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(IPO) Two of The Biggest Success Stories in D2C Filed for an IPO
[Investing]
2021/09/07 09:04
In the last decade direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies have been cropping up everywhere. From razors to mattresses, shoes to glasses, D2C companies have popped up selling pretty much every consumer item you can think of. All of them promise to deliver better quality or price than brands that have to go through traditional retailers or channels, and all of them have really slick adverts on Facebo...
Vixion by Nendo is the Latest Eyesight Device for People with Visual Impairment
[Product]
2021/09/07 09:03
Nendo’s new design vixion develops, produces, and sells devices to help solve visual impairment issues as a startup company. it kicked off from the optical products and lenses manufacturer hoya, and its corporate branding and product design were started. According to nendo, apart from people with total blindness, people with low vision make up 1.45 million of japan’s population. those people...
(Video) Roblox Opens a Metaverse Playground 'Vans World' for Vans Shoe Fans
[Business]
2021/09/06 09:10
Roblox announced the launch of Vans World, an interactive Vans skateboarding metaverse playground inside the gaming world.Inspired by the brand’s locations such as House of Vans and other skate parks, Vans World is a persistent 3D space where fans can practices their ollies and kickflips with friends. This is the brand’s first venture into the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that ar...
BNPL Player, Affirm Shares Soar Nearly 47% After Amazon Partnership
[Investing]
2021/09/06 09:09
Affirm shares soar nearly 47% after Amazon partnership that lets consumers buy expensive things in installments.The partnership will allow customers to break up purchases of $50 or more into smaller installments.It also marks Amazon’s first partnership with an installment player, though the company does offer installment options on some items already.Shares of Affirm on Monday closed up 46.67%...
(PDF) Mckinsey - China’s Uneven Travel Recovery: Long Road to International Travel
[Business]
2021/09/06 09:08
There is a silver lining to continued barriers to China’s outbound travel—the domestic market is witnessing an upswing in travelers looking to explore new destinations and experiences.China’s travel industry remains on an uneven recovery path. The domestic market has weathered disruptions and resumed pre-COVID-19 growth while China’s outbound travel is still extremely limited and has not se...
(Video) Cashierless Checkout Company Zippin Raises $30M
[Investing]
2021/09/06 09:07
The cashierless technology shift continues apace with today’s news that Zippin has raised $30 million in a series B round of funding. he San Francisco-based company is one of several players in the space to gain traction for a technology that seeks to not only make supermarket queues obsolete, but also generate big data insights for retailers.Founded in 2018, Zippin leverages AI, cameras, and...
Apple’s AR/VR Headset Will Require a Connection with an iPhone to Work
[Product]
2021/09/06 09:06
Apple’s anticipated virtual reality and augmented reality headset will need to be wirelessly tethered to a phone or a similar device for the most advanced features, according to a new report. The Information says this AR/VR headset will work similarly to early versions of the Apple Watch, which required users to carry their iPhones with them.The report claims that Apple completed work last yea...
Search Engines and Digital Video Bolster Online Ad Spend
[Business]
2021/09/06 09:05
Spend on search engine ads as well as digital video ads is projected to grow by more than 50 percent over the next four years, according to the Statista Advertising and Media Outlook. Despite already being the biggest digital ad segment in the outlook, placing ads tailored to people’s online searches is still poised for growth because of its direct access to customers who are looking to make a...
'BISARA' is a Hands-Free Hairdryer Stand That Facilitates Self-Care and Multitasking
[Product]
2021/09/06 09:04
Japanese technology-oriented design company quads introduces ‘BISARA’: a hands-free hairdryer stand that makes personal grooming faster and easier. The innovative solution allows users to multitask, by blow-drying their hair, doing their skincare, or browsing on their smartphone, all at the same time. apart from facilitating self-care, the device prioritizes health, by alternately blowing war...
