5 trends in VC funding for pre-seed startups
Compared to H1 2022, so far this year, VCs are spending 12% less time poring over pitch decks, but founders haven’t slowed down: 16% more decks were sent out.
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…
Rocketium scales and analyzes massive marketing campaigns
Large companies often have to produce marketing campaigns with thousands of pieces of individual content, including email and social media ads. This means creative teams have to execute ideas rapidly while responding quickly to what content is getting the most clicks. Rocketium’s platform automates much of the process, and its clients include McDonald’s, Amazon and […]
Ikigai lands $25M investment to bring generative AI to tabular data
Organizations are awash in data, but struggle with a host of challenges to actually use, organize and analyze that data. According to one estimate, companies will store 100 zettabytes of data in the cloud by 2025. But as of now, just 13% of organizations are delivering on their analytics and data strategy, a MIT Technology […]
a16z-backed AI video generator Irreverent Labs raises funding from Samsung Next
Generative artificial intelligence, used to create content from text to images to videos, is still on the rise. Big Tech and startups across the globe are racing to compete and launch their own AI-powered chatbots, text-to-image generators, and video tools. Among them is a Bellevue, Washington–based startup called Irreverent Labs, whose AI technology enables anyone […]
The Download: brain signals as speech, and faster-charging batteries
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Brain implants helped create a digital avatar of a stroke survivor’s face The news: A woman who lost her ability to speak after a stroke 18 years ago was able to replicate her…
What Is Women’s Equality Day? Here’s What It Represents and Why It Matters
Women’s Equality Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights. It is crucial to address issues like caregiving leave, sexual harassment and gender biases to achieve true equality.
3 Renewable Energy Stocks Smart Investors Are Eyeing
The renewable energy industry’s prospects look promising, driven by surging demand for clean energy to address climate change concerns, favorable government incentives, and high and volatile fossil fuel prices. Thus,…
Should Investors Snatch Up Share of Delta Air Lines (DAL) This Week?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) is benefitting significantly from the strong rebound in air travel this year. So, is this the right time to invest in this airline operator stock? Read…
Walmart is adding Wing drone deliveries to limited Superstores this year
Wing is expanding drone deliveries to a pair of Texas-area Walmart Superstores later this year. The Alphabet-owned drone firm says the two offerings will cover a combined 60,000 homes in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The first location is 8555 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas, a suburb Wing has served since 2021. That spot is […]
Downsizing and Rightsizing: How to Simplify Your Life in Retirement
Part of retirement means re-evaluating your needs and transitioning to a new chapter of life. This downsizing process can be emotional as well as beautiful. Evaluating what you need out…