Phase Two

10/13/2021

3D Printing Offers Outstanding Sustainability Benefits, While Also Avoiding Supply Chain Issues

"Several startups are positioning 3D printing as the next, most-attractive sustainable, efficient and affordable option for home construction. The innovation is improving at warp speed, gathering the attention of some of the largest home builders in the country."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercastenson/2021/10/12/3d-printing-offers-outstanding-sustainability-benefits-while-also-avoiding-supply-chain-issues/?ss=real-estate&sh=6ede4da45eaf

Innovative 3D printing companies are showing the housing industry how to build sustainable, affordable homes while avoiding the supply chain pitfalls that are plaguing so many others.

10/07/2021

Brain implant relieves patient’s severe depression in “landmark” US study

"US researchers have successfully relieved a patient’s severe, long-term depression with an electronic implant that acts like a neural pacemaker, resetting the brain circuits associated with negative feelings."

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/10/brain-implant-relieves-patients-severe-depression-in-landmark-us-study/

Device zaps brain when it detects neural activity associated with irrational thoughts.

10/05/2021

What Film/TV Projects Would (and Wouldn’t) Be Impacted by an IATSE Strike

"It’s not a single issue, and obviously it’s not a single contract, it is about the future of the workers in this industry, whatever work they do...."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/what-film-tv-projects-would-and-wouldnt-be-impacted-by-an-iatse-strike-1235022019/

Returning to the bargaining table with studios on Tuesday, the union is now armed with a strike authorization following its members' landslide vote. But if a strike happens, not all productions would be affected equally.

08/30/2021

Gap Inc. Acquires Ecommerce Startup Drapr | Gap Inc.

Congrats to P2 family member David Pastewka, and the Drapr team, on the acquisition by Gap!

https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/articles/2021/08/gap-inc-acquires-ecommerce-startup-drapr

Gap Inc. Acquires Ecommerce Startup Drapr by Gap Inc. LinkedIn: link opens in a new window Facebook: link opens in a new window Twitter: link opens in a new window Gap Inc. August 26, 2021 LinkedIn: link opens in a new window Facebook: link opens in a new window Twitter: link opens in a new window 3...

07/22/2021

Bitcoin About-Face: JPMorgan Opens Crypto Trading To All Clients

"In an ironic twist given CEO Jamie Dimon’s well-established distrust of the industry, JPM JPM -1.3%organ has reportedly become the first major US bank to provide all wealth-management clients with access to bitcoin and other cryptocurrency funds."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2021/07/22/bitcoin-about-face-jpmorgan-opens-crypto-trading-to-all-clients/?sh=61d07c6244a5

Despite JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s outspoken distaste for cryptocurrencies, the bank is now allowing clients access to crypto products.

07/21/2021

‘John Wick,’ ‘Mad Men’ NFTs in the Works as Lionsgate Inks Deal With Tom Brady-Backed NFT Platform Autograph

"Autograph also announced a deal with Draftkings, which will exclusively sell sports-related NFTs on a new marketplace it is creating. Sports icons Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Derek Jeter, Naomi Osaka and Tony Hawk have signed on as advisers, and will exclusively sell their own NFTs through Autograph."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/john-wick-mad-men-nfts-lionsgate-autograph-1234985794/

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of entertainment franchises like The Hunger Games, Mad Men, John Wick and Dirty Dancing are in the works, as Lionsgate has signed a strategic partnership with Autograph, …

07/16/2021

Forbes CEO Next 50: The Up-And-Coming Leaders Set To Revolutionize American Business

"Glimpse into the future of business..."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2021/07/16/the-up-and-coming-leaders-set-to-revolutionize-american-business/?sh=4948156faaae

This new annual list highlights top tech executives who are redefining the role and driving game-changing innovation.

07/13/2021

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: Warner Bros. Is Tossing 91,000 NFTs Featuring Characters, LeBron James Up for Grabs (EXCLUSIVE)

"Warner Bros., in the biggest drop of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for a film to date, is releasing a collection of 91,000 limited-edition NFTs featuring characters from “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Porky Pig — and the pic’s star, LeBron James."

