HP is reinventing the retail space with its new HP elitePOS product. HP's General Manager and Vice President of Retail Aaron Weiss explains how this technology can transform the retail industry.
"Digital is not new but it is accelerating," says Weiss. "The expectations of consumers as shoppers is changing." Now, consumers are expecting a lot more from their brick-and-mortar experience explains Weiss.
HP is featuring its elitePOS at the 2018 National Retail Federation conference. Weiss says this is a complete rethinking of a traditional point-of-sale device. "Security is critical to our retailers, and is going to grow in importance," says Weiss.
Blue Bear Capital, a venture and growth equity firm focusing on AI-powered solutions for the world’s energy, infrastructure, and climate challenges, recently announced it has raised $150 million dollars in new funding. Ernst Sack, Partner at Blue Bear Capital, joins Cheddar Climate the vision his company has when it comes to combating climate change.
Tinder is working to keep users on the platform for longer periods by introducing its own in-app currency. Users can collect coins by staying active on the dating app or purchasing them. The currency can then be used on features like Super Likes or Boosts.
The Drone Racing League kicked off its 2021-2022 world championship season this week. Spanning across 14 different locations over the course of the year, 12 of the world's best drone pilots will be racing against each other to bring home the title. Drone racing has grown in popularity over the past year, with the Drone Racing League seeing an uptick of nearly 200 percent average viewership, 90 percent in virtual drone racing participation and 60 percent fanbase growth over social media. Rachel Jacobson, President of the Drone Racing League, discusses the future of the sport and why she thinks drone racing will soon be on par with traditional sports.
