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Animoca Brands Raises $20M for Mocaverse Web3 Project
[Investing]
2023/09/12 09:06
We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of "Playing the Edge." Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!Animoca Brands, a big advocate of the Web3 open metaverse, said it...
CBInsights - Tech M&A Q2’23 Report
[Investing]
2023/09/12 09:05
Big tech isn’t shelling out for acquisitions like it used to.The economic and regulatory climate has brought big tech M&A activity to a near halt, with acquisitions reaching an 18-quarter low in Q2’23.Big tech mostly shied away from M&A in Q2’23.Historically, big tech players have snapped up startups to acquire tech talent and expand into new markets and product lines. However, they...
eBay's New 'Magical' AI Tool Writes Product Descriptions for You from a Single Photo
[Tech]
2023/09/12 09:04
All you need to do is upload a photo and eBay's AI will take care of the rest.Second-hand websites are a great way to get rid of the things you don't want while still making some money. However, listing an item can be a lot of work, and eBay's new AI tool can help. On Thursday, eBay announced its new image-based magical listing tool that uses AI to generate a product description for a listing f...
What Do The Latest US and China Rulings on AI Authorship Mean for Luxury ?
[Business]
2023/09/12 09:03
New policies and court rulings have sparked debate among brands and artists fighting to protect their intellectual property. What Happened: On August 30, the US Copyright Office launched a public consultation into artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright issues as a prelude to tightening related laws, foreshadowing an increase in legal wranglings centering on the technology, and diverging reg...
(PDF) BCG - Game Changer : Accelerating The Media Industry’s Most Dynamic Sector
[Business]
2023/09/11 09:10
The gaming sector is unique. Originally viewed as a children’s diversion, attracting limited attention compared to TV, movies, or music, gaming is now by far the fastest growing sector of the media industry. The gaming sector is unique. Originally viewed as a children’s diversion, attracting limited attention compared to TV, movies, or music, gaming is now by far the fastest growing sector of...
How Rimowa’s Suitcase Design Changed The Way We Travel
[Product]
2023/09/11 09:09
The cult suitcase brand was founded when air travel didn’t yet exist. A new exhibit shows how it innovated as travel evolved.As flying comes back with a vengeance this fall, airports are packed with travelers pulling their wheeled suitcase behind them. It’s such a common sight that we don’t often think about how ergonomic, well-designed luggage has made traveling so much easier.Rimowa, the G...
Powered Exoskeleton Designed to Take The Strain Out of Senior Care - Apogee+
[Product]
2023/09/11 09:08
German Bionic says that the Apogee+ "is tailored to offer optimal lifting and walking support for healthcare professionals"German Bionic.Most of German Bionic's power suits are designed to assist workers in industrial facilities, but the company's latest device is aimed at supporting healthcare professionals in hospitals, elderly care or rehab units.Following its introduction at VivaTech 2023 i...
Tesla Gives Fans A First Taste Of Elusive Pickup With Cybertruck McFlurry Spoon
[Design]
2023/09/11 09:07
McDonald’s x Tesla Cyber Spoon Debuts in China, Goes Perfect with a McFlurry.McDonald’s China partnered with Tesla to release the Cyber Spoon. It appears to be available through an app and costs around $4.10 USD, but that price may also include a special edition McFlurry. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the Cyber Spoon does not appear to be made out of a stainless steel alloy like its real-li...
(Infographic) Decoding the Economics of a Soft Landing
[Investing]
2023/09/11 09:06
Is a soft landing on the horizon?So far, the U.S. economy has illustrated unexpected strength, with S&P 500 returns up over 18% year-to-date. A resilient labor market and cooling inflation have improved the odds of the U.S. avoiding a recession, in spite of 11 interest rate hikes since March 2022.This graphic, sponsored by New York Life Investments, shows three key factors that could impact...
