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(Video) Tesla Reveals Insanely Fast Next-Gen Roadster
[Product]
2017/11/20 10:48
At at Tesla launch event last night, a surprise popped out of its upcoming electric semi-truck as Elon Musk announced the resurrection of the car that started it all – the Tesla Roadster. Based on prototype performance, the next generation Roadster is on track to zoom from 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds, have a top speed of 250+ mph and a single charge range of 620 miles.Tesla's Roadster first br...
From Alibaba to Zynga : 21 Of The Best VC Bets Of All Time
[Investing]
2017/11/20 10:48
These venture bets on startups that "returned the fund," making firms and careers, were the result of research, strong convictions, and patient follow-through. Here are the stories behind the biggest VC home runs of all time.In venture capital, returns follow the power law — 80% of the wins come from 20% of the deals.[click to enlarge]Great venture capitalists invest knowing they’re going to...
(Video) A Company Google Sold to SoftBank Released a Video of a Robot Doing a Backflip
[Tech]
2017/11/20 10:48
The Atlas robot is known for being used in the DARPA Robotics Challenge in 2015. Alphabet sold Boston Dynamics to SoftBank earlier this year after acquiring it in 2013.A robotics company that Alphabet recently sold to SoftBank on Thursday posted a new video that shows one of its more widely known robots doing a backflip.While some other robots have been shown performing backflips in the past, B...
Amazon Just Bought Three Domain Names Related to Cryptocurrency
[Investing]
2017/11/20 10:47
Amazon has registered three new cryptocurrency-related domains, according to trade publication DomainNameWire.The domains are amazonethereum.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com, amazoncryptocurrencies.com. Amazon already owns the "amazonbitcoin.com" domain name, according to Coindesk.Amazon has secured three new domain names related to cryptocurrency, sparking speculation that the e-commerce giant co...
Korea’s Hyosung Now Supports Bitcoin At ATMs, Will Soon Add Ethereum
[Investing]
2017/11/20 10:46
Korean Hyosung, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate involved in ATM manufacturing has announced it will now offer Bitcoin buying support on its machines through a partnership with Just Cash.The Missouri-based mobile company, which offers mobile-based solutions for customers to obtain cash from ATMs, will now allow any Hyosung ATM client to access Bitcoin.While official statements are yet to app...
The Treepod Lounger is Part Hammock, Part Treehouse
[Product]
2017/11/20 10:46
The Treepod Lounger and Cabana is a product that ushers in the next generation of hammocks, offering a more spacious relaxation area and requiring one less tree when users are setting it up.Whether you’re planning a weekend camping trip or you just want somewhere to hang out in your backyard, the newest Treepod products provide a semi-enclosed habitat along with the rocking sensation of a hamm...
(Infographic) The Influence of Instagram
[Business]
2017/11/20 10:46
The digital advertising landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade.Social media platforms are now some of the most heavily trafficked places on the internet, and sharing hubs such as Instagram are increasingly becoming a cultural touchpoint for millions of people around the world.Tapping into Instagram InfluenceInstagram is closing in on a billion monthly active users, and with suc...
Bloomberg Businessweeek - Best Business Schools 2017
[Business]
2017/11/19 10:10
Harvard Business School offers the nation’s best MBA program, the third straight year the Massachusetts-based school has bested its peers in our annual ranking of graduate business schools.The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the MIT Sloan School of Management jumped into the second and third spots, bumping Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Tuck School of...
(PDF) BCG- The Comeback Kids : Lessons from Successful Turnarounds
[Investing]
2017/11/19 10:09
For leadership teams, turning around a troubled company represents the truest test of their performance. The 11 stories here detail some of the most successful turnaround initiatives in the world over the past decade.Facing clear challenges, these companies—the Comeback Kids—have taken the tough measures necessary to dramatically improve their profit margins and generate substantial value for...
