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#innovation

America Can't Stop Watching Creepy Robot Videos

Boston Dynamics is known for creating robots that both impress and terrify viewers, setting a trend for tech companies to follow suit. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/21/24 - 4/27/24

The article provides a roundup of NYC Tech News for the week ending 4/27, highlighting recent funding rounds for startups like beehiiv, Nagomi Security, Footprint, and Turnkey. [ more ]

New York Post

French musician becomes first-ever passenger inside flying car: 'Amazing experience'

The world's first car flight with a passenger was completed by a flying car company, indicating a potential future shift in transportation. [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

AI in real estate: Assessing current and future use cases

AI influencers coming from diverse perspectives in real estate industry. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/22/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights $529M in new funding across various US ecosystems. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

How OpenAI and Microsoft reawakened a sleeping software giant

Microsoft's resurgence as a tech giant is attributed to AI integration. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

13 hours ago

BIG Designs A Timber College That Merges Cutting-Edge Engineered Wood With Traditional Japanese Joinery - Yanko Design

Makers' KUbe is an innovative timber college building that fuses modern wood engineering with Japanese joinery techniques for sustainability and aesthetic appeal. [ more ]

KALTBLUT Magazine

In Conversation with YuYu - KALTBLUT Magazine

YuYu blurs the line between real and virtual worlds while embracing digitally enhanced art practices. [ more ]

Design You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007

The Superb 3D Porcelain Artworks by Katharine Morling

Katharine Morling revolutionizes ceramics with 'sculptural drawings' technique. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

GAGGENAU melds mobile device & camera control into new cooling generation

Gaggenau introduces cutting-edge refrigeration solution that balances aesthetics and functionality for an enhanced kitchen experience. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Unique DIY watch moves liquid droplets around to tell the time - Yanko Design

Smartwatches blur analog and digital in unique ways through innovative designs like the Droplet Watch. [ more ]

Fast Company

Look inside David Lynch's mysterious 'Thinking Room'

David Lynch showcased his unpredictable creativity in a new interior design project at a design fair in Milan. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

12 hours ago

Bicycling

The World's First V12 Quad Bike Looks Suspiciously A Lot Like A Hypercar - Yanko Design

The Engler V12 is a quad bike with the power of a hypercar, challenging traditional quad bike dynamics. [ more ]

collaboration

InsideEVs

18 hours ago

The Zeekr MIX Is Not The Next Waymo Self-Driving EV

Waymo leads in self-driving tech with unique collaborations. [ more ]

Design Milk

Graphic design

Gensler Goes Big With Experiential Clubhouse Office for Huge

Huge focuses on creating innovative and collaborative workspaces to support ambitious brands. [ more ]

The Drum

Why agencies must live and breathe 'breakthrough' thinking for brands

Partnerships between brands, agencies, and media owners need to evolve in the new communications economy for success. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

The UK's second commercial quantum computer has come online

Rigetti brings a commercially available quantum computer to the UK, collaborating with Oxford Instruments NanoScience. [ more ]

Adweek

Taco Bell CMO Reveals Path From Social Media to Leadership

CMO career paths vary; Montgomery's success through curiosity, adaptability, and hands-on involvement. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

6 Best Rap Albums of April 2024

April 2024 had notable rap albums incl. AG Club's 'BRODIE WORLD'. Misses the 3-way Kendrick Lamar / Drake / J. Cole beef escalation on the last day of the month. [ more ]

Consequence

Music

Fontaines D.C. announce new album Romance, unveil lead single "Starburster"

Fontaines D.C. announced the release of their fourth album, 'Romance,' aiming to explore new sonic and thematic territories with the lead single 'Starburster.' [ more ]

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TechCrunch

20 hours ago

Startup companies

Under $100 Expo+ passes to TechCrunch Disrupt are now available | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Expo+ pass offers affordable access to cutting-edge technologies, networking opportunities, and startup immersion. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

22 hours ago

Sleek futuristic game controller concept removes almost all buttons - Yanko Design

Innovation in gaming design involves breaking away from traditional standards to pave the path for the future. [ more ]

Shopify

How To Have an Effective New Product Development Process (2024) - Shopify

Strategic product development is crucial for getting new products to customers successfully. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

DIY vacuum cleaner leaves competition in the dust with one&twenty's 'best of best' award

The Opencyclone DIY handheld vacuum by Lion Sanguinette and Jonathan Stein won the 'Best of Best' award at the one&twenty design competition in Milan. [ more ]

Fast Company

What does it mean to 'queer' design?

