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(PDF) Deloitte - 2021 Connectivity and Mobile Trends Survey
[Consumer]
2021/06/15 00:09
Before COVID-19, the average home was already crowded with tech, entertainment, and digital services—all demanding connectivity. With the pandemic forcing work, education, health care, and fitness inside as well, just how much more crowded has the home gotten? And what could this new normal mean for the future? One big beta testIn March 2020, the home became the epicenter of American life. As...
Relativity Space Raises $650M to Build 3D-Printed SpaceX Competitor
[Investing]
2021/06/15 00:08
Venture-backed startup Relativity Space, which aims to build the world's first fleet of 3D-printed rockets, said on Tuesday it has raised $650 million from a raft of new investors including BlackRock, hedge fund Soroban Capital, and the actor Jared Leto.Though it has yet to launch a rocket, the latest capital raise gives Relativity a market valuation of $4.2 billion, making it the second-most v...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What makes Asia−Pacific’s Generation Z different?
[Consumer]
2021/06/15 00:06
Gen Zers in the Asia–Pacific region aren’t like their older siblings. Here is what you need to know.Gen Zers (born 1996–2012) are coming of age. By 2025, the group will make up a quarter of the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region’s population—the same as millennials (born 1980–1995). And as Gen Zers mature, they will make and spend more money. Although Gen Zers share many qualities with millennia...
FDA Approves "Game-Changing" New Weight Loss Drug
[Product]
2021/06/15 00:06
Recently completed Phase 3 trials showed Wegovy to be more effective than any other currently available weight-loss medication.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new weight management drug called Wegovy (semaglutide). The drug was first approved as a type 2 diabetes treatment in 2017 and has subsequently been described as a “game-changer” for obese or overweight adults.S...
Sequoia Bets $4.1 Billion on Ssense
[Investing]
2021/06/15 00:05
Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital China has invested $4.1 billion in the luxury e-retailer Ssense while adding Angelica Cheung to its board.According to Business of Fashion, venture capital firm Sequoia Capital China has taken a minority investment in luxury e-retailer Ssense. Over $4.1 billion or 5 billion Canadian dollars are funding the company’s global expansion into China. That is the...
The Personalized Skincare Brand Specifically Designed for Men - Geologie
[Product]
2021/06/15 00:04
Okay guys, it’s time to buck up and admit it. You’re a little jealous that women are getting all the attention. Why should they be the only ones who benefit from skincare products that help revitalize their skin, allowing them to glow and generally look younger? But really, there’s no reason you can’t get in on the action.We know you think it’s time-consuming—after all, look at that whole...
(Infographic) Crypto : Switching From Savings to Payments
[Investing]
2021/06/15 00:03
Here is an infographic from Scanteam that depicts the companies and merchants open to crypto payments.There are many benefits in paying for goods and services with crypto assets. These include anonymity and security. Not to mention in recent years several crypto getaways have appeared to make the transactions easy to proceed with.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3xhO6FD[scanteam]
(Infographic) The Creator Economy Market Map
[Business]
2021/06/13 09:10
From content creation tools to administrative platforms, these 125+ companies are innovating across the creator value chain.[click to enlarge]Amid the self-monetization boom, creators have mostly had to cobble together a variety of tools to manage diverse revenue streams.Traditional business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies have yet to fully address these microentrepre...
LEGO Gets Nostalgic with 2,000-Piece Classic Typewriter
[Product]
2021/06/13 09:09
Once found in virtually every office across the globe, the trusty typewriter is all but extinct. But now LEGO has gone back in time, launching a 2,079-piece model of the gadget -- complete with moving keys and carriage.The newly launched set, aimed at adult builders, was inspired by an idea from British LEGO fan Steve Guinness.He submitted his concept to the LEGO Ideas platform, which takes new...
