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(PDF) Bain- Paper & Packaging Report 2023 : Unpack The Power of Sustainable Packaging
[Business]
2023/09/05 09:10
Paper and packaging had a blockbuster 2022. Coming out of the pandemic, companies made a panicked rush to secure their supply chains. Combined with climbing inflation, nearly every company in the sector was able to raise prices and make record profits. Then, in 2023, demand started dipping while raw materials, logistics, and labor costs continued to increase. And the environmental impact of pac...
Retractable Steering Wheel And Pedals Patented by Apple for Level 4 Autonomous Car
[Tech]
2023/09/05 09:09
Apple has been granted a patent for a retractable steering wheel and pedals in a car, when it is being used in self-driving mode.The patent document describes a car which is capable of driving itself in some situations, but not in others – which seems a likely interim stage for both the technology and the law …Specifically, Apple suggests that a car may be able to drive itself fully autonomou...
AI Startup AI21 Labs Valued at $1.4 Billion After Latest Fund Raise
[Investing]
2023/09/05 09:08
Israel-based AI startup AI21 Labs said on Tuesday it has raised $155 million in a Series C funding round which saw participation from technology heavyweights Alphabet's Google and Nvidia.With the latest round, AI21 has raised a total capital of $283 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion, the company said.Companies across the world, from banks to big tech, have doubled down on investments in ar...
BCG - Tech Startups Should Prepare Now for the Next IPO Boom
[Investing]
2023/09/05 09:07
Though it may seem counterintuitive, today’s adverse capital market conditions are an ideal time to lay the groundwork for an initial public offering.Technology startups must demonstrate a clear path to profitability, offer industry-specific evidence of robust growth, and assemble a seasoned management team.Addressing these topics allows startups to craft a strong business plan and compelling...
Dolby Unveils New Dolby Atmos Innovation Coming to TCL TVs Ahead of IFA 2023
[Product]
2023/09/05 09:06
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a first coming to TCL TVs in 2024, is setting a new benchmark for TV sound.Today, Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, unveiled its latest innovation in immersive audio – Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. TCL, a world leading TV brand, will be the first to implement Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in its 2024 TV lineup.Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is a new fe...
Most Popular U.S. Undergraduate Degrees (2011–2021)
[Consumer]
2023/09/05 09:05
In an era of soaring tuition fees and mounting student debt, choosing which undergraduate degree to pursue has become a crucial decision for any aspiring college student. And it always helps to see which way the winds are blowing.This visualization by Kashish Rastogi, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), examines the changing landscape of undergraduate degrees...
This SEGA Handheld Gaming Console Doubles as Pocketable Digital Calendar
[Design]
2023/09/05 09:04
Handheld gaming propped up in the form of Merlin console with interchangeable cartridges way back in 1978. The trend for handheld gaming consoles was later sparked by Nintendo Game Boy in 1989. Then SEGA jumped into the bandwagon with Game Gear, its first ever handheld in 1990 and followed it up with the Genesis Nomad released in 1995.Almost a decade later Sony changed the dynamics of handheld...
Scientists Discover a Gel That Whitens Teeth and Kills 94% of Bacteria
[Tech]
2023/09/05 09:03
When scientists tested this hydrogel on mice, they had cleaner teeth than most humans.Asmile is always in style (even at funerals), and nothing boosts confidence like a mouth full of healthy, pearly white teeth. Unfortunately, however, “healthy” and “pearly white” rarely go hand in hand. Brushing doesn’t remove deep stains, and whitening treatments can erode the enamel, increasing the risk...
(Patent) Microsoft Filed a Patent for an AI Backpack Straight Out of a Sci-fi Movie
[Tech]
2023/09/04 09:10
Students and office workers who carry heavy laptops and a plethora of personal items with them every day rely on backpacks to hold their belongings. For those people, there's good news: Microsoft may soon be infusing backpacks with artifical intelligence (AI) to take a backpack's function to a new level.A patent filed by Microsoft that showcases the concept of the AI backpack was filed on May 2...
