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The Next-Gen Battery Maker SES Raised $139M Led by GM
[Investing]
2021/04/26 09:09
SES recently announced that it has completed a Series D funding round of $139 million led by General Motors (GM). The company is known for its development and manufacturing of next-generation Lithium-Metal rechargeable batteries, particularly for electric vehicles.SES was founded in 2012 and was formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems before fully embracing its acronym. It is headquartered in Sin...
(PDF) BCG - Decoding Global Ways of Working
[Consumer]
2021/04/26 09:08
The pandemic has taught millions of people around the world that they can do their jobs effectively without ever setting foot in an office. For most of them, that lesson will carry into the future.Eighty-nine percent of people expect to be able to work from home at least some of the time after the crisis ends. The proportion of people with this expectation is highest—more than 90%—in digital...
(Video) Israeli Pharma Firm Says Nasal Spray Found Highly Effective Against COVID-19
[Product]
2021/04/26 09:07
An Israeli biopharmaceutical company developing powder-based intranasal products announced this week that a spray made by the firm proved highly effective in lab tests against two prominent coronavirus variants, according to the findings of a new study. The spray was previously found to effectively reduce the spread of SARS- CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a real-world trial last year...
The Most Googled Artist in Every Country in The World
[Consumer]
2021/04/26 09:06
The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping many of us from the worlds museums and art galleries. In the UK the industry has been devastated yet again by the latest government announcement that they will have to remain closed until 17th May, 5 weeks after libraries and shops.People are having to turn to the internet as the only way of viewing the work of so many world famous artists. With this in mind, we...
Co-presence Apps Give Remote Work a Much-Needed Social Upgrade
[Business]
2021/04/26 09:05
While working remotely has some major perks like no commute, casual clothes most days (instead of just Fridays!), and more flexible hours, it’s also seriously sucked the fun out of in-office socializing. To make up for the loss of these everyday work encounters, events, and even watercooler chat, all of which help craft a company’s culture and contribute to employee contentment, some startups...
SUPERKOP Hand-Powered Espresso Maker – No Electricity Needed
[Product]
2021/04/26 09:04
SUPERKOP is a human-powered espresso maker with unique ratchet system. SUPERKOP engineers make it possible for this device to achieve a serious 9 bar of pressure, creating a perfect espresso without the need of electricity.Springtime has developed the visual design for this machine and brand.The design was based on the idea of a coffee tool. The design team aims to create an indestructible tool...
These Indoor Gardens Made From Natural Lichen are Customizable
[Product]
2021/04/26 09:03
We have all spent more time indoors this past year and have found different ways to bring nature into our space. One hot trend is indoor gardens, especially like these ones by Benetti Homes that require no maintenance at all for people like me who don’t have a green thumb!The company also elevates your garden game as these walls are fully customizable and created for your needs. The Italian st...
(Patent) The Next-Gen Galaxy Z Flip Design Might Have Leaked
[Tech]
2021/04/25 09:10
Samsung is widely expected to launch two foldable phones this summer, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 2. The former appeared in a variety of rumors so far, but the new Flip is more mysterious. The clamshell smartphone should feature the same overall design as its predecessor. We’re looking at a Galaxy S-like handset that folds into a more compact device. But a new report in...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Analytics-to-Value : Digital Analytics Optimizing Products and Portfolios
[Business]
2021/04/25 09:09
Better, faster product-development decisions have never been more critical. New techniques can provide quicker, deeper insights, at scale across an entire product portfolio.Leading companies have made great strides over the past several years in managing the costs of components and raw materials—which can account for up to 50 percent of a manufacturers’ cost base—using design-to-value (DtV)...
