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(Infographic) How the Tech Giants Make Their Billions
[Investing]
2019/04/04 11:24
At a glance, it may seem like the world’s biggest technology companies have a lot in common.For starters, all five of the Big Tech companies (Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Alphabet) have emerged as some of the most valuable publicly-traded companies in the world, with founders such as Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates sitting atop the global billionaire list.These tech giants also have a cons...
(PDF) The Resale Market is Becoming Bigger Than Fast Fashion
[Business]
2019/04/03 10:44
Marie Kondo inspired us to throw away all our non-joyous items, sparking what’s now a booming resale apparel market. So just how big is the industry capitalizing on secondhand goods? Fashion resale destination site thredUp reveals it’s a $24 billion market, projected to double to $51 billion by 2024.The 2019 thredUp Resale Report, in conjunction with GlobalData, analyzed the trends and driver...
(Patent) Lenovo's Foldable Smartphone Patent Visualized
[Design]
2019/04/03 10:44
Lenovo's foldable smartphone has a unique design.Through the looking glass: In the absence of an explanation from Lenovo, this seems like one of the most blatant examples yet of a foldable device lacking practicality or utility. Just because it can fold doesn't necessarily mean it should fold if it serves no purpose.Samsung and Huawei have taken an early lead in the foldable smartphone race but...
Why Wall Street is Getting Hooked on Cannabis
[Investing]
2019/04/03 10:44
Hedge funds, investors and mutual funds are piling in after Canada allowed recreational usage. Wall Street is developing a bit of a drug habit.Nelson Peltz, the veteran activist investor, signed on this week as a strategic adviser to Aurora, a Canadian cannabis producer, picking up a load of stock options in the process. News of the appointment sent Aurora’s New York-listed shares up 14 per ce...
Who Is Leading The Race To Develop 5G ?
[Business]
2019/04/03 10:43
The tension over 5G technology between Chinese telecommunications company Huawei and the United States has reached a variety of low points over the first part of 2019. President Trump most recently called for the U.S.’s allies to not roll out Huawei’s 5G network, citing potential security and data privacy concerns, which allies have not heeded. 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband, w...
MIT and NASA Develop Flexible Shape-Shifting Airplane Wing
[Tech]
2019/04/03 10:43
MIT and NASA engineers demonstrate a new kind of airplane wing. Assembled from tiny identical pieces, the wing could enable lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft designs.A team of engineers has built and tested a radically new kind of airplane wing, assembled from hundreds of tiny identical pieces. The wing can change shape to control the plane’s flight, and could provide a significant boost...
New York’s Congestion-Pricing System Will Serve as Road Test for Other Cities
[Business]
2019/04/03 10:43
Aim is to reduce Midtown gridlock and raise money for mass-transit system.New York City is set to become the first big city in the country to put in place a charge on vehicles entering its most congested streets, and it took a booming economy, grinding traffic and a subway crisis to seal the deal.Drivers will pay a fee to enter a zone in Manhattan’s business district with the expectation it wi...
Lululemon Designs a Hydration Pack for Women to Wear All Day Long
[Product]
2019/04/03 10:43
Hydration packs generally look dorky and bulky. But Lululemon created a women’s vest with a water reservoir that makes hydrating on the go look almost cool. Lululemon designs a hydration pack for women to wear all day long.You didn’t drop $200 on athletic gear for it to be awkward and clunky. But that’s generally how people feel when they carry around a hydration pack, according to Lululemon...
(Infographic) Michelin Stars : Ultimate Gourmet Artistry
[Business]
2019/04/03 10:42
Whether you’re a chef, a restaurant owner or simply someone who is passionate about fine food, this infographic will provide you with a broad understanding of the Michelin star universe. You will discover what Michelin stars mean and what the assessment criteria are. You will find out how Michelin stars are spread around the world and what the inspectors’ job is.Yet before we get to the actua...
