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Rally Bags $12M to Build The Future of e-Commerce Checkout
[Investing]
2023/04/20 09:06
E-commerce had a moment during the global pandemic, but not only have things chilled since then, it’s gotten downright competitive as the economy cooled in the past year, according to Jordan Gal, co-founder and CEO of Rally.“Founders in this space used to speak of optimism, but that has turned into realism, and people are more careful,” Gal told TechCrunch. “The pie seems to have stopped gr...
(Infographic) The Fertilizer Market : 4 Things Investors Need to Know in 2023
[Investing]
2023/04/20 09:05
Food security is of crucial importance many reasons—from ensuring both political and social stability, to supporting the health of the global economy.You may be surprised to learn that fertilizer plays a crucial role in food security by enhancing the quantity and quality of harvests. In short, fertilizers can make food more affordable and accessible.The above infographic sponsored by Brazil Po...
The Coffee Cups Made From Dirt: Smash Them on the Ground and Walk Away
[Product]
2023/04/20 09:04
GaeaStar calls its disposable clay cups a "fine china experience with the convenience of disposability."Imagine the horrified looks you'd get if you dropped your paper coffee cup on the ground, stepped on it and walked away. A startup based in San Francisco and Germany says you can do exactly that with its cups, guilt-free.GaeaStar is getting ready to introduce its 3D-printed, disposable clay c...
Diagonal Sleeper Car Design is An Innovative Solution to Increase Comfort and Space
[Design]
2023/04/20 09:03
Traveling by train cross-country or long-distance is probably not the most comfortable way you can go. But there are times when this may be the cheapest or maybe even the only option. The sleeper cars that are currently available, at least for the budget-conscious, may give you cramps, claustrophobia, and even nightmares. There’s always room to improve these kinds of compartments without forci...
(PDF) BCG - Luxury Preowned Watches, Your Time Has Come
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:10
Part fashion, part status symbol, part mechanical art, luxury watches over the years have won admirers for their craftsmanship and style. Today, the secondhand watch market is commanding more recognition than ever as a result of growing buyer interest and a shortage of the best models. Interestingly, the recent boom has less to do with style than with money.Luxury watches are in demand as alter...
World’s First Scannable QR Codes Fully Made With Words Celebrate Artists
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:09
Canadian creative agency The Local Collective has come up with the world’s first QR code entirely made out of words, appearing at an air fair for independent creators in support of Toronto’s Artist Project.The world’s first QR code composed entirely of words has been created by Canadian creative agency The Local Collective, in support of Toronto’s Artist Project. The art fair, which runs fr...
Elon Musk's Price War : Tesla Goes After America’s Top-Selling SUVs
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:08
Elon Musk’s price war means the Model Y can now be purchased for less than the average new vehicle in the US.Now, that cost barrier has been reduced to a speed bump. Since January, Tesla has lowered the Model Y starting price by 24%, the biggest drop of any of its vehicles. On top of that, the Model Y became eligible for $7,500 federal tax credits for the first time. Taking that into account,...
(VIdeo) Rizon 4 Robot Could Reduce The Cost of Back Massages
[Product]
2023/04/19 09:07
The massage-tool-wielding Rizon 4 sets to work on a patient.While massage therapy is certainly helpful for some back problems, it also tends to be expensive. California tech company Flexiv has set out to change that, by getting a back-massaging robot to do the job.Flexiv is utilizing its existing Rizon 4 robotic arm, which has seven degrees of freedom and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb). For this par...
Here's How Companies Should Navigate Generative AI in The World of Work
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:06
Generative AI like ChatGPT is just the tip of the AI iceberg. 57% of CEOs and CFOs plan to increase use of AI and automation in their companies. This is a cause of concern for people working across various industries.However, the true strength of generative AI is to augment, rather than replace, the work of human experts.Since the release of OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language model in November and...
Xsolla Invests in ‘Phygital’ Fashion Startup Pillz
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:05
Gaming payment platform Xsolla has invested in “phygital” fashion startup Pillz.Pillz is the latest to combine physical and digital when it comes to luxury fashion, and it is using Web3 to merge its fashion with real-world goods. Pillz also said it has raised funds from Flipper Devices.Together with strategic partner Xsolla, Pillz is laying the foundation for Web3 infrastructure, merging digi...
(Infographic) The Advertising Industry's New Job Landscape
[Consumer]
2023/04/19 09:04
The marketing universe, upended by Covid, evolved considerably over the past year. Employment rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the roles are not the same as they were in 2020.Three years ago this month, as Covid-19 began to spread across the country, more than 20 million U.S. jobs disappeared.The ad industry was not spared. In April 2020, the number of positions in advertising, p...
Nike Launches Our Force 1 Collection of Digital Shoes with Real-World Perks
[Product]
2023/04/19 09:03
But you won't know exactly what design you're paying for until a later date.After launching its .Swoosh web3 platform in November, Nike is ready to unveil its first set of digital collectibles today. The company has announced the Our Force 1 (or OF1) series of "virtual creations" will be available to a select group with invitations on May 8th, while general access opens on May 10th. You can cho...
