Paresh Dave
chicagotribune.com
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Without these ads, there wouldn't be money in fake news
Recommended content ads, sometimes called chum, are everywhere online. And without them, there wouldn't be any money in the fake news economy. → Read More
The thinking behind Snapchat's sports and weather filters
The most-pressing question for Snap is whether it can continue to grow the informational repertoire quickly and affordably as competitors such as Instagram race to catch up. → Read More
People's Bitmoji obsession gives Snapchat a quiet edge in augmented reality
They’ve become such an important form of self-expression that it’s common to encounter people who say they regularly update their Bitmoji avatars to reflect new hair-dos and fashion styles. → Read More
Credit giant Equifax says Social Security numbers, birth dates of 143 million consumers may have been exposed
The company said the intrusion — enabled by a website vulnerability — occurred from mid-May through July. → Read More
How a potato chip entrepreneur in Lebanon became a big supporter of L.A. tech start-ups
Michael Daher and his son, Mark Daher, have invested in dozens of well-known start-ups and funds in the L.A. region. → Read More
Roku, streaming TV box maker, files for an IPO
Roku could produce the highest-profile stock market debut of a hardware company since Fitbit and GoPro. → Read More
Dollar Shave Club succeeded with razors, but the rest of the bathroom is a challenge
Unilever bought Dollar Shave Club thinking it could sell more lucrative products than razors and win over consumers abroad. But Act Two, as founder Michael Dubin calls it, isn't going to be easy. → Read More
Uber reportedly cooperating with U.S. investigation on possible overseas bribes
The Justice Department may be looking into allegations related to the bribing of foreign officials by Uber. → Read More
Riot Games and Annenberg Foundation bring classes on making video games to L.A. schools
Games for Change, a program meant to spur interest in science, technology, engineering and math careers, arrives in Los Angeles for the first time. → Read More
Little name recognition, little baggage: why Uber chose Dara Khosrowshahi as its new CEO
Uber has chosen Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi to be its new CEO — but does he have what it takes? → Read More
Who is Uber's pick for CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi?
Dara Khosrowshahi beat out the likes of Hewlett Packard Enterprises CEO Meg Whitman and outgoing GE CEO Jeff Immelt for the top spot at Uber. So who is he? → Read More
1 million people pay nothing for cellphone service, so how does FreedomPop make money?
FreedomPop, a Los Angeles start-up, has been copied by T-Mobile, nearly purchased by Sprint and a partner to carriers around the world. hat's next? → Read More
It's about to get dark. Keep looking for a clear view of the eclipse? Or order another chardonnay?
Several small wineries in and around this German-inspired town were expecting hundreds of eclipse chasers Monday despite a 50-50 chance... → Read More
Snap executives sell $9 million worth of stock at first opportunity
Employees at the Snapchat maker became free to sell shares Monday for the first time since → Read More
Protests against Google are postponed as culture wars roil Silicon Valley
Conservatives postpone their plan to march on Google offices, citing 'alt-left' threats. It's the latest sign that the culture wars have arrived in Silicon Valley. → Read More
Los Angeles plans to launch a cybersecurity threat-sharing group with city businesses
Cyber Lab L.A., organized as a nonprofit, plans to share information about online threats between the public and private sectors. → Read More
Three things Snap needs to figure out before its next earnings report
Shares of the Los Angeles company that makes the Snapchat messaging app breached an all-time low Friday, following weaker-than-expected second-quarter financial results. → Read More
Snap shares plummet after Los Angeles tech company misses expectations
Snap Inc. revealed its second-quarter earnings after the close of markets Thursday -- and they weren't pretty. → Read More
Delivery start-up Schlep & Fetch runs out of cash, shuts down and pays drivers fraction of what they're owed
The Los Angeles start-up cited price competition with DoorDash, UberEats and other services as a major challenge. → Read More
Snap's earnings report puts it up for fresh judging by skeptical investors
The Snapchat maker reports its second-quarter financial results Thursday under a cloud of skepticism about its prospects. → Read More