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Tired of Chicken Yet? The Restaurant Industry Bets the Answer Is No

Americans are inundated with fried chicken, chicken wings, crispy chicken—and the biggest restaurant chains think they can stomach more. Even burger giants are putting more chicken on the menu. Americans are inundated with fried chicken, chicken wings, crispy chicken—and the biggest restaurant chains think they can stomach more. Even burger giants are putting more chicken on the menu. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the…

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Bets Big on AI, Apple Watch Ban Saga, and More

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is another piece of health tech that is supposed to connect with Samsung Health. Other than that, we’re looking at a big black hole of details.Gif: Samsung / YouTubeSmartphones, AI, and rings, oh my! Samsung is at it again, coming out with its latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone with a list of long-expected features, a new titanium frame on the $1,300 Ultra edition, and a whole smattering of artificial intelligence surrounding every feature for its latest flagship phone. Oh, and apparently, the

Tums bets on the appetite for Super Bowl gambling with DraftKings

The Super Bowl is the, uh, Super Bowl of many things—from avocado consumption to house parties. Among the second Sunday in February’s claims to fame, it’s also the Super Bowl of sports betting. According to a 2023 American Gaming Association survey, approximately 50.4 million American adults were expected to bet on last year’s Super Bowl 57, wagering an estimated $16 billion. That’s a huge boost from 2022, when it was 31.4 million Americans betting $7.6 billion.As we head toward Super Bowl 58, Tums, the venerable…

EU bets on quantum tech to boost its cybersecurity needs

The EU has launched the Nostradamus project, aiming to enable high-level cybersecurity with quantum tech. Led by Deutsche Telekom, Nostradamus is an industry consortium, including academia and companies such as Thales and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Its mission is to help create a network of quantum-safe communications. Specifically, the consortium plans to build testing infrastructure for quantum key distribution (QKD) and evaluate QKD devices of European manufacturers. Quantum…

Valeo bets on ADAS, electrification; showcases new tech at CES, ET Auto

LiDAR sensors help generate a more precise and comprehensive image than radar, offer better range than sonar, and are more effective in harsh lighting and weather conditions than the cameras.New Delhi: Global automotive supplier Valeo, which is working on new technology strategies and software-defined vehicles (SDVs), is betting big on ADAS and electrification at the ongoing 4-day CES being held in the US.The France-based Tier-1 supplier has created hardware and

The Messenger bets survival on huge ad revenue turnaround

Screenshot of the TheMessenger website.Source: TheMessengerThe Messenger, the struggling news media startup co-founded by publishing veteran Jimmy Finkelstein, is urging potential investors to make a long-shot bet on a dramatic rebound in advertising this year.The company is attempting to stop the cash burn that has put it in jeopardy.CNBC has obtained an investor deck The Messenger was using as recently as late December to entice potential individuals or companies to infuse it with $20 million.The Messenger, which…

Jonathan Majors Bets on “High Risk, Low Reward” PR Ahead of Sentencing – The Hollywood Reporter

Jonathan Majors is working to save his reputation and career in giving a Jan. 8 interview declaring his innocence ahead of sentencing, in a move that experts see as risky legally and professionally. The Creed III and Marvel actor was convicted by a jury in December on reckless assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor, and harassment in the second degree, which is a violation. The charges stem from an incident inside a car on March 25 in which Majors’ ex-partner Grace Jabbari testified that she saw a…

Hyundai bets big on hydrogen from sewage, plastic

Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends Today’s EVs may be stuffed to the gills with massive batteries, but Hyundai rolled into CES 2024 with a reminder: It hasn’t given up on hydrogen yet. In fact, it’s doubling down and finding solutions in odd places, like the toilet and recycling bin. As part of a plan to develop hydrogen from more environmentally friendly sources, Hyundai has developed processes for obtaining hydrogen from sewage and waste plastics. According to Chang Hwan Kim, Hyundai’s head of fuel cell development,…

NASA Bets on Private Companies for Moon Landings in 2024

The U.S. wants to go back to the moon this year and is looking to profit-seeking companies to make it happen.Five moon landers made by U.S. companies are due to touch down on the moon in 2024 with NASA devices on board. The first is expected to be launched early Monday, with an expected uncrewed landing next month. If that flight—or one blasting off in February—is successful, the U.S. would be back on the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Blank Street Coffee bets on subscription program

Blank Street Coffee's shops have taken over New York City as they lure in customers with cheap lattes and cold brew.Now the upstart chain aims to attract even more consumers who want to slash their coffee budgets through a subscription program.The Blank Street Regulars program, which opened to the public this summer, has drawn roughly 5,000 paying members — and another 4,000 are on the waiting list to join.For more than a decade, startups have turned to subscription models to generate guaranteed revenue, which can make…