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Tattoos Remain Taboo in Korea
[Consumer]
2021/06/17 09:09
An inked-up member of K-Pop boy group BTS has revived a discussion about tattoos, the taboos and also the laws surrounding their existence in South Korea. The group’s youngest member, Jungkook, showed his tattoo sleeve at the band’s online anniversary concert Muster Sowoozoo Sunday, igniting a storm of tweets and google searches.Fans had caught glimpses of the singer’s tattoos, especially hi...
(Paper) Facebook has Trained an AI to Treat Irrelevant Data Like Spoiled Milk
[Tech]
2021/06/17 09:08
The less useful the data is, the faster it 'expires' and is purged from by the system.Computers are just too good at remembering all the stuff we teach them. Normally, that’s fine; you wouldn’t want the systems that maintain your medical or financial records to start randomly dropping 1s and 0s (OK, well maybe the one that tracks your credit card debt, but other than that). However, these sys...
IKEA Introduces New SYMFONISK Picture Frame WiFi Speaker
[Product]
2021/06/17 09:07
Together IKEA and Sonos want to democratise music and sound in the home and bring a better listening experience to the many people. With the new SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker, people can enjoy both room-filling sound and a beautiful piece of art. Research shows that many people believe music is the single most important ingredient for creating the right atmosphere at home. IKEA and Sonos...
Mobile Gaming Downloads Rose 30% in Q1 2021 and Spending Was Up 40%
[Business]
2021/06/17 09:06
Mobile gaming downloads and spending grew in the first quarter. That’s because gaming habits formed in the pandemic continued to be strong, according to a report by mobile data and analytics firm App Annie and market researcher IDC.The Gaming Spotlight report said consumers spent $1.7 billion per week in mobile in Q1, up 40% from pre-pandemic levels, while mobile game downloads grew 30% in Q1....
RIND Raises $6.1M for Upcycled Fruit Snacks
[Investing]
2021/06/17 09:05
RIND Snacks, a startup that produces upcycled dried fruit snacks, this week announced that it has raised $6.1 million in a Series A round of funding. This round was led by Valor Siren Ventures, with participation from an existing investor, Melitas Ventures. This brings the company’s total funding to $8.4 million. This most recent round of funding will be used to increase production capacity an...
Sony to Develop Sustainable Paper Material "Original Blended Material" from Bamboo
[Product]
2021/06/17 09:04
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Corporation (“Sony”) have developed "Original Blended Material," an environmentally conscious and sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugar cane fiber and post-consumer recycled paper, whose origins are specified.Original Blended Material is a recyclable, durable and strong paper material that does not use any plastic. Sony has adopted this material fo...
Apple ActionCam with Advanced Functionality Could be GoPro’s Nemesis
[Design]
2021/06/17 09:03
Think of action cameras, and the first name that instantly pops up is GoPro Hero. If you are obsessed with the nerdy action cams on the market, then DJI Osmo and Insta360 are the subsequent best bets for your crazy adventures or sporting activities. While dethroning GoPro is an arduous task – what if Apple ever decided to make an action camera that actually resonates with the current userbase?...
This Washer Dryer Comes with a Sliding Drum to Reduce Human Effort
[Design]
2021/06/16 09:10
I can’t wait for the laundry doing experience to get completely automated, especially when one has to toil between the washer and dryer. A range of innovations has happened in washing machines making them more portable and improved efficiency. Yet, the washer/dryer set remains the most effective solution for people who do a lot of laundry and want it back clean and fresh quickly.The downside i...
(PDF) Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
[Consumer]
2021/06/16 09:09
Video games impact people’s lives in meaningful ways beyond the intrinsic joy of play. The ESA’s 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry answers frequently asked questions like who plays video games, why do people play video games and how and when do people play?Interestingly, this year’s survey shows that people over 65 (46% men and 63% women) report they have been playing 10 yea...
