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(CES 2024) Honda Bets Its Electric Future on ‘Thin, Light’ 0 Series EVs
[Product]
2024/01/10 09:05
Honda is dunking on the “thick, heavy” electric vehicle trend in an attempt to build buzz around its upcoming 0 series EVs.At CES 2024, the automaker teased two concept vehicles, the Saloon and Space-Hub, and said the first commercial model in its 0 series EV lineup will launch in North America in 2026.Honda’s first 0 series model is apparently “based on” the Saloon concept — a low-slung,...
(CES 2024) Panasonic Announces New Smart TVs, Shavers, Sound systems
[Product]
2024/01/10 09:04
Panasonic introduces a wide array of new products at CES 2024, focusing on sustainability and changing our use of energy.Panasonic’s presentation at CES 2024 reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable technologies and so-called “circular economy” initiatives. In particular, the company looks to create consumer products that optimize their use of energy, while offering green energy s...
(Viideo) McDonald’s Opens Its First Automated Restaurant in Texas
[Business]
2024/01/10 09:03
McDonald’s has opened a new highly automated restaurant in Texas, giving customers a first look at the potential future of fast food.The shake up: Bans on indoor dining early in the pandemic led fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s to serve more people via drive-thru, leading to longer wait times. The number of people ordering through delivery services also surged.“[Customers] interact with...
CB Insights - State of Venture 2023 Report
[Investing]
2024/01/09 09:10
The venture market downshifts further in 2023, with dealmaking and funding totals falling to 6-year lows.Q4’23 was the harshest quarter for global VC in 6 years. However, the down market has revealed a handful of areas that remain notably resilient, from AI- and sustainability-focused startups to M&A deal flow in Europe.Based on our deep dive below, here is the TLDR on the state of venture...
(CES 2024) Zeiss to Unveil Transparent Camera Tech at CES 2024
[Product]
2024/01/09 09:09
ZEISS Multifunctional Smart Glass technology offers complete freedom to position a transparent camera wherever it is needed. "This technological milestone for holography can be compared to what the invention of letterpress printing meant for writing."German optics powerhouse Zeiss is set to unveil its Multifunctional Smart Glass technology at the upcoming CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The cutting-edge...
Apple Vision Pro Goes on Sale Feb 2 for $3,500
[Product]
2024/01/09 09:08
Apple this morning confirmed that the Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. starting February 2. Preorders for the $3,500 spatial computing device open Friday January 19 at 5 a.m. PT.The company was appropriately dramatic in a release issued this morning. “The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Tim Cook. “Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever crea...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Payment Integrity in The Age of AI and Value-based Care
[Business]
2024/01/09 09:07
The rise of AI and value-based care is poising the $9 billion payment integrity industry for change.The payment integrity (PI) industry plays a critical role in US healthcare, ensuring that claims adjudication is accurate and that physicians and health systems are reimbursed correctly for care delivery. We estimate the $9 billion industry has grown at a 7 percent CAGR in recent years, reflectin...
(CES 2024) Philips is Bringing 'Touchless' Palm Recognition Smart Lock to US Market
[Product]
2024/01/09 09:06
CES never fails to deliver futuristic prototypes and product ideas, but the Philips 5000 Series Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt should be coming to your door later this year.[The Series 5000 Philips Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt scans individual palms to provide added security compared to a keypad.]As CES 2024 kicks off this week in Las Vegas, attendees can expect to see captivating tec...
The First Web3 Drops of 2024 : From Virtual Influencer Brands to NFTs on The Moon
[Business]
2024/01/09 09:05
The roundup and the verdict on the latest Web3 drops. A new year means new frontiers for Web3, and 2024 is already shaping up to be a promising chapter for digital fashion.Just one week into January, and the industry is going stratospheric — to the moon, to be exact. The Fabricant has announced plans to send its digital artworks on a lunar expedition, a venture slated to kick off in August.In...
