Obligatory
Mention
Because as a tech
editor I have to write about Apple right? So in its keynote address, Apple just
announced its new software update, an Apple watch price cut and, wait for it, a
new iPhone. Surprised? No? As an Apple fan this year just feels a little off
and different from the rock party like of previous Apple keynotes I don’t
anyone else feels that way?
So here is
everything Apple announced that’s news worthy
The base model of
Apple Watch which was previously $349; it’s now $299. This might be good news,
as it seems that the original announcement of the watch last year brought in
less than stellar revenue or hype they expected, so they are hoping to bring in
more price consciousness consumers with this price drop.
Here it is the
iPhone SE, with months of rumors about a smaller iPhone many expected this,
nothing really special this time from the iPhone, except that the 16GB model
will go for $399, which is the cheapest priced an iPhone has ever launched at.
IOS 9.3 brings in
Night Shift: which change your device’s display from blue to orange in the
evening, the reason Apple did this? Because studies suggested that helps you
sleep better (I volunteer as tribute! Going to stare at my screen all night.)
Now that that is
over… let’s talk food!
Research firm
CBinsights announced that food technology startups had a huge uptick in deals
and raised nearly $1.25B in those deals in the last quarter of the 2015. So I
will name a few startups that is leading the food revolution.
Hampton Creek
While their
headquarters is neither in the Hamptons nor near creek, 35 year old CEO Josh
Tetrick is leading the charge on changing how we eat with his start up. Hampton
Creek wants consumers to introduce egg alternatives in our foods, with their
first product Just Mayo proving their point. Just Mayo gets their mayonnaise like
flavor from a specific variety of yellow field peas and apparently consumers
can’t tell the difference from Just Mayo and egg made mayonnaise. Fighting
through lawsuits from Unliver ( owner of ayonassie brands Hellman’s), Hampton
Creek is unfazed and is looking to bring more than 43 new products in the
following months, with products including salad dressings, pancakes, muffins,
brownies, cookies, cakes, Hampton Creek is hoping the world becomes a healthier
place, and give chickens a rest from their daily laying of eggs.
Soylent
Charging $34 for
12 bottles, Soylent is introducing a meal replacement for those in a rush, and
just don’t have time to make or wait in line for a meal. Soylent 2.0 is a drink
that many describe as leftover cereal water that provides all the required
nutrients for consumer, without the hassle. Don’t believe it works? Well just
google “What happened when I Went 30 days without Food” and be amazed folks.
Who needs food when you have Soylent?
Go Cubes
This one does not
have as much press as the others and I am a bit surprised, with Americans consuming
400 million cups of coffee per day, this beats the waiting in line, burning
your tongue goodness that is coffee. Go Cube is a gummy cube that is actually
made out of coffee. Each cube gives 50mg dose of caffeine which is basically
half a cup, so you would need 2 to start the day, and because it is made of
coffee it will give you the same kick and jitters as coffee does.
HUNGRY HUNGRY
FUTURE
What a time to be
alive! As a tech and startup enthusiast I’m simply amazed by what the future
holds for us. So ladies and gentlemen, wake up, go chew some coffee, go drink a
Soylent, and smear that sandwich with some Just Mayo, while staring at your
newly attained smaller iPhone, and stay hungry!
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