Amid the IPO gold rush, how should we value fintech startups?
Whether it be via SPAC, direct listing or traditional IPO, we are likely to see at least 10 to 15 fintechs go public this year — possibly more. The spotlight will be bright this year on fintech IPOs. Allen Miller Contr.....»»
Research team develops anti-icing film that only requires sunlight
A KAIST research team has developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles to industrial sites without the need for heating wires, periodic spray or oil coating of anti-freeze s.....»»
“What Trump said was so damaging to him”: Experts say NY AG “struck gold” with Trump court rant
“What Trump said was so damaging to him”: Experts say NY AG “struck gold” with Trump court rant.....»»
FlexiSpot electric standing desk deals start at $150 right now
A high-quality standing desk is worth its weight in gold. That’s true for pretty much anyone with a desk job. Many people are under the … The post FlexiSpot electric standing desk deals start at $150 right now appeared first on BGR......»»
The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security video, Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon, discusses how while organizations will be challenged to strengthen their defenses faster than cyber threats are evolving, this ‘come from behind’ rush to.....»»
Elon Musk drops price of X gold checks amid rampant crypto scams
Reports come the same week X reduced the cost of buying gold checkmarks. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) There's currently a surge in cryptocurrency and phishing scams proliferating on X (formerly Twit.....»»
Buy a Costco membership this week & score a free gift card valued up to $40
Readers can score a free Costco Shop Card valued at up to $40 with a 1-year Costco membership. And now the offer applies to both the Gold Star and Executive memberships, the first time ever.New for January 2024 is a free gift card promo that include.....»»
The zaï technique: How farmers in the Sahel grow crops with little to no water
Hubert Reeves once wrote that "on the cosmic scale, liquid water is rarer than gold". And what is true for the universe is even truer in the Sahel, the name given to the vast, arid belt that skirts the Sahara and stretches across Africa from east to.....»»
Big Tech is spending more than VC firms on AI startups
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon haved crowded out traditional Silicon Valley investors. Enlarge / A string of deals by Microsoft, Google and Amazon amounted to two-thirds of the $27 billion raised by fledgling AI companies in 2023.....»»
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major impact on business models, according to Juniper Research. This is combined wit.....»»
How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season
The holiday season can be hectic. Visitors flowing through our homes, the manic rush of food and gift preparations, finding the perfect party outfit and music playlist, and heading off to your local New Year's Eve firework display. It's enough to mak.....»»
Photos: Rivers and fountains of red-gold volcanic lava light up the dark skies in Icelandic town
Rivers of lava spewed from a fissure in the mountainside, snaking downwards and erupting in fountains of red and gold molten rock when the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted this week near a small fishing town in southwestern Iceland......»»
Machine learning sifts through vast data from X-ray diffraction techniques to find new materials
Scientists from the University of Rochester say deep learning can supercharge a technique that is already the gold standard for characterizing new materials. In an npj Computational Materials paper, the interdisciplinary team describes models they de.....»»
Unleashing canine travel: Hospitality, tourism sector urged to adapt to dog-friendly travel demands
Becoming more dog-friendly could be a gold mine for the hospitality and tourism industry, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The research team has urged tourism providers to seize the opportunities offered by a thriving market,.....»»
Our favorite Xbox Series X games of 2023: Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more
After a rough start to the Series X's life span, Xbox finally came through with a strong game lineup in 2023......»»
Assessing loan applicants" credit risk via smartphone activities helps improve financial inclusion, finds study
Financial technology (FinTech)—innovation in the delivery of financial services and products—has grown in popularity, expanding access to finance for millions of people. But while promoting inclusive finance to accelerate economic growth and fina.....»»
New technology to assemble three-dimensional structures using gold nanoparticles confined in nanocapsules
A research group led by Assoc. Prof. Shota Kuwahara of Toho University and Assoc. Prof. Masato Kuwahara of Nagoya University has developed a new technology that enables the creation of three-dimensional structures of gold nanoparticles confined withi.....»»
Fine-tuning gold nanoparticles in tellurite glass for unique photonics
Silicate glass is a commonly-used glass found in most households, in drinking glasses or windowpanes for example. The integration of gold nanoparticles (NPs) in silicate glass has been used in art and decoration for centuries. These NPs impact the wa.....»»
Detoxifying gold mining
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gerson knows very well how "artisanal gold mining" sounds to people who haven't heard the phrase before......»»
"Red gold": Why saffron production is dwindling in India
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling......»»
Job opening hints at Brazilian fintech replacing Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that Apple and Goldman Sachs are ending the partnership they made in 2019 to introduce the Apple Card. Although the news didn’t come as a surprise, it’s still unclear what will happen to the A.....»»