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Rocsys Secures $36M to Redefine the EV Charging Experience with Autonomous Charging
[Investing]
2023/08/10 09:09
As demand for sustainable transportation increases, Rocsys combines patented soft robotics and AI-based computer vision to transform any charger into a scalable autonomous system.Rocsys, the leading provider of autonomous charging solutions for electric transportation, today announced a $36 million Series A funding round. Led by SEB Greentech Venture Capital, the round also includes participati...
(Infographic) Bain - 3 Reasons Luxury Should Remain Resilient
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:08
Smart moves are helping brands ward off economic turbulence.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3KAmqF4[bain]
(Paper) Researchers Develop Bioengineered Cornea That Can Restore Sight
[Tech]
2023/08/10 09:07
The affordable implant is an alternative to the transplantation of donated human corneas, which are scarce in countries where the need for them is greatest.In what can be called a quantum leap in medical science and healthcare, researchers at Linköping University (LiU) and LinkoCare Life Sciences AB, Sweden, have developed a bioengineered implant that has restored vision to 20 people with dise...
Newzoo - The 2023 Global Games Market Report
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:06
PC and console gaming is booming once again after a more corrective 2022, and we can say with more confidence than ever that gaming is at the heart of media and entertainment. The industry’s impact ripples far beyond the 3.4 billion players it will reach and the $187.7 billion in revenue it will generate in 2023.Our new report and accompanying data, the flagship release of Newzoo’s Games Mark...
Long-Distance QR Code Scanning is Coming Soon to Android Phones
[Tech]
2023/08/10 09:05
Scanning a distant QR code can be a frustrating experience, but a major Google upgrade could soon change that.A big-time Google upgrade could put an end to the struggle of scanning a QR code from a long way away. Whether it's across the room on a wall or across the highway on a billboard, a new scanner application currently in the works from Google would automatically detect a QR code in a came...
The Pandemic Small-Business Boom Is Fueling the US Economy
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:04
Startup registrations remain 42% ahead of 2019 levels, with growing numbers of companies founded by women and minorities.During the pandemic, Americans’ bank accounts got plumped up with stimulus payments and money saved from not going out to dinner or on vacation. Blend in a hefty dose of social media-driven agitprop on the ease of launching a company, leaven it with binge-watching of shows s...
Are Virtual Stores The Future of Retail ? Plus, Ralph Lauren Drops Physical Fortnite Boots
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:03
Virtual storefronts have matured from a buzzworthy fad to a crucial marketing vehicle over the course of 2023. But with competition swelling, curating a space that grabs the eyes — and pockets — of consumers is no easy feat.This week, Lacoste seems to have hit the jackpot with shoppers after launching its second hyperrealistic retail spot to showcase its Summer 2023 collection. Complete with...
(Patent) Apple is Considering AirPods Charging Cases That Can be Worn Like Jewellery
[Tech]
2023/08/09 09:10
Like 90s glow sticks, but they'll juice your AirPods.The positives of owning Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, AirPods (2019) or the original AirPods Pro are many, but music that's incredibly easy to wear and transport is top of the list for most people. The negatives? Remember that meme where, upon flipping open an AirPods case, one earpiece was notably absent from the nest – and music appeared...
BCG - Don’t Overlook Your Mature Consumers
[Consumer]
2023/08/09 09:09
Consumer brands are scouring the planet for markets that offer steady growth and new opportunities in today’s challenging environment. Yet many of them are overlooking a multi-trillion-dollar market right under their noses: the 1 billion consumers around the world between the ages of 50 and 70.Why do many brands neglect mature consumers? First, they don’t understand them as well as they do yo...
