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Gallup - Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy in U.S.
[Consumer]
2024/08/21 09:09
A new Gallup poll finds that 65% of 18 to 34-year-olds now believe moderate drinking is harmful.America has changed its mind on many things over the years: politics, seat belts, cigarettes, running for fun, nerd culture, Lance Armstrong, food trucks, electric vehicles, Abercrombie & Fitch, whether we’re about to have a recession… and more.The latest? Alcohol.A new Gallup survey reveals a...
Inside Nike’s Big Marketing Vibe Shift
[Business]
2024/08/21 09:08
The return of company veteran Nicole Hubbard Graham as CMO and the rollout of its ‘Winning Isn’t for Everyone’ campaign have helped fuel a push to restore Nike’s marketing glory after the brand ran off course. “Do I think Nike stopped believing that the notion of winning could continue to grow this brand? Maybe.”Nike’s “Winning Isn’t for Everyone” campaign harks back to the brash mark...
Instacart Harnesses Generative AI To Revolutionize Grocery Delivery Experience
[Business]
2024/08/21 09:07
Grocery delivery and pickup service Instacart is not shy about adopting new technologies. So, it makes sense that the company has embraced generative AI across the business. In this article, we’ll explore how Instacart is using generative AI to deliver a better service to customers and drive its business forward.The “Ask Instacart” FeatureOne of the first ways Instacart deployed generative A...
(Infographic) The 4 Dimensions of Educator Wellness
[Consumer]
2024/08/21 09:06
Educator wellness is more than buzzwords. Living a well-balanced and fully engaged life is essential for building a safe, supportive and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention. Learn the 4 dimensions of educator wellness and how they can help strengthen work-life balance and teacher efficacy.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3X7Aexw[edsurge]
Defense Tech Startup DEFCON AI Raises $44M in Seed Financing
[Investing]
2024/08/21 09:05
DEFCON AI, an insights company that’s building a next-generation modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) toolset for the modern military environment, today announced that it has raised $44 million in Seed funding.The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Fifth Growth Fund and Red Cell Partners, among others. As part of the financing, Christopher Wan of Bessem...
5 Trends Shaping the Future of Our Senses
[Business]
2024/08/21 09:04
The rapid advancement of technology with a wave of startups and researchers are transforming how we experience and augment our senses.The Internet of Senses, encompassing technologies designed to enhance and digitize sensory experiences, is projected to grow from $16.95 billion in 2023 to $83.6 0 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by innovation in haptic devices (set to triple in size by 20...
(Video) Saudi's Neom Mega-Project Hails a Fleet of Electric Foiling Water Taxis
[Product]
2024/08/21 09:03
Neom has ordered an initial batch of eight Candela P-12 electric foiling water taxis to be deployed on its planned water transport network.We've been following the progress of the incredibly ambitious Neom project since its announcement in 2017, which includes a 105-mile-long, 660-ft-wide and 1,600-ft-tall megacity called The Line. Now we know how some of its tourists and residents will get aro...
US Start-Up Failures Up by 60% Despite AI Funding Frenzy
[Investing]
2024/08/20 09:10
Start-ups in the US are shutting down rapidly despite billions of dollars pouring into AI.Data from Carta, which provides services to private companies, shows 254 of its venture-backed clients went bust in the first quarter of this year, with the rate of bankruptcies today more than seven times higher than when it began tracking failures in 2019.Millions of jobs in venture-backed companies ar...
(Patent) Apple Invents a Respiratory Monitoring System That Works with an iPhone
[Tech]
2024/08/20 09:09
Apple fans can download the "Breathe" app for Apple Watch and display it on their iPhone if they wish. Apple states that "Watch users Taking moments throughout the day to stop, relax, and practice mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve overall health. The Breathe app on Apple Watch keeps you centered by taking you through a series of deep, calming breaths." Now Apple is working to advan...
