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FADE is Paving the Way for Shoppable TV

FADE is Paving the Way for Shoppable TV

Imagine you’re watching your favorite streaming TV series. The main character enters the frame wearing a unique T-shirt and fashionable skirt. You just have to shop the look. Rather than searching endlessly online, you simply use your remote control to click the “buy” button on the screen. 

While that scenario might sound futuristic, Fade Technology Solutions has already developed the technology. The San Francisco-based startup offers shoppable video monetization that lets viewers discover and buy contextually in video. There are benefits for all stakeholders. Consumers get a shorter path from discovery to purchase. Retailers get exposure on the largest screen in the home. Streaming services get a new way to monetize content as free ad-supported revenue models become more mainstream.

Meet Visura, Connecting Photographers and Videographers With Buyers

Meet Visura, Connecting Photographers and Videographers With Buyers

While the rise of social media and content marketing increased the demand for visual assets, freelance photographers and videographers still have trouble connecting with potential buyers. Adriana Teresa Letorney is on a mission to change that.

LLUNA Fosters Belonging and Motivation for Hybrid or Remote Teams 

LLUNA Fosters Belonging and Motivation for Hybrid or Remote Teams 

Remote work in the wake of the pandemic accelerated the need for LLUNA. With distributed workforces, people run into each other in the halls or casually get lunch together less frequently. LLUNA can help foster those much-needed connections.

Kosmi Enhances Virtual Hangouts with TV, Games, and More

Kosmi Enhances Virtual Hangouts with TV, Games, and More

Kosmi is working on monetization strategies and planning to release a paid tier with more access to content to watch and play. Another avenue for growth is through virtual worlds. For now, Kosmi offers a 2-D experience that only requires a web browser and a link. No sign-ups. No headset. 
In the future, they plan to release a 3D virtual reality-driven experience.
After moving from Iceland to Germany, Haukur Rosinkranz wanted to connect with friends back home. Sure, they could text or video call, but Rosinkranz wanted a digital connection that mimicked hanging out in person. A software engineer, he decided to build a virtual room with a table and deck of cards. Soon, he and his buddies played cards together as they did before. 

He later added chat functionality, live video and audio, curated video games, streaming services, and web surfing. The site – called Kosmi – was a hit with his friends.

Imaginario.ai Brings Artificial Intelligence to Video Editing

Imaginario.ai Brings Artificial Intelligence to Video Editing

It led Puga and cofounder Abdelhak Loukkal to launch Imaginario.ai, which uses machine learning to identify impactful moments inside videos. Imaginario.ai simplifies the editing, resizing, and publishing processes — cutting previously manual processes to mere seconds. Imaginario.ai also makes it easy to add stylized subtitles and create the best snippets for social media.

LIFT Labs Alum Partners with DreamWorks Animation for Gabby’s Dollhouse Mobile AR Experience

LIFT Labs Alum Partners with DreamWorks Animation for Gabby’s Dollhouse Mobile AR Experience

Fans of DreamWorks Animation’s popular preschool series Gabby’s Dollhouse, now streaming on Netflix, have a new way to experience their favorite characters. Israeli startup Zoog recently announced a partnership with DreamWorks Animation for an augmented reality (AR) storytelling experience based on the hit show.

Access, Connections, and Hard Work: What to Expect During Our Accelerator

Access, Connections, and Hard Work: What to Expect During Our Accelerator

“We have been out of the program for over a year now, and still stay in touch with the majority of our lead mentors,” she said. “Mentorship was crucial for us. It changed how we talk about the product, services, and challenges we are addressing.” – Allyson McDougal – Co-founder, Workchew

Honoring Startup Founders This AAPI Month

Honoring Startup Founders This AAPI Month

This Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are honoring startup founders who are challenging the status quo and creating incredible companies. These intrepid founders caught our attention with their ideas and passion during their time in the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. 

Startup That Monitors Online Bullying Raises $2M

Startup That Monitors Online Bullying Raises $2M

Kidas is a Philadelphia-based startup that recently raised a $2 million pre-seed investment round to help protect children online. The software monitors PC games for online predators, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, and scams. Its technology sends parents weekly reports summarizing their child’s gaming activity and notifying them of threats. It also provides personalized recommendations on how to resolve dangerous situations.

Zoog Connects the World Through Visual Storytelling

Zoog Connects the World Through Visual Storytelling

It led them to launch Zoog, a mobile app empowering anyone to bring a book to life and become part of the story using AR masks, filters, and other visual overlays. Now grandma can record a video of herself using entertaining face filters. For example, if she’s reading Humpty Dumpty in Zoog, grandma’s face appears inside Humpty Dumpty’s egg body.

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