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Chip Startup Celestial AI Hits $2.5B Valuation to Revolutionize AI Infrastructure
[Investing]
2025/03/18 09:09
Optical interconnectivity startup Celestial AI raised a $250 million Series C1 round led by Fidelity Management & Research Co. at a reported $2.5 billion valuation.The fresh cash comes almost exactly a year after the company locked up a $175 million Series C led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund.The Santa Clara, California-based startup’s photonic fabric platform helps separa...
Ralph Lauren Can Make American Luxury Great Again
[Investing]
2025/03/18 09:08
US premium brands are finally outperforming their European rivals. Their success has not come about by chance.My boyfriend — a menswear afficionado — is obsessed with Ralph Lauren. Now, as the brand has polished its image, so is everyone else.That has enabled Ralph Lauren Corp., as well as Coach owner Tapestry Inc., to outperform some European rivals. This is a dramatic reversal of fortune co...
Bringing the French Pharmacy to American Retail
[Product]
2025/03/18 09:07
French girl beauty, as both a promise and value proposition, has always sold well globally, but the market for pharmacy-inspired skincare has never been more crowded — especially in the US.[“Traditional French pharmacy brands... haven't evolved for today’s younger, ingredient-conscious, digital-first audience," said Jeremy Abesara, the founder of French-inspired brand Provence.]Key insightsC...
HyperPort: Moving Shipping Containers at Nearly 400 Mph Through A Tube
[Tech]
2025/03/18 09:06
Each HyperPort capsule will be able to take on a single 40-ft container before whisking it away at 370 mph (595 km/h).Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is looking to completely redesign the way cargo transport is carried out in Brazil, with an ambitious HyperPort project. The aim of the project is to build a high-speed railway that carries 40-ft (12.2-m) shipping containers in a parti...
(Infographic) The Top 10 Dream Colleges in the U.S. for 2025
[Consumer]
2025/03/18 09:05
Every year, The Princeton Review surveys thousands of college applicants and parents across all 50 states to determine their top “dream schools.”In this graphic, we highlight the top 10 most sought-after colleges for 2025, based on responses from 7,023 students and 2,294 parents.The ‘Dream School’The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claimed the top spot as the most desired colleg...
Robots Hit the Treadmill to Showcase China’s Futuristic Sportswear
[Product]
2025/03/18 09:04
In a dazzling blend of tech and fitness, a sports shop in Shanghai is turning heads by deploying robots as models for its latest activewear line. Clad in sleek leggings, breathable shirts, and cushioned sneakers, humanoid robots jog on treadmills in the storefront, demonstrating the apparel’s flexibility and durability in real-time. The innovation, dubbed “FitBots,” uses AI to mimic human mo...
Svistulka-Whistle Concept Musical Device for Cybernetic Universe
[Design]
2025/03/18 09:03
Inspired by Sci-Fi universe, Svistulka-Whistle is a concept musical device that fuses ancient tradition with cutting-edge technology. A whistle that looks like “Svistulka”, a traditional clay whistle which is often shaped like animals and used in folklore.This new design is a futuristic interpretation of a simple flute that can be transformed into advanced communication and sound synthesis to...
Daily Report : (PDF) BCG - Shifting Gears : eCommerce in the European Automotive Aftermarket
[Daily Report]
2025/03/17 10:11
1. BCG 보고서 - 유럽 자동차 애프터마켓, e커머스로 급속 전환 온라인 부품 유통 확대: 전통적인 부품 구매 방식이 e커머스로 빠르게 이동 중. AUTODOC, Kfzteile24, Oscaro 같은 온라인 부품 판매업체와 Amazon, eBay 같은 대형 플랫폼이 가격 경쟁력을 앞세워 기존 유통 구조를 변화시키는 중. 2035년까지 시장 성장 전망: 유럽 자동차 애프터마켓 규모는 2,020억 유로까지 성장할 것으로 예상되며, 독립 애프터마켓(IAM)은...
(PDF) BCG - Shifting Gears : eCommerce in the European Automotive Aftermarket
[Business]
2025/03/17 09:10
The European automotive aftermarket is supported by a large vehicle parc and demonstrates strong resilience to short-term fluctuations. However, digitalization is rapidly transforming industry dynamics. Traditional purchasing methods are being replaced by eCommerce and digital platforms—a trend that is set to continue, fundamentally reshaping how workshops and consumers procure aftermarket pro...
