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The fin tech firm’s partnership with i80 Group could fuel the opening of hundreds of boutique studios, large gyms, medspas and wellness cafes Bonside, a New York-based fintech firm serving brick-and-mortar businesses whose portfolio includes Natural Pilates, Y7, Wundabar, F45 Training, Amped Fitness and Evolve Med Spa, has formed a $100 million strategic partnership with global investment firm i80 Group. Roughly 40 to 50% of the funds are slated for health, wellness and fitness concepts, including boutique studios, large-format gyms, medspas, sports entertainment venues and health-centric food services, ATN has learned. Bonside also expects to fund businesses in longevity care…
Worrying about money for retirement.gettyA lot of Americans are approaching retirement age without the assets to fund retiring. And many are justifiably worried about the situation, a new study shows. The investment firm Schroders commissioned the survey asking retired Americans how they are navigating the shortfall. The answer was: not well. Inflation, for one thing, weighs on them, the Schroder study noted. Sure, the Consumer Price Index’s growth has slowed since the end of the pandemic, when a re-opening of the economy found too few goods available to meet hungry demand. As of September, the CPI had climbed 2.9% from…
My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
Cameo, the app that allows people to buy short videos from celebrities, has won an important victory in its legal battle against OpenAI. On Monday, a federal judge granted the company a temporary restraining order against OpenAI, CNBC reports. Until December 22, the startup is not allowed to use the word “cameo” in relation to any features inside of Sora, its TikTok-like app for creating AI-generated videos. The order covers similar words like “Kameo” and “CameoVideo.”“We are gratified by the court’s decision, which recognizes the need to protect consumers from the confusion that OpenAI has created by using the Cameo…
Once known for its connected equipment, Echelon is redefining fitness personalization with an AI-powered SaaS platform that adapts to every user Echelon knew it had more to give to the fitness industry than connected fitness equipment. While the brand still offers the same smart cardio machines it originally built its business around, Echelon recognized an opportunity to extend into how people move, connect and stay motivated. “When most people think of Echelon, they picture the bikes, treads and mirrors, but over the last few years, the company has evolved into something beyond hardware,” said Heidi Jones, SVP, Strategic Partnerships at…
A Washington state man has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s Tesla after his 2018 Model 3 crashed into a utility pole, causing a fatal fire that killed his wife and left him with severe burns. According to the lawsuit, the EV’s inoperative door handles left the couple trapped in the fire. The New York Post reports that Elon Musk’s Tesla is facing yet another lawsuit over a deadly post-crash fire, this time filed by Jeffery Dennis, a resident of Washington state. The federal complaint, submitted on Friday, alleges that Dennis’s 2018 Tesla Model 3 experienced a sudden acceleration, surging out…
One of the more intriguing prospects Amazon revealed at its devices and services event back in September was Alexa Home Theater, a surround sound mode for select Echo speakers. Amazon has now confirmed to Engadget that it’s rolling out Alexa Home Theater “broadly” starting today.This could make Echo speakers a more budget-friendly, entry-level alternative to a Sonos setup in some consumers’ eyes — though a good soundbar may be actually a better bet for those just starting to put together a home theater system. You can connect up to five of the company’s new Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max…
Crypto analyst Crypto Waterman, who predicted the Bitcoin price action with Chinese Astrology, has revealed when the flagship crypto will surge alongside altcoins. This comes as BTC looks to rebound from its recent crash to as low as $81,000. Analyst Reveals When The Bitcoin Price Will Surge In an X post, Crypto Waterman predicted that the Bitcoin price would surge from December 5 after it bottoms between November 28 and 29, when Mercury retrograde ends. He further remarked that there will be high swings up and down between November 29 and December 5, noting that the current market action is…
A legal filing released on Friday alleges that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, halted internal research suggesting that people who stopped using its social media platforms experienced less depression and anxiety. CNBC reports that a legal brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has alleged that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, abruptly stopped an internal study that purportedly showed the negative mental health effects of its social media platforms. The newly unredacted information, which came to light on Friday, is part of a larger multidistrict…