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(Video) Israeli Startup Nimble Raises $10M for Autonomous Manicure Robot
[Investing]
2021/05/12 09:08
Israeli startup Nimble, a company that developed a machine that offers an automatic manicure for nails based on 3D image processing technologies, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by venture capital firms Entrée Capital and LionBird, the company announced this week.IBI Tech fund, Aristagora VC and private investors, including Allot founder Yigal Yaacobi, InnerActive founder Zi...
MIT Artificial Intelligence Tech can Generate 3D Holograms in Real-Time
[Tech]
2021/05/12 09:07
A new method could make holograms for virtual reality, 3D printing, and more. You can even run it can run on a smartphone.Despite years of hype, virtual reality headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing.One reason: VR can make users feel sick. Nausea and eye strain can result because VR creates an illusion of 3D viewing although the user is in fac...
2021 Perception Sensor Industry Map
[Tech]
2021/05/12 09:06
Over the past decade, the perception industry has exploded with new companies, new technologies, and the deployments of millions of sensors in industries ranging from the traditional (automobiles) to the cutting-edge (space travel).While incumbents have locked up majority market shares in some segments, other segments have seen the rise of dominant new players that have become suppliers to some...
Adidas Terrex FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak - Ocean Plastic Recycled + Reborn
[Product]
2021/05/12 09:05
When the term “sustainable” is thrown around within the fashion industry, one may be safe to assume it’s in reference to the use of organic materials, biodegradable dyes, or maybe a key component sourced with recycled materials. More serious efforts integrate engineering patterns that leave little or zero waste in the manufacturing process. Sportswear giant Adidas is attempting to integrate...
See-Through Pool Casts Rippling Visuals in This Greek Residence
[Design]
2021/05/12 09:04
the residence by Kordas Architects adopts a distinctive curved geometry to embrace the lush natural surroundings.within the verdant suburb of kifisia in athens, greece, kordas architects has designed a four-level residential building with a distinctive curved geometry. the design showcases an arrangement of balconies with rounded corners, that offer generous views of the urban surroundings whil...
(Infographic) Brands Aren’t the Only Ones Changing Habits Following a Year of Disasters
[Consumer]
2021/05/12 09:03
Consumers are also looking to companies with new expectations.People are looking to brands to help out in areas struck by disaster.The past year saw its fair share of emergencies, from weather-related disasters to the pandemic that’s still ravaging the world. And brands aren’t the only ones building emergency preparedness into their routines.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3o7X1WZ[adweek]
(PDF) Generational Power Index 2021 Report
[Consumer]
2021/05/11 09:10
Generations are a widely recognized and discussed concept, and it’s assumed people all understand what they refer to. But the true extent of each generation’s clout has remained undetermined—until now.In our inaugural Generational Power Index (GPI) 2021, we examine the power and influence each generation currently holds on American society, and its potential to evolve in the future.Political...
Astrology App Co-Star Raises $15M in New Funding
[Investing]
2021/05/11 09:09
Co-Star, the maker of an astrology app, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Spark Capital, with Maveron, Female Founders Fund, and all existing investors also participating.Why it matters: The company says it has more than 20 million app downloads without any real marketing efforts, and has been downloaded by a quarter of all young women ages 18-25 in the U.S.Co-Star is part of th...
(Paper) Big Breakthrough for ’Massless’ Energy Storage
[Tech]
2021/05/11 09:08
Structural battery composites cannot store as much energy as lithium-ion batteries, but have several characteristics that make them highly attractive for use in vehicles and other applications. When the battery becomes part of the load bearing structure, the mass of the battery essentially ‘disappears’.Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that...