Service design has become commodified and lacks individuality and personality. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

"Car design used to be very shocking": How Lexus's "human-centric" design has transformed

Lexus showcases design at Milan Design Week with immersive art experience inspired by electric vehicle concept. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Flip phone concept aims to inspire creativity with Nokia, Nothing aesthetics - Yanko Design

Nokia's eccentric designs, criticized for flooding the market, sometimes showcased unique, ahead-of-time features that may find relevance in the current smartphone era. [ more ]

The Drum

The top 5 ingredients of an extra strength B2B brand

Building a successful B2B brand involves focusing on both actions and communication, with confidence to innovate and communicate value effectively. [ more ]

Investing.com Australia

Earnings call: Viant Technology sees robust Q1 growth, CTV leads By Investing.com

Revenue grew 28% YoY to $53.4 million.

CTV and streaming audio ad spend driving growth.

Innovation with AI and Household ID technology.

Positive outlook for revenue and market performance. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

1 Super Stock Down 82% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip | The Motley Fool

Snap Inc. is showing strong recovery potential after facing challenges in the past due to changes in the advertising industry and competition. [ more ]

The Drum

Reader's Digest closure a reminder that even giants can fall in media

Adapt swiftly or risk obsolescence in a rapidly changing world. [ more ]

Shopify

12 Best Million-Dollar Business Ideas To Start In 2024 - Shopify

Developing a growth strategy is key to starting a million-dollar business, focusing on product selection, innovation, and cost-efficiency. [ more ]

The Verge

Roku plans to start showing video ads on your homescreen

Roku plans to introduce video ads on the homescreen to increase ad revenue potential. [ more ]

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Entrepreneur

23 hours ago

Remote teams

I've Had Zero Turnover at My Company for 6 Years - Here's How | Entrepreneur

Age diversity can contribute to company success by offering varied perspectives, enhancing innovation, and improving employee retention. [ more ]

Forbes

Remote teams

Remote Work Wars: Dropbox And Nike Remind Us About The Future Of Work

Remote work dynamics shift, dividing opinions between embracing virtual work fully and advocating for office return. [ more ]

Fast Company

5 ways leaders can keep learning without appearing uninformed

Leaders face pressure to adapt to rapid changes in business, including AI integration and hybrid workforces, necessitating continuous learning for progression. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

Middle Managers Should Drive Your Business Transformation

Successful transformations rely on middle managers and teams' collective wisdom. [ more ]

SFGATE

A major Chinese car company already has a Cybertruck knockoff

The car industry is experiencing high competition seen in the introduction of a Chinese vehicle resembling Tesla's Cybertruck at the Beijing auto show. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Strap in: We test a full-motion off-road racing simulator from CXC

Racing simulators evolve with realistic graphics and innovative motion systems. CXC Simulations introduces high-end off-road sim at a starting price of $600,000. [ more ]

Futurism

Boston

Boston Dynamics Shows Off Robodog With Fur

The company Boston Dynamics has dressed up its robot dog Spot Mini in fur to explore the intersection of robotics, art, and entertainment. [ more ]

Fortune

Top tech CFO says AI is not a 'blip or hype,' it's the 'biggest disruption' in the industry's history-and his numbers back that up

The 'picks and shovels' narrative in investing highlights the long-term network effects of revolutionary discoveries and innovations. [ more ]

The Economic Times

AI-powered EV batteries: The next welcome change

AI is revolutionizing EV battery development, accelerating the process, reducing costs, and aiding in the creation of sustainable materials. [ more ]

Forbes

Do You (Really) Need A Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer?

AI is transforming businesses through new models, efficiency, and innovative products, increasing individual productivity. The emergence of Chief AI Officers is crucial for managing AI disruption effectively. [ more ]

NHH

Four learning points from Google's AI adventure

Google's struggle to maintain dominance in AI showcases the challenges for large companies in rapidly evolving industries. [ more ]

Intelligencer

The First AI Gadgets Are a Cautionary Tale

AI hardware devices are emerging to complement software-based AI products in the consumer market. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Your Teams Should Drive AI Adoption - Not Senior Leadership

Avoid appointing a single leader for AI implementation; involve frontline teams instead. [ more ]

ITPro

5 days ago

The language of innovation

AI is integral to innovation across various industries, driving profitability and enhancing customer experiences. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

5 days ago

The Big Number: $40 Billion

Meta launched smart assistants integrated with A.I. language model. [ more ]

Forbes

Perplexity.ai Focuses On Ads, Attracts Funds From Digital Elite. Search Will Never Be The Same

Perplexity.ai disrupts search with AI-driven direct answers, raising $62.7M and gaining rapid user adoption. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust | Computer Weekly

