Germany’s New $60 Billion Climate Package Does the Bare Minimum
Germany appears to be listening to the millions of people around the world protesting climate inaction Friday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Friday a $60 billion...
Former Fukushima Bosses Cleared of Criminal Negligence Over Nuclear Disaster
The Tokyo District Court has acquitted three former Tokyo Electric Power Company executives charged with criminal negligence leading to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Read more…...
Greta Thunberg, once a lone protester, just led a 4-million strong climate march
As a throng of climate strikers crowded New York City’s Battery Park on Friday, Greta Thunberg lamented the empty promises of politicians who are ensuring a...
Get advice on the latest growth tactics from Demand Curve at Disrupt SF
We’re going to try something new at Disrupt this year, based on the great response we’ve been getting to our startup how-to coverage. We’re going to...
Matchstick Ventures raises $30M to back startups in the northern US and the Rockies
Matchstick Ventures, a seed-stage firm that says it invests in “rapidly growing, yet underserved startup ecosystems,” announced this week that it has raised $30 million for...
Take cover, it’s a drone with a nail gun!
The FAA has warned against equipping your drone with weapons such as flamethrowers and handguns. But can a nail gun really be considered a weapon —...
Publicis Sapient’s John Maeda explains how big companies can think like startups
John Maeda has been a professor at the MIT Media Lab, president of the Rhode Island School of Design, designer partner at venture firm Kleiner Perkins...
This smart cane seeks to help the blind, low-vision communities — Future Blink
WeWalk is an electronic cane designed to make the walking experience for blind and low-vision community members easier. Read more… More about Tech, Mashable Video, Wewalk,...
This coffee alarm clock will help you opens your eyes and perk you up in the morning —Future Blink
Known as the Barisieur, the alarm clock uses the smell of brewed coffee or tea over loud sounds to wake up users. Read more… More about...
Amazon commits to climate pledge, purchases 100,000 electric delivery vans
“It’s time to invest in the products and services the [Climate Pledge signers] will need to meet their commitments.” – Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO Read more…...
