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The startup investment climate has been somewhat grim of late. And despite ever-mounting evidence of approaching catastrophe, financing of climate tech has also suffered, with venture funding down 40% in H1 2023. However, there are some rays of hope shimmering on the horizon.  With less money available, it is perhaps understandable that investors (even the Earth-conscious kind) want to back founders with a proven track record. One such is Eamon Jubbawy.  Having co-founded successful AI-powered ID verification startup Onfido, Jubbawy has now turned his attention towards fighting climate change by fostering trust in the budding carbon removal industry.  Jubbawy’s latest…

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The first-ever biometric corridor for train travel opened today at Eurostar’s London terminal.  The system, developed by British tech firm iProov, replaces border checks with a facial verification checkpoint that you just walk straight past.  Before travel, the passenger downloads the app, authenticates their ID, scans their face, and links their ticket. On arrival at St Pancras Station, they stroll through a dedicated lane for the tech — dubbed SmartCheck — which verifies their entry. The system lets users skip ticket gates and manual border control in the UK. After baggage inspection and a passport check at the French border,…

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Eras used to span millions of years, but today they come and go in a swipe. Amid this culture churn, hot takes about what brands should do go stale almost instantly. There is no time to hypothesize when we’re all too busy trying to catch up on whatever-core. Thanks, relentless scrolling, for eviscerating society’s attention…Read More

CBS’s fall lineup is going through its own version of Survivor. The network, which previously announced its fall lineup back in May, is now revealing an almost entirely new fall schedule amid ongoing programming disruptions throughout the TV industry from the SAG and WGA strikes. The CW and Fox also recently announced updated schedules for…Read More

Skincare, according to beauty brand Glow Recipe, can be more than a necessary step in a monotonous routine. By pulling back the curtain on the beauty industry and crafting a robust community and influencer marketing strategy, the brand is maintaining long-term traction in a social space that is often defined by fleeting trends. Christine Chang,…Read More

Adobe and multimedia platform Just Women’s Sports are bringing the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup stateside. Today, the brands announced a partnership for a new in-studio World Cup show hosted by former Emmy-winning ESPN personality Katie Nolan and U.S. Women’s National Team and NWSL Gotham FC star Midge Purce, debuting July 20. The eight-episode series,…Read More

There’s a new sheriff in town at Fox’s streaming service Tubi. Anjali Sud will join the AVOD as its new CEO on Sept. 1, reporting to Paul Cheesbrough, CEO of Tubi Media Group. Top line Sud comes over from Vimeo, where she’s served as CEO since 2017. Previously she was the general manager and head…Read More

With its animation-inspired activation at San Diego Comic-Con, Hulu looks to illustrate the importance of TV fandom. On Monday, Hulu announced its SDCC activation, Hulu Animayhem: Enter the 2nd Dimension, which celebrates the streamer’s vast library of adult animation by giving attendees an immersive cartoon world of their own. For the activation, which runs from…Read More

One of the biggest events on the entertainment calendar, San Diego Comic-Con is just days away, and brands, studios and streaming giants are gearing up for their biggest and best yet. In this week’s episode, senior producer Al Mannarino is on the other side of the mic with Europe brand editor, Rebecca Stewart. Entertainment reporter…Read More

Datatilsynet, Norway’s Data Protection Authority, will temporarily ban behavioural advertising on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram due to privacy violations. The ban will apply from August 4 and last for three months – or until the US giant addresses the legal requirements. If Meta doesn’t take action, it risks a fine of up to €88,600 per day. The decision follows the latest ruling by the EU’s Court of Justice (CJEU), which deemed Meta’s behavioural advertising practices incompatible with the GDPR. As the name suggests, behavioural advertising displays targeted ads to individuals by observing their online behaviour. Companies who employ it…

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