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Limited-Edition Performance EVs
Limited-Edition Performance EVs
The Karma Invictus is an EREV Limited to 30 Production Units
The Karma Invictus is a limited-edition performance vehicle from Karma Automotive, a company that emerged from the remnants of Fisker Automotive. The Invictus is based on the Karma Revero, an... MORE
Compact Portable Gaming DACs
Compact Portable Gaming DACs
The ROG Clavis from ASUS is a USB-C DAC for Portable Devices
The ASUS ROG Clavis is a USB-C to 3.5 mm digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to enhance audio quality for gamers and audiophiles alike. It features the ESS 9281 QUAD DAC™ technology, which... MORE
Gaming-Ready DACs
Gaming-Ready DACs
The Schiit Fulla 2 is Designed to Seamlessly Enhance Game Audio
The Fulla 2 from Schiit is a versatile digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier designed with gamers in mind. It features an AKM AK4490 DAC chip, which provides high-quality audio... MORE
Internal PC Case Desks
Internal PC Case Desks
The PC Case Desk from Red Harbinger Uses Minimal Cables
The PC Case Desk from Red Harbinger, also known as the Cross Desk, is a unique combination of a computer case and a desk, designed to cater to PC enthusiasts and gamers. This desk-case hybrid is... MORE
Computer-Housing Standing Desks
Computer-Housing Standing Desks
SecretLab's Magnus Pro Standing Desk has a Dedicated PC Section
The SecretLab Magnus Pro standing desk is a versatile and innovative piece of furniture designed to cater to the needs of gamers, creators, and professionals. It features an electrically-controlled... MORE
Gourmet Organic Breakfast Bars
Gourmet Organic Breakfast Bars
Little Gourmet Released a Set of Child-Friendly Breakfast Bars
Little Gourmet Organic Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars in Strawberry Carrot flavor are designed as a nutritious snack for toddlers aged 12 months and older. These bars are made with real fruit and... MORE
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
dbrand released three new collections of glow-in-the-dark skins titled the ‘Circuit Board,’ ‘Dark Circuit,’ and ‘Short circuit,’ respectively. The Circuit Board... MORE
Flexible Display Technologies
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
DuPont has been a pioneer in the development of flexible display materials, leveraging over 50 years of experience in producing polyimide (PI) films and liquids. These materials are essential for... MORE
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Monetate Aims to Enhance Digital Experiences
Monetate offers a comprehensive suite of personalization tools designed to enhance digital experiences for ecommerce and other digital businesses. Their platform leverages advanced machine learning... MORE
Stretchable OLED Panels
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago have developed a new material for stretchable OLED displays. This material can bend in half or stretch... MORE
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with AI
Zoovu’s AI Personalized eCommerce platform leverages artificial intelligence to create tailored shopping experiences for customers. By utilizing real-time behavioral insights and zero-party... MORE
Personalized All-in-One Maintenance Platforms
Personalized All-in-One Maintenance Platforms
The MyHome Platform is
The MyHome Platform is a comprehensive digital solution designed to assist homeowners in managing, maintaining, and enhancing their properties throughout the lifecycle of ownership. It offers a... MORE
Customer Initiative Solutions
Customer Initiative Solutions
T-Mobile is Utilizing Microsoft Power Platform for Initiatives
T-Mobile has adopted Microsoft Power Platform to enhance its customer initiatives, resulting in significant time and cost savings. The company developed the Orbit App, which utilizes Power Apps,... MORE
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
Verizon has introduced a suite of new AI tools designed to enhance the customer experience by simplifying interactions and providing personalized support. These tools, which include a Personal... MORE
Video Customer Support Tools
Video Customer Support Tools
NTT Docomo Added a Video Customer Support Service with AWS
NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s largest mobile phone operators, has implemented a video customer support solution called d Service Online Counter using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This solution,... MORE
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Walmart has introduced Wallaby, a retail-specific AI model, to enhance personalized shopping and customer service experiences. Wallaby leverages decades of Walmart’s corporate data to provide... MORE
CX-Enhancing AI Tools
CX-Enhancing AI Tools
NICE Launched 'Enlighten AI' to Elevate Virtual CX Experiences
NICE’s Enlighten AI is a comprehensive customer experience (CX) solution powered by artificial intelligence. It offers a range of tools designed to optimize customer interactions across... MORE
3D-Printed Sports Sneakers
3D-Printed Sports Sneakers
Zellerfeld Partnered with Nike to 3D Print New Nike Air Max 1000
