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Kizik Raises $20M for Hands-Free Shoes
[Investing]
2022/08/22 09:06
Kizik, a Salt Lake City, UT-based world leader in hands-free shoes, and its parent, HandsFree Labs, Inc., completed a $20m Series B funding round.The round was led by The Newcastle Network, a consumer-focused private equity fund combining expertise in data science, creator & social media marketing, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help companies unlock new levels of growth.The company wi...
Recession? The Swiss Watch Industry Continues To See Staggering Growth
[Business]
2022/08/22 09:05
Swiss watch exports rose again in July, increasing to near record levels and notching their highest value in eight years as demand for pricey Omega, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin timepieces booms. (Omega)Swiss watch exports rose again in July, increasing to near record levels and notching their highest value in eight years as demand for pricey Rolex, Omega and Vacheron Constantin timepieces boo...
(Video) Telexistance Partners with Family Mart to Introduce AI Restocking Robots - TX SCARA
[Tech]
2022/08/22 09:04
Now that you’ve seen the Jinki Ittai construction robot, it’s no surprise that AI restocking robots are being introduced at 300 Family Mart convenience stores in Japan. It’s called the ‘TX SCARA’ and is designed for the specific task of restocking refrigerated shelves with bottles and cans. This robot can be in used 24/7, replenishing shelves at a pace of up to 1,000 bottles and cans per d...
Tequila Brand Jose Cuervo Distillery In The Metaverse
[Design]
2022/08/22 09:03
Tequila brand Jose Cuervo has opened a metaverse distillery designed by Mexico-based Rojkind Arquitectos and British designers Bompas & Parr, where attractions include a barrel maze and a pool party.Located on the Decentraland platform, the Jose Cuervo Metadistillery is an experience centre that invites customers to come and interact with the brand in ways that wouldn't be possible in the p...
(Patent) Apple Invents a New Touchless Wrist Apple Watch Measurement App
[Tech]
2022/08/19 09:10
Apple's patent, titled "Graphical User Interfaces for Automatic Measurement in Augmented Reality Environments," covers computer systems for augmented reality, including but not limited to electronic devices for measuring using virtual objects displayed in an augmented reality environment. In Apple's patent background they note that the development of computer systems for augmented reality has i...
(PDF) Deloitte Back-to-College Survey 2022
[Consumer]
2022/08/19 09:09
Digital drives a season shaped by inflation and shifting priorities.The pandemic continues to reshape the higher education landscape, from how kids attend college to the supplies they need. Parents are grappling with financial concerns, rising inflation, and their students’ mental wellness, but still plan to spend more YoY. In contrast to our back-to-school findings, digital continues to accel...
Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant Had Its First Event Helping The Grid – Looks Like The Future
[Business]
2022/08/19 09:08
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future.A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems, like Tesla Powerwalls, used in concert to provide grid services and avo...
Locket Raised $12.5M for Sharing Photos Straight to Your Friends’ Home Screens
[Investing]
2022/08/19 09:07
Locket, a popular app for sharing photos straight to your family and friends’ home screens, has raised $12.5 million in funding. The app rose to the top of the App Store charts after launching on New Year’s Day this year and has since amassed more than 20 million downloads. Locket’s simple premise of putting photos from your friends and family onto your home screen embodies a private social...
(Infographic) Top 100 Public Companies Investing in Blockchain & Crypto Companies
[Investing]
2022/08/19 09:06
Recently, we analyzed the top 100 banks investing in blockchain/crypto (by assets under management, AUM) to understand the key use cases they're backing and what new banks have entered the space over the last 10 months.We also revisited the blockchain investment activity of the top 100 public companies (by market capitalization) to understand what's changed, which areas within blockchain are to...
