Last year, out of the 92,000 new jobs added in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley accounted for 46 percent, or 42,000 jobs.
The prodigious job growth that has made Silicon Valley stand apart from the rest of America continues, George Avalos of the Oakland Tribune reports.
Continue reading… “Silicon Valley dot-com boom is back”
Artificial intelligence experts are investigating ways to commercialize “deep learning.”
Scientists are confident about a machine learning technology that can recognize and replicate human activities like seeing and thinking even though it sounds like something out of a dystopian novel.
Continue reading… “The future of Silicon Valley tech is deep learning”
Denver, CO the Mile High City
It has always been undisputed that Silicon Valley has been the start-up capital of the world because it is overflowing with investors, mentors, and start-ups in every stage of development. But an affordable and laid-back alternative to Silicon Valley, the Mile-High City is building a vibrant start-up community.
Continue reading… “Top 5 reasons Denver is a great place for startups”
“The lure of constant stimulation — the pervasive demand of pings, rings and updates — is creating a profound physical craving.”
The New York Times has come out with another story about technology addiction. The Times‘ Matt Richtel talked with a some people in Silicon Valley who think we need to step away from our devices. The basic argument is this:
Continue reading… “Are we addicted to our gadgets?”
Tech companies in Silicon Valley and in tech hubs across the United States are at war against each other, to find and hire quality talent that is in short supply. The competition is particularly fierce among startups, which means that it’s ever so important to make the right decisions when hiring your next rock star.
Here are six tips to set you on the right course…
Continue reading… “Six tips on how to hire the right person for your startup”
Average salary at Twitter is $120, 111.11
As you might expect, former Google Engineer Gareth Jones is a number whiz. He created TechCompany Pay using “open sources of information on the internet”. TechCompany Pay is a list of averages representing how well the biggest companies in Silicon Valley compensate their employees.
Continue reading… “Top 7 highest paying Silicon Valley companies”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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