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Tesla to Unveil Long-Hyped 'Cyberpunk' Electric Pickup Truck
[Product]
2019/11/24 09:08
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk took to the stage late Thursday to reprise a familiar role: pitching a future vehicle to a throng of adoring fans. This time, it’s the “Cybertruck” -- Musk’s name for Tesla’s new electric pickup truck.The futuristic vehicle starts at $39,900 and will come in three variants, Musk told an audience in Hawthorne, California, on Thursday. The truck c...
(Infographic) A Deep Dive Into Deep Tech Investing
[Investing]
2019/11/24 09:06
Deep technologies—novel technologies that offer significant advances over those currently in use—are attracting an unprecedented amount of interest and activity.This infographic is based on The Dawn of the Deep Tech Ecosystem, a BCG and Hello Tomorrow report, March 2019. Deep tech companies were identified based on relevant patent filings and scientific literature publications since 2000 eith...
Automation Anywhere Raises $290M at a $6.8 Billion Valuation
[Investing]
2019/11/24 09:05
Robotic process automation (RPA), or bots that can be programmed to perform tedious and mundane tasks, is undergoing a period of explosive growth. Deloitte reports that 53% of companies have begun deploying it and that 78% of adopters will invest more in RPA in the next three years. In fact, assuming the current trend continues, it’s anticipated that RPA will achieve “near universal adoption...
Global True Wireless Hearables Market Reaches 33 Million Units in Q3 2019
[Business]
2019/11/24 09:05
The true wireless hearables market for 2019 is expected to reach 120 million units and global tech giants’ strategies focused on voice communication will help sustain the strong growth momentum.The size of the global market for true wireless hearables reached 33 million units (USD 4.1 billion) in Q3 2019, growing 22% QoQ, according to the findings of Counterpoint Research’s Hearables Market T...
(Video) Half-Life Is Coming Back—in Virtual Reality : Half-Life: Alyx
[Product]
2019/11/24 09:04
This is easily the biggest videogame news of the week. Also, the CEO of Activision thinks games shouldn't be political. Half-Life: Alyx lets users virtually embody Alyx Vance, Half-Life 2's secondary protagonist, during the time between the first and second games in the series.COURTESY OF VALVEHappy Friday and welcome to this week's edition of Replay, WIRED's videogame news roundup. The week's...
The Next “iPhone Moment” Won’t be About Communication - Seymourpowell's Atmosphère
[Design]
2019/11/24 09:03
Wellness products of tomorrow may lengthen the gaps between the haves and the have-nots.Our air is getting dirtier, and our world is getting hotter. It all adds up to a very unpleasant future, especially in cities, where a simple stroll outside could become a sweaty and toxic task.To combat this dystopia, the design and innovation studio Seymourpowell has developed a provocative concept that’s...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The New Realities of Premium Mobility
[Business]
2019/11/21 08:10
Several trends are reshaping the premium-automotive market. New research lays out pragmatic actions that can help players craft a winning strategy.It’s no secret why consumers have been drawn to premium cars for decades. These globally recognized brands project sophistication and style. With precision engineering, sleek design, and well-appointed interiors, their vehicles offer a sublime exper...
Softbank's Autonomous Robotic Janitor Gets North American Release
[Product]
2019/11/21 08:09
If you've heard of SoftBank Robotics, it's likely been in regards to the company's Pepper and NAO humanoid robots. This Tuesday, however, SoftBank announced North American availability of its new Whiz robotic vacuum sweeper.Designed in partnership with Hong Kong-based ICE Robotics, Whiz is intended for use in large indoor settings such as airports, hotels and college campuses.It utilizes the Br...
Remrise Raises $8.2M to Deliver Tailored, Plant-based Sleep Solutions
[Investing]
2019/11/21 08:08
Sleep is big business. Casper, Leesa and a dozen other mattress companies have driven the point home in recent years. It’s something we all want, but none of us are getting enough of. In 2017, sleep aids generated $69.5 billion, globally. By 2023, that number is expected to blow past $101 billion.Remrise is the latest startup in search of the Holy Grail of a better night’s sleep. The company...