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/space-jam-new-legacy-nft-lebron-james-1235016220/

The loony-tunes world of digital collectibles known as NFTs is now getting actual Looney Tunes. Warner Bros., in the biggest drop of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for a film to date, is releasing a co…

07/12/2021

Roman Coppola Bets on Blockchain in Cannes

"It’s effectively a “homebase for creators and consumers who love cinema to connect and become aware of projects,” said Matchett."

https://variety.com/2021/film/global/roman-coppola-blockchain-decentralized-pictures-1235017504/

Director, writer and producer Roman Coppola is in Cannes to promote his blockchain-based filmmaking platform, Decentralized Pictures — an ambitious undertaking that the “French Dispatch”…

06/25/2021

Regulating Software - AVC

"What people need to understand is that blockchains, smart contracts, and decentralized applications and organizations are not companies. They are software. And they can and do run without any company operating them."

https://avc.com/2021/06/regulating-software/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AVc+%28A+VC%29

I understand that regulators and elected officials need to raise concerns about new technologies and their impact on society. It is their job or at least part of their job. But I am also dismayed regularly by how poorly many elected officials and regulators understand the technologies they are talki...

06/24/2021

Psychedelic VR meditation startup Tripp raises $11 million Series A – TechCrunch

We’re extremely proud of our partners, @TRIPP, the meditative XR platform and now fastest-growing digital psychedelics platform.

They’re a one-of-a-kind platform that empowers users to manage their stress from the comfort and psychological safety of their home.

Today, they announced new funding from @Vinevenutes, @mayfield and others who actively support #mentalhealth and #psychedelic and consciousness research. Read more via @TechCrunch here: https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/24/psychedelic-vr-meditation-startup-tripp-raises-11-million-series-a/

As an increasing number of startups sell investors on mobile apps that help consumers prioritize well-being and mindfulness, other startups are looking for a more immersive take that allows users to fully disconnect from the world around them. Tripp has been building immersive relaxation exercises ....

06/24/2021

Venture Giant Andreessen Horowitz Triples Down On Crypto With New $2.2 Billion Fund

"...the new fund shows that VC firms and their investors remain steadfast in their belief about the potential of crypto and blockchain despite the recent price reversals and regulatory scrutiny centered around topics such as the role that bitcoin plays in ransomware payments."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninabambysheva/2021/06/24/top-venture-capital-firm-andreessen-horowitz-triples-down-on-crypto-with-new-22-billion-fund/?sh=7fe08c70b974

Andreessen Horowitz’s third crypto fund brings the company’s total AUM earmarked for crypto above $3 billion.

06/23/2021

NFT marketplace startup Rarible closes $14.2 million Series A – TechCrunch

"And while plenty of crypto speculators are on the losing end of that rapid decline, others see a future where digital collectible and digital goods take over the internet."

https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/23/nft-marketplace-startup-rarible-closes-14-2-million-series-a/

You’ve likely seen the headlines surrounding the pretty major decline in NFT sales from the market’s recent peak, with some reports indicating as much as a 90 percent decline in recent weeks. And while plenty of crypto speculators are on the losing end of that rapid decline, others see …

06/23/2021

This Agency Wants to Figure Out Exactly How Much You Trust AI

"Trust is part of how we judge the potential for danger, and it's an important factor in the adoption of AI. As AI takes on more and more complicated tasks, officials at NIST say, trust is an essential part of the evolving relationship between people and machines."

https://www.wired.com/story/agency-wants-figure-how-much-trust-ai/

The National Institute of Standards and Technology measures how many photons pass through a chicken. Now, it wants to quantify transparency around algorithms.

06/21/2021

Hell Freezes Over? Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners In Deal To Make Movies For Netflix

"It shows once again the Netflix-led progress toward dissolving the lines between streamed and theatrical films and symbolically it is a big deal for Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber."

https://deadline.com/2021/06/steven-spielberg-amblin-netflix-partnership-movies-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-bradley-cooper-the-maestro-1234778665/

What a difference two years and a global pandemic make. Steven Spielberg, who a couple of years ago was quoted — his camp maintains he never said it or anything he might have said was severel…

06/14/2021

How Do You Make a Robot Walk on Mars? It’s a Steep Challenge

"The ideal design is probably somewhere in between the two, more like the foot of a camel—not preposterously wide like a snowshoe, but not too skinny, like an antelope’s hoof."

The more you know...

https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-make-a-robot-walk-on-mars-its-a-steep-challenge/

Meet SpaceBok, a little, four-legged machine that’s taking the first steps toward walking on the Red Planet’s brutal terrain.

05/25/2021

The War Between Gamers And Cryptominers—And The Scarce Global Resource That Sparked It

"There’s a worldwide shortage of new and old GPUs right now, leading to a sense of “sheer fatalism” among gamers despondent about getting the latest tech or even replacing an old part, Dejarnette says. “It’s killing us.” "

https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2021/05/24/gamers-cryptocurrency-cryptominers-gpu-microchip/?sh=881690adbf8d

It’s part of a broader story involving unruly customers, besieged businesses and a market gone haywire.

