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Henk Rogers is a video game designer who helped make Tetris a global gaming phenomenon.After experiencing a near-fatal heart attack, he stopped “chasing the almighty dollar.”Now, Rogers’ big concerns are the climate crisis and building human settlements on the moon.Henk Rogers may be the man behind Tetris, but gaming is…
I’ve planned girls’ trips with friends for years, but it’s been harder to coordinate them over time.We all have a lot going on, and many of us have kids who can be especially tough to plan around. Our adults-only trips aren’t going anywhere, but we now plan group trips with…
Social shopping finally broke through in the US in 2024, driven by TikTok Shop.Companies spent years trying to import social-commerce habits from Asia, with varied success.The US market is still dominated by Amazon, but social apps and influencers are key players.Social platforms have spent years trying to get Americans to…
Abigail Weidmer moved to a new city and wanted her kids to find playmates in the neighborhood.She hoped they would develop friendships by playing on their block with other children.The mom found that kids rarely played outdoors in the area. She set up a play club to help them do…
Varun Badhwar lives in Delhi where toxic smog hit severe levels this week.Badhwar has lived in Delhi for 40 years and, despite pollution concerns, has not moved out.He told BI he values the melting pot community and family he has in the city.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation…
There’s a new experiential store in Los Angeles that blends livestreaming with in-person retail.The space features rows of hosts selling products live on TikTok Shop.The project is the brainchild of Outlandish, an e-commerce startup with roots in China.Welcome to the TikTok-era shopping mall.A new brick-and-mortar store from the e-commerce startup…
Now in Walmart aisles: a Skibidi Toilet action figure — a $45 mystery toilet bowl.The head of brands for toilet-maker Bonkers Toys says it’s selling well.You’re probably going to see more and more YouTube meme-related toys in the aisles. Recently at my local Walmart, I saw a massive display in…
Nvidia wants to bring “physical AI” to hospitals, with robots for X-rays, linen delivery, and more.It’s part of Nvidia’s plan to corner the advanced robotics market and cement the AI giant’s future.Nvidia has invested in and partnered with numerous healthcare companies this year. Nvidia is digging deeper into healthcare —…
AI startup Attention raised a $14 million Series A funding round from Alven, Eniac, and Frst.The startup uses AI and natural language processing to glean data and next steps from sales calls.Other startups are bringing AI into the enterprise software landscape to make sales more efficient. New York-based AI startup…
My family recently visited Ireland to celebrate my son’s third birthday.It’s the perfect country to visit with a toddler.The public transportation system is wonderful, and it just feels magical. Many families dream of traveling around Europe because it’s a great continent for kids. I’ve been to every country in Europe…
