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Alaska Airlines’ e-ink bag label pairs with your iPhone to create electronic baggage tag

July 20, 2022
One piece of tech which has proven slow to, uh, take off is an electronic baggage tag to replace the usual paper label applied to hold baggage at check-in. Alaska Airlines is hoping to boost adoption by offering it free of charge to frequent fliers. Background The first e-ink baggage tag I saw was back in 2016 when luggage-maker Rimowa started offering one built-in to selected suitcases. In…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Hyundai plans a new small electric car for less than $20,000

July 20, 2022
Hyundai has confirmed that it joined the race to build a new small electric car for less than $20,000. However, it sounds like only European markets might get access to it. One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles remains their prices. They are unattainable for most consumers, even with subsidies. To be fair, most new cars are not a smart purchase for most people, and EVs are going…
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GamingNews

Gaming and lifestyle brand XSET secures $15M in Series A funding

July 20, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. XSET is announcing it has closed a $15 million funding round for its gaming and lifestyle brand. The organization will use the capital to invest in new executive talent, marketing and content creation. The…
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MobileNews

YouTube Music updated to support new Android 13 media controls

July 20, 2022
One of the major visual changes in Android 13 is a redesign of media controls, and YouTube Music has just been updated to support the new style. Apps need to target API level 33 to take advantage of the new design. Otherwise, all controls appear at the very bottom of the…
AI & RoboticsNews

Transform 2020: Women in AI and AI Innovation Awards winners

July 20, 2022
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! SAN FRANCISCO – VentureBeat is proud to announces the winners of the 4th Women in AI Awards and its 4th AI Innovation Awards. The Women in AI Awards honors women leaders, mentors, researchers and…
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