In Casey Neistat’s documentary, David Dobrik’s act unravels
The essence of David Dobrik, the puckish subject of Casey Neistat’s documentary Under the Influence, first crystallizes on screen during a high-pressure pitch to Netflix. It's 2020, and the then 24-year-old sits in front of a laptop, his eyes s.....»»
David Dobrik: YouTube demonetises prank video star"s channels
The prank video star has apologised for his involvement in an allegation of sexual assault......»»
How VC and private equity funds can launch portfolio-acceleration platforms
Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies. David Teten Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Opto Tech hikes quotes by 10-30%
LED and Si-based sensor chip maker Opto Tech has raised quotes for all product lines by 10-30%, with orders received since the beginning of 2021 subject to new pricing, according to company president David Huang......»»
US Media Offering a Different Picture of Covid-19 From Science Journals or International Media, Study Finds
David Leonhardt, writing at The New York Times: Bruce Sacerdote, an economics professor at Dartmouth College, noticed something last year about the Covid-19 television coverage that he was watching on CNN and PBS. It almost always seemed negative, re.....»»
Technology Entrepreneur and Leader David Clarke Joins Keelvar as Board Chair and Investor
Former Workday CTO attracted to sourcing automation provider following the company’s record year of growth and expansion CORK, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keelvar – the leading global provider of intelligent sourcing automation solutions.....»»
Give First Podcast with Maëlle Gavet, Techstars New CEO
David Cohen and I recently interviewed Maëlle Gavet, Techstars new CEO. It’s a great way to get to know a little more about her in under 30 minutes. I met Maëlle about a week before I talked to her for the first time by reading her book Tram.....»»
David Dobrik quits app after associate accused of rape
Sponsors have also withdrawn their support for the influencer after his former associate was accused of rape......»»
Early investors in Dispo to donate any potential profits from the photo-sharing app
After Spark Capital announced it would ‘sever all ties’ with Dispo following allegations around co-creator and famous YouTuber David Dobrik, two of the app’s earliest investors have similarly backed away from the company. Seven Seve.....»»
Social media star David Dobrik steps down from his buzzy app Dispo amid controversy
One of the buzziest apps of the moment is now in disarray, with its social media star cofounder stepping down amid a controversy that sparked a backlash from at least one investor in the company and multiple advertisers with ties to him......»»
Hardcore F1 fans might feel short-changed by Drive to Survive season 3
The documentary gives short shrift to some of the biggest stories from 2020. Valtteri Bottas (L) and Lewis Hamilton (R) shake hands after a race. Bottas gets far more screen time than his teamm.....»»
Spark Capital decides to “sever all ties” with David Dobrik’s Dispo app weeks after leading deal
Venture capital firm Spark Capital has decided to ‘sever all ties’ with Dispo, a photo-sharing app co-created by famous YouTuber David Dobrik. The move, announced by the firm late Sunday, was triggered by a recent investigation by Business Inside.....»»
Will China"s Government-Subsidized Technology Ultimately Export Authoritarianism?
For 30 years David E. Sanger has been covering foreign policy and nuclear proliferation for The New York Times — twice working on Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. But now as American and Chinese officials meet in Alaska, Sanger argues that China's.....»»
Specifying tropical timber can "play a key role in the climate change battle" says Timber Trade Federation
Architects can help fight climate change by specifying tropical timber, according to Timber Trade Federation CEO David Hopkins. Read more Architects can help fight climate change by specifying tropical timber, according to Timber Trade Feder.....»»
For some scientists, Mars 2020 is a mission of perseverance
Like millions of people around the world, David Shuster and his 7-year-old daughter cheered wildly as the Perseverance rover was lowered by sky crane to the Martian surface on Feb. 18 to start years of exploration. But for him and a subset of the Ma.....»»
One company wants to sell the feds location data from every car on Earth
Federal agencies already buy tons of user data; one vendor is now being sued. Enlarge / Cars driving down I-80 in Berkeley, California, in May, 2018 when there were still places to go. (credit: David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images) The.....»»
Tech companies should oppose the new wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation
The tech industry should be more vigilant than ever in opposing discriminatory state-level anti-LGBTQ legislation that would target workers and their families. David Edmonson Contributor Share on Twi.....»»
David Adjaye unveils more interiors for 130 William skyscraper in New York
New images of the interiors of 130 William, architect David Adjaye's concrete skyscraper in New York, show repeating arch motifs that recall the tower's facade. Read more New images of the interiors of 130 William, architect David Adjaye's c.....»»
Bill Gates Is Upbeat on Climate, Capitalism, and Even Politics
The technologist and philanthropist goes beyond his recent book to talk about climate denial, vaccines, and David Foster Wallace......»»
$avvy: Women. Money. Freedom.
$avvy, the latest movie that Amy and I helped underwrite, is now out. It’s another movie from Robin Hauser and Finish Line Features. $avvy investigates the historical, cultural, and societal norms around women and money. This documentary questi.....»»
Criminal charges dropped against Sonic Automotive CEO David Smith
The Mecklenburg County, N.C., district attorney's office has voluntarily dismissed all charges against Sonic Automotive Inc. CEO David Smith, including felony assault by strangulation......»»