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DeviantArt Provides a Way for Artists to Opt Out of AI Art Generators
[Business]
2022/11/13 09:07
DeviantArt, the Wix-owned artist community, today announced a new protection for creators to disallow art-generating AI systems from being developed using their artwork. An option on the site will allow artists to preclude third parties from scraping their content for AI development purposes, aiming to prevent work from being swept up without artists’ knowledge or permission.“AI technology fo...
(Infographic) Top 5 Connected Fitness Market Trends to Watch in 2022
[Business]
2022/11/13 09:06
2022 may become the year of connected fitness apps. Considering all social and physical distancing, connected fitness apps can offer more than just wearables that track and record routines. They’re already presenting the radical change that could transform the fitness industry. In the following infographic, Orangesoft looks at the top five connected fitness market trends to watch in 2022.Infog...
Air Purification Concept Uses Drone System for Bigger Spaces
[Design]
2022/11/13 09:05
whether we’re in a pandemic or at the tail end of it, it’s important that we’re breathing in good air even when we’re indoors. Air purification systems have become a necessity, especially for spaces where a lot of people go in and out.Sometimes though just one stationary purifier will not be enough, whether it’s a small place or a big one. What if you could have a couple of air purifiers t...
Déjà Vu : Taking Stock of Inflation in America
[Investing]
2022/11/13 09:04
We wish we didn’t have a calendar invite for our team to check the latest inflation data, but that, sadly, is just where we're at in 2022.The latest Consumer Price Index figures out yesterday revealed another month of rampant inflation, even with gas prices moderating slightly. The number worrying economists most was core CPI, which strips out food and energy costs. For the month of Septembe...
From Kaws To Pop Mart : What’s Fueling China’s Art Toy Obsession ?
[Design]
2022/11/13 09:03
Kaws figurines are frequently spotted in the homes of Drake, Justin Bieber, and just about every other A-lister, China likewise has a love for art toys. However, thanks to the introduction of affordable “blind boxes,” the obsession with these stretches beyond the premium offerings from famous artists. [Kaws figurines are some of the most popular art toys in China and beyond. Photo: Kaws]The s...
(Patent) Snap Patents A Home Based AR Shopping
[Tech]
2022/11/10 09:10
Normally, AR commerce experiences involve a user selecting what item they wish to ‘see’, opening the camera, and then positioning and resizing the digital item in their real world environment.Snap want to switch up the flow so that when users open up their camera, they are automatically recommended AR elements to display, where the user can then purchase these as physical or digital items.Thi...
(PDF) BCG - It’s Time for the Auto Industry to Reset Expectations
[Business]
2022/11/10 09:09
A year ago, many automotive industry insiders were anticipating smoother sailing in 2022. Unfortunately, this bullish outlook proved to be overly optimistic. Supply-side challenges have continued throughout the year, driven by ongoing semiconductor and labor shortages, intermittent COVID-19 lockdowns, and increased geopolitical instability. Amid this supply-constrained environment, sales fell b...
Tesla Vehicles Will Soon Have Zoom Video Conferencing
[Business]
2022/11/10 09:08
Zoom is working with Tesla to bring video conferencing into its vehicles.The announcement, made at the 2022 Zoomtopia conference, was light on details. But according to Zoom’s group product manager Nitasha Walia, the video conferencing feature “will come standard on all new Tesla models soon.”“You’ve been zooming from your home, your office, your phone and even your TV,” Nitasha Walia, gr...
Visualizing Financials of the World’s Biggest Companies : From IPO to Today
[Investing]
2022/11/10 09:07
In today’s fast-paced world, companies need to adapt if they want to stay relevant. Even the Big Tech giants can’t get too comfortable—to remain competitive, large corporations like Google and Amazon are constantly innovating and evolving.This series of graphics by Truman Du illustrates the income statements of five of the world’s biggest companies—Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Alph...
BrewDog Declares Itself 'Proud Anti-Sponsor' of 2022 FIFA World Cup
[Business]
2022/11/10 09:06
Brewer still plans to host viewing 'fan zones' in bars. The business, which also runs over 80 pubs across the U.K., will broadcast matches to patrons throughout the four-week play-offs.BrewDog has declared itself the “proud anti-sponsor” of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in a series of billboards protesting the human rights record of host country, Qatar.The brewer has unveiled a punchy campaign, cre...
VCs Are Still Sitting on Mountains of Cash
[Investing]
2022/11/10 09:05
There’s a common refrain in entrepreneurial circles that some of the best companies are built in the toughest of times — now those tougher times appear to be coming.Keep your powder dryThe last decade has seen record investments from venture capital investors to startups, but things are starting to turn. The latest data from PitchBook reveals that venture capital (VC) investment in 3Q 2022 wa...
Nothing Stick Earbuds
[Product]
2022/11/10 09:04
Decent specs and good sound make these budget sticks attractive. But the AirPod-inspired design doesn’t work for everyone.“NOTHING SHALL COME of nothing.” As it turns out, that’s not exactly true. William Shakespeare may continue to have a more acute handle on the human condition than any other writer, but he simply can’t be relied on when it comes to the world of consumer electronics.Noth...
