Hyperlocal ads are here: We’re “Livin’ La Vida Local”

The fact that your smartphone has GPS and that most users are more than willing to give away their location for free is an advertiser’s wet dream. As we approach the dawn of hyperlocal advertising, it’s clear the big tech companies and advertisers are “Livin’ La VidaLocal,” if you will. Facebook launchesPlaces, Google triesto buyGroupon, which is rumored to be thinking of a $25 billion IPO, Foursquare takes overlocal businesses, AOL acquires HuffPo, etc....

6 min · 1222 words · Brooke Mendoza

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV is a deceptively chonky boy

It’s virtually impossible to get a true understanding of a new car’s dimensions and stance until we see it alongside models we already know. A few weeks ago, Hyundai’s electric spinoff brand Ioniq unveiled its first model, simply called the 5. Everyone seemed to agree that it is a good looking car, but something didn’t add up. Ioniq insists the 5 is a crossover, but in the pictures it looked a lot more like a hatchback....

3 min · 448 words · Daniel Dominguez

I asked for a hyperloop but all I got was a Boring tunnel in Las Vegas

If you’re waiting with bated breath to ride a hyperloop, prepare to turn blue. I’m sorry, but it’s not going to happen anytime soon. But you might just be able to get a very poor second, a car ride in a tunnel. It’s courtesy of Elon Musk’sBoring Company, and if you are feeling underwhelmed, you’re not alone. Tunnels under the city of Las Vegas Vegas Loop is expanding – 29 miles and 51 stations!...

5 min · 910 words · Ralph Frazier

I bootstrapped my company to a $500M+ valuation — here are my top 5 learnings

I’m a big advocate of bootstrapping a startup’s growth rather than taking on VC funding. It’s an approach I took from day one with my company and it undoubtedly contributed to our success. I want other startup founders to know that it’s possible to build a wildly successful SaaS business without VC funding, angel investors, or taking on shoulder-crushing traditional debt. Those who have bootstrapped a startup previously will more than likely relate to the lessons I’m going to touch on, which I hope will inspire and help those who are looking to start their first business....

6 min · 1136 words · Heidi Wright MD

I can’t believe I have to say this: GPT-3 can’t channel dead people

Did you knowNeural is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021.Secure your online ticket now! GPT-3 can’t talk to dead people.It’s a bit ridiculous that I have to say that, but just in case you’re not entirely sure what the world’s most powerful AI-powered text generator can and can’t do, I thought I might prepare a handy guide to help you out....

7 min · 1484 words · Lisa Hicks
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