AI in networking must focus on core tasks to succeed. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Government provides funding to help innovators navigate regs | Computer Weekly

The DSIT has launched the AI and Digital Hub to assist AI and digital innovators in complying with regulatory regimes. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Science

Portal Space Systems unveils Supernova, an ultra-mobile spacecraft | TechCrunch

The era of stationary spacecraft may soon be over. [ more ]

ITPro

European startups

Glasgow tech hub wins multi-million pound investment

Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

European startups

Event of the Month: 7 solid reasons why you should attend Viva Technology Conference 2024 in May

Viva Technology 2024 to see a 30% increase in European countries presenting at the event. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

How to Jump-Start Your Creativity When It's Running Low | Entrepreneur

Creativity is essential in various industries to tackle challenges and promote businesses effectively. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

If The Phrase "Spring Cleaning" Sends A Shiver Down Your Spine, Here Are 28 Products That'll Do The Work For You

Innovative cleaning products for pain-free and efficient cleaning. [ more ]

Bikerumor

New Stan's Exocore Uses Solid Brass Core for Clog-Free, High Flow Tubeless Valve

Stan's new Exocore presta valve promises high flow without clogging, offering innovative design features. [ more ]

Independent

Pat Spillane: When I criticised roaming goalkeepers, I was labelled a dinosaur - I wonder what Derry fans think of it now

Emphasizing common sense over innovation can lead to effective solutions. [ more ]

The Verge

Battle of the best robovacs (that iRobot doesn't make)

When looking for top-performing robot vacuums, Roborock, iRobot, and Dreame are leading manufacturers to consider based on innovation and cleaning quality. [ more ]

Homebuilding & Renovating

Nesta launches 'visit a heat pump' experience to show homeowners what they're missing out on

Scheme allows people to view heat pumps in homes to learn and build confidence in adopting the technology. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Want $1 Million In Retirement? Invest $250,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade. | The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk demonstrates strong growth potential in the digital advertising industry, offering a combination of revenue growth, profitability, and innovative technologies. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

Berlin

Job Vacancy: Performance Marketing Spezialist (m/w/d) (KI | Startup | Remote | Lernen) // LWB Gruppe | Marketing & Communications Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Performance Marketing is evolving, requiring a blend of creative and technical skills for continuous optimization. [ more ]

Exchangewire

AlgoriX Announces Frederic Liow's Promotion to Chief Revenue & Operations Officer

Frederic Liow promoted to AlgoriX Chief Revenue and Operations Officer, aiming to drive growth and innovation in digital advertising. [ more ]

AdExchanger

The POV From Possible: When Will The Digital Ad Industry Stop Navel-Gazing And Realize Its Potential? | AdExchanger

For all its issues, digital advertising holds untapped potential. [ more ]

GameSpot

Hades 2 Is Already An Exciting Sequel With Confident Changes | Technical Test Impressions

Supergiant Games continuously innovates without making sequels. Hades showcases the studio's pinnacle of excellence and potential for further development. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Built-in bionic computing

Robots using soft materials in disaster management face challenges in flexible control. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Unlock Your Most Innovative Ideas With These 3 Mental Models | Entrepreneur

Oldest maps were not meant for navigation but to understand the world conceptually. [ more ]

Futurism

NASA's Ingenious Hack Brings Dying Voyager Probe Back Online

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, in interstellar space, revives from memory malfunction via innovative coding solution. [ more ]

MarTech

It's time to turbocharge our path to email innovation | MarTech

Email marketing needs to move beyond traditional batch-and-blast methods and embrace incremental innovation based on customer data for future success. [ more ]

Fast Company

Jack Welch was wrong. Here's why leaders should embrace chaos

Variation and volatility should not be eliminated entirely from companies as it can constrain ingenuity and hinder innovation. [ more ]

Irish Independent

5 days ago

Media industry

Strong recognition for Irish Independent regional news coverage and Indo Daily podcast at Global Media Awards

Project Leap increased local news engagement, driving innovation and sustainability in journalism. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

What makes some brands so iconic?

