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 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 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...

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?...

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...

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...

Lithium-ion cells with nickel foil can handle fast charging and could sustain 80-kilometer flights. A fast charging battery for all outside temperatures that rapidly heats up internally prior to charging battery materials.If getting flying cars to work has been a challenge, electric flying cars are an even tougher nut to crack, due to the weight of the batteries required and how quickly they mu...

For World Bicycle Day, we created this campaign honoring all styles of cyclists within our McDonald's world, where everyone is welcome.CreditsAdvertising Agency: Publicis Worldwide, Lima, PeruGeneral Manager/CCO: Nelson FragosoCreative Director: Rodrigo MelgarAr: Victor LunaArt Director: Ricardo EchegarayCopywriter: Carlos CastilloArt Director: Alexis CallanCopywriter: Fernando PachasAccount Di...

Blame stimulus cheques, a shortage of new vehicles and rising demand for rental carsFIGURES RELEASED last month showed that American consumer-price inflation hit 4.2% year-on-year in April, the highest rate since 2008. Markets were spooked. Investors feared that higher inflation and interest rates could destroy asset values. Then, on June 10th, came worse news, or so it seemed. In May annual in...