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3 Disruptive Companies Shaping the Future of Technology

What is it?  
C3.ai is delivering a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence-as-a-service offering, so any company can access the benefits of AI.

PubMatic is deriving data from cookie-less environments to combat recent changes to data policies from companies like Apple and Google.

Joby is pioneering urban air mobility, which can transport passengers to locations five times faster than cars.

Why important.

These three companies represent the next generation of innovation.

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37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for ThemWhat is it?

What is it?
Employers said there’s a new boldness in the way Gen Z dictates taste. And some members of Gen Z, defined as the 72 million people born between 1997 and 2012, or simply as anyone too young to remember Sept. 11, are quick to affirm this characterization.

Why important.

Many managers feel that ignoring the divide between young and the slightly less young isn’t an option. It shapes hiring. It shapes marketing. And over the last year, it has shaped the way companies respond to a country in tumult. For ex: how to respond when Gen Z employees insisted on taking days off for menstrual cramps or mental health: “Hey I woke up and I’m not in a good place mentally,” went the typical text message. “I’m not going to come in today.”

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Employees are designing the workplace of the future. Posted 21_10_24

What is it? This summer SAP, a large software company, rolled out a brand-new, hybrid work pilot program at their offices in Palo Alto. For months they tested different floor plans and setups, a variety of work schedules, the most productive uses of space and the ideal structure and composition of meetings suited for this new world by having employees answer “Why do we go to the office?”

to be around other people and work collaboratively?
because it’s a dedicated location to focus on our work in a unique way?
because we believe it’s necessary to be “seen”?
because we’re just supposed to, because it’s what we’ve always done?

Why Important: See what have they learned and how can you apply some of the lessons to your business

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Best power banks: The top portable chargers for devices. Posted 21_10_24

What is it? Evaluated a wide range of power banks from different manufacturers, costing different prices, and some offering unique features. The picks reflect a range of needs. (Included are a roundup of USB car chargers if you spend a lot of time in transit.)

Why Important: Culls through various charging specs, ports, and even cables you have to consider, from the ton of competing brands. Learn which ones actually live up to their promise

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China Could Dominate Advanced Technologies. Posted 21_10_24

What is it? U.S. officials issued new warnings Friday about China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence and a range of advanced technologies that could eventually give Beijing a decisive military edge and possible dominance over health care and other essential sectors in America.

Why important. Chinese companies have also offered COVID-19 testing kits and genetic testing in the U.S., meeting federal privacy standards and other regulationsThe data collected by companies with ties to China could ultimately end up in the hands of Beijing. China alreadyhas the greatest access to medical data of any country, You said. With its data collection and its advancements in technology, Beijing could one day be dominant in health care and leave the U.S. wholly dependent on China, he said.

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Israel’s 9,000 commercial drone test flights awesome to see. Posted 21_10_17

What Is It? Ferrying cartons of ice cream, sushi and Covid vaccines across the city in an experiment that officials hope provided a glimpse of the not-too-distant future.

Why Important: Israel's National Drone Initiative, a government program, carried out the drill to prepare for a world in which large quantities of commercial deliveries will be made by drones to take pressure off highly congested urban roads. The two-year program aims to apply the capabilities of Israeli drone companies to establish a nationwide network where customers can order goods and have them delivered to pick up spots.

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Why Simple Machine Learning Models Are Key To Driving Business Decisions. Posted 21_10_17

What Is It? Tiny Model Theory is the idea that you don’t need to use heavy-duty ML models to carry out simple repetitive everyday business predictions.

Why Important: Using more lightweight models cuts down on the time you’d need for the aforementioned bottlenecks, decreasing your time to value. Tiny models, like logistic regression, can train concurrently by making use of distributed ML that parallel trains models across different cloud servers. Tiny are ideal candidates for distributed ML. Some of the top companies prefer simple models for their distributed ML pipeline involving edge devices, like IOTs and smartphones.

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This $22 Indiegogo-funded charging cable eliminates clutter. Posted 21_10_17

What is it? The InCharge Charging Cable supports Lightning, USB-C and micro-USB devices, delivers 100W ultra-fast charging and offers fast data transfer.

Why Important: the InCharge Charging Cable offers a versatile number of ports. to connect, transfer files and charge compatible devices using its integrated Lightning, USB, USB-C and micro-USB connectors. It’s compatible with Apple's 18W fast-charging standard and can support up to 100W of power delivery for USB-C devices. Don’t have a standard outlet readily available? The InCharge even lets you use your phone or tablet as a portable power source.

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