05/21/2021

Wanda Sells Off Its AMC Theatres Stake For $426 Million

"In March, AMC CEO Adam Aron said that Wanda “have been absolutely delightful,” since swapping its stock. “Now AMC will be governed like most other publicly traded companies with a wide array of shareholders.”"

And the Reddit trading begins.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wanda-amc-stock-sale-1234957189/

Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group has sold off essentially its entire stake in AMC Theatres, officially exiting the U.S. theatrical exhibition business. Wanda has had a controlling stake in the exhi…

05/19/2021

Google’s Project Starline Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram

"But nothing within that gamut was cutting it for Clay Bavor, the high-energy Googler who heads up the company’s augmented- and virtual-reality efforts. He wanted full-on photo-realistic, volumetric video meetings that make it look, sound, and feel like the other person is sitting across the table from you—no headset required."

https://www.wired.com/story/google-project-starline/

Our reporter tests out a “video booth” to glimpse the future of telepresence.

05/18/2021

Canoo’s electric microbus will start under $35,000 when it comes to market next year – TechCrunch

"The company said Monday its electric microbus-slash-van will be available to buy in 2022 at a base price of $34,750 before tax incentives or add-ons."

It's time to travel in style.

https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/17/canoos-electric-microbus-will-start-under-35000-when-it-comes-to-market-next-year/

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup Canoo is bringing its first vehicle to market next year. The company said Monday its electric microbus-slash-van will be available to buy in 2022 at a base price of $34,750 before tax incentives or add-ons. It’s now taking preorders in the United States f...

05/17/2021

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05/14/2021

GameStop FOMO Inspires a New Wave of Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

“Many young adults and others all of a sudden became extremely interested in stocks and investing, and this later also gave the crypto community and the cryptocurrencies a huge boost in popularity..."

https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-pump-and-dumps-gamestop-dogecoin-fomo/

Thousands of would-be investors are joining Discord groups that promise big earnings by manipulating the crypto market.

05/13/2021

‘Jungle Cruise’ Sailing Simultaneously Into Theaters and On Disney+ Premier

"Franchise-hopeful Jungle Cruise is the latest Disney summer 2020 tentpole to opt for a dual release in theaters and on Disney+ Premier as theaters around the globe continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jungle-cruise-disneyplus-premier-theaters-1234952618/

Franchise-hopeful Jungle Cruise is the latest Disney summer 2020 tentpole to opt for a dual release in theaters and on Disney+ Premier as theaters around the globe continue to recover from the COVI…

05/12/2021

DeepMind Wants to Use AI to Transform Soccer

"DeepMind is hoping to combine computer vision, statistical learning, and game theory to help teams spot patterns in the reams of data they’re collecting that they wouldn’t be able to see otherwise."

https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-wants-to-use-ai-to-transform-soccer/

The Alphabet-owned company is working with Liverpool to bring computer vision and statistical learning to the high-stakes world of sports.

05/11/2021

President Joe Biden Approves Nation's First Major Offshore Wind Farm

"...the $2.8 billion Vineyard Wind project is expected to generate 800 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power some 400,000 homes."

https://earther.gizmodo.com/president-joe-biden-approves-nations-first-major-offsho-1846870354

On Tuesday, the Biden administration officially green-lit the country’s largest offshore wind farm. It’s slated to be installed off the Massachusetts coast and is the first step in Joe Biden’s ambitious push to finally get the U.S. in the offshore wind game.

05/10/2021

Reddit “WallStreetBets” Traders Go Wild After AMC Theatres CEO Embraces Their Ownership: “He’s Totally Onboard”

“These individual investors likely own a majority of our shares, they own AMC. We work for them. I work for them,” Aron said on the call...

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-reddit-wallstreetbets-gorilla-fund-1234949784/

To a casual listener of AMC Theatres’ second-quarter earnings call Thursday, AMC CEO Adam Aron’s short monologue about the 1988 Oscar-nominated drama Gorillas in the Mist may have been seen a…

04/21/2021

Roku Is Rebranding Quibi Shows as ‘Roku Originals’

"Roku announced that the content from its January acquisition of Quibi — the short-lived, short-form mobile entertainment startup founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg — will be rebranded as 'Roku Originals.'"

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/roku-rebrands-quibi-shows-originals-1234956407/

Roku is officially dropping the Quibi name. Roku announced that the content from its January acquisition of Quibi — the short-lived, short-form mobile entertainment startup founded by Jeffrey…