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Why do runners run? Ashley Madison provides at least one answer in “Morning Run,” which turns out to be a humorous spoof on the tropes of sports advertising geared to women. Keep running, lady! Ashley Madison’s had a run of its own this past few years. In 2015, a security breach gave it two major…

The Super Bowl seems to invite technology. In one of the latest tech twists, one company is planning an augmented reality mobile app for the big game on Feb. 4. The Virtex Arena from Virtex Apps
comprises a football kicking and passing game in which fans can compete against each other during breaks in the Super Bowl action.

A year after running its first Super Bowl ad for an original series–which then became the first overtime spot in Super Bowl history–Hulu will be returning to the Big Game on Feb. 4, airing a Super Bowl spot for the second straight year. The streaming service confirmed its return to the Big Game, but for…

Worldwide, an estimated $574 billion (USD) was sent by migrants to relatives in their home countries in 2016, a 1% decline from 2015, when the amount was $581 billion, according to economists at the World Bank.

Remittance flows decreased worldwide for a second consecutive year in 2016, the first back-to-back decline in over three decades. Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean, however, rose to a record high.

Translation, which describes itself as a full-service communications agency, today announced it hired Daniel Cherry III to be its new chief strategy officer. He formerly served as the chief marketing and innovation officer of three-time Stanley Cup champion the New Jersey Devils and the team’s home arena, the Prudential Center. The shop also hired Britta…

Tumblr recently introduced the ability for users to change their username within the Tumblr mobile application. Formerly, this could only be done on Tumblr’s website. Our guide will show you how this feature works. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Tumblr app on iOS. Step 1: Tap the account icon in the bottom-right corner…

“Can do” spirit can only take you so far. Especially if you’re falling asleep behind the wheel–which can, of course, cost you your life and endanger others. No matter how strong, bright or wakeful you fancy yourself, remember: No one can resist the sweet slumber song of Morpheus. When its comes to tired driving ……

Twitter chief operating officer Anthony Noto is leaving the company to become CEO of SoFi. Today, SoFi, a financial services company, announced the news in a statement, citing Noto’s “deep understanding of technology, consumer and financial businesses.” “I’m grateful to the SoFi board for this extraordinary opportunity to lead one of the most important new…

Worldwide advertising is expected to rise nearly 4.7% to $572 billion this year — helped by the Winter Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, and U.S. midterm elections.