There’s been much talk of ICOs — initial coin offerings — amid the rising value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum. Now the industry is about to see its first ‘big name’ move into the space after Kik announced plans to introduce its own cryptocurrency via a token sale. Messaging app Kik is particular popular among teens and young people in… Read More
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A human-powered cargo rig like Yuba’s Supermarche shows how to make urban cycling work at scale. The post Let’s All Ditch Our Cars and Start Riding Cargo Bikes appeared first on WIRED.
Source: Wired
Rocket Lab has made history today, launching an orbital-class rocket to space from a private launch facility for the first time ever. The launch took place at 16:23 NZST (9:23 PM PT) on Thursday, using one of Rocket Lab’s Electron rockets which took off from Rocket Lab Complex 1 in New Zealand. While the launch got the rocket up in the air and on its way, the rocket itself didn’t… Read More
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College is supposed to be a life-defining experience–but that doesn’t mean students always graduate with all the skills they need to build their lives. Paragon One, an online career coaching service and mentor marketplace, wants to fill in the gaps. The startup announced that it has raised $1.9 million in seed funding from Y Combinator, Foundation Capital, Learn Capital,… Read More
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A new wealth management startup called Prumentum Group is coming to market with a unique value proposition, looking to combine the technology chops of a roboadvisor with the human touch of a registered investment advisor. To do so, the company has built a tech platform, raised $25 million in funding, and acquired a minority stake in a financial advisory firm. Read More
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In the fanatical world of limited-release streetwear, milliseconds matter—and the shopping bots reign supreme. The post The Botmakers Who Rule the Obsessive World of Streetwear appeared first on WIRED.
Source: Wired
Opinion: Silicon Valley companies shouldn’t bother trying to hire women if they can’t retain them. The post If You Can’t Retain Women, Don’t Recruit Them appeared first on WIRED.
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The President’s proposed budget guts scientific research and protection, because it either doesn’t know what science is for, or doesn’t care. The post Trump’s Budget Forgets That Science Is Insurance for America appeared first on WIRED.
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George Lucas defied many of the commandments of screenwriting, so why is the Star Wars saga so memorable? We ask a script expert.
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With access to jaw-dropping CGI, “Fifth Element” director Luc Besson is finally making the gloriously gorgeous sci-fi epic he’s always wanted.
Source: CNET