Workout App Alo Moves is Now in VR on Meta Quest 3
[Product]
2024/11/07 09:06
Alo Moves XR lets you see study your instructor's technique from all angles at picturesque destinations.One of our favorite workout apps for yoga and pilates, Alo Moves, is coming to VR on the Meta Quest 3. Priced at $69 a year, Alo Moves XR is set to be the first wellness app on the platform to feature volumetric 3D-capture classes that allow for extra immersion.The app uses a volumetric 3D te...
(Paper) When Combinations of Humans and AI Are Useful
[Consumer]
2024/11/07 09:05
Inspired by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment humans, researchers have studied human–AI systems involving different tasks, systems and populations. Despite such a large body of work, we lack a broad conceptual understanding of when combinations of humans and AI are better than either alone. Here we addressed this question by conducting a preregistered systematic rev...
How American Households Have Changed Over Time (1960-2023)
[Consumer]
2024/11/07 09:04
The composition of American households has shifted significantly since 1960 as fewer people have kids and the scale of economic resources has declined.Today, the number of households without kids exceeds those with kids, a trend that first emerged in 2014. In addition, single-person households have broadly continued to incline, reaching 29% of the total last year. This figure has more than doub...
Circular Trackpad Concept Tries to Upgrade The Way We Use Computers
[Design]
2024/11/07 09:03
The computer mouse is innately an unintuitive device and yet has become the most common way we interact with computers. There might be times when direct input through touchscreens is better, but that only works if you’re using a tablet or a touch-enabled monitor. A trackpad, like the ones built into laptops, stands somewhere in between, but it isn’t of much use to desktop users or even for la...
(PDF) BCG - Sustainability in Private Equity, 2024
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:10
An encouraging finding is private companies’ improvement across various sustainability metrics during their traditional hold period, often outpacing their public peers. The inherent investment approach of PE firms—which have a long-term focus and considerable influence over management of their portfolio companies—positions them to drive improvements in the social and environmental performanc...
Cannes Lions 2024 Awards : Darty's "Long Lasting Reviews"
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:09
With the "Long lasting reviews", Darty revolutionizes online reviews and continues its commitment to enlighten its customers' choices.Whether it is to choose a washing machine, a restaurant, a hotel or a smartphone case, 7 out of 10 French people rely on online reviews to make their choice.By allowing us to benefit from the experience of other users, these reviews enlighten and guide our choice...
OpenAI's Startup Bets Point to New Tech Capabilities and Use Cases
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:08
OpenAI's Latest Move Signals A Major Bet on Robotics AI. Physical Intelligence raised a $400M Series A at a $2.4B valuation from Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and others on Monday. The OpenAI Startup Fund also backed its seed round in March. Behind the data: While most of OpenAI investments go to enterprise software players, some of its biggest bets are in physical-world applications for AI.This includes...
Adjustable-Tint Sunglasses Use Photographic Filters as Their Lenses
[Product]
2024/11/06 09:07
A pair of the Lombell sunglasses will currently set you back $89.99.Variable neutral density (ND) filters are handy tools for photographers, in that their opacity can be adjusted simply by rotating them. So, why not use them for adjustable-tint sunglasses? Well, that's exactly what eyewear company Lombell has done.A typical photographic variable ND filter consists of two pieces of polarized gla...
(Infographic) Bain - AI Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:06
Supply chain planning, procurement enhancements, manufacturing optimization, and engineering augmentation are emerging AI opportunities.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3YBt0RZ[bain]
Kroger Predicts Top 5 Food Trends of 2025
[Business]
2024/11/06 09:05
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) revealed its top five food trends for 2025, predicting emerging trends, customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead.Kroger has revealed its top five food trends for 2025, predicting emerging trends, customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead.The trend predictions are developed by Kroger's industry-leading team of food ex...
(M&A) Top 10 Crypto Acquisitions
[Investing]
2024/11/06 09:04
Stripe’s $1.1B purchase of Bridge is the #1 crypto acquisition of all time (based on exit valuation). Stripe announced it would acquire the stablecoin payments platform in October. Bridge, which was just 2.5 years old, had raised $58M prior to the acquisition. With ~$12M in revenue, the deal represents a lofty 90x multiple. It’s also Stripe’s biggest reported acquisition ever and third M&...
Fashion-Forward Gadgets : Open-Ear Earbud Concept
[Design]
2024/11/06 09:03
TWS or True Wireless Stereo earbuds have become such a common sight that their no longer weird to see something sticking out from people’s ears these days. It’s not a pretty sight, no matter how minimalist or sleek they are. Unfortunately, limitations of acoustics and technology also limit the possible designs for these tiny accessories, but what if such restrictions were loosened up a bit?Th...