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Nintendo’s New $100 Alarm Clock Wants to Turn Waking Up Into a Game
[Product]
2024/10/15 09:06
Can’t wait for Nintendo’s Switch 2 to finally be released? Sorry, here’s an alarm clock instead.Are you a gamer who can’t wait for the Switch 2 to finally hit shelves? Well, that’s unfortunate, because it’s not out yet. But fear not, because Nintendo is offering you something else in the meantime: an alarm clock that tracks your sleep patterns.The $99.99 Alarmo is a smart clock that’s de...
Inside Luxury’s Slowdown
[Business]
2024/10/15 09:05
Economic headwinds, higher prices and a lack of novel design are all weighing on what was previously fashion’s most dynamic segment. LVMH’s quarterly results Tuesday will offer hotly-watched insights on the severity of the slowdown and how long it will last.Dior’s canvas bowling bags were popular throughout the 1990s and 2000s; you can still find them in vintage shops and resale sites for a...
This Eco-Friendly Folding Toothbrush Is a Travel Essential for Minimalist Adventurers
[Design]
2024/10/15 09:04
For frequent travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and ultralight backpackers, keeping up with hygiene while being eco-friendly can feel like a balancing act. It’s no secret that not every hotel or campsite provides disposable toothbrushes, and when they do, it only adds to the mounting issue of plastic waste. This IO Travel Toothbrush is a smart, sleek, and sustainable solution designed for the mod...
Baby Bottleneck
[Consumer]
2024/10/15 09:03
For a large part of the last century, after a post-war baby boom saw 76 million births over just 18 years in the US alone, fears of overpopulation were rife.In 1968, Stanford entomologist Paul Ehrlich published the landmark book, “The Population Bomb”, which posited that overcrowding was not only the cause of many of the era’s issues, but would eventually lead to dystopian outcomes of famine...
(PDF) 2024 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry
[Consumer]
2024/10/14 09:10
The 2024 report details America’s relationship with video games and the reasons why games continue to inspire and delight us all. Play is a universal need for kids as well as adults. Video games build community, keep our minds sharp and bring us closer to others. Embracing the power of games unlocks our extraordinary potential, transforming lives — and the world.Download PDF Report : https://...
SpaceX Captures Booster Rocket in Step Toward Musk’s Mars Dream
[Business]
2024/10/14 09:09
Giant mechanical ‘chopsticks’ snatch Super Heavy booster. Starship portion completes ocean landing, then explodes.SpaceX made big strides on its path to creating a rocket capable of flying to the moon and Mars, completing a journey to space with its Starship that included catching the vehicle’s booster back at the launchpad using giant mechanical arms.The successful test underscores the asto...
This Three-Person Robotics Startup is Working with Designer Yves Béhar - Kindhumanoid
[Business]
2024/10/14 09:08
It’s hard to know where to focus when speaking to Christoph Kohstall. The contents of his packed Palo Alto garage compete for attention. To his immediate right stands a tower of electrical components, dotted with flashing lights. To his left is a workbench and the tops of machining tools.A red industrial girder runs along the ceiling above. For those who’ve spent time in robotics labs, the el...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Europe’s Economic Potential in The Shift to Electric Vehicles
[Business]
2024/10/14 09:07
The growth of electric vehicles presents both opportunities and challenges for Europe’s economy. How can the automotive industry thrive in an increasingly electric world?The automotive industry has been a stronghold of the European economy for decades but is now facing disruption from electric mobility. In 2023, the industry contributed $1.9 trillion in gross value added (GVA), with technology...
AI Legal Tech Startup EvenUp Raises $135M To Hit Unicorn Status
[Investing]
2024/10/14 09:06
EvenUp, a legal tech startup creating artificial intelligence products for the personal injury sector, raised a $135 million Series D at a valuation of more than $1 billion.The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Premji Invest, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, SignalFire and B Capital Group.The San Francisco-based startup’s platform is powered...
