Oatly doesn’t mind getting the cold shoulder from Big Dairy. In fact, the brand provoked a frosty response–then relished in it–by crashing an ice cream social sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association recently in Washington, D.C. Capturing sound bites and awkward interactions with attendees, an Oatly video crew tried to convince Capitol Hill denizens…Read More
German quantum computing startup planqc yesterday announced a Series A raise of €50mn. A mere 18 months after its founding, the startup has already scaled its digital atom-based technology to over 1,000 qubits — something that puts it on par with industry giant IBM. The company is a spinout from the Max Planck Institute, and its technology was built at the Institute’s Quantum Optics (MPQ) department. Planqc says it expects to scale to 10,000 or even 100,000 qubits “in the next couple of years.” That would be a significant milestone not only for planqc, but for the European quantum computing…
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As retail media soars to the top of every industry event’s agenda–and list of most-used buzzwords–developments are less settled behind the scenes at many retail media networks. Based on conversations with six sources–including industry analysts, media buyers and retail media executives–three major pain points have emerged that RMNs and their partners grapple with as the…Read More
Always wanted to retire early but haven’t quite found the time? Taco Bell has the answer. The fast-food chain is inviting the old at heart to The Cantinas, an early retirement community where guests can embrace the laid-back lifestyle of retirees–at any age. For one weekend in August, The Cantinas will be a place for…Read More
In Formula One, races are often won by slimmer margins than the naked eye can see. A tiny twist of a steering wheel, a twitchy step on a pedal, a fleeting lapse of concentration: any moment can determine success or failure. Frequently, these moments arrive when the car comes to a halt. When a driver hears the “box, box” call on their radio, they exit the main track for a pit stop. Instantly, a swarm of mechanics start changing tyres, making repairs, and adjusting settings. Within a few seconds, the vehicle is back in the race with a winning upgrade. At…
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Sweating through seven shirts…
That was the definition of work when work was the same thing as physical labor.
For many of us, the physical labor is no longer the way we add value.
And it’s tempting to imagine that we simply have to show up for the coffee.
But it’s still called work.
Adding value isn’t easy. As soon as it is, everyone will do it, and our participation becomes less useful.
We need to look for the hard parts, not avoid them.
When it comes to programming languages, it’s often the newest that garner the most attention. But according to Ted Kremenek, Apple director of languages and runtimes, programmers should be shaking off programming stalwart C++ in favour of Swift. “Swift’s safety, speed, and approachability, combined with built-in C and C++ interoperability, mean Swift is the best choice to succeed C++,” Kremenek said. 3 developer jobs hiring this week Software Developer F/M, Lyric Management Integrations, France Fullstack Developer (all genders), Mazars GmbH & Co. KG, Düsseldorf Software Developer, InTraffic, Woerden Even the White House has recommended that programmers move to memory-safe programming…
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Dutch venture capital fund manager LUMO Labs is launching a new €100mn fund for Europe’s impact-driven tech startups. Building on LUMO Lab’s existing investment strategy, the new Rise Fund will target startups that develop emerging technologies which align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The technologies include AI, blockchain, IoT, VR, and AR. Their application needs to serve LUMO Labs’s focus areas of SDGs: Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, and Sustainable Cities & Communities, and Climate Action. The Rise Fund will also aim for more regional diversification beyond the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium where LUMO Labs is mostly…
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In the volatile world of cancel culture, who holds the power to make amends? Mistakes are bound to happen now and again; some are more forgivable than others. Recently, soda brand Poppi faced a lawsuit alleging its gut health claims are falsely advertised. The brand is trying to make a comeback from the allegations, saying…Read More
Ice cream brand Haagen-Dazs is entering the highly competitive Super Bowl ad mix, as it has purchased national airtime during Super Bowl 59. The brand is in the game for the first time in its more than 60 years in business. The brand is now found in 25% of U.S. households, and Haagen-Dazs decided the…Read More