The ‘Nike Air Max 1000’ is a 3D-printed reimagining of the iconic Air Max 1, created in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a German footwear company known for its cutting-edge 3D-printing... MORE
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ollie AI Provides Savings on Groceries through Extensive Curation
Ollie AI meal kits offer a personalized approach to meal planning and grocery shopping. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Ollie creates customized meal plans and grocery lists tailored... MORE
AI-Curated Recipe Kits
AI-Curated Recipe Kits
KITI.AI Creates Custom Ready-to-Order Meal Kits from Community Posts
KITI.AI is an AI-powered platform designed to simplify the cooking process for food content creators, chefs, and social media enthusiasts. By feeding a link or searching for trending recipes, users... MORE
Smart Home Meal Kits
Smart Home Meal Kits
Novus.AI Offers a Curated Meal Kit Powered by Generative AI
Novus meal kits provide a streamlined approach to home cooking by offering pre-prepared and pre-portioned ingredients tailored to individual dietary preferences and portion sizes. This preparation... MORE
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
EasierChef is an AI-Optimized Meal Kit Service for Savings
EasierChef meal kits utilize artificial intelligence to enhance the culinary experience by curating personalized recipes and managing grocery lists efficiently. Customers can select from over 1,090... MORE
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
SparkFun Electronics is an online retailer that specializes in providing individual electronic components and tools for hobbyists, educators, and professionals. By offering a wide range of parts... MORE
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
MR D.I.Y Helps Consumers Save Money with a Do-it-Yourself Approach
MR D.I.Y., Malaysia’s largest home improvement retailer, recently introduced a new mascot named PANDAi as part of its “MR D.I.Y. PANDAi Jaga Anda” initiative. The friendly panda... MORE
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Aisle 24, a cashierless grocery retailer, continues its expansion across Canada with the launch of a new, larger store concept. Founded in 2016, Aisle 24 operates 24/7, fully automated stores that... MORE
Employee-Free Smart Stores
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
The Teo unmanned smart store concept in Germany, developed by the German supermarket chain tegut showcases a unique direction of retail. Initially launched in Fulda in November 2020, this store has... MORE
Retro RTS Game Collections
Retro RTS Game Collections
Blizzard Launched a Remastered Warcraft Collection for its 30th Anniv.
Blizzard Entertainment has released the Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft franchise. This collection includes remastered versions of Warcraft: Orcs &... MORE
Game Preservation Initiatives
Game Preservation Initiatives
GOG is Launching an Official Preservation Program for Video Games
GOG has introduced the GOG Preservation Program to ensure that classic PC games remain playable on modern systems. Announced on the occasion of GOG’s 16th anniversary, the program aims to... MORE
Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces
Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces
MouthIO Interactive Mouthpiece Offers Hands-Free Assistance
MIT researchers from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Aarhus University have developed an innovative device called MouthIO, an interactive mouthpiece designed... MORE
Limited-Run Electric Cars
Limited-Run Electric Cars
AC Cars Announced the 'Ace Classic Electric' with 49 Units Made
AC Cars, a British manufacturer known for its iconic sports cars, has unveiled the Ace Classic Electric at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This all-electric model is a modern reinterpretation of... MORE
Statewide Distribution Centers
Statewide Distribution Centers
Dollar General Announced a New Distribution Center in Colorado
Dollar General has recently inaugurated a new distribution center in Aurora, Colorado. The facility spans approximately one million square feet and is expected to create around 400 new jobs. This... MORE
Limited Edition White Consoles
Limited Edition White Consoles
Valve Announced a Special Edition White Steam Deck OLED
Valve has announced the release of a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED, which will be available worldwide starting November 18, 2024. This new model retains the same specifications as the... MORE
Seamless Glass PC Cases
Seamless Glass PC Cases
The NV5 MKII from Phanteks Features Wrap-Around Glass Panels
The Phanteks NV5 MKII is a mid-tower chassis designed to cater to high-performance PC builds. It features a near-seamless glass panel that provides an unobstructed view of the internal components,... MORE
Professional Color-Accurate Monitors
Professional Color-Accurate Monitors
AOC's Latest Graphic Pro Monitor is Ultra-Precise
The AOC Graphic Pro U32U3CV is a professional-grade monitor designed to meet the needs of creative professionals. Featuring a 31.5-inch Nano IPS panel with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, this... MORE
