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(PDF) BCG - The 2024 M&A Report
[Investing]
2024/11/20 09:10
Global M&A activity remains below historical norms, even as activity has rebounded from last year’s trough.BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index points to a strengthening market, albeit one making slow but steady progress.Dealmakers’ continuing caution reflects the challenges involved in navigating today’s complex political and macroeconomic landscapes.Going forward, major trends such as energy...
Jaguar Unveils New Logo Ahead of Electric Relaunch
[Design]
2024/11/20 09:09
The new bespoke logo, written as JaGUar, has "seamlessly blended upper and lower case characters in visual harmony", the company said.Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar has unveiled a new logo and branding ahead of its relaunch as an electric-only brand.The British vehicle maker, owned by Tata Motors, will launch three new electric cars in 2026, having taken new cars off sale more than a year ago t...
Top 50 AI Startups of 2024 : A Deep Dive into the $53B Funded Innovations
[Investing]
2024/11/20 09:08
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a remarkable pace, and the companies behind this transformation are reshaping industries and economies. In this study, we analyze the top 50 AI companies of 2024, which have collectively raised $52.8 billion in funding as of October 2024, with a massive 600% surge in 2023 alone.These companies are valued at $358.37 billion, showcasing the immense market co...
Pernilla Ohrstedt Studio Wins Times Square’s 17th Love & Design Competition
[Design]
2024/11/20 09:07
Pernilla Ohrstedt Studio has been announced as the winner of the 17th annual Love & Design Competition by Times Square Arts. Their installation, Love Ever After, will be unveiled in February 2025 in collaboration with The World Around and the Billion Oyster Project. The public art piece “aims to bring love, sustainability, and environmental awareness to New York City for the season of love...
Key Marketing Trends in eCommerce for 2025
[Business]
2024/11/20 09:06
Discover the top trends in eCommerce for 2025. Learn how personalization, AI video, and social commerce can drive growth and boost eCommerce business success.Identifying trends in eCommerce early can be transformative for businesses. The online retail landscape is fast-paced, and brands that quickly adapt to new marketing trends often capture more customers and drive higher conversions. But wha...
(Infographic) Why Investors Should Care About the Protocol Economy
[Investing]
2024/11/20 09:05
Over the past decades, economic power has been concentrated in the hands of large corporations that own and benefit from controlling data and information. Decentralized blockchain networks, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, are changing that.Created in partnership with Franklin Templeton, this graphic offers visual insight into the emerging protocol economy and what it means for investors.What Is the...
World's 1st Smokeless Home Coffee Roaster - Bunafr
[Business]
2024/11/20 09:04
The true secret to the best-tasting coffee? Freshly roasted, high quality green beans. Now, with the Bunafr Home Coffee Roaster, you can effortlessly roast your coffee in your kitchen in less than 10 minutes. The Bunafr Home Coffee Roaster elevates every cup no matter how you choose to brew.Bunafr's Roaster unlocks a new avenue for coffee lovers to discover nuances in flavor never before availa...
AL Charger : Stackable Cord-Free Portable Chargers
[Product]
2024/11/20 09:03
Imagine a world where charging your phone is as seamless as grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning. That’s the magic of the AL Charger Stackable Cord-Free Portable Chargers. These wireless chargers are crafted to integrate effortlessly into your daily routine, offering the convenience of powering up your phone anytime, anywhere, without the hassle of plugs and wires. It’s freedom redefined i...
(Patent) Apple Breathes New Life Into a Slap Bracelet Device Invention
[Tech]
2024/11/19 09:10
Apple breathes new life into a Slap Bracelet device invention with a Major new feature & details behind their ‘NameDrop’ feature surfaces.Yesterday the U.S. Patent Office published two Apple patent applications that cover: 1) a major update to an ancient patent regarding a slap bracelet; and 2) deep details about the iPhone’s “NameDrop” feature which is now a patent fulfilled.In 2013,...
(Paper) HBR - How Gen AI Is Already Impacting the Labor Market
[Consumer]
2024/11/19 09:09
New research analyzed over a million job posts for online gig workers to see what affect the introduction of tools like ChatGPT and image-generating AI have already had on the quantity of posts, job requirements, and pay of online workers — and which fields and professions have been the most impacted. In the early 2000s, when Amazon introduced its Kiva robots to automate warehouse operations,...
Robot AI Startup Physical Intelligence Raises $400M from Bezos, OpenAI
[Investing]
2024/11/19 09:08
Physical Intelligence, a startup that is developing foundational software for robots, said on Monday it has raised $400 million in early-stage funding from Amazon's Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, venture capital firms Thrive Capital and Lux Capital.The new funds were raised at a $2 billion valuation, PitchBook data showed.Physical Intelligence is seeking to make a software that would work on any robot, el...
Y Combinator Founders' Journey
[Investing]
2024/11/19 09:07
In this edition, we explore the journey of Y Combinator, the startup accelerator and venture capital firm of every founder’s dream. This transformative force in the startup ecosystem has reshaped the entrepreneurial landscape since the birth of the company and YC has become the equivalent of innovation and success in the tech industry and it is not without its reasons and achievements. This ar...
