at Women Who Tech has been inspired by the rise of women in tech organizations, but they all agree that it’s just as important to get female-led startups more access to capital. According to them, 93 percent of investor money goes to startups founded by men, and that number hasn’t changed much in 10 years. That is, these women in tech already have the innovative ideas, but to scale and be successful they need funding, advice, and guidance....