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Lotus’s Pick & Go employee-free store in Thailand represents a significant step forward in retail innovation. The store, which operates without any staff on the premises, leverages... MORE
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Warsaw-based retail startup ZeroQs has successfully raised €457,000 in funding from Freya Capital to further develop and expand its smart shopping cart technology. The company’s innovative... MORE

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Intricately Crafted Protein Bars
Intricately Crafted Protein Bars
Peter Rahal Announced his New Protein Bar Brand 'David Protein'
David Protein is the latest creation from RXBar co-founder Peter Rahal. David Protein is a new brand of protein bars that claim to be “protein perfected,” with an intricate ingredients... MORE
Musician Album-Inspired Parfums
Musician Album-Inspired Parfums
Melanie Martinez' 'Portals' Scent is Inspired by the Portals Album
Portals is a new parfum collection by Melanie Martinez, inspired by her album K-12 and her upcoming EP After School. The collection features four unique scents: Strawberry Shortcake, Crybaby,... MORE
Titanium Keychain Holders
Titanium Keychain Holders
'The KeySnap' is a Durable EDC with a Modular Design
The KeySnap is a titanium EDC (everyday carry) multitool that combines a carabiner, a keychain, and a blade in one device. It is designed to provide a reliable and versatile tool for everyday use... MORE
Shoulder Button-Equipped Phones
Shoulder Button-Equipped Phones
The Redmagic 8 Pro has High-Speed Shoulder Triggers for Gaming
‘ZTE Nubia,’ a China-based manufacturer of high-speed gaming phones with unique features, offers the ‘Redmagic 8 Pro’ phone with additional buttons. The Redmagic 8 Pro is a... MORE
High-Performance Midrange Smartphones
High-Performance Midrange Smartphones
Xiaomi's POCO X6 is its First Smartphone of 2024
The POCO X6 is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in January 2024 by Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO. It features a 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED display with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and a... MORE
Hybrid Mountain-Gravel Bikes
Hybrid Mountain-Gravel Bikes
Specialized Bikes' 'Turbo Creo 2 Comp' Fits Multiple Bike Categories
The Turbo Creo 2 Comp is an electric gravel bike that combines performance, comfort, and versatility. It features a carbon frame with front and rear thru-axles, a fully integrated down tube battery,... MORE
Affordable Brand-Name Smartphones
Affordable Brand-Name Smartphones
'Nothing' is Expected to Release the 'Nothing Phone 2a' Soon
Nothing, a company founded by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is expected to launch the sequel to its second smartphone titled the ‘Nothing Phone 2a,’ at the Mobile World Congress in... MORE
Prestigious Crowdfunded Keyboards
Prestigious Crowdfunded Keyboards
Azio Launched a Kickstarter Campaign for its 'RC Prestige'
The RC Prestige, which stands for Retro Collection Prestige, is a mechanical keyboard from Azio, a company that specializes in retro-inspired peripherals. The keyboard features a solid aluminum frame,... MORE
Dutch Foldable E-Bikes
Dutch Foldable E-Bikes
DYU Launched a New Foldable Bike for EU and Uk Consumers Titled the 'A1F'
The ‘A1F’ ebike from DYU is a compact and foldable electric bike that is designed for city riding. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance, with a metal frame and 16-inch wheels. The... MORE
Mini PC Platform Updates
Mini PC Platform Updates
ACEMAGIC Rolled Out a Suite of Updates for its Range of Mini PCs
ACEMAGIC, a leading manufacturer of powerful mini PCs, has recently announced an exclusive system update for its mini PC owners. This update is a proactive measure to address a rare issue that... MORE
Minimalist Mini-ITX PC Cases
Minimalist Mini-ITX PC Cases
Cooler Master's Latest PC Cases Focuses on Portability and Minimalism
The NCORE 100 MAX is a mini-ITX PC case that combines high performance, space efficiency, and premium design. It features a custom 120mm AIO liquid cooling system, a V SFX Gold 850W ATX 3.0 PSU, and... MORE
Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
‘Spatial Vacuuming’ is a new mixed reality app from a solo developer designed to gamify home cleaning. The application uses the external cameras on an XR headset to scan the user’s... MORE
True 4K Home Theater Projectors
True 4K Home Theater Projectors
BenQ Released a New Premium Laser Projector for Home Cinemas
The BenQ W5800 is a high-performance 4K laser projector designed for home cinema use. It features a 0.47-inch DLP chip that achieves 4K UHD resolution through four-phase pixel shifting, delivering a... MORE
Keychain-Sized Utility Knives
Keychain-Sized Utility Knives
AlloyX is Crowdfunding for its 'WaspArmor Blade' EDC Knife
The WaspArmor Blade from AlloyX is a compact keychain-sized tool designed for versatility and durability. Crafted from high-grade titanium, this micro folding knife boasts a sleek and minimalist... MORE