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Will's Weekly Roundup is a curated list of tech, business, and startup headlines from last week to kickstart your Monday.
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Headlines
The tech and business headlines you missed (or need to see again)...
Apple - Apple announced the iPhone 15 with USB-C charging, a new Apple watch, updated Airpods, and satellite roadside assistance for iPhones at their 2023 event last week. LINK
Instacart - Instacart plans to go public at a $8-9 billion valuation, down significantly from its peak valuation of $39 billion back in March 2021. LINK
IRS - The IRS is now using AI to catch tax evasion. LINK
Business Casual - Only 3% of workers wear business professional outfits to work anymore. LINK
Caesars - The 2nd major casino operator Caesars paid a $30 million ransom after suffering a cyberattack. LINK
Energy Drinks - Red Bull is worth almost $20 billion, while Monster is worth about $50 billion. LINK
Watchlist
Startups and companies I’m keeping an eye on…
Helsing AI is a new type of defense AI company, developing software-based capabilities to protect democracies. LINK
Mill is a modern composting company that provides a subscription service to divert food waste away from landfills. LINK
Ascento AI is a robotics company that develops autonomous security robots and AI software for patrolling large outdoor properties. LINK
Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company that uses 3D printing, robotics, and automation to build sustainable homes. LINK
Outside Interests
Interesting internet finds…
McDonald’s - McDonald’s is getting rid of its iconic self-serve soda machines by 2032. LINK
Aliens - Alien corpses were presented at Mexico's Congress in Mexico City. LINK
Putin - Putin wants his hit man back who is currently serving a life sentence in Germany. LINK
Mexico - Mexico regained the highest US air-safety rating after losing it two years ago. LINK
Dollar Stores - Here’s the story of how dollar stores quietly consumed America. LINK
Fun Fact - Pilots and co-pilots do not eat the same food before a flight in case of food poisoning or something worse. LINK
Visuals
Three visuals worth taking a look at...
The price changes of consumer goods.
Instacart's target IPO valuation is a fraction of its peak.
A visualization of where Americans are born overtime.
Wisdom
Two quotes of wisdom...
"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see." ― Arthur Schopenhauer
"The world is changed by your example, not your opinion." — Paul Coelho
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