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Hyperloop One Rebrands as ‘Virgin Hyperloop One’ after investment by Richard Branson
[Investing]
2017/10/15 10:09
Hyperloop One just got a major vote of confidence from one of the world’s most recognizable billionaire industrialists not named Elon Musk. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is investing in the super fast transport system and will be joining Hyperloop One’s board of directors, the two companies announced today. As a result, the company is rebranding as “Virgin Hyperloop One.”“As a train...
Breaking Down The Multi-Billion Dollar Supplements Landscape
[Investing]
2017/10/15 10:08
Dietary supplement companies are moving away from big box retail, focusing on subscriptions and extreme personalization.[click to enlarge]The dietary supplement industry is unregulated by the FDA and prone to deceptive marketing tactics. But according to the NIH, more than $12B is spent every year on products ranging from pediatric vitamins to plant-based nutraceuticals purported to prevent agi...
Rinspeed to Show Personal Mobility Ecosystem at CES 2018 - Rinspeed Snap Concept
[Design]
2017/10/15 10:07
The Rinspeed Snap Concept at top left with General Motors 2002 AUTOnomy Concept on the right, and the 2006 Sequel concept in the center.Rinspeed concept cars are invariably one of the highlights of the major automotive shows each year with their often challenging ideas. So far we've seen just a brief teaser of the Snap concept before the full reveal at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las...
(Infographic) Where Renters Get the Most and Least Space
[Investing]
2017/10/15 10:06
Analysis of Yardi Matrix data by RENTCafé has revealed the cities where renters get the best and worst deal when it comes to space. If you're looking to rent a place in Istanbul and have a monthly budget of $1,500 at your disposal, you're going to be able to stretch your legs out with an average of 176 m². In Manhattan though, the story is quite different. With such a budget, renters can only...
Freely Pick Plug Outlet - O' Ket
[Design]
2017/10/15 10:04
Conventional outlet is limited about socket's count. Small number of socket compared to space is ineffective. But O' Ket tried to solve these problems.Existing content have limited direction of plugging, One direction only should be picked up either to cross or row or diagonal. And small number of socket compared to space is ineffective.With no adherence to direction, user can freely pick plug...
(Infographic) VC investment : On Pace to Reach Decade High This Year
[Investing]
2017/10/15 10:02
For insight into the latest trends in US venture capital activity, we've produced a datagraphic that covers dealmaking, exits, fundraising, top financings, the impact of unicorns and much more.Infographic : https://files.pitchbook.com/website/files/png/PitchBook-Infographic-Venture-Monitor-Q3-2017.png[pitchbook]
(PDF) The State of Artificial Intelligence in 5 Charts
[Business]
2017/10/12 11:38
Artificial intelligence is hot right now: IBM, Google and Facebook are all competing to push the boundaries of AI, while big agencies like MDC, Huge, GroupM and Team One are rushing out bot services.The global market for smart machines — hardware or software systems that can accomplish a specific task — is estimated to increase from $7.4 billion this year to around $15 billion in 2021, at a c...
Porsche's $2,000 Passport Subscription Swaps Cars On Demand
[Business]
2017/10/12 11:38
Porsche will start a “subscription service” for customers that could give them access to a number of their sports cars and SUVs, from $2,000 per month.Porsche Passport will start in November in Atlanta, the German company’s North American affiliate announced Tuesday. The automaker calls it a “white-glove” service intended to give users app-driven access to a different Porsche on a flexible...
The World Must Spend $2.7 Trillion on Charging Stations for Tesla to Fly
[Investing]
2017/10/12 11:38
Infrastructure spend is ‘so large,’ it will force innovation. China to account for third of global EV infra spend by 2040.A $2.7 trillion chasm stands between electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to make them popular.That’s how much Morgan Stanley says must be spent on building the supporting ecosystem for EVs to reach its forecast of 526 million units by 2040.The estimate, projec...
