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Retail-Tech Startup, Swiftly Systems Raised $100M in Series B funding.
[Investing]
2022/03/16 09:05
Swiftly Systems, a Seattle, WA-based provider of retail technology solutions to improve the customer experience, capture digital advertising dollars and build customer loyalty, raised $100M in Series B funding.The round, which brings total funding to $120m, was led by Wormhole Capital, with participation from Liquid2 Ventures, Bramalea, Gaingels, Silicon Ventures, Proof VC, Western Technology I...
Solar Panels That Look Like Bricks Turn Homes Into Power Generators - mitrex
[Product]
2022/03/16 09:04
The photovoltaic system can be designed to match almost any facade.Spotted: Solar panel enthusiasts now have the means to turn almost any vertical surface into a source of power. For urban dwellers with little or no access to a rooftop or garden, Mitrex’s new systems makes it possible to bring solar power to almost any home. The Canadian solar experts created a building integrated photovoltaic...
(Infographic) The Most Significant Events That Have Shaped the NFT Industry
[Business]
2022/03/16 09:03
In this infographic, NFT Droops looks at the most significant events that have shaped the NFT industry..NFT is the biggest hype today. People aren’t apathetic about it especially when it comes to millions of dollars. But before achieving such fame, let’s go to the past of NFT and identify what history it lived until it became today’s most discussed topic.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3CKo3ew[...
(Patent) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Slide Foldable Smartphone
[Tech]
2022/03/15 09:10
The foldable and slidable screen can double its size and, through a special magnetic mechanism, it allows two users to play multiplayer games on a single device, essentially fusing two Z Flip models against each other.When it comes to foldable designs, Samsung probably has the most patents filed among all the smartphone makers, but only a few of those patents actually get used for mass produced...
February Startup Funding Dips As Investors Show New Caution
[Investing]
2022/03/15 09:09
Global venture funding in February 2022 fell by $10 billion month over month, clocking in at $52 billion, based on an analysis of Crunchbase data, as startup investors seem to be coming off last year’s highs and assessing the impact of the Ukrainian conflict, record inflation and public-market turmoil. It’s also worth keeping in mind that startup funding last month was still up year over year...
PANTONE To Release NFT Collection In 2022 Color Of The Year
[Design]
2022/03/15 09:08
Pantone, which announced “Very Peri” as 2022’s Color of the Year, has joined forces with Paris-based multidisciplinary artist Polygon1993 to create a series of NFTs inspired by the lilac shade. The digital artworks will be given away on Tezos, an energy-efficient blockchain.“As we further explore and create products and services for our community that complement the digital and physical lan...
(PDF) BCG - Health Care’s New Reality Is Dynamic, Digital - and Here to Stay
[Business]
2022/03/15 09:07
What challenges does the future hold for a fast-evolving sector that has undergone decades of change in the past 18 months?For the health care sector, COVID-19 delivered decades of change in a year and a half, highlighting the inertia that has been a significant barrier to widespread adoption of many available solutions. While many of the resulting changes were positive, the pandemic also laid...
(Video) MIT - How to Clean Solar Panels Without Water ?
[Tech]
2022/03/15 09:06
A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.Solar power is expected to reach 10 percent of global power generation by the year 2030, and much of that is likely to be located in desert areas, where sunlight is abundant. But the accumulation of dust on solar panels or mirrors is already a significant issue — it can reduce...
Have We had Peak Globalization ?
[Investing]
2022/03/15 09:05
Globalization. Is "peak globalization" behind us?The ongoing violence in Ukraine has prompted hundreds, if not thousands, of western companies to follow their governments in sanctioning or withdrawing from Russia.Just this week we've seen Starbucks close all of its restaurants, Unilever suspend imports or exports, adidas suspend sales and Goldman Sachs begin a full exit from the country — to n...
