đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Food
PepsiCo Inc. is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing functional soda brand, in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter, the announcement could come as early as next week, although talks are still ongoing and could face delays.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI search engines are quickly becoming the go-to source for millions of people looking for answers online—but there's a growing problem: they often speak with authority, even when they have no idea what they're talking about. A new report from the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Assets
Gold surged to a historic milestone on Friday, breaking above $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever as rising geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war drive investors toward safe-haven assets. At 6:30 a.m. ET, spot gold was up 0.4%, trading at
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SoftBank is doubling down on its AI ambitions with a bold move in its home market of Japan. The tech conglomerate has officially confirmed the purchase of Sharp’s former LCD panel factory in Sakai, Osaka, for a hefty $676 million (100 billion yen). The goal? Transform the sprawling facility
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google wants you to use Gemini more — and it's not being subtle about it. In a move that blends convenience with controversy, the company announced that Gemini can now tap into your Google Search history to offer more “personalized insights.” You can opt in through the Gemini app
Transportation
After four turbulent months under bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is plotting a radical departure from its roots as a no-frills, budget carrier. The Florida-based airline announced on March 12 that it has officially exited Chapter 11 and is embarking on a rebranding journey aimed at transforming itself into a premium
E-commerce
When was the last time an ecommerce brand told you how many zip codes they’ve shipped to? It’s a small detail—but one that subtly tells you people everywhere trust us. In an era where online shoppers are bombarded with choices and promises, building trust is no longer
Tech Insights
We’re living in a world where AI can respond to our emails, and video calls feel as casual as catching up over coffee. As the digital world becomes more fluid and intelligent, the bar for innovation in SaaS (Software as a Service) has never been higher. SaaS companies are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In the race to build bigger, more powerful AI models, Google is taking a different route: smarter, leaner, and just as capable. Enter Gemma 3, Google’s latest open-source AI model, designed to balance power with efficiency. It’s not just another model with mind-bending parameter counts—it’s a
Quantum Computing
In a historic breakthrough for quantum computing, D-Wave Systems announced it has successfully simulated the properties of magnetic materials using its Advantage2 quantum annealing computer. The achievement, detailed in a paper published in Science, marks what the company calls the first demonstration of quantum supremacy on a real-world, useful problem—
Real Estate
Just outside Austin, in the fast-growing suburb of Georgetown, Texas, a quiet revolution in homebuilding is underway. What looks like a conventional neighborhood at first glance reveals itself to be a groundbreaking innovation in construction: the world’s largest 3D-printed housing community. This futuristic development is the result of a
Retail
Retail giants Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost, direct-to-consumer goods shipped from overseas, experienced a noticeable sales slowdown following former President Donald Trump's February announcement targeting tariffs and the de minimis import loophole. According to Earnest Analytics, which tracks debit and credit card spending from millions of