Several years ago, Noah Stanford teamed up with Michael Melone to found 0pass, a startup that aims to make it easier for companies to replace usernames and passwords with biometrics, like Touch ID and Face ID. Relatively quickly, 0pass gained the attention of investors including Y Combinator, recently closing a $3.5 million seed round led…
It’s always a bit of a bummer when an exhibitor pays for booth space at an event, but ultimately fails to show. The empty table, the photocopied bit of signage — perhaps one of the neighboring booths has annexed the spot. Occasionally there are murmurs. Ware’s conspicuous absence at ProMat in April fell into the…
As I always say, the housing market is cyclical and very resilient. But which wave are we riding right now? A closer look at the State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 shows the biggest trends in construction, homebuying, and homeownership—and gives a peek into what technologies might be most needed today. The report, from the…
If you’re looking for a new back and bicep workout to add to your upper-body exercise routine, these three moves are a must-try. There’s no shortage of muscle-torching exercises that hit your back and biceps — but these three could help you build muscle and strength without spending hours in the gym. If the bro…
Virgin Galactic: Meet the Galactic 01 Crew After years of testing its rocket-powered plane, Virgin Galactic is finally ready to launch its first commercial flight on Thursday, June 29. The company has just shared a video (above) introducing the three passengers who will be taking part in this week’s suborbital flight, which will involve a…
Smart Eye is set to unveil its groundbreaking new Driver Monitoring System (DMS) metric at InCabin Brussels. The feature incorporates vital signs detection into Smart Eye’s DMS software, enabling fully remote monitoring of heart and respiration rates. The integration of physiological indicators aims to enhance road safety and ensure the wellbeing of drivers. In response…
Lordstown Motors has made good on its threat to sue Foxconn, the Taiwanese company best known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones. The EV company took legal action against Foxconn Tuesday, and simultaneously filed for bankruptcy and put itself up for sale. Lordstown, the EV startup that went public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition…
Dexory, a company that serves warehouses with real-time inventory management data using AI software and autonomous robots, has raised $19 million in a Series A round of funding led by European VC Atomico. Founded out of London in 2015, Dexory’s product can be split into two segments. On the hardware side, the company develops robots…
Meta announced today that WhatsApp Business, its app designed specifically for small businesses, has crossed the mark of 200 million monthly active users — up from 50 million in 2020. As the company is pursuing its “year of efficiency,” it also launched features like easier ad creation and a personalized message service for WhatsApp Business…
About 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, but less than 10% is recycled, with most of the rest ending up incinerated or in landfills. One reason is that it is difficult for conventional recycling processes to handle contaminated plastics, like those that are made up of several different types of plastics, combined…
