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The Met Deploys 3D Imaging And AR To Paint Classical Antiquity In Living Color
[Design]
2022/07/22 09:07
Chroma leverages tech from reconstructions to an AR experience to spotlight polychromy in Greek and Roman statuary. Decades upon decades of museum exhibits have cemented a view of ancient Greek and Roman statuary in unmistakably white marble — pristine and colorless surfaces that, coupled with formal proportions, have captured what has come to be accepted as the classical ideal. But the crafts...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Demand for Online Education is Growing
[Business]
2022/07/22 09:06
Growing competition in online education suggests providers may need to take bold action. Five strategic moves could help them compete and grow while meeting the needs of learners.Interest and participation in online learning continues to grow: 2020 saw record enrollment,1 and universities have launched new online programs to meet this increased demand.2 From doctoral students to lifelong learne...
(Paper) Robot That Can Perceive Its Body has Self-Awareness
[Tech]
2022/07/22 09:05
The team claims to have given a robot self-awareness of its location in physical space, but others are sceptical.A robot can create a model of itself to plan how to move and reach a goal – something its developers say makes it self-aware, though others disagree.Every robot is trained in some way to do a task, often in a simulation. By seeing what to do, robots can then mimic the task. But they...
Going Live And Immersive Is The Next Frontier For Musicians, Movies, Artists And More
[Business]
2022/07/22 09:04
Never mind the fading NFT gold rush. These days, musicians, moviemakers, artists and others in media and entertainment are exploring ever more ways to maximize the value of creative work, especially those with franchise-level properties that can give their most devoted fans more ways to completely immerse themselves in beloved worlds.That’s part of what’s driven Netflix’sNFLX latest big fran...
Telescoping Lantern Offers 3-in-1 Versatility for Night-Time Explorers
[Product]
2022/07/22 09:03
The ouTask telescoping lantern is currently raising production funds on Kickstarter.The compact ouTask lantern has been designed for after-dark adventurers who need more flexibility than a regular LED head torch, flashlight or overhead lantern can offer – and features a telescoping light pole, built-in tripod, magnetic base and omnidirectional light head.Currently raising funds on Kickstarter,...
(Infographic) Visualizing The Impact of The Shaving Industry
[Business]
2022/07/21 09:10
The art of shaving has a history rich with transformation that dates back to ancient civilizations. That is until the 20th century when mainstream plastic cartridge razors began to flood the market.This graphic from Henson Shaving shows how mainstream plastic cartridge razors conflict with expectations of the modern world by being huge contributors to pollution.The data also suggests that consu...
(Video) Heinz Makes a Snack for Ketchup Lovers Looking to Nosh on More Sauce
[Business]
2022/07/21 09:09
Agency Africa conceptualized a treat for those experiencing 'friestration'. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like—fried potatoes shaped like handy spoons that sauce lovers can use to eat more ketchup (or mayo).How can you keep pace with an accelerating marketing ecosystem? Join us at Brandweek Sept. 12–16 in Miami alongside leading CMOs, founders and change makers from Gatorade, Marriott, Alo...
China's JAKA Robotics Raised $148M from SoftBank, Temasek
[Investing]
2022/07/21 09:08
Chinese startup JAKA Robotics announced on Wednesday that it has secured a total of 1 billion yuan ($148 million) from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and other investors to step up its development and marketing of collaborative robots that work in the same space as humans.The Shanghai-based company founded in 2014 raised funds from Singapore's Temasek Holdings and Prosperity 7 Ventures, a growth fund b...
(M&A) Walmart is Acquiring Memomi, An AR Startup Powering Virtual Try-on for Eyewear
[Investing]
2022/07/21 09:07
Walmart is expanding its array of virtual try-on services for shoppers with today’s news that it’s planning to acquire Memomi, an AR optical tech company and current Walmart partner offering a virtual try-on experience for eyewear.Deal terms were not disclosed, but Memomi has enabled digital measurements for all Walmart and Sam’s Club customers since 2019, the retailer said.This partnership...
