Worse still, some entire industries remain closed-off to this type of cross-sector innovation and this, partnered with constrictive supply chains, is stifling technological progress.

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Initially open with glass walls, the master-bedroom suite can be closed off from the rest of the home with a type of glass that turns from clear to opaque at the flip of a switch.

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It's a type of security that has been around since Congress created a new class of closed-end funds in 1980 that allows individuals to tap into private-equity deals.

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