Bogg Bag: From Defective Order to \$100 Million Brand
Kim Vaccarella founded Bogg Bag in 2008 to address the lack of durable, easy-to-clean beach bags; after overcoming initial manufacturing setbacks and leveraging unexpected demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is projected to generate \$100 million in revenue in 2024.
Bogg Bag: From Defective Order to \$100 Million Brand
Kim Vaccarella founded Bogg Bag in 2008 to address the lack of durable, easy-to-clean beach bags; after overcoming initial manufacturing setbacks and leveraging unexpected demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is projected to generate \$100 million in revenue in 2024.
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20% Bias Score
AI Heart Models Improve Medical Device Safety
AI-generated digital twins are improving medical device safety by enabling more inclusive and thorough testing across diverse populations, potentially reducing the thousands of deaths and millions of injuries caused by medical devices annually, as shown by a 2018 investigation.
AI Heart Models Improve Medical Device Safety
AI-generated digital twins are improving medical device safety by enabling more inclusive and thorough testing across diverse populations, potentially reducing the thousands of deaths and millions of injuries caused by medical devices annually, as shown by a 2018 investigation.
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44% Bias Score
US-China Tech War: Bifurcation Risk and Cooperation Opportunities
The US imposed expanded restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, leading to reciprocal measures from China, raising concerns about the bifurcation of global technology ecosystems, yet highlighting opportunities for cooperation on global challenges.
US-China Tech War: Bifurcation Risk and Cooperation Opportunities
The US imposed expanded restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, leading to reciprocal measures from China, raising concerns about the bifurcation of global technology ecosystems, yet highlighting opportunities for cooperation on global challenges.
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32% Bias Score
"Samsung and Google challenge Apple and Meta with 2025 mixed-reality headset"
"Samsung and Google's Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset running Google's Android XR, is set for a 2025 release, challenging Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest, which hold 65-75% and 3% of the market respectively in the first half of 2024."
"Samsung and Google challenge Apple and Meta with 2025 mixed-reality headset"
"Samsung and Google's Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset running Google's Android XR, is set for a 2025 release, challenging Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest, which hold 65-75% and 3% of the market respectively in the first half of 2024."
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36% Bias Score
California Invests $1.4 Billion in EV Infrastructure Amidst Federal Policy Uncertainty
California approved a $1.4 billion investment to install almost 17,000 new EV charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing low-income communities, aiming to reach 250,000 public chargers, while concerns remain over potential federal policy changes impacting EV sales.
California Invests $1.4 Billion in EV Infrastructure Amidst Federal Policy Uncertainty
California approved a $1.4 billion investment to install almost 17,000 new EV charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing low-income communities, aiming to reach 250,000 public chargers, while concerns remain over potential federal policy changes impacting EV sales.
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32% Bias Score
iOS 18.2 Released: Apple Intelligence Expands Globally
Apple released iOS 18.2, including the Apple Intelligence feature, for iPhones from iPhone XS onwards and addressing several security issues; initial user feedback is positive.
iOS 18.2 Released: Apple Intelligence Expands Globally
Apple released iOS 18.2, including the Apple Intelligence feature, for iPhones from iPhone XS onwards and addressing several security issues; initial user feedback is positive.
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44% Bias Score
"Google's Quantum Leap: AI, XR, and the Future of Tech"
"In 2024, Google's CEO countered claims that Google is becoming obsolete by highlighting its advancements in AI, quantum computing, and XR, aiming to create a unified ecosystem that spans search, shopping, entertainment, and gaming, challenging existing tech giants."
"Google's Quantum Leap: AI, XR, and the Future of Tech"
"In 2024, Google's CEO countered claims that Google is becoming obsolete by highlighting its advancements in AI, quantum computing, and XR, aiming to create a unified ecosystem that spans search, shopping, entertainment, and gaming, challenging existing tech giants."
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40% Bias Score
China's LEAF Accelerator Sets New Standard for Heavy-Ion Research
China's new heavy-ion accelerator, LEAF, began operations this week, exceeding global counterparts in power by a factor of millions and enabling unprecedented research in nuclear astrophysics, material science, and potentially, the discovery of new elements.
China's LEAF Accelerator Sets New Standard for Heavy-Ion Research
China's new heavy-ion accelerator, LEAF, began operations this week, exceeding global counterparts in power by a factor of millions and enabling unprecedented research in nuclear astrophysics, material science, and potentially, the discovery of new elements.
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40% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
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48% Bias Score
EU's Child Pornography Law Blocked Over Privacy Concerns
A proposed EU law to combat online child sexual abuse material failed due to privacy concerns raised by ten member states over client-side scanning of encrypted messaging apps, which they viewed as a privacy violation and potential for mass surveillance.
EU's Child Pornography Law Blocked Over Privacy Concerns
A proposed EU law to combat online child sexual abuse material failed due to privacy concerns raised by ten member states over client-side scanning of encrypted messaging apps, which they viewed as a privacy violation and potential for mass surveillance.
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48% Bias Score
Broadcom Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Revenue Triples on Strong Cloud Demand
Broadcom exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with $1.42 adjusted EPS and $14.05 billion revenue, while AI revenue tripled to $12.2 billion, driven by custom chip development with three major cloud customers who plan to deploy 1 million chips each by 2027; the company forecasts a $60 billion-$90 billio...
Broadcom Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Revenue Triples on Strong Cloud Demand
Broadcom exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with $1.42 adjusted EPS and $14.05 billion revenue, while AI revenue tripled to $12.2 billion, driven by custom chip development with three major cloud customers who plan to deploy 1 million chips each by 2027; the company forecasts a $60 billion-$90 billio...
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48% Bias Score