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Apple's Impact on 3D Tech
Seeking Alpha author Mark Hibben gives his view on the future of 3D facial recognition technology. He explains how Apple's iPhone X announcement affected the stock of Finisar, a company that makes optical components for data centers and telecom users. And how does Finisar compare to other tech co...
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Megadeth Rocker Uses Tech to Connect With Fans
Dave Mustaine, Founder of Megadeth, stops by Cheddar to talk about the band's latest album and how he has seen technology change the music industry since its inception in the 1980s. Mustaine notes how, because of advances in software, people who are not naturally musically inclined are able to ma...
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Secrets to Saving Money in the Cannabis Industry
Cheddar's Alyssa Julya Smith speaks with Dan Gustafik, the President and Founder of Hybrid Tech, about what goes into the design of cannabis plants. Alyssa talks Gustafik's 20-year career in the industry and how cannabis growth facilities vary state-to-state, depending on what the rules and regul...
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Year in Review: A Look Back at Market Predictions from Fidelity
It's the one-year anniversary of Fidelity Regional Brokerage Consultant John Gagliardi's first appearance on Cheddar, and we're keeping him honest. See how his predictions about the market have held up.
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How Play-Doh Continues to Grow
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Keys to Looking Good in a Suit
Men's bespoke suiting company Musika Frere has captured the attention of top athletes including Odell Beckham Jr., Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. Many of the celebrities are connecting wtih the brand through Instagram, which co-founders Aleks Musika and Davidson Petit-Frere attribute as the key...
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What's Causing Avocado Shortages?
James Beard Award-nominated TV host Chef Pati, Host of "Pati's Mexican Table," joins Cheddar to celebrate National Guacamole Day! We ask whether avocados are simply trending right now, or if this new international embrace of the fruit has staying power. Chef Pati notes that although avocados have...
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Hope King: New iPhones Won't Be Incremental Upgrades
Our very own Hope King is live at the Apple launch event in Cupertino, California, eagerly awaiting this afternoon's unveiling. We find out what we should expect from the iPhone, Apple TV, and more. Plus, Uber's reportedly getting close to finalizing a deal for a multibillion investment from Soft...
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The Best Alternatives to the iPhone X
Derek Kessler, Managing Editor at Mobile Nations, explains why he believes the large iPhone X screen will be the reason many people pre-order the device. Plus, not everyone is excited about the new phone's 3D facial recognition technology. The Senate is also seeking answers from Apple CEO Tim Coo...
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Pot Lounges Help Customers Sit Back and Relax
Recreational marijuana in Nevada is legal, but where can you smoke if you're a tourist and don't own a private residence? Well, the state has decided laws do not prohibit businesses from opening marijuana lounges. Danny Danko, Senior Cultivation Editor at High Times, joins Cheddar to explain what...
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Watch for More Ad Dollars to Come to Podcasts
Michael Hermalyn, Head of Partnerships at audio streaming platform TuneIn, explains why brands are investing more and more into audio advertising. Consumers love the human interaction of podcasts and that's why ad dollars are being spent in that medium. He also talks about the popularity of strea...
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Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry Without Any Cannabis
Kush Bottles is a cannabis business capitalizing on the growing industry, without getting anywhere near plants or extracts. The packaging and supply company's quarterly revenue generated $4.7 million, up 103% year over year. CEO Nick Kovacevich says the company is riding a green wave of growth w...
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The Ball That Analyzes Playtime
Play Impossible has introduced a new smart ball that combines tech and real-life play with the "Gameball." This new techy ball charges in less than 20 minutes and can gauge a variety of analytics including speed, force of contact, and distance. CEO of Play Impossible, Brian Monnin, joins Cheddar ...
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How Consumer Expectations Are Reshaping Radio
Larry Miller, Professor for the Steinhart Music Business Program at NYU, says radio has been a resilient medium for about 100 years. But could the rise of music streaming change that?
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Why This Banker Jumped Ship for the Cannabis Industry
This week, cannabis company Terra Tech announced it is expanding its retail operations in Southern California. Derek Peterson, President and CEO of the company, has led his company to $7.8 million in quarterly revenue. Peterson says he's seen a big paradigm shift over the last two years in the ma...
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The App So Popular, it Has a Waitlist
Islands is a brand new communications app that has launched on just five college campuses, and it's already making a splash. Founder and CEO Greg Isenberg joins Cheddar to explain the bootstrap marketing strategy that brought him to multiple college campuses. He also explains how they will avoid ...
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A Ganja Guru's Guide to Growing Your Pot Business
Medicine Man Technologies works closely start-ups to improve their cultivation efforts. Josh Haupt, Chief Cultivation Officer, joins Alyssa Julya Smith at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition. Haupt, a.k.a. The Steve Jobs of Cannabis, is known for his unique method to growing mariju...
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Turning Any Website into an Online Store
When Shoppable CEO Heather Marie was trying to get her start-up off the ground, a number of investors told her no. That didn't stop Marie, and now, six years later, her company is on Entrepreneur Magazine's list of “100 Brilliant Companies.” Marie explains why you shouldn't let a few no's stand i...
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Young MC on the Staying Power of "Bust a Move"
Marvin Young, a.k.a. Young MC, is best known for his hip-hop single "Bust a Move." He joins Cheddar to discuss his newest passion project, making films. After seven screenplays, the rapper is making his directorial debut with the suspense film, "Justice Served."
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3M's Giving Designers a Seat at the Table
3M is the global brand known best for Post-It Notes and Scotch Tape. Chief Design Officer Eric Quint joins Cheddar to discuss how company is using 'design thinking,' a creative problem-solving approach, for business and innovation. Quint shows us examples of 3M's process, including a brand experi...
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Are Democrats Taking the President for a Ride?
President Trump began his morning by tweeting that there is no deal with Democrats on DACA. By the afternoon, he'd reversed his stance. saying he was open to bipartisan legislation protecting Dreamers. AJ+'s Ahmed Shihab-Eldin joins us to settle all the confusion in this game of 'He Said, Schume...
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A Former Brieitbart Exec on Steve Bannon's Strategy
Former Breitbart Executive Kurt Bardella says the war between Bannon and the GOP establishment is on. Bardella, now President at Endeavor Strategies, explains if it means trouble for the president.
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Does Apple Need a New Product?
BuzzFeed's Silicon Valley Bureau Chief, Mat Honan talks to Nick Bilton, Kristen Scholer and Jon Kelly about the new iPhone X, the new Apple campus, and what it all could mean for the future of the company.
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Nordic Cuisine Beyond IKEA's Food Court
Munchies Festival is bringing the best of New Nordic cuisine to NYC for a two-day food festival. Munchies publisher John Martin joins us to preview the delicious eats on hand at the big event. Plus, Scandinavian food is more than just IKEA food court meatballs. We put John to the test in a game ...