TREND REPORTS
(Paper) A Step Towards Solar Fuels Out of Thin Air
[Tech]
2023/01/10 09:07
A device that can harvest water from the air and provide hydrogen fuel—entirely powered by solar energy—has been a dream for researchers for decades. Now, EPFL chemical engineer Kevin Sivula and his team have made a significant step towards bringing this vision closer to reality. They have developed an ingenious yet simple system that combines semiconductor-based technology with novel electro...
The Largest M&A Deals of 2022
[Investing]
2023/01/10 09:06
The largest M&A deals of 2022 visualized.[twitter]
The Shellmet is An Ultra-Strong Helmet Made from Scallop Shells
[Design]
2023/01/10 09:05
Made of discarded scallop shells, this ribbed helmet is pretty, sustainable, and protective.Perched on the northernmost tip of Japan, the island of Hokkaido is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs—and tender, sweet, sashimi-grade scallops. The region’s seafood industry, however, has a pretty foul side, which comes in the mountainous form of 40,000 tons of discarded scallop shells ever...
SpaceX’s $137bn Valuation
[Investing]
2023/01/10 09:04
SpaceX, Musk’s rocket company that was somehow one of his more low-key ventures in the last year, is raising $750m in new funding, valuing the company at $137bn. That leaves SpaceX starting 2023 with a higher valuation than American aerospace company Lockheed Martin ($124bn).Founded in 2002, SpaceX had humble beginnings. After initially looking to reuse old Russian rockets, Musk and co. realiz...
A Pop-Up Noodle Shop Offers Diners a Theatrical Experience
[Design]
2023/01/10 09:03
Hot Shots: Jason Chan and Salone Design Lonely Noodle Shop, a Pop-Up Restaurant in Shanghai.Jason Chan and mononym Salone—graduates in fashion design from Raffles College in Singapore and textile design from Istituto Marangoni in Milan, respectively—were already partners in the clothing brand ACO when they founded their Shanghai-based interiors firm, J&Dragon Group, in 2020. An early proj...
(PDF) BCG - IT Spending Pulse #4 : Buyers Are Still Spending - Cautiously
[Business]
2023/01/09 09:10
Our fourth survey reveals that IT buyers won’t stop funding long-term strategic priorities—especially digital transformation—despite some concerns about a potential downturn.IT buyers across the US and Europe are showing signs of caution as they anticipate a potential downturn in 2023 or beyond. In our fourth IT spending survey, which took place in July, respondents reported a slowdown in th...
(CES 2023) Sony’s Afeela Car Shows The Next Big Tech Battleground is On The Road
[Product]
2023/01/09 09:09
For the past year, we’ve been barraged with discourse about the metaverse and its potential as the next big tech platform. But the latest edition of CES, the world’s biggest technology show, has shown that hardware giants like Sony are focusing on driving their tech towards a much more familiar space – our roads. CES was once a stage reserved for the biggest names in TVs, computing and smart...
(CES 2023) At CES, This VR Headset Wears You - Brelyon
[Product]
2023/01/09 09:08
Hot on the heels from its $15 million fundraise just a few months ago, Brelyon showed off its vision for what immersive visuals could look like. At CES in Las Vegas, we tried out the 8K fully immersive OLED display, which gives a VR headset-like experience without having to strap anything to your face.“Brelyon Fusion allows the blending of light to scale field of view in a new way that achieve...
New Data Reveals The Full Extent of US VC Declines in 2022
[Investing]
2023/01/09 09:07
The narrative around VC last year was about as far from that of 2021 as could be imagined. 2021 was characterized by excess; 2022 by layoffs, falling capital availability, a closed IPO market, and general worry and uncertainty.The US VC market had an incredible run since the global financial crisis, but "growth at all costs" looks to be over.Public markets have quickly shifted away from placing...
(Video) Aussie 3D Printed Electronics Startup Snags $2.5M
[Investing]
2023/01/09 09:06
Australian printed electronics startup Syenta has raised AU$ 3.7 million ($2.5 million) in a seed funding round to accelerate the production of its multi-material 3D printers that allow customers to access highly complex and functional electronics like semiconductors, batteries, and sensors. The investment round was led by Australasian venture capital firm Blackbird, which recently spearheaded...
Subscription Clothing Company Stitch Fix is Struggling
[Investing]
2023/01/09 09:05
Online personal stylist Stitch Fix is cutting 20% of its workforce and parting ways with CEO Elizabeth Spaulding, after sales slowed and shares shed more than half their value last year.Always on-trend, Stitch Fix is now following in the footsteps of giants like Disney and Starbucks by electing former CEO Katrina Lake, who founded the company, to step back up to the top job.Lake founded Stitch...
(CES 2023) Panasonic’s Portable Nanoe X Air Purifier Filters Odors and Pollutants
[Product]
2023/01/09 09:04
The small device can fit in most cup holders.Put away the Little Trees air freshener, Panasonic has a more advanced solution the next time you want to make your car smell its best. At this year’s CES, the company showed off a portable air purifier that can fit in the cupholder of nearly any car, and filter out odors and even some pathogenic viruses and bacteria. The device uses Panasonic’s Na...
