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At a time when China’s zero-COVID policy continues to interrupt offline work and face-to-face interactions, Dominic Penaloza, the former head of innovation and technology at WeWork China, is introducing a bold idea — on-demand work booths placed in public locations — and has managed to quickly raise capital for the business. Penaloza named his new venture Peace in hope of boosting mental health for those using the company’s quiet, privacy-first space to avoid crowded offices and noisy cafes. Peace announced this week…

Soon you won’t have to put up with those annoying capsules to get quick and easy coffee at home. That’s because a company known as CoffeeB has created an innovative compostable coffee ball system, letting you enjoy your coffee without waiting on the plastic to break down over several months. It will retail for around $5 when it releases and will come with its own machine, too. These amazing compostable coffee balls are going to change everything Image source: CoffeeBThe world of single-use coffee capsules…

Apple was full of announcements at its September event, and there’s no better time to buy some tech than when new models are announced, as deals tend to pop up all over the place. With Apple’s announcement of its the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods deals are front and center. You can get the current model AirPods Pro at Amazon right now for just $180. This is a savings of $69 from its regular price of $249, and the deal is made even better by the fact that Apple products rarely see such large discounts. Free shipping is…

But the company’s mission is also about redressing the inequities of the cycling world, Stuart says. Bikes are often perceived as an amenity for gentrifiers, especially white upper-class professionals. But those with the lowest levels of income are the most likely to rely on bikes for commuting, and they are also much more likely to experience economic hardship if their ride is stolen.  “This misunderstanding of who relies on cycling for transportation reverberates to where we are today with a lack of cogent and…