Common Zelle Scams to Watch Out For
In the age of online banking and money transfer apps like Zelle, it’s important to be aware of potential scams. This article outlines common scams to watch out for when using Zelle to send money. By being vigilant and knowing…
Agnieszka Kurant. Risk Landscape – We Make Money Not Art
Many of us think that we inhabit a linear, coherent, anthropocentric world. Agnieszka Kurant rejects this simplistic belief. Today’s world is increasingly being shaped by a multitude of intelligent agents: some are human, but most are not. They are animals,…
These will be the most in-demand skills for developers in 2025
The Dutch labour market is experiencing a persistent talent shortage, according to a new salary survey report. The research also flags that when it comes to hiring in 2025, artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning are expected to be among…
lazy robots, AI-designed ceramics and cosmic radiations – We Make Money Not Art
Symbiotic Sense(s), an exhibition currently on view at the National Library of Latvia in Riga as part of the RIXC Art Science festival (see my notes on the conference), presents the work of artists who challenge the boundaries between self…
This startup’s microliner promises a cheaper route to electric flights
It’s been a tough year for air taxi startups. The UK’s Vertical Aerospace is running short of cash, while Germany’s Lillium faces bankruptcy. Targets for commercialisation keep getting extended. Investors are hesitant to commit. The reason for all the struggles…
Zoho Survey Results: 2024 Holiday Shopping Trends and Preparation Strategies for Retailers
As the 2024 holiday season approaches, Zoho’s latest reports provide a comprehensive look at consumer behavior and actionable strategies for businesses. With insights from 1,500 respondents spanning various regions and generations, the data reveals trends in spending, timing, and shopping…
Pinar Yoldas about AI leaders, extra sexual organs and dealing with gloomy futures – We Make Money Not Art
Pinar Yoldas is the guest of the 9th episode of the podcast series I made with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in Ljubljana. Pinar Yoldas, The…
Candela brings electric flying ferry to US shores after $40M raise
Candela is flying high — and across the Atlantic. The Swedish startup has secured $14mn, marking the close of its Series C round at a cosy $40mn. This puts its total funding at just shy of $90mn. Candela has also…
Symbiotic Sense(s). Queer plants, polar bears and peatland – We Make Money Not Art
This year, the Open Fields Conference, part of the RIXC Art Science Festival in Riga, addressed symbiotic senses and explored how each of us depends on interactions with lives and intelligences that are often radically different from ours. The keynotes…
UK hospitality startup Lighthouse enters unicorn club with $370M raise
London-based startup Lighthouse just raised a hefty $370mn from American investment giant KKR at a valuation of over $1bn, making it Europe’s latest unicorn tech company. The funding will supercharge the company’s ambitions to shake up the $15bn travel tech…
La Chola Poblete. Virgins, drag queens and Indigenous perspectives – We Make Money Not Art
Guaymallén is a small town in northwestern Argentina, at the foot of the Andes mountain range. That’s where artist, performer and LGBTQ+ rights activist La Chola Poblete grew up. Surrounded by indigenous heritage, catholic rituals, comics, rock music and strong…
AI startup Gendo — the Midjourney for architecture — secures fresh capital
London-based startup Gendo has secured €5.1mn amid booming demand for its generative AI software built for architects. British architectural designer George Proud and software engineer Will Jones founded Gendo in 2022. The platform transforms simple inputs like sketches, 2D drawings,…
Maja Smrekar about transpecies motherhood, taboos and a post-human world – We Make Money Not Art
Maja Smrekar is the guest of the 10th episode (and last, alas!) of the podcast series I made with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in Ljubljana….
Robot developers keep making it seem like housebots are imminent when they’re decades away
The walking, talking, dancing Optimus robots at the recent Tesla demonstration generated huge excitement. But this turned to disappointment as it became apparent that much of what was happening was actually being controlled remotely by humans. As much as this…
Discover the Best Bubble Wrap for Shipping in 2022
Since its invention in 1960, bubble wrap has been an indispensable part of shipping. These flexible plastic sheets contain small air pockets or bubble pouches and are used to cushion items during shipment and storage. The sealed air bubbles provide…
Sanela Jahić about the uncomputability of the artistic mind and the relationship between AI and authoritarianism – We Make Money Not Art
Sanela Jahić is the guest of the 8th episode of the podcast series I did with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in Ljubljana. Sanela Jahić, No…
How your online world could change if big tech companies like Google are forced to break up
The US Department of Justice may be on the verge of seeking a break-up of Google in a bid to make it less dominant. If the government goes ahead and is successful in the courts, it could mean the company…
26 Business Review Sites Where Customers Rate You
Business review sites are an essential part of the customer buying journey today. Purchasers make snap decisions about a firm simply by reading business reviews — without ever calling your company, setting foot in your store or visiting your website….
Vox ex Machina. A Cultural History of Talking Machines – We Make Money Not Art
Vox ex Machina. A Cultural History of Talking Machines, by Sarah A. Bell, a scholar, writer, teacher and currently an Associate Professor at Michigan Technological University. Published by MIT Press in open access. Vox ex Machina analyses the quest to…
Marvel Fusion breaks ground on $150M laser facility in Colorado
German startup Marvel Fusion and Colorado State University have broken ground on a $150M laser facility in a bid to commercialise fusion energy. Dubbed ATLAS, the facility will use three ultra-high intensity lasers to fire 7 petawatts of power —…
Works Fall True / Workers and thinkers of the world, unite! – We Make Money Not Art
Review of the book Works Fall True. Selected works by Ryts Monet. Edited by Francesco D’Abbraccio, Andrea Facchetti, Andrea Catherine Steves. Published by Krisis Publishing. Texts in both English and Italian. The publisher explains that the book is “embarking on…
Ex-Darktrace boss Poppy Gustafsson named UK investment minister
Poppy Gustafsson, the co-founder and former CEO of UK cybersecurity darling Darktrace, has been named Britain’s new minister of investment as the new Labour government looks to win favour with big business. Gustafsson will head up the revamped Office for…
Types of Credit Cards for Small Businesses
We’re all familiar with traditional credit cards – the consumer credit cards we have for everyday purchases. When you talk about small business credit cards, things get more specific. Features vary across credit card companies. You have to choose which…
Evan Roth on internet submarine cables, ideologies embedded in landscapes and connecting without interacting – We Make Money Not Art
Evan Roth is the guest of the sixth episode of the podcast series I did with artists who 1. are among my absolute cultural heroes and 2. have exhibited at Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art in Ljubljana. Evan Roth, Strand 47,…