Five years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a massive shift towards remote work as businesses adapted to lockdowns and social distancing rules. What began as a temporary solution quickly revealed benefits such as increased flexibility, reduced commuting and improved work-life balance for many employees. As a result, even after restrictions eased, remote work remained prevalent, evolving int...

Pathos AI, a leading AI-driven biotech company applying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to drug development, today announced its $365 million Series D financing, bringing its post-money valuation to approximately $1.6 billion.The company can now lay claim to a post-money valuation of around $1.6 billion, according to a May 15 release. At the top of Pathos’ spending priorities is advancing...

The fire rescue quadruped can scout danger zones and send back live video feeds to human operatives, but can also sport a high-flow hose module to put out the inferno.Unitree has launched a modified version of its B2 quadruped aimed at putting out fires. Able to host various use-specific modules, the robodog hauls a powerful water cannon high-flow and can operate in extreme environments.Though...

In today’s economy, attention is power, influence, and profit. That’s why the world’s top brands put major time and attention toward their social media presence. Social media recognition might be the most powerful marketing tool in the kit.The team at Qualtrics reveals which brands have mastered their online presence by ranking brand follower numbers across Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook...

Consumer preferences and purchasing behaviors are constantly evolving. But how exactly are they changing? What Matters to Today’s Consumer?, a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, sheds light on key trends shaping the consumer landscape.The report is based on a comprehensive global survey of 12,000 consumers aged 18 and over across 12 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany,...

Apple is partnering with neurotech startup Synchron to integrate its implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), the Stentrode, into Apple devices. Apple is getting into the brain-computer interface (BCI) business, reveals a press release from New York-based startup Synchron. The idea is to enable people with limited mobility to use iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset by transmitting com...

“The Secret Ingredient” aims to educate consumers about what they’re really paying for when it comes to their favorite luxury brands.In a daring move to expose what’s inflating skincare prices, The Ordinary is bringing an immersive pop-up, “The Secret Ingredient,” to the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. From April 25 to 27, passersby can step into the sensorial experience that visually...

Perplexity is in talks to raise again, as the battle for second in the AI chatbot race heats up. The latest funding round could peg Perplexity at a $14 billion valuation.Like a lot of AI startups, Perplexity isn’t having a hard time finding new investors. According to exclusive reporting by The Wall Street Journal, the company is in closing talks for a new $500 million funding round that would...

Art and design collective MSCHF has integrated auto parts from Mercedes-AMG vehicles into a furniture collection, including a couch with headlight armrests and a step-on trash can with car pedals during NYCxDesign.The MSCHF x Mercedes-AMG collection, exhibited on plinths in MSCHF's Greenpoint studio, includes eleven furniture pieces, clothing, and accessories, such as an air freshener.The piece...