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Airbnb é o próximo serviço digital a pagar imposto no Brasil
O relator da Comissão Especial do Marco Regulatório da Economia Colaborativa, deputado Thiago Peixoto (PSD-GO), disse nesta quarta-feira, 21/03, ser favorável à tributação municipal dos aplicativos de aluguel por temporada, mas defendeu também uma redução da carga sobre os hotéis. Ele afirmou em audiência pública da comissão que a regulação não pode…
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Innovation to save money, water and power
Yet, for all the sectors embracing technology, government can sometimes lag behind. “Part of this is simple human nature: government officials become personally invested in their past decisions,” explains internet entrepreneur Kalev Leetaru, who founded his first company as an 8th grader. “New and disruptive innovations that might cast doubt on the wisdom of those…
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Tap Into The 7 Secrets Of Silicon Valley’s Innovation Culture
Today, companies can create a culture of value creation, no matter where they’re based, Soren Kaplan writes. Here’s how. BY SOREN KAPLAN Silicon Valley isn’t just a spot on a map. It’s a brand–a global symbol of enduring innovation. Mark Zuckerberg moved Facebook from his Harvard dorm room to Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs grew up…
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The smartphone is going to die – and these tech companies are leading the race to kill it
The next phase of computing will soon replace the world of smartphones. Image: REUTERS/Stringer These are the quiet times. From April to June, tech’s biggest companies all held their annual mega-events, laying out their grand visions for the next 12 months or so. Facebook kicked it off in late April with its F8 conference, followed…
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One more innovation ranking
This year marks the 10th edition of the Fast Company World’s Most Innovative Companies ranking. Our reporting team sifts through thousands of enterprises each year, searching for those that tap both heartstrings and purse strings and use the engine of commerce to make a difference in the world. Impact is among our key criteria. WINNERS BY RANK…