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Shopping for a tech lover doesn’t have to be hard. Even if technology and gadgets aren’t your thing, we scoured the internet to find the perfect gift for the techie in your life. We’ve also rounded up everything from popular smartwatches and robotic vacuums to electronic doorbells and smart alarm clocks, so there’s bound to be something that sparks interest from you and will bring plenty of joy to the tech-obsessed recipient. All of which range from a variety of price points to suit every budge, including a few Shop TODAY Gifts We Love award winners in the mix. Plus,…
Evergib and Karnes Coffey’s rebranding work for THA. Evergib and Karnes Coffey completed a brand refresh for THA Design + Architecture, formerly Thomas Hamilton & Associates. Evergib consulted on naming and branding, while Karnes Coffey created a new logo and visual identity. Sportable alums Laura Bennett and Shelley Sowers launched Blue Octopus Consulting. The firm focuses on marketing, communications and brand strategy for nonprofits, small businesses and government agencies. Bennett and Sowers were previously co-CEO and chief marketing/growth officer, respectively, for Sportable, a local adaptive rec and sports club. The King Agency developed a campaign for Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation encouraging…
Introduction Global Fitness App Market size is expected to be worth around US$ 25.9 Billion by 2033 from US$ 4.9 Billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 18% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2033. In 2023, North America led the market, achieving over 49.1% share with a revenue of US$ 2.4 Billion. The Fitness App market is set to experience significant growth, fueled by increasing health consciousness and advancements in technology. These apps, offering services like workout tracking, diet planning, virtual coaching, and social engagement, are becoming essential to users’ health and wellness practices. Key drivers of…
DULUTH — A conflicted City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to approve a $3.2 million two-year contract with Madden Media, an Arizona-based firm selected to market Duluth as a tourist destination.Council President Roz Randorf described the process of being convinced to support the contract as “extremely frustrating.” “But tonight, as a council, we have one legally sound decision to make, and that is to vote ‘yes’ on this RFP process,” she said, noting the city attorney’s advice that councilors follow the recommendations of a panel appointed to evaluate and score the applications of 26 firms that responded to the city’s…
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — There’s a massive shakeup in spending at one Oklahoma state agency after FOX 25 started asking questions.We found tens of millions of your tax dollars each year were flowing through one local ad agency.FOX 25 uncovered invoices to see just how much you’re paying to promote tourism and what happens next.Tourism is big business in Oklahoma. It’s the state’s third-largest industry, contributing over $10 billion a year to our economy.Helping to draw in those visitors are slick promotions and pricey ad campaigns, paid for by you, all handled through third-party vendors.Our investigation revealed that $30,011,761.47 of…
Today, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a sharp price decline, with Bitcoin (BTC) price trading below $95,000. Major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Binance Coin (BNB) saw their prices crash to week lows. When writing, UNUS SED LEO (LEO) was the only top gainer, showing just a 2% increase over the last 24 hours. The market crash led to liquidations worth $1.46 billion in the past 24 hours.The global cryptocurrency market today recorded an approximate 5% decline, bringing the market capitalization to $3.46 trillion. Despite the drop, trading volumes surged by 107%, reaching $324 billion. The Fear and…
If you ask Richard Paredes where his desire to carve out a niche in the business world first took shape, he’ll take you back to Ecuador, where he grew up. That’s where his father, an entrepreneurial salesman with a talent for connecting with customers, taught him valuable lessons — including knowing your target audience. Paredes carried those lessons with him after moving to the U.S. with his family at age 12. They inspired him along with his cousin Sebastian, who, after graduating from Babson College in Massachusetts, launched his own recruitment company, Interlix Staffing, in 2022. Paredes, a senior in…
Summary Climate fintech—the intersection between climate change, financial services, and digital technologies—is playing an important role in attracting more investment into climate finance by leveraging innovative technologies, thereby addressing some financing barriers. While recognizing that technology alone can only be a partial solution, the note outlines how fintech can help address financing challenges for climate investments. It also details the beneficial features of emerging financial technologies in climate finance and explores the limitations of fintech tools. In addition, the note emphasizes private sector efforts in this area, drawing on discussions with market participants, private sector,…
William Bode, Division President of U.S. Franchise at Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:), has sold 4,641 shares of the company’s Class A common stock. The transaction, which took place on December 5, 2024, saw shares sold at a weighted average price of $100.145, resulting in a total sale value of approximately $464,772. The sale comes as the $8.35 billion market cap company trades near its 52-week high, having delivered an impressive 36.81% return year-to-date. Following this sale, Bode retains ownership of 22,063 shares in the company. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $99.91 to $100.515. According to InvestingPro analysis,…
Artificial intelligence (AI)OpenAI makes AI video generator Sora publicly available in USFirm announces tool that can create AI video clip based on user’s written prompts will be available to anyone in the USDec 9 2024 16.24 ESTNvidia shares fall as China launches antitrust investigation into companyTech corporation suspected of violating anti-monopoly law after Washington’s latest curbs on Chinese chip sectorDec 9 2024 12.57 ESTGoogle unveils ‘mindboggling’ quantum computing chip Chip takes minutes to complete tasks that would otherwise take 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 yearsDec 9 2024 11.00 ESTMoney, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politicsThe billionaire, having…