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Co-presence Apps Give Remote Work a Much-Needed Social Upgrade
[Business]
2021/04/26 09:05
While working remotely has some major perks like no commute, casual clothes most days (instead of just Fridays!), and more flexible hours, it’s also seriously sucked the fun out of in-office socializing. To make up for the loss of these everyday work encounters, events, and even watercooler chat, all of which help craft a company’s culture and contribute to employee contentment, some startups...
SUPERKOP Hand-Powered Espresso Maker – No Electricity Needed
[Product]
2021/04/26 09:04
SUPERKOP is a human-powered espresso maker with unique ratchet system. SUPERKOP engineers make it possible for this device to achieve a serious 9 bar of pressure, creating a perfect espresso without the need of electricity.Springtime has developed the visual design for this machine and brand.The design was based on the idea of a coffee tool. The design team aims to create an indestructible tool...
These Indoor Gardens Made From Natural Lichen are Customizable
[Product]
2021/04/26 09:03
We have all spent more time indoors this past year and have found different ways to bring nature into our space. One hot trend is indoor gardens, especially like these ones by Benetti Homes that require no maintenance at all for people like me who don’t have a green thumb!The company also elevates your garden game as these walls are fully customizable and created for your needs. The Italian st...
(Patent) The Next-Gen Galaxy Z Flip Design Might Have Leaked
[Tech]
2021/04/25 09:10
Samsung is widely expected to launch two foldable phones this summer, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 2. The former appeared in a variety of rumors so far, but the new Flip is more mysterious. The clamshell smartphone should feature the same overall design as its predecessor. We’re looking at a Galaxy S-like handset that folds into a more compact device. But a new report in...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Analytics-to-Value : Digital Analytics Optimizing Products and Portfolios
[Business]
2021/04/25 09:09
Better, faster product-development decisions have never been more critical. New techniques can provide quicker, deeper insights, at scale across an entire product portfolio.Leading companies have made great strides over the past several years in managing the costs of components and raw materials—which can account for up to 50 percent of a manufacturers’ cost base—using design-to-value (DtV)...
(Video) Baubot 3D Printing Robot is a Construction Site’s New Helper
[Tech]
2021/04/25 09:08
Printstones, an Austria-based manufacturer of mobile 3D printing robots for the construction sector, has announced the launch of its latest manufacturing robot.The Baubot is characterized by its modular design, meaning it allows for third-party customer modifications with ease. Described as a ‘multi-functional construction robot’, the rover-esque device goes beyond just concrete 3D printing,...
Pay-at-Table Startup Sunday Launches with $24M Seed Round
[Investing]
2021/04/25 09:07
The company wants to disrupt restaurant payment with QR codes that allow guests to pay faster.Restaurant payment startup Sunday launched Wednesday on the heels of a massive $24 million seed round with the goal of making it easier for diners to pay the bill.Its QR code-based platform is designed to allow guests to check out at their leisure in as little as 10 seconds and free up staff to focus o...
The Top Reasons Consumers Hesitate When Purchasing Eco-Friendly Products
[Consumer]
2021/04/25 09:06
Nearly 1 in 4 consider eco-friendly products hard to find, while 1 in 10 ... Barriers to Purchasing Eco-Friendly Products. While many companies are pushing sustainable products, 3 in 5 US and UK internet users say the higher price of eco-friendly products prevents them from purchasing those products. Nearly 1 in 4 consider eco-friendly products hard to find, while 1 in 10 don't think their indi...
Leo AR, User-Facing Marketplace for 3D Objects, Raises $3M Seed Round
[Investing]
2021/04/25 09:05
Apple’s introduction of ARKit changed the game for entrepreneurs, not unlike the App Store did on a much, much larger scale back in 2008.One entrepreneur, Dana Loberg, has capitalized on the launch of ARKit with her startup Leo AR.Leo is the result of a few pivots. The company first started out as MojiLala, which launched out of betaworks. It was a hassle-free sticker marketplace that allowed...
