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(Video) Interiqr : Unobtrusive Edible Tags Using Food 3D Printing
[Tech]
2022/11/02 09:05
A 3D-printed edible QR code (left), and the finished cookie that contains it.Scientists have developed a new method of providing information on 3D-printed foods, by printing a QR code within the food itself. Doing so doesn't affect the taste or outward appearance of the food, nor does it require the use of any labels.The technology is known as "interiqr" (as in "interior QR") and is being devel...
Tech Valuations Q3’22 Report
[Investing]
2022/11/02 09:04
Declines in tech company valuations are deepening amid increasing market volatility. We look at how these valuations have changed across stages, which deal terms investors are negotiating, and more.2022 is proving to be a reckoning for tech companies, as tech valuations and deal volumes slide across most investment stages. The unpredictable market climate has spooked investors, who are investin...
Metaverse Startup Zebra Labs Raises $5M
[Investing]
2022/11/02 09:03
In June, Chinese pop-punk singer Wowkie Zhang released a music video where he encounters a virtual character in a hyper-colored, animated world that is reminiscent of Pixar films. The avatar, sporting Gen Z-styled silver hair, a yellow and black oversize sweat and baggy pants, makes hip-hop moves to Zhang’s catchy, light-hearted tune.The virtual character isn’t a one-off creation; instead, Ze...
(PDF) Bain - Sustainability in Retail : Practical Ways to Make Progress
[Business]
2022/11/01 09:10
In ESG, moving from “why” to “how” is hard, but it can unlock long-term value for retailers.Executive teams can gain traction by rigorously prioritizing their most important sustainability themes and identifying the hot spots in each.Retailers then need to bridge the gap between what people say and do on sustainability, by nudging shoppers to make better choices.Sustainability leaders will...
FITTO - Improve Training Based on Your Muscle Data
[Product]
2022/11/01 09:09
Say goodbye to clueless training. Measure, analyze & track your muscle growth to get results faster!FITTO's data-driven training improvement system includes a smart device and app that measures & analyzes your muscle growth with a push of a button.Fitto will help you know how you are working out and how to improve. With the FITTO app, you will receive personalized workout suggestions &a...
Advertisers Hit the Brakes Amid Economic Uncertainty
[Business]
2022/11/01 09:08
When Google’s parent company Alphabet reported a slowdown in advertising sales in its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, it stoked fears of a broader advertising downturn. After all, Google is by far the largest media owner in the world, with more than $200 billion in annual ad sales. And if a dominant player like that sees sales slow down significantly, that doesn’t bode well for t...
Invygo Raises $10M to Make Long-Term Car Subscription a Breeze Iva
[Investing]
2022/11/01 09:07
Invygo, a startup operating in UAE and Saudi Arabia, has raised $10 million in its Series A funding led by MEVP as it works to scale its car rental service in the region.The Middle East-based startup, founded by Eslam Ahmed Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo in 2019, has raised $14.3 million to date. Al Rajhi Partners, Arab Bank, Amana Capital and Palm Drive Capital and existing backers Signal Peak Vent...
Visualizing America’s Most Popular Fast Food Chains
[Business]
2022/11/01 09:06
Fast food is big business in America. From national chains to regional specialties, the industry was worth $331.4 billion as of June 2022.Which fast food brands are currently dominating this space? This graphic by Truman Du uses data from Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Magazine to show the most popular fast food chains across America.Subway takes first place with over 20,000 restaurants across...
Scientists Develop a New Printable, Wearable Insect Repellent
[Tech]
2022/11/01 09:05
A new type of insect-repellent delivery device has been developed by scientists from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). With the help of a 3D printer, the active ingredient is first "encapsulated" and formed into the desired shape, such as a ring, which can then be worn and releases an agent designed to repel mosquitoes for a long time. The team has presented its work in the I...
