Honda sees potential for its AWV in a wide range of applications, including construction.They're almost cute, these little seatless quadbikes, and they can be programmed to autonomously perform a bunch of handy tasks outdoors. Honda has been testing prototypes in search and rescue, firefighting, construction, agriculture, landscaping and snow removal applications, and is looking for partners to...

While organic products have been available for decades in the U.S. fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, they’ve become more accessible than ever in the last few years. Despite this growing popularity, organic products are not necessarily a fad. Sales of organic FMCG haven’t waned, and given sales trajectory across the store, organic appears to be an age-old growth driver that’s here t...

RAWR is an all-weather ready, robust smart collar that features a rugged design. A dog’s journey from A to B often doesn’t follow a well-maintained path, our adventurous four-legged friends seek excitement in some of the muddiest of places, from shallow streams to boggy fields… they are just attracted to dirt! So naturally, this means that any dog-friendly wearable must be able to keep up wi...

Relax your soul and annoy your rowmates with this box of emotionally supportive fried chicken. Currently available only at the Philadelphia airport.There have been a lot of questions in the news lately about emotional support animals being allowed on flights. Should they be limited to certain breeds? Should they be certified?But no one has stopped to ask: Should they be deep fried?Popeyes Louis...

As logistics goes digital, profound changes are coming to industry structure, operations, and profits. In the first of a series, we examine the impact of autonomous trucks.Technology has upended one business after another across the United States. To cite only the most recent developments: Lyft and others have utterly changed personal transportation, and Airbnb has done the same for hospitality...

A new foldable hinge patent has emerged that could shed additional light on Microsoft’s rumored, and supposedly upcoming, Andromeda dual-screen computer. The patent itself details a newly designed locking hinge mechanism that allows a clamshell style device to be popped open easily with a single hand. Language within the patent notes that the hinge is to be used with computing devices, showcas...

There are some BIG names in bear territory right now. And the list of bear-market stocks keeps growing every day, as the Dow Jones Industrial DJIA, +0.35% , the S&P 500 SPX, +0.01% and the Nasdaq Composite COMP, +0.45% mark their worst start to December trading since 1980.A correction is typically defined as a 10% drop for a stock or an index from a recent peak, while a bear market is a 20%...

UK AI chip startup Graphcore has announced a $200 million Series D round today that’s jointly led by an existing investor, European VC Atomico, along with new investor Sofina, an investment holding firm.Graphcore says the Series D values the company at $1.7BN. We’ve confirmed the valuation is $1.5BN before including the new capital raised. We’re also told that all the new money is inbound, w...

As young consumers gravitate toward minimalist clothing in order to optimize their wardrobe, they’re often turning to accessories and beauty products to make a statement. Much in the way that consumers have embraced branded enamel pins and patches to punch up an outfit, they’re now turning to branded nail art to showcase the style, designs, and companies they like.Starbucks Costa isn’t the o...