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However, the company has made the revamping of the two-factor authentication a priority, which will hopefully push more users to utilize the anti-hacking process. Now, there are multiple ways for users to authenticate their accounts, as the company discussed in a post published Monday. Instead of having to go through the two-step authentication system like before, users will now be able to approve right from their mobile devices by completing a quick prompt....

Crain’s Business is reporting the Wrigley building will be renovated and updated by Zeller Realty and that Lightbank, the venture firm run by the Groupon co-founders, might use the space for its startups which include Groupon, BabbaCo, Gtrot, Zaarly and more. None of these updates have been confirmed, but we’d sure love to see startups take over this prime Michigan Avenue real estate. This purchase is a historic “changing of the guard” in terms of the business leadership in the city of Chicago, as these high profile entrepreneurs look to put a stake in the ground (in this case a historic building) and redefine the city as a hub for tech and business innovation....

According to Microsoft, the issue went unnoticed for three months before it closed the vulnerability. Microsoft have downplayed the issue by stating that the information viewable was limited, but recent news has brought this claim into question. What Happened? Outlook was left vulnerable through a third-party support agent with compromised credentials — a customer support portal, according to one source. Hackers had access to email information for some users between January 1 and March 28, 2019....

However, one San Francisco startup, founded by three doctors, believes it has found the way to diagnose a range of mental problems quickly, easily and proactively. By creating an app that measures the way you use your phone, Mindstrong believes it has found the key to unlocking the mental health puzzle. How Does Health by Mindstrong Work? Health by Mindstrong, runs in the background on your phone and tracks how you touch the phone while using it....

For starters, what does the acronym even mean? It stands for “Short Message Service” which, by itself, provides a short explanation of what it is. The “short” refers to the actual number of characters (letters, number and symbols) that can be sent at a time. In our standard Latin alphabet, SMS is able to send a maximum of 160 characters at a time. For other languages, such as Chinese, the maximum is only 70 characters....

While the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s arguments for a less regulated internet are noble, claiming that these rules are negatively affecting the economy through overregulation, the opportunity for entrepreneurs and startup founders to thrive because of an open internet is undeniable. The ability to compete and disrupt a particular industry is directly proportional to unmitigated access to the internet, for customers, employees, and founders alike. If paid fast lanes are made available to larger companies, what happens to startups without the resources to get the attention they need?...

Most entrepreneurs understand the value mentors have in their careers. Mentorship can come in various forms: From advice from a family member, to a group of experienced entrepreneurs at an incubators, to an investor in your seed round of funding. Successful founders recognize that mentorship can bring great benefits to their personal development. A 2012 Dimensional Research survey revealed that mentorship was the number one request by millennials worldwide, with 42% requesting help finding a mentor....

Due to technological advancement, we all end up procrastinating more than ever because tasks and activities that we used to do manually are now being automated or at least done in a shorter amount of time with less effort. Even though part of the goal of technology advancement is to give us more time in order to allow us to do more during the day, some of us are getting the wrong notion of it....

That’s right, this game is turning kids into millionaires. Esports — an industry whose value is expected to pass the billion-dollar threshold this year — refers to the massive industrial complex of video game lovers who enjoy tracking and watching the top players compete against each other. Since Fortnite (and even the concept of esports) is still pretty new, it’s worth taking a look at how a swath of the top news outlets around the globe are covering the biggest game in the world and the massive July 26-28 event that two million viewers watched at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City....

The Science The study, in partnership with the Apple app Cardiogram, found that the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensing feature can detect atrial fibrillation. That’s a “common heart arrhythmia that can lead to stroke,” as Apple Insider explains: The study used 139 million heart rate measurements from over six thousand participants to train their algorithm. Healthcare Is the Best Application for Wearables Wearables haven’t been taking off quite as quickly as many had hoped: Sure, you can tell time and look cool with a smartwatch, but that’s about the same as a normal watch....

Still, given the deadline for pushing the student loan debt freeze until the end of the year, it’s safe to assume that many will be looking for ways to keep up with payments when they resume in 2023. Unfortunately, scammers are always going to scam, so many will likely try to take advantage of borrowers for even more money through student loan forgiveness scams. We’ve got your back, though. Student loan scams should be pretty easy to spot if you know what to look for, and we can give you a few tips on how to generally stay safe online....

Here is how to build a 5 year financial model using this scenario: Create A Model Based on Ratios Find the company’s SEC public filing document (S-1). The advantage of the S-1 is that it reveals financial information for years prior to when the company went public. These numbers will be useful in building your model. Make sure they are similar to yours in terms of business model, potential margins, capital efficiency, human capital costs, etc....

There is no doubt that referral programs work. AirBNB, Dropbox, LootCrate, and other brands have used them masterfully (more on this in a moment). It’s now wonder, since according to Nielsen, 92 percent of people trust referrals when they come from people they know. If you want to create an effective referral program for your startup, here are the steps you should follow. Know Why and How Successful Ones Have Worked “Do I get the friends and family discount?...

If you are trying to get a handle on this ever-evolving means of attracting customers, check out these tips to get you started. Brands must understand what digital channels exist and what types of digital content performs the best for their targeted audience. This is the vital first step in “planning.” It is essential to prioritize the cross-channel integration of marketing activities and identify the path the customer takes for a successful conversion....

If that sentence doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry – we’ll explain everything in a minute. First, though, some facts. The Exodus 1 is expected to ship in December, and while you can pre-order now, HTC is only accepting payments in Bitcoin and Ether. It costs 0.15 or 4.78 of each cryptocurrency, respectively – that’s about $960. It’s not the final product either. HTC is calling it an “early access version”, and asking for developers to get involved in making it work with loads of different cryptocurrencies....

Why Media Needs the Startup Model It’s no secret that advertising dollars are flowing to Facebook and Google, away from the publishers that have relied on them for decades. Here are the specifics, from an earlier article I put together on the shifting future of media revenue models: The answer, according to a memo from Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory, is to start a cultural shift that will embrace principles that startups know well: Nimble, fast-paced, and failure-embracing....

And in tech it’s even more effective than in other industries. The big reason for this is the fact that tech buyers research before they buy. This means that they’re looking for answers to their questions and trying to get as much information as possible before they pull the trigger on a purchase. And with inbound marketing’s focus on answering questions with content, the fit between inbound and tech is a natural one....

In April this year, the CoronaVirusFact Alliance database recorded nearly 4,000 Coronavirus-related hoaxes circulating around the world. In the UK, a study by telecoms regulator Ofcom suggested that 46% of adults on the internet saw false or misleading information about Covid-19 in the first week alone of the country’s lockdown. To get a clearer picture on what some are already coining “the infodemic,” we’ve taken a look at just how much fake news has increased during the pandemic, why it’s happening, and what platforms can do to prevent it....

How it Works Open Instagram, go to the “Home” tab and you will see your friends’ stories displayed at the top of the page. Swipe left and right, and you can cycle through the full list of content posted by your friends. Click one and it will open and play. At the top of each story you can see how many posts make up the overall story, and stories automatically advance to the next person when they are finished....

The problem seems to be that Google’s search algorithm is designed to find and promote what’s popular online. While this works well to promote a popular local service (like barber shops and restaurants), it’s not really helpful when it comes to disseminating news. The algorithm seems to be promoting information that is simple not true. If you don’t think so, trying doing a search for “climate change is…” and see what you come up with....