Almost a year and a half after they acquired the specialty e-tailer, they’ve launched a new section offering the premium products for sale directly on Walmart’s website. The nuances of brand + distribution channels were probably limiting this for a while. | learn […]
Private label is nothing new in retail, though the scale at which Amazon is doing it might be surprising to some (roughly 100 brands already). The NYT argues that it might also open the door to antitrust issues for them. | learn […]
I’ll skip the link to the article about the launch, and instead share an analysis by Preston Byrne. My view: seems like a great move for them (good PR + being “in it”), even if it doesn’t work out long-term. | learn […]
This video, recommended by Fred Wilson, is a great one to watch for anyone interested in blockchain technology. Silvio’s style is really entertaining! | learn more
MIT Technology Review tackles the fascinating subject of how China governs using data, AI and internet surveillance. | learn more
Sam Betesh compiled a list of startups in the “biohacking” ecosystem, along with commentary on each one. I learned of some new companies and concepts thanks to this post! One of the most interesting fringe areas for me is microbiome […]
He was sentenced to 9 months in prison and an €8k fine. TripAdvisor sees this as a “landmark ruling for the Internet.” | learn more
This is a voluntary list of over 300 private cameras (like your Nest) shared with the local police to help them solve crimes. And it works! Recently this helped police charge a man with sexual assault and armed robberies. |sign up
I wrote in May about this scummy towing company being reviewed by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Now, there’s finally been a ruling against them. Unfortunately, they still have a right to appeal. | learn more
“On average, ten ‘solid bulk cargo’ carriers have been lost at sea each year for the last decade.” | learn more