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Virgin’s ‘First-Class’ Footwear
Retail // October 18, 2016

Ever looked at your shoes and thought that, while they were almost right, they could really use some Wi-Fi and maybe a screen or two? Good news — Richard Branson apparently had the exact same thought when he looked at his feet and realized his...

Blockchain Tracker: Economic Revolution, Editing Controversy & Health Care
Blockchain / Distributed Ledger // October 05, 2016

Each week it seems blockchain just gets another endorsement. This week? Richard Branson. The billionaire and Virgin Group founder said blockchain will create an “economic revolution,” especially in developing countries. His reasoning revolves around the issue of proving ownership of certain assets and access to capital. Pointing...

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Transportation Company Hyperloop One to Shut Down

December 21, 2023
Hyperloop One, a transportation company that aimed to revolutionize transit with its high-speed tube-encased lines, is reportedly shutting down. The company is selling off its assets and laying off its remaining employees at the end of the year, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Dec. 21). This news comes after Hyperloop One raised over $450 million since its founding […]