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(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...
Top 100 Colleges Ranked by Startup Founders
[Investing]
2022/11/10 09:03
Great entrepreneurs can come from anywhere, but some universities have a truly exceptional track record of producing future entrepreneurs.PitchBook's annual university rankings compare schools by tallying up the number of alumni entrepreneurs who have founded venture capital-backed companies. The undergraduate and graduate rankings are powered by PitchBook data and are based on an analysis of m...
(PDF) The Rise of Creator Economy
[Business]
2022/11/09 09:10
Exploring the Potential of the Creator Economy.Meta commissioned a new report, written by researcher and professor Richard Florida to explore the trends and opportunities presented by the creator economy. According to the report, the creator economy is forecasted by some exploratory studies to reach more than $100 billion.Up to 60 million Americans now make up the “Creative Class,” according...
A Virtual Lifeguard Uses AI and Computer Vision - MYLO
[Product]
2022/11/09 09:09
MYLO, the world’s first virtual lifeguard for home pools, alerts owners when someone enters the water and when a swimmer appears to be in trouble. Using above and below water cameras, along with real-time video and artificial intelligence (AI) swimming knowledge, the system spots potential problems before they become fatal. The AI-powered system sends wi-fi alerts and sounds the alarm when any...
