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Lagging Fertility Rate Means Diapers Aren’t Just for Babies Anymore
[Business]
2024/02/15 09:07
P&G and Kimberly-Clark are trying to lure shoppers with premium features, while expanding products for older children and adults.Disposable diapers came to be in the US around the same time that large numbers of women joined the workforce during World War II and no longer had time to wash the cloth versions. These tiny work savers soon became a staple and for decades were a reliable source...
Roam Raises $24M to Scale Electric Vehicle Production in Kenya
[Investing]
2024/02/15 09:06
Roam, an EV startup based in Kenya, has raised $24 million in a Series A round, including up to $10 million debt commitment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), to scale the production of electric motorcycles and buses.Equator, an Africa-focused climate tech VC fund, led the round, which also had the participation of several investors, including At One Ventures, TE...
Billionaire Wealth : The Biggest Winners and Losers in 2023
[Investing]
2024/02/15 09:05
In early February, Mark Zuckerberg added $28 billion to his wealth in a matter of hours as Meta’s shares soared after the company announced its first dividend payout.This follows a banner year for the Facebook founder, who saw his wealth surge 173% in 2023. Like Zuckerberg, many tech billionaires added huge sums to their wealth as the stock market rebounded.This graphic, from Preyash Shah, sho...
(Video) AiSee : AI-Powered ‘Eye’ for Visually Impaired People to ‘See’ Objects
[Tech]
2024/02/15 09:04
Assoc. Prof. Suranga Nanayakkara (left) and visually impaired student Mark Myres put AiSee to the test.There are many situations in which blind people don't necessarily have to see what they're holding, they just need it described to them. An experimental new wearable device, known as AiSee, is designed to do that very thing.Developed over the past five years by a team of scientists at the Nati...
Is Your Elderly Dog Facing Issues While Walking ?
[Design]
2024/02/15 09:03
As our beloved furry companions age, they may encounter challenges during their strolls that hinder their once effortless mobility. Recognizing the unique needs of senior dogs facing walking-related health issues, 3 designers have unveiled an ingenious solution – the Steady walking aid. This seatbelt-inspired device not only provides vertical support to assist elderly dogs in their walks but a...
(PDF) BCG - How CMOs Can Lead Transformations in an Era of Change
[Business]
2024/02/14 09:10
Companies are responding to a number of headwinds by transforming their marketing organizations to achieve measurable improvement in performance and efficiency and to ensure future sustainable growth. Chief marketing officers (CMO) are pursuing long-term changes instead of short-term fixes by focusing on structure, talent, and operating models—in that order—as they reshape their organizations...
Roblox Introduces AI-Powered Real-Time Chat Translations in 16 Languages
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:09
Roblox announced automatic chat translations which will give users worldwide the ability to easily communicate with each other, regardless of what language they speak. Built on Roblox’s proprietary artificial intelligence technology, the real-time chat translations power instantaneous translation of text chat messages among users in the 16 languages that Roblox currently supports.Starting toda...
(Paper) New Futuristic Self-learning Robot Butler Can Open All Door Knobs
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:08
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University has successfully developed a new program that enables robots to learn how to open doors independently.Roboticists from Carnegie Mellon University have successfully created a training program that enables a robot to learn as it goes.Initially programmed with limited capabilities (like opening doors or drawers), the program enables the bot to...
Walmart is Rolling Out Its ‘Coast-to-Coast’ Network of DC Fast Chargers
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:07
Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers.The retail giant announced in April 2023 that it was going to build its own DC fast charging network at thousands of its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores by 2030.Now Walmart is hitting the ground running: It says it’s going to remodel 650 stores across 47 states a...
(Infographic) Apple's Product Revenue (2007-2023)
[Business]
2024/02/14 09:06
Since the iPhone’s launch in 2007, Apple’s product launches have continuously diversified the company’s revenue sources.This infographic illustrates Apple’s revenue by product between 2007 and 2023, based on the company’s 10-K filings for the period.When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, Steve Jobs labeled it a “revolutionary product”. That same year, the phone represented just 0.5% o...
MIT's 4D-Knit Dress Changes Shape in Response to Heat
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:05
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers and fashion brand Ministry of Supply have produced a "4D-knit dress", using heat-activated yarn that allows its shape and fit to be altered in an instant.The project builds on the idea of 3D knitting, where textiles are knitted as three-dimensional shapes rather than flat sheets that have to be cut and sewn together to make a garment.The fourth...
U-flow® by Mediclinics Reshapes Touch-free Hand Drying for Contemporary Restrooms
[Product]
2024/02/14 09:04
A critical element often overlooked but gaining significance is the hand drying experience within public restrooms. Mediclinics, a leader in restroom equipment, introduces U-flow®, giving contemporary architecture and interior design a reform. From its avant-garde U-shaped design to its commitment to user experience, hygiene, and sustainability, U-flow® stands at the forefront of the future o...
