TREND REPORTS
Epic and Lego Partner to Build a Metaverse for Kids
[Business]
2022/04/08 09:07
Two of the biggest names in entertainment are coming together to create a virtual space aimed at kids, through a new partnership between Fortnite developer Epic Games and Lego. “We are excited to come together to build a space in the metaverse that’s fun, entertaining, and made for kids and families,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said in a statement.Details are scarce — and the concept of a metaver...
A New Anti-Aging Startup, Retro Biosciences Raises $180M
[Investing]
2022/04/08 09:06
Mysterious Retro Biosciences Launches to "Increase Healthy Human Lifespan by 10 Years".Retro Biosciences announced on Twitter that it is launching with $180 million in funding. Not much is known about the company, except that it indicates it is focused on the “cellular drivers of aging” and will have three programs. On its website, Retro states that its mission “is to increase healthy human...
(Infographic) A Looming Energy Crisis in Europe
[Investing]
2022/04/08 09:05
The global energy landscape has been reshaped significantly with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, especially for the EU, which heavily relies on Russia for its energy supply. The bloc imports over 45 percent of its total natural gas from Russia. As Moscow, in response to Western sanctions, demanded ruble payment for natural gas trade starting on April 1, Europe is facing the risk of an unpr...
Anker Launches AnkerMake, Its First 3D Printer
[Product]
2022/04/08 09:04
Anker today launched a 3D printing brand named AnkerMake. Its first printer, the AnkerMake M5 just made its Kickstarter debut, with a $499 price tag. The diminutive price packs in a comprehensive feature set, including cameras that do AI-powered monitoring of your printing, enabling the printer to pause if it detects that something has gone awry.For the past few years, Anker has been carving ou...
Inflation Comes for High-End Electric Bikes
[Product]
2022/04/08 09:03
Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof raises the cost of its new models, citing supply chain woes.Dutch electric bike maker VanMoof unveiled updated versions of its e-bikes, along with higher prices due to supply chain constraints. New features include LED displays on the handlebars that provide information on battery levels and speed, a torque sensor in the motor that adjusts the level of assistance base...
(PDF) CITI Report - Metaverse and Money : Decrypting the Future
[Business]
2022/04/07 09:10
The metaverse promises a vast range of immersive experiences and has the potential to reshape large sections of the global economy. Citi says metaverse economy could be worth $13 trillion by 2030This regular roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the development of the metaverse.Below you'll find insights and opinions on how this emerging technology could transform the...
When Brands Meet Web3 : The New Era of Discord Digital Marketing
[Business]
2022/04/07 09:09
Currently valued at $15 billion, Discord – the community platform that connects over 150 million monthly users — is rumored to go public by the end of the year. While this move would further solidify the company’s role in Web3, future-thinking brands have already jumped on the platform. By leveraging the tools that this previously "gamers only" space provides, companies can build collaborati...
(Video) Robot Learns to Open Doors by Splitting the Task Into 3 Easy Steps
[Tech]
2022/04/07 09:08
Splitting a robot’s AI brain into modules that handle simpler tasks means it can be trained more quickly, but that may come at the cost of adaptability.A robot has learned to open doors using a new method that reduces the time and effort required to train it, but that efficiency may come at the cost of adaptability.Robots are often controlled by a deep learning model that has been trained over...
Piper Sandler - Taking Stock With Teens : Spring 2022 Survey
[Consumer]
2022/04/07 09:07
Piper Sandler completes 43rd semi-annual Generation Z survey of 7,100 U.S. teens Over 21 years of research on U.S. teens and GenZ insightsOverall teen “self-reported” spending increased slightly to $2,367 per year; seeing emergence of female-led spending cycle led by apparelFood returns to upper-income teens’ No. 1 wallet priority at 22% share, up from 21% in Fall 2021 but down from 23% LYTe...
