Lab-Grown Leather Startup Faircraft Acquires Kering-Backed VitroLabs
A French startup with ambitions to crack the market for lab-grown leather has acquired Kering-backed rival VitroLabs for an undisclosed sum. Faircraft, which was founded just four years ago, is aiming to launch a full-scale production plant for lab-grown skin within two years. If successful, it would be the first
Will anyone use Tesla’s robotaxis when they come to Austin? Probably not
Summary Tesla plans to launch a small robotaxi fleet in Austin by the end of June or July. Many Austinites are likely to boycott the taxis, given their association with Trump ally Elon Musk. People are already protesting at showrooms. Tesla additionally faces an established rival — Alphabet’s Waymo —
Ryusuke Hamaguchi Will Direct Paris-Set Drama All of a Sudden Starring Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto
While he’d long been rumored to be working in France on a film titled Our Apprenticeship, Ryusuke Hamaguchi told us that project was hardly more than a rumor. He’s now nevertheless set to direct his first feature in the country, with Variety reporting on the imminent start for All of
All the Met Gala 2025 Fashion Tributes and Homages You Might Have Missed
Thought it might get lost in the social media fray, the Met Gala is always held in honor of a specific fashion exhibition staged at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s edition, titled Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, explores the impact of black dandyism on modern fashion. That should provide
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
The launch of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2012 was intended to “modernize airline retailing.” The idea was that instead of selling seats, airlines would create dynamically-generated product offers in response to market conditions and shopping patterns. Booking classes and fare
‘Gears of War’ remaster: 5 more games that deserve remasters
Sometimes, old games come back in style. Sometimes, they never come back at all. And sometimes they just keep coming back regardless of whether anyone asked for it. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the all-time champion in the latter category, having been ported and remastered what feels like 19
How Whiplash Settlements Are Calculated
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), about 3 million people in the United States sustain whiplash injuries every year. More than 1.5 million of them suffer from chronic pain, which has left approximately 300,000 Americans disabled. Whiplash is a common injury sustained in motor vehicle
11 Latine-Owned Fragrances That Belong on Your Vanity
These Latina-owned fragrances are more than just scent — they’re sensory rituals rooted in culture, storytelling, and the pleasure of feeling pretty for ourselves. Whether you’re drawn to the earthy pull of copal, the sweetness of cactus blossom, or the clean sensuality of fig, these perfumes are perfect for this
Hisense savings: The C2 4K Mini Projector is on sale for $300 off
Portable projectors should be easy to set up and ready for just about any AV component you want to hook up to. That’s why it’s a good idea to limit your product search to recognizable brands like Hisense. Not only can you count on simple plug-and-play connectivity, but Hisense projectors
Icarus Films: Miners Shot Down
Directed by Rehad Desai 86 minutes / ColorEnglish / English subtitlesRelease: 2014Copyright: 2014 In August 2012, mine workers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days into the strike, the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress it, killing 34 and
