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(M&A) Meta Reportedly Closes Deal To Buy AI Voice Replicator PlayAI
[Investing]
2025/07/14 09:06
The company is on an AI buying and hiring spree.Meta has finalized the agreement to purchase Play AI, a startup based in California providing users with an AI voice cloning tool, according to Bloomberg. The news organization says the "entire PlayAI team" is joining Meta next week, based on the internal memo it has seen. After joining the company, the team will be working under Johan Schalkwyk,...
Both Cava And Sweetgreen Want To Become The Next Chipotle
[Business]
2025/07/14 09:05
Three decades after the first Chipotle restaurant opened, the burrito chain became a 3,700-plus store giant, riding a wave of growing demand for food that ticks three boxes: delicious, nutritious, and expeditious.Though the “nutritious” part of the equation is optional at Chipotle — it’s very easy to build a sour cream-laden 1,000-calorie burrito — the Mexican-inspired menu has since won m...
The LumiLips LED Lip Mask is a Non-Invasive, Plumping Alternative to Filler
[Product]
2025/07/14 09:04
While all-over LED face masks offer broad skincare benefits, many people are now investing in targeted LED devices to focus on specific areas with products like the LumiLips LED Lip Mask for more precise treatment and faster, customized results. This skincare innovation by Silk'n is useful for plumping and smoothing the lip area by targeting the fat layer in the lips, enhancing microcirculation...
Shuv E-Skateboard Concept Is Where Heritage Meets Advanced Innovation
[Design]
2025/07/14 09:03
Cities worldwide are shifting toward pedestrian-friendly spaces and reducing reliance on gas-powered vehicles. As this transformation gains momentum, the demand for small, practical personal mobility solutions is growing rapidly.Among these, e-skateboards stand out for their portability and flexibility, providing a seamless fit with the city’s dynamic pace. While several options are already av...
(PDF) Accenture - Me, My Brand and AI : The New World of Consumer Engagement
[Consumer]
2025/07/11 09:10
Building resilient relationships between consumers, brands and AI in times of uncertainty.AI is evolving from a useful tool to a trusted guide, loyal companion and personal shopper.This shift is pushing brands to rethink how they show up in critical moments.Explore how generative AI is reshaping consumer-brand relationships—helping brands adapt, stay relevant and build trust and loyalty.Consum...
Dubai Startup, Xpanceo Raises $250M for Night-Vision Contact Lens
[Investing]
2025/07/11 09:09
A Dubai-based startup founded by a Russian and a Ukrainian raised $250 million to develop smart contact lenses that provide night vision, zoom capabilities and real-time health checks.The Series A round, led by Hong Kong-based Opportunity Venture (Asia) Ltd., values Xpanceo at $1.35 billion, the startup said in a statement Tuesday. Opportunity Venture provided $40 million in seed financing for...
A New Wellness Machine That’s Used by NFL Athletes, Luxury Hotel Guests - Ammortal
[Product]
2025/07/11 09:08
The Ammortal Chamber combines modalities like red light, molecular hydrogen and more into one experience. It’s seeing early interest from the Denver Broncos, among other big names.The wellness and recovery market has become crowded with gadgets from red light beds to PEMF mats to breathwork apps and more. This new wellness era is exciting, but it also leaves many enthusiasts with a fundamental...
(PDF) BCG - Sovereign Clouds Are Reshaping National Data Security
[Business]
2025/07/11 09:07
Working with hyperscalers, governments are developing internal cloud systems to manage and protect their critical digital assets. This requires a framework that balances hosting data locally while strategically aligning infrastructure, governance, and operational principles to ensure security, compliance, and innovation.This hinges on meeting eight critical criteria focusing on infrastructure c...
Rainmaker Lands $25M To Boost Rain With Drones
[Investing]
2025/07/11 09:06
Firm creates and studies moisture using technology. Rainmaker uses drones to make moisture.In 1964, Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev proposed a scale to determine humanity’s level of technological advancement based on how much energy they could tap into. Type 1 civilizations ought to be able to harness and wield all the energy available on the planet – from solar energy to unknown, untappe...
