Show off your NYC #Pride this weekend
It’s the weekend we’ve all been waiting for... For those of you who live under a rock, June is LGBTQ Pride Month. Though many have been celebrating all month long, this coming weekend officially sanctions many of the city’s biggest and best celebrations, including the New York City Pride Parade, on Sunday, June 24. This year, expect to see many tech companies sponsoring floats or marching in the parade — and keep an eye out for a special Built In NYC article all about how local tech companies showcase their #pride! [Read More]
DogParker, now DogSpot, plans national expansion
DogParker, the Brooklyn-based startup that became known for its pup-friendly sidewalk shelters, is officially shutting down business in NYC. Despite initial support from local government, DogParker was ultimately found to be in violation of Department of Transportation regulations. Yet, DogParker is not going quietly: the company has just announced a rebrand to DogSpot, and plans to open more than 2,000 of its units across the United States before year’s end. Boston, Charleston, S.C., Kansas City, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Jose, Washington, D.C. and nearby Jersey City are all slated for DogSpot’s arrival. [Read More]
Square receives license to trade crypto
Since its 2009 founding, Square has become one of the largest payment processing platforms in the world. The company has received more than $590 million in funding, and has a valuation of nearly $3 billion. This week, the company announced it would be taking a major step in the world of finance: cryptocurrency. According to the company, Square has officially received a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services, enabling it to legally trade cryptocurrency under federal regulation. [Read More]
Video game addiction now classifiable illness
Don’t get me wrong, video games are pretty awesome. Extremely awesome, even. But there’s no denying that sitting alone in a room for 18 hours playing Diablo II isn’t exactly healthy. Now, the World Health Organization has officially added “gaming disorder” to its list of classifiable illnesses. Symptoms include putting gaming before social or professional obligations, gaming despite negative emotional or social consequences, and deficiencies in diet, sleep and exercise. Though the disorder is believed to be rare (don’t worry, your subway Candy Crush binges are still fine), the official classification was made in hopes that doctors and insurers will be moved to allocate resources and treatment to patients showing symptoms of the illness. [Read More]
Ollie announces partnership with Jet.com
(Yes, we thought this tech roundup needed more dog-related news, too.) Ollie, the dog food company that has made its mark with its human-grade meals delivered directly to your door, has just announced a partnership with Jet.com. Shoppers of direct-to-consumer marketplace Jet will now be able to purchase Ollie’s snacks and pet meals as part of their orders. Ollie was previously only available directly through the company website. Three cheers for bringing fresh, high-quality dog food to the masses! [Read More]
