In the last two weeks, this blog has narrowed in on the subcontractor market and the remodeling market, looking at economic and technological trends for each market. Now, let’s look at nonresidential construction. The AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) notes that the price of materials and services in nonresidential construction specifically has increased about…
Recent rumors claim Apple could change the size of the iPhone 16, offering larger screens than we’re expecting to see on the iPhone 15 later this year. Recent rumors claim that this size increase could be a Pro-exclusive change, and new CAD models could reveal what one of those bigger screens might look like. Images…
Being able to find an inexpensive laptop that also sports a 17-inch screen is a fairly rare thing. Luckily, HP has one of the better laptop deals around for anyone seeking exactly that. Right now, you can buy a HP 17-inch laptop for under $300 as part of the HP Memorial Day sales. Sure, it’s…
Apple makes great computers, but they’re not cheap. Even if you are happy to pay the entry-price for a new iMac or MacBook Pro, you may be painfully aware that for just a few hundred pounds or dollars more you could get a much more powerful model. But can you justify the extra spend? Luckily…
Adobe has announced it is putting generative AI to work in Photoshop in order to give users a “magical new way to work” when it comes to photo editing. The company has integrated Firefly, its family of creative AI models, into Photoshop, with the rest of its Creative Cloud portfolio to follow. The new feature…
Personal finance is a critical aspect of life that many overlook until they encounter financial difficulties. It is often associated with negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, and fear. However, understanding and managing your finances can be a game-changer that sets you on the path to financial success. Like any other skill, it requires time,…
It seems a new iQOO phone launch is on the horizon as iQOO India CEO, Nipun Marya shared a teaser for a yet to be announced device. The teaser is believed to be the iQOO Neo 7 Pro but we do not get any images of the device or information on its specs. Neo 7…
Meta has finally found a willing buyer for Giphy, the animated GIF search engine it acquired for $400 million three years ago. Shutterstock announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Meta to buy Giphy in a transaction that “consists of $53 million of net cash paid at closing,” which includes working capital.…
Meta has finally found a willing buyer for Giphy, the animated GIF search engine it acquired for $400 million three years ago. Shutterstock announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Meta to buy Giphy in a transaction that “consists of $53 million of net cash paid at closing,” which includes working capital.…
The E3 Low Carbon Economy Fund for Africa (E3LCEF), a fund by early-stage VC E3 Capital (formerly Energy Access Ventures), and emerging markets-focused investment bank Lion’s Head Global Partners, has hit the first close at $48.1 million. The E3LCEF limited partners include FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank; Swedfund International AB, the Swedish development finance…
