TREND REPORTS
How to Approach (and Work with) the 3 Types of Corporate VCs
[Investing]
2020/06/04 09:07
Corporate venture capital (CVC) is booming, with more than $50 billion of CVC capital deployed in 2018. The rise in capital expenditures by CVCs between 2013 and 2018 was an impressive 400%, according to Corporate Venturing Research Data. There are currently more than a hundred active CVC investors, and some sources suggest that almost half of all venture rounds include a strategic investor.Thi...
The Highest-Valued Startups in the World ? Bytedance
[Investing]
2020/06/04 09:05
According to analyst CB Insights, Chinese AI company Bytedance is the highest-valued startup – currently private, up-and-coming company – in the world. The venture which is valued at US$75 billion is running content platform Toutiao in China, which uses machine learning to tailor a newsfeed for each individual viewer out of traditional and new media sources.The second highest-valued startup a...
(Video) A Coating That Repels Viruses could Improve PPE for Healthcare Workers
[Tech]
2020/06/04 09:04
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have created a washable textile coating that prevents viruses from adhering to its surface. Now more than ever, personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial to protect health workers from the spread of viruses. However, germs can still latch onto the material of the equipment. As a solution, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have created a...
Jumbo - Cutlery Drainer
[Design]
2020/06/04 09:03
Sometimes, a runny nose can be a big plus. Jumbo the elephant will be more than happy to drain all excess water from your wet cutlery straight into the sink.Designer : PELEG DESIGN studioBuy It Here : https://peleg-design.com/products/jumbo[peleg-design]
(PDF) Earning Report - Zoom Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2021
[Investing]
2020/06/03 09:10
Zoom revenue grew 169% during the quarter, and the company doubled its revenue guidance for the year. Many people have flocked to Zoom in recent months to virtually meet with colleagues, classmates, friends and family members as the coronavirus has continued to spread.First quarter total revenue of $328.2 million, up 169% year-over-yearNumber of customers contributing more than $100,000 in TTM...
Apple-Inspired Conceptual Camera - iCamera
[Design]
2020/06/03 09:09
This conceptual Apple-esque iCamera perfectly fits that gap! DSLR cameras can be daunting if you are just starting out but if you want to learn beyond the simple point-and-shoot then this camera is the perfect stepping stone into your visual art journey.Get those professional shots without having to study the manual and watch several YouTube videos, the iCamera aims at breaking down the complex...
Global Venture Funding Through The Pandemic, Late-Stage Stays Strong
[Investing]
2020/06/03 09:08
To understand the impact of the pandemic on global venture funding, we took a look at comparative trends for the first four months of each year from 2016 through to 2020.The impact to technology companies was immediate, with transportation (Uber, Lyft), logistics (KeepTruckin), travel (Airbnb, OYO), real estate (Compass, Opendoor), marketing (Branch), retail (Rent the Runway, The RealReal), fin...
Researchers Incorporate Computer Vision, Uncertainty Into AI for Robotic Prosthetics
[Tech]
2020/06/03 09:07
AI Guides Prostheses to Match Walking Pattern to Terrain.Lower limb prostheses that are self-powered and help users walk fairly naturally don’t work well on varying surfaces. Walking on paved concrete is very different from traversing a grassy field, but without knowing the terrain below it is impossible for a prosthetic to adjust accordingly. Now, researchers at North Carolina State Universit...
As Phones Get Bigger, How Large Should Apple Go with Its Max Models ?
[Consumer]
2020/06/03 09:06
Apple watched phones get bigger for several years before joining in the trend, but it is now an enthusiastic member of the ‘bigger is better’ club when it comes to its Plus/Max models. We’re expecting this year’s largest model to have a 6.7-inch screen.A visualization on r/DataIsBeautiful shows that trend very clearly, with the majority of 2019 phones now having a screen size greater than s...
