John Carmack called Magic Leap "overhyped" - data shows he's wrong Magic Leap is an AR device that is vying to take up your time and your reality. After recent comments were made about the company, can it stand to compete with the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Samsung, and HTC? Jared Russo 9.9.19 8:09 PM Innovation
Softbank is losing money on its Vision Fund - but there is a light at the end of tunnel In 2017, Softbank launched a $100 billion fund with the intention of making big bets on tech startups. But it hasn't gone as planned. Jon Marino 9.6.19 4:18 PM Markets
Lululemon accelerates discounting and hiring, stalls on social Lululemon is cutting deals on older inventory - but it's also growing some of its social scale, and adding job postings. The future looks bright. Jon Marino 9.4.19 9:59 AM Innovation
Nebraska startup Hudl brings data and analytics to the scouting process Hudl is growing with M&A, and likely finding more consumers - but the digital sports analytics startup is showing varying levels of engagement across different social media platforms. Jon Marino 9.3.19 3:52 PM Tech
Thredup cashes in with a big round - but alternative data reflects a slowdown Big name investors are showing up to pump cash into secondhand clothing startups - but not all of them are showing sustained growth trajectory in their data. Jon Marino 8.30.19 5:00 PM Tech
Best Buy signals negative trends in alternative data Best Buy's hiring isn't moving as fast as prior years' pace - but does it mean the retailer is selling less, or just selling less through stores? Jon Marino 8.29.19 10:00 AM Innovation