STR/AFP/Getty Images China and the US are currently in talks over a trade deal, in the hopes of lower tariffs and increased trade between the two superpowers. But according to UBS economists, China is likely to succeed with or without a deal. UBS says that because China has opened up its domestic market, any imbalances […]
We went to Amazon Go and saw why 7-Eleven should fear the e-commerce giant’s convenience store of the future
Shoshy Ciment/Business Insider Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store in January 2018. The cashierless store of the future is changing the game for prepared food and convenience stores. Though there are currently only 13 Amazon Go locations in the US, the e-commerce giant reportedly has plans to open 3,000 more stores within a few […]
Tesla just announced a giant new battery (TSLA)
AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool Tesla on Monday announced its largest battery product. Called Megapack, it’s designed to simplify the installation process for large energy-storage projects. A system of Megapacks is more cost-effective and can be installed faster than a fossil-fuel power plant, Tesla says, and the Megapacks can store energy generated by wind turbines or solar […]
These brothers, formerly from DigitalOcean, just got $15 million from Accel to build a company they hope will represent the NYC tech scene
Catalyst On Tuesday, Catalyst announced it raised $15 million in a series A round led by Accel. Catalyst CEO and co-founder Edward Chiu decided to start the company after his stint at DigitalOcean, where he built customer success software. Chiu says that compared to competitors like Salesforce and Gainsight, Catalyst’s software is design-focused and easy […]
Treat Yourself to Gucci’s Luxurious GG Velvet Bucket Bag
Gucci unveils a newly designed GG Marmont bucket bag, providing an option for you to carry all your essentials this summer. Created in Italy from plush purple velvet, the carry-all arrives with an open-top, a drawstring fastening and more. Additional detailing is marked by a front gold-tone GG logo, a gold-tone chain shoulder strap, and […]
Watch Virgil Abloh’s Backstage Video for Louis Vuitton FW19
Louis Vuitton has offered an insight into its Fall/Winter 2019 Virgil Abloh directed and designed menswear show. The behind-the-scenes film follows Virgil and his Louis Vuitton team six days before the show begins, and opens with Virgil saying that he is currently living in a Renaissance. The video explores Virgil Abloh’s meticulous eye for detail. […]