In today's competitive landscape, brands must create experiences that resonate on a deeper level to become unforgettable. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marmite maker hails a solid start to the year

Unilever reports 4.4% underlying sales growth, focusing on top 30 Power Brands and separating the ice cream business for better performance. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Women in technology

Nonprofit empowers girls of color in STEM through the art of dance

Empowering girls of color in STEM through dance and coding. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Women in technology

Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs despite efforts to change

Highlighting innovative STEM projects by high school students at National STEM Festival. [ more ]

ITPro

Medicine

Transforming healthcare with the power of 5G connectivity

Medium-sized businesses play a crucial role in supporting health and social care sectors, facing financial pressures but leveraging mobile connectivity for innovation. [ more ]

Patently-O

Medicine

The Use of Mandated Public Disclosures of Clinical Trials as Prior Art Against Study Sponsors

The public disclosure of human clinical trials may potentially lead to the invalidation of pharmaceutical patents, causing concerns for pharmaceutical innovators. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Education

Serra High space team seeks to turn school into science destination

The space squad at Junipero Serra High School aims to expand scientific knowledge and advance technology by conducting experiments in microgravity conditions on the International Space Station. [ more ]

beehiiv Blog

The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Automation

Combining different disciplines can lead to innovation and excellence in any field, as demonstrated by Leonardo da Vinci in art and potentially by email marketers in their industry. [ more ]

Fast Company

Web design

AI-powered engineering: A modern must-have

AI-powered engineering workflows drive innovation by combining simulation with data analytics and high-performance computing to meet market demands without compromising quality. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Bootstrapping

Successful Businesses Have This One Thing in Common | Entrepreneur

Successful startups need a mix of business-minded generalists and technical experts in founding teams for innovation and growth. [ more ]

Quartz

Running

Nike is getting back to the basics after its exclusive sneaker bid fell short

Nike is refocusing on its running shoe catalog to boost its brand image and sales. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Running

Nike is pushing the 'Air' to make a difference in the athletes' stride at the Paris Olympics and beyond - Yanko Design

Nike is introducing the Blueprint Pack featuring Air cushioning for various sports, including long-distance running, track, basketball, football, and lifestyle. [ more ]

InfoWorld

Business intelligence

7 innovative ways to use low-code tools and platforms

Low-code platforms can be used for advanced applications beyond basic use cases, challenging misconceptions about scalability and innovation potential. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

35 Years Ago, Nintendo's Riskiest Product Launch Changed Video Games Forever

Game Boy marked a shift from powerful consoles to user experience-driven design. [ more ]

Inc.com

9 Marketing and Sales Conferences for Leaders to Consider This Year

Dynamic content and networking can positively impact your business. Look into marketing and sales conferences like MDMC24 or Inbound for innovation and industry insights. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

DevOps

Ensuring a smooth and effective edge deployment in the cloud

Cloud computing has applications across various industries; Edge deployment can enhance cloud benefits by pushing innovation further. [ more ]

Fast Company

Celebrating the best in email marketing

Forward Awards celebrate innovative email marketing by Mailchimp customers. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Samsung's Visual Display of Essential, Innovative, Harmonious Design at Milan Design Week 2024 - Yanko Design

The 'Newfound Equilibrium' exhibition by Samsung at Milan Design Week 2024 showcases their forward-thinking design philosophy and commitment to shaping the future. [ more ]

The Verge

Google is combining its Android and hardware teams - and it's all about AI

AI integration central to Google's reorganization for faster innovation. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

A Popular Venice Cocktail Lounge Is Entering Its Izakaya Era

Gran Blanco lounge is reopening with a refreshed Japanese-inspired menu and design, offering a new experience in a competitive bar scene. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai

Binance awarded full crypto services license in Dubai by VARA. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Apple

Here Are The Oldest Apple Products Still Available Today - Yanko Design

Apple still offers products that have not been updated for 3-9 years, indicating room for innovation and improvement. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Apple

Apple's new game is like Wordle (but worse)

Apple released Quartiles, a Wordle-like word game for Apple News+ subscribers, receiving mixed reviews. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Alphabet X's Bellwether harnesses AI to help predict natural disasters | TechCrunch

Predicting and quickly identifying natural disasters like wildfires and floods using AI technology can significantly improve response times and reduce damage. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator

AI can enhance education when embraced, similar to the adoption of calculators in classrooms. [ more ]

Digiday

PepsiCo, Innovid and Paramount+ are 2024 Digiday Video and TV Awards winners

Successful video campaigns capitalize on emotional storytelling to build brand affinity through innovative methods like in-scene advertising and advanced measurement tools. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Latest trends and innovation in warehousing

In warehouse management, key trends focus on digital automation aiming to reduce human involvement in hazardous tasks. [ more ]

Design Milk

The Genesis Neolun Concept Emanates Warmth With Simplicity

Design inspiration for cars comes from diverse fields like fashion, architecture, and traditional earthenware.

The Genesis Neolun electric vehicle concept is uniquely inspired by Korea's moon-shaped porcelain jars and traditional ondol heating system. [ more ]

Fast Company