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Venture Capital — We’re Still Not Normal
[Investing]
2023/08/04 09:07
One graph from our proprietary dataset has consistently received the most interest over the years. Some of our VC peers have requested it for their LP communications, universities have requested it for research and course materials, and it’s been published in several books.We most recently published this graph in a 2019 blog post called “Venture Capital — No, We’re Not Normal.” Particularl...
Squashy Kids VR Educational Device Helps Develop Sensory Skills in Children
[Design]
2023/08/04 09:06
New technology has made it possible for us to enjoy virtual reality world, in fact, many children are familiar with this world due to the development and universalization of digital technology. Squashy is a VR educational device specifically designed for children, it helps stimulate the five senses that might be lacking in the digital generation. As children prefer to play with gadgets instead...
(Infographic) The Future Shopper Report 2023
[Consumer]
2023/08/04 09:05
An unparalleled view into the world of online commerce and shopping behavior to help you win online.The new 2023 report presents a truly global view of online shopping behavior and will help retailers and brands understand the trends they need to act upon today, and strategically plan for in the future, to succeed online.Examining where and how consumers are spending, the customer experience, n...
(Paper) MIT Engineers Create an Energy-Storing Supercapacitor From Ancient Materials
[Tech]
2023/08/04 09:04
Made of cement, carbon black, and water, the device could provide cheap and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources[IMAGE: SINCE THE NEW “SUPERCAPACITOR” CONCRETE WOULD RETAIN ITS STRENGTH, A HOUSE WITH A FOUNDATION MADE OF THIS MATERIAL COULD STORE A DAY’S WORTH OF ENERGY PRODUCED BY SOLAR PANELS OR WINDMILLS, AND ALLOW IT TO BE USED WHENEVER IT’S NEEDED.]Two of humanity's mos...
Multifunctional Heating Fan that Saves You Space of Multiple Appliances
[Design]
2023/08/04 09:03
Introducing the OCIDIN Heating Fan, a revolutionary multifunctional combined heater that addresses these challenges.As technology advances and our daily lives become more comfortable, heating and drying electronic products have become commonplace in households. These appliances have greatly improved our quality of life, providing warmth and convenience. However, the accumulation of multiple lar...
What Tesla Owners Think of The Model 3, Elon Musk
[Consumer]
2023/08/03 09:10
Tesla Owners Have Soured on Elon Musk, But Still Love Their Model 3s. Five years after Tesla built the world’s first electric car for the masses, Bloomberg rebooted a survey of 5,000 owners to ask how things held up.Tesla Inc. joined the ranks of grown-up automakers five years ago this month, by cranking up production of its Model 3 electric car to more than 5,000 cars a week. It was a breakth...
Louis Vuitton Has A New Luxurious Airport Lounge In Qatar: Take A Look Inside
[Design]
2023/08/03 09:09
The next time passengers are awaiting a connecting flight at the Hamad International Airport in Qatar, they could consider killing time at the newly-launched Louis Vuitton lounge—a collaboration between the luxury fashion label and the world-renowned airport.The lounge, which three-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno helms, is situated above the brand’s store within the airport. It is open...
Gartner - What Generative AI Means for Business
[Business]
2023/08/03 09:08
Business Leaders Face 3 New Sets of Expectations — and Generative AI Can Help.1. Investors expect new sources of growth and better margins.2. Customers will leverage generative AI (GenAI) in their daily lives — and expect you to do the same.3. Employees will leave organizations where humans are doing work that generative AI could handle.The main challenges for executives are identifying where...
(Paper) A Wearable Ultrasound Scanner Could Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
[Tech]
2023/08/03 09:07
The new device, which can be incorporated into a bra, could allow more frequent monitoring of patients at high risk for breast cancer.Standing before a green background, photo shows a woman's torso from shoulders to waist. She is wearing a white plastic meshlike device with honeycomb-shaped holes and small metallic parts over one breast. The device is attached to a black sports bra. In one hand...
