The hop-water maker raised more than $25 million, but revenue plunged as distribution costs, tight shelf space, and weak retail demand caught up with the business.
Biometric authentication is becoming increasingly familiar to consumers, from unlocking smartphones with a face or fingerprint to verifying transactions within banking apps. But using biometrics at the point of sale—particularly on a terminal provided by a merchant—may require a different level of trust. Consumers appear divided on whether they would embrace the technology in a…
Hashed, the global crypto venture firm, has agreed to serve as the anchor investor in a new private credit vehicle aimed at digital-asset institutions. The fund is targeting $300 million and will be managed by Thoro Capital Management, a platform set up by Abu Dhabi-based investor Mohamed Hamdy. Hamdy, a co-founder of Further Ventures, is…
California’s new AI transparency law took effect this week, but it defines “transparency” in a way that may not help many consumers. The law, which passed in 2024, sets up a robust transparency infrastructure for AI-generated content, but it does not guarantee that the real “story” of a piece of content is shown when it…
Key insight: Fifth Third is using new AI tools to track the progress of its merger with Comerica, which it acquired earlier this year. Forward look: Fifth Third is just one of many banks that are increasingly creating their own AI tools. Expert quote: “These monitoring tools that are AI-powered have been very helpful for…
Annual Community Celebration Brings Together Residents, Local Businesses, and Community Partners for an Evening of Music, Culture, and Connection MIAMI – Aug. 11, 2026 – PRLog — Alexan Kendall is bringing the community together once again with BAILA! – Beats, Bites y Buena Vibra, an annual celebration of culture, music, food, and neighborhood connections….
Only 13% of Gen Z say that most people can be trusted, according to a report by a political scientist at Washington University in St. Louis, while 74% think “you can’t be too careful.” “Gen Z will be the least trusting generation in modern American history,” wrote Ryan Burge, who is also a data analyst…