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New Research Suggests That Privacy in The Metaverse Might be Impossible
[Tech]
2023/03/15 09:04
A new paper from the University of California Berkeley reveals that privacy may be impossible in the metaverse without innovative new safeguards to protect users. Led by graduate researcher Vivek Nair, the recently released study was conducted at the Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence (RDI) and involved the largest dataset of user interactions in virtual reality (VR) that has eve...
HomePod Nano Speaker Concept brings Apple Back to Its Classic Braun-Inspired Design Days
[Design]
2023/03/15 09:03
As we hear rumblings of a HomePod 3 with a larger screen, I can’t help but ask about the fate of the HomePod Mini. It was adorable, powerful, and perfectly priced. If anything the HomePod Mini is what really grew the HomePod brand, so seeing it being forgotten feels sad… which is why this concept warms my heart. Meet the HomePod Nano, a fan-made concept that not only revives the small speaker...
Mckinsey - Future Mobility 2022 : Hype Transitions Into Reality
[Business]
2023/03/14 09:10
Progress continued on many mobility fronts, even as challenges mounted.In 2022, mobility was . . . on the move. This was a year of transition, which included some leaps forward and some retrenchments. A few indicators of disruption became quite visible—even part of daily life. More and more electric vehicles (EVs) can now be seen cruising down the roads. Newly installed charging points are pop...
(Video) Coca-Cola Animates Masterpieces of Warhol, Van Gogh, Vermeer
[Design]
2023/03/14 09:09
Coca-Cola brings classic and contemporary artworks to life quite literally. From Andy Warhol to Vincent Van Gogh, the masterpieces of timeless artists move and swiftly act to help an uninspired art student rekindle his untapped and dormant flash of creativity. The soda brand’s latest expression of its ‘Real Magic’ platform celebrates its interpretation of uplifting refreshments in the moment...
The Shocking Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
[Investing]
2023/03/14 09:08
Just days ago, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was still viewed as a highly-respected player in the tech space, counting thousands of U.S. venture capital-backed startups as its customers.But fast forward to the end of last week, and SVB was shuttered by regulators after a panic-induced bank run.So, how exactly did this happen? We dig in below.Road to a Bank RunSVB and its customers generally thrived...
The Apple Heart and Movement Study Focusing on Sleep
[Tech]
2023/03/14 09:07
The Apple Heart and Movement Study team review the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8, with this update focusing on sleep.[Figure 1: (a) Overall average duration of time asleep by Apple Heart and Movement Study participants and (b) Percentage of participants getting a defined amount of sleep, with only 31.2% averaging over 7 hours of sleep a night.]Why heart health matters for ever...
Bain - Global Venture Capital Outlook: The Latest Trends
[Investing]
2023/03/14 09:06
Venture capital funding plummeted throughout 2022, but some spots show resilience.In 2022, start-ups fell victim to continuous market instability, geopolitical turmoil, and looming fears of a recession. Global venture capital (VC) investments declined every quarter, ending the year down 36% from 2021. Funding in the fourth quarter tumbled around 11% from the third quarter to $86 billion, as app...
(Video) Guinness’ Surprising St. Patrick’s Day Message : Drop the Booze
[Business]
2023/03/14 09:05
The Diageo brand kicks off its biggest responsible drinking campaign with nonalcoholic product Guinness 0.0. Guinness accompanies a nationwide giveaway with a joyous film of singing pints.Join iconic brands and world-class marketing leaders at Brandweek to unlock powerful insights and impact-driven strategies. Attend in Miami or virtually, Sept. 11–14. Save 50% with early-bird passes.St. Patri...
International Travel Bounced Back Strongly in 2022
[Business]
2023/03/14 09:04
While few industries have been spared by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past three years, even fewer have been hit as hard as the tourism sector. After Covid-19 had made 2020 "the worst year in tourism history", international tourist arrivals increased by just 11 percent in 2021, as travel restrictions remained in place for protracted periods in many parts of the world. Now, almos...
