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Lufthansa's Explorer Concept: Delivering the Superyacht Experience, in the Sky
[Design]
2021/11/25 09:04
Oftentimes, the worst thing about partying on a superyacht doesn't have to do with the yacht itself; instead, it's just getting to the yacht. Even if you fly first-class or private, the airplanes just suck, compared to the yacht. You can barely see anything out of the tiny windows, the space feels cramped, and worst of all there's no opportunity to disco dance.To solve this problem, Lufthansa h...
(Infographic) Going Beyond Crypto : Exploring the Digital Asset Ecosystem
[Investing]
2021/11/25 09:03
The digital asset sector has undergone a rapid expansion over the past couple of years, growing in value and functionality.Beyond the price growth of popular cryptocurrencies, digital assets are powering innovative applications that enable value transfer beyond just payments. From tokens that grant dividend-like revenue to holders, to tokens backed by other digital and physical assets, the digi...
(PDF) How In-Car Advertising Fuels Retail Growth
[Business]
2021/11/24 09:10
As customers adapt to the new normal, retail retains its edge. To reach customers ready to spend in-store, brands need to harness the power of in-car advertising. With a trending shift away from public transportation and an uptick in personal vehicles, in-car advertising can now reach even more consumers during key moments, when they are ready to stop and shop en route.Marketing strategies for...
UCI Invention Lets People Pay for Purchases with a High-Five
[Tech]
2021/11/24 09:09
Innovative fabric enables digital communication between wearers, nearby devices[Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Peter Tseng and Amir Hossein Haji Aghajani Memar Doctoral Student photo: Steve Zylius/UCI]Imagine your car starting the moment you get in because it recognizes the jacket you’re wearing. Consider the value of a hospital gown that continuously measures...
(PDF) BCG - Meet the Growth Tech 100
[Business]
2021/11/24 09:08
As the pandemic hammered economies worldwide, these tech-enabled companies outperformed the market handily. What does their success reveal about future sources of growth and innovation?The pandemic’s destructive impact on global stock markets was hardly surprising—if not by its measure, certainly in speed and scale. In the five months following the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the US,...
Sierra Space Raises $1.4 Billion at $4.5 Billion Valuation as it Builds Space Station
[Investing]
2021/11/24 09:07
Sierra Space, the subsidiary of private aerospace contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation, raised $1.4 billion in new capital.The company’s valuation jumped to $4.5 billion following the raise, with investors including General Atlantic, Coatue, and Moore Strategic Ventures, as well as the funds of private equity firms BlackRock and AE Industrial Partners.Sierra Space has two major projects in dev...
The Most Popular Smart Fitness Equipment Among US Adults
[Consumer]
2021/11/24 09:06
Despite Peloton's recent losses, the company still boasts the most popular piece of smart fitness equipment among US adults, with 32% owning Peloton devices. Mirror came in a close second (31%), while NordicTrack sprinted into third (29%).[emarketer]
New Scheme Transforms Pallet Distribution Model - The Pallet LOOP
[Product]
2021/11/24 09:05
The Pallet LOOP's distinctive green pallets are different by design and engineered to be used again and again . A new scheme helps avoid construction waste with a system that gives a financial incentive to each part of the pallet supply chain.Most people are now well aware that the construction industry is a major contributor to CO2 emissions. But while concrete use is getting a lot of press,...
This Transforming Electric Vehicle Goes from e-Bike Into a Self-Balancing Unicycle - Titaa
[Design]
2021/11/24 09:04
Titaa is a dual-purpose, electric vehicle that can transform from a two-wheel e-bike into a self-balancing unicycle.Unicycles have a reputation for only being used in circuses and carnivals. While unicycle aficionados and hobbyists are surely out there, pedaling away, and without any circus credentials to their name, the one-wheeled bicycle isn’t typically the vehicle of choice for getting aro...
