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In the world of conferences, incentives, meetings, and exhibitions (mouse), success depends not only on providing information and logistics, but also on creating meaningful, memorable experiences that create connections. One of the most powerful yet underrated tools to achieve this is food. Food psychology reveals that shared diets go far beyond nutrition and promote human connection, emotional bonds and cultural exchange. Shared meals create natural opportunities for networking, spark conversations that lead to new partnerships, and form the foundation of relationships that go far beyond the event itself. Stories that begin with meals can be told and retold for years,…
Meta hires safe bipartisan executives after CEO Ilya Sutskever rejects $32 billion acquisition offer
Less than a week later, Mark Zuckerberg turned his attention to another high-profile AI startup: Safe Superintelligence, as part of the $14.3 billion deal. Sources say Meta brought Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman. This is two important figures at Safe Superintelligence and is the co-founder of venture company NFDG. Meta tried to buy safe tension The move follows Meta’s failed attempt earlier this year to fully acquire the startup with the reported $32 billion. Ilya Sutskever, CEO who co-founded Safe Superintelligence after leaving Openai, rejected the offer, as well as Meta’s direct employment efforts. “Early this year, Meta said he…
Dutch E-bike startup Vanmoof has returned two years after bankruptcy and has the first model designed under new leadership. And despite past criticism that Vanmoof has overrelied on custom parts, the S6 is sticking to the brand’s signature bespoke design, despite its downfall. Today, Vanmoof bets that alongside a more robust service network, high-quality custom parts will allow us to remain true to our technology-rich core towards our design. “If you use ready-made parts like everyone else, I don’t think there’s a reason Vanmouf exists,” he told TechCrunch Backstage, Micromobility Europe in Brussels this week. “We’re here to push designs…
Veolia has built one of the largest PFAS treatment systems in the United States, ensuring high-quality drinking water for more than 100,000 residents of Georgia. PFAS treatment plants remove regulated PFA compounds from drinking water and fully meet the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PFAS regulations. Establish replicable models of cost-effective PFAS treatment projects in water systems around the world. Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff said: “For the 100,000 people who rely on high-quality water from Veolia in Delaware, the Stanton PFAS treatment system is a generational improvement in public health and environmental protection, strengthening our communities and creating opportunities for…
After spending the last five years of spending festivals across the US educating people about electric cars, the Electrify Expo launches a demo experience where people can bring their EV home over the weekend. The first company to partner with was Tesla, and Electrify Expo CEO BJ Birtwell said more brands will join in the near future. “It’s an opportunity for Electrify Expo participants to have non-sales experience with electric vehicles to use electric vehicles, run errands and see if this vehicle actually makes sense to them,” Birtwell said in an interview. When you drive an electric vehicle for the…
Lionel Bonaventure | AFP | Getty ImagesCoinbase It will secure licenses from Luxembourg, provide crypto services throughout the European Union, and make the region’s central hub the country.The main European bases on the US Crypto Exchange have been in Ireland since 2023.Coinbase said on Friday it acquired the market with a Crypto Assets (MICA) license from the Luxembourg committee’s oversight department.MICA is a drastic regulation aimed at creating a harmonious legal framework for crypto across all 27 EU member states. The rules, fully enacted late last year, also aim to reduce the risk of consumers buying crypto assets following a…
After months of rumors, Meta officially announced the next pair of smart glasses with Oakley. Smart glasses double the battery life of the Metaray-Ban and can capture 3K video. The model is based on Oakley’s HSTN (pronounced “How-Stuhn”) design and is called Meta’s “first product for athletes and fans.” The limited edition Oakley Meta HSTN model with a gold accent is $499 and will be available for pre-order on July 11th. The glasses come with a front camera, along with open-ear speakers and a microphone. You can use your glasses to listen to music, take photos, and call and receive…
June 20, 2025Ravi LakshmananCyber War/Hacktivism Multiple reports say Iran’s state television station was hacked Wednesday night, suspending regular programming and aviation videos. Iran pointed his fingers in Israel, according to Iran International, but it is currently unknown who is behind the attack. “If you experience confusion or unrelated messages while watching various TV channels, it is due to enemy interference with satellite signals,” the station was quoted as saying. The state’s television violations are the latest in a series of cyberattacks in Iran that stem from Israel-related actors. It also matches the hacks of Bank Sepa and Novitex, the largest…
One of the UK’s most renowned hospitality brands, BWH Hotel has officially rejoined Beam, a trade association for the business events, accommodation and conference sector, bringing more than 200 properties to its membership community. This move is a key step in BWH Hotel’s ongoing strategy to redefine the BWH hotel’s brand and increase its presence in the field of business events and conferences. With its diverse portfolio, BWH hotels are set up to benefit from Beam’s practice code, influential networks, government lobbying, and a platform designed to connect members with other members of the hotel, venue and agency community. Nicola…
Dubai, UAE, June 20, 2025, Chain Wire In the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape, Meta Earth carves bold paths alongside Me Network 2.0, a modular blockchain ecosystem designed to redefine a decentralized economy. Released on May 19, 2025 at a block height of 6,624,500, the upgrade marks the Odyssey phase, a pivotal moment of technical breakthroughs and community-driven growth. With technological advancements, generous airdrop rewards, enhanced Me Pass 3.0 features and a lineup of highly-popular 2025 events, Meta Earth is inviting users from all over the world on a transformational journey. Here’s why Me Network 2.0 marks a vital shift and…