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Soocas' NEOS II Builds Brushing and Flossing Into A Single Routine
[Product]
2024/11/11 09:06
Soocas' NEOS II is a first-of-its-kind electric toothbrush with a built-in water flosser and it promises to enhance oral hygiene by streamlining daily care routines. While conventional cleaning methods only actually clean about 60% of teeth, Soocas' MultiClean delivers a complete solution by targeting difficult areas beyond the surfaces of teeth, such as the gaps in between.Additionally, NEOS I...
AGI is Coming Faster Than We Think — We Must Get Ready Now
[Business]
2024/11/11 09:05
Leading figures in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, suggest that “powerful AI” or even superintelligence could appear within the next two to 10 years, potentially reshaping our world.In his recent essay Machines of Loving Grace, Amodei provides a thoughtful exploration of AI’s potential, suggesting that powerful AI — what others have termed artificial genera...
(Infographic) What People Really Think About Political Ads
[Consumer]
2024/11/11 09:05
The majority say there are too many political ads. But do they move the needle ?Amid another contentious presidential election year, where neither side seems to agree on any of the issues, one thing is certain: Political ads have been pummeling the public for months.One estimate expects advertising for the presidential general election alone to hit $2.16 billion this cycle, up 17% relative to 2...
Apple is Allegedly Working on An Affordable, Consumer-Grade Spatial Headset
[Design]
2024/11/11 09:03
Apple showed us what a mixed reality headset could be capable of with the debut of the Vision Pro at WWDC in 2023. It had all the bells and whistles required of an AR and VR headset from Apple, but didn’t find many takers.Perhaps because of its steep price tag or maybe, no one was ready for a headset positioning them into the spatial computing just yet.For me, per se – it was the price, bulki...
How Starbucks Became a Sugary Teen Emporium : Young Big Spenders
[Business]
2024/11/08 09:11
Instagrammable drinks and a comfortable place to hang has turned the struggling chain into a hot spot for kids, but at what cost?Early one afternoon in June at a Starbucks in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood, the kids start to trickle in. First a small group, two girls and a guy. Then two boys in private school uniforms. Victor, 12, stops in once or twice a day, he says, whether for a pastry...
(Video) The Art Rate Monitor - What Art Gets Your Heart Racing ?
[Business]
2024/11/08 09:10
The experiment profiles users to reveal their "art persona".A person walks past a brightly lit, neon pink geometric installation with a glowing rectangular shape on the wall, creating a futuristic, immersive atmosphere.The Art Gallery of Ontario has visitors’ hearts racing with its latest experience: a heart rate monitor designed to give insights into viewing habits and preferences. Debuted on...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Connecting for Growth : A Makeover for Your Marketing Operating Model
[Business]
2024/11/08 09:09
Marketing leaders must propel growth while navigating increased complexity and scope. A new global survey in consumer marketing reveals the need for a more connected and agile way of working.The consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) and retail industries are entering an era marked by a focus on growth and a search for value. The past decade has been particularly challenging, with population growth slow...
(Video) World's Largest Carbon Fiber Neutron Rocket is 3D Printed
[Tech]
2024/11/08 09:08
The 39 foot tall carbon composite 3D printer can lay 328 ft of carbon fiber per minute.Rocket Lab is making innovative strides in space travel with the Neutron medium payload rocket – namely, it's the largest composite rocket ever made. Initially, hundreds of layers and thousands of square feet of carbon fiber were laid onto a mold by hand, taking a large team several weeks to complete.Now, wi...
Amazon Drone Delivery Takes Off in Arizona
[Business]
2024/11/08 09:07
Amazon customers in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area are now receiving Prime Air drone deliveries from Tolleson, AZ, Same-Day Delivery site.Since starting drone delivery in 2022, we’ve delivered thousands of items to customers in less than an hour. Last year we also began delivering prescription medications in partnership with Amazon Pharmacy to customers in College Station, Texas. We’ve re...
It's the Economy, Stupid!
[Investing]
2024/11/08 09:06
This phrase, famously coined by political strategist James Carville during Bill Clinton’s successful presidential campaign in 1992, still holds a lot of truth more than 30 years later. In fact, it sums up pretty well what may have cost Kamala Harris the election. According to exit polls, frustration with the state of the economy, even more so than immigration, was the main driver behind Donald...
The Swedish Brand Our Legacy Finally Gets Investment from LVMH
[Investing]
2024/11/08 09:05
The luxury conglomerate is investing in the cult Swedish menswear label through its venture capital arm, The Business of Fashion can exclusively reveal. Our Legacy has built a €40 million business, multiplying its sales five-fold in recent years.LVMH Luxury Ventures took a minority stake in Our Legacy after sales rose to €40 million in the year ended 30 June 2024.Our Legacy will use the inves...
(Paper) Solar Still Made of Old Tires Purifies Water at Less Than 1c/liter
[Tech]
2024/11/08 09:04
Scientists in Canada have demonstrated a promising new device that can purify a gallon of water a day, for just a few cents per gallon. Better yet, it’s made of old tires, and can even generate small amounts of electricity.There’s no shortage of water on Earth, but the irony is that very little of it is safe to drink. Oceans are too salty, and rivers and lakes are often too polluted, leaving...
