While many of us at home fawn over these Olympians thinking “what if,” comedian Reed Kavner revealed how his method of using the online dating application Tinder has made meeting an Olympian easier than ever before. “I paid for Tinder Plus so I can swipe in the Olympic Village and […]
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Hong Kong digital firms, from insurers to coders, connect with customers over coffee
On a busy street in Hong Kong’s Central district, a shopfront sticks out. Painted on its pure white exterior are the words “How’s your coffee today?” The shop, Preface Coffee, is one of two concept stores operated by Preface Coding, a digital education company with no physical campus. “The coffee […]
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How Local Brands And Consumers Can Connect
Rachely Esman CEO & Co-Founder of Wescover: building a marketplace to discover original art & design Creators. getty As we approach the end of an unprecedented year, I find myself hoping small businesses will survive the next decade. I have watched so many storefronts shut their doors, get boarded up and […]
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Bawdy online game is helping friends connect during COVID-19
Forget about resurrecting a sourdough starter, filming TikTok videos or binge-watching “The Crown.” In the quest for virus-safe fun during the pandemic, my friends and I have been meeting regularly on Zoom to play a raunchy online game that features jokes about sexual practices, Miley Cyrus, vegans and “Star Wars” […]
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A New Medical Van Wants To Connect People In Public Housing With Healthcare Providers : NPR
United Medical Center’s mobile medical van parked outside the Greenleaf public housing complex in Southwest D.C. Jenny Gathright/WAMU hide caption toggle caption Jenny Gathright/WAMU Carl Goggins feels like he can’t be careful enough when it comes to the coronavirus. Apart from the danger the virus poses to him as a […]
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US seniors turn to Zoom to connect with friends and family
Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters In his 72 years, Brad Veloz has risked his job and overcome health issues to fight for LGBTQ+ and Latino rights. The coronavirus wasn’t going to stop his activism. A year ago, the self-described “in-your-face” activist had never even used Zoom online video conferencing, but it is […]
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How to let people connect safely
So you like our media brand Growth Quarters? You should join our Growth Quarters event track at TNW2020, where you’ll hear how the most successful founders kickstarted and grew their companies. Companies around the world are debating how and when to return to the office. Health and safety has taken […]