on the blockchain
NFTs and JPEGs.
“are NFTs a bubble? no. wealth is a bubble. 1% of the global adult population are now millionaires.” | learn more
big ideas
Marc Lore wants to build a new city in America.
The entrepreneur who founded Jet.com (and sold it to Walmart in the biggest acquihire ever), is hoping to build a brand new city, with the first residents moving in by 2030. | learn more
under the microscope
Experimental chlorine battery holds 6 times more charge than lithium-ion.
“Stanford University scientists experimenting with a decades-old, single-use battery architecture have developed of a new version that is not only rechargeable, but offers around six times the capacity of today’s lithium-ion solutions.” | learn more
under the microscope
Liquid-metal energy harvester works underwater – and on dry land.
“Although there are now a number of devices that generate electricity via movement, most of them only work in dry environments. A new one, however, also functions underwater – meaning it could be used in aquatic settings, implants, or wearables […]
retail therapy
Amazon’s marijuana request.
“Amazon has told its delivery partners to stop screening applicants for marijuana use, according to Bloomberg. Amazon said screening for marijuana reduces the number of job applicants by 30%. The company said eliminating the requirement increases applications by 400%.” | learn more
to your health
Overweight adults should be screened for diabetes at 35.
“The guideline was issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which makes recommendations for preventive services and screenings that insurance companies must completely cover, without out of pocket costs to the insured, under the Affordable Care Act.” | learn more
better doing
Are we really more productive working from home?
“Data from the pandemic can guide organizations struggling to reimagine the new office.” | learn more
better doing
When costs are nonlinear, keep it small.
“We like batching. Batching is more efficient doing ten at once is faster than doing one, one, two, one, one, etc. I don’t wash my socks as soon as I take them off, because lumping them in with the next […]
tech, startups, internet
Cost of $499 Starlink terminal set to plunge.
“One of the major barriers to entry to using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-based ISP has been the cost of the terminal, which uses a phase-array antenna and which costs $499 (and reportedly costs Starlink more than $1300 to manufacture.)” | learn more