(Video) XNOR Raises $12M for Its Cloud-Free, Super-Efficient AI
[Investing]
2018/05/17 10:17
Between Microsoft Build and Google I/O, there are probably more people saying “AI” this week than any previous week in history. But the AI those companies deploy tends to live off in a cloud somewhere — XNOR puts it on devices that may not even be capable of an internet connection. The startup has just pulled in $12 million to continue its pursuit of bringing AI to the edge.I wrote about the...
The Price of Oil Inches Towards $80 a Barrel
[Investing]
2018/05/17 10:17
JUST three years ago, oil prices were in free fall. Spurred by the rapid growth of fracking in the United States and Saudi Arabia’s decision to keep producing large volumes of crude, the price of a barrel of oil lost more than two-thirds of its value in 2014-15. After hitting bottom at about $30, the trend reversed.Both demand and supply have driven the steady recovery in prices. The generally...
(Video) Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Targets The Office of The Future
[Product]
2018/05/17 10:09
The Surface Hub 2 allows several users to log in simultaneously, allowing for collaborative digital workspaces.A few years ago, Microsoft revealed the Surface Hub, an interactive electronic whiteboard with video conferencing capabilities targeted at businesses. The expensive device didn't exactly take off, but the company is hoping to find greater success with the second-generation model. The S...
A Personal Pod of Air Purification - OQLAR
[Design]
2018/05/17 10:08
OQLAR offers personal air purification you can take with you just about anywhere. It utilizes the latest in advanced tech and materials to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. The air vents features a TPE material coating that acts as a flexible silicone-like structure that sucks in air and closes when not needed. The flexible vents also help to keep the air purifier clean. As for its form, t...
(Infographic) Luxuries We Can't Live Without
[Consumer]
2018/05/17 10:08
After basic elements for survival are met—food, water, shelter — what modern luxuries do you consider indispensable? And what could you honestly do without? We surveyed 1,000 people and asked them about common American "luxuries" — smartphones, dishwashers, personal trainers, etc — then we rated their answers based on commitment level and cost. See how people responded below!It's no surpris...
(PDF) BCG - A Prescription for Blockchain in Health Care
[Business]
2018/05/16 10:02
Among the industries in which expectations for blockchain technology run high, health care holds a leading position. And there are a number of good reasons for its prominence. Health care is complex and data intensive.The industry has lots of players. Currently, health care transactions are slow, cumbersome, and expensive. Constraints on access to critical data sets limit progress in research....
(PDF) Deep Learning - Learning to See in the Dark
[Tech]
2018/05/16 10:02
Deep Learning Can Now Flawlessly Correct Photos Taken in Almost Complete Darkness.There are typically two approaches to taking usable photos in low-light conditions. You can either use a slow shutter, which requires a tripod to eliminate blur, or electronically increase the sensitivity of a camera’s sensor, which introduces ugly noise artifacts. But there’s now a third approach that takes adv...
Money Follows Eyeballs – Mobile Ad Boom Continues
[Business]
2018/05/16 10:02
One of the golden rules of advertising is that money follows eyeballs. And since people are looking at their smartphones pretty much all the time these days, it’s no surprise that advertising budgets are shifting to mobile devices as well.According to Zenith's latest global advertising forecast, advertisers will spend an additional $72.6 billion a year on mobile ads in 2020 compared to last ye...
MIT Develop Digitally Produced Water-Based Renewable Material
[Design]
2018/05/16 10:02
Nature is a water-mediated ecosystem. Through water Nature builds and demolishes as it enables life and guides material transformation over time. Omnipresent in inanimate and living matter, water is Nature’s construction medium that gives shape, structure and function to all organisms and natural formations; from the Great Barrier Reef single-cell micro-organisms generating energy through ph...
Circle Raised Another $110 Million — At a Nearly $3 Billion Valuation
[Investing]
2018/05/16 10:02
One of the largest rounds yet for a crypto startup. The company is also launching a new “USD Coin” tied to the value of the U.S. dollar.Circle, a cryptocurrency startup led by longtime technology executive Jeremy Allaire, has raised another $110 million, pushing its valuation to nearly $3 billion.The round, led by Bitmain — a company that makes crypto mining equipment — with participation f...
New Apps Pair People Based on Their DNA
[Business]
2018/05/16 10:01
Young adults are increasingly turning to DNA tests to better understand themselves and improve various aspects of their lives, from their health plan to their skincare regime, as addressed in our Betterment Report. Given their desire to know more about themselves and make decisions accordingly, there’s also a rise in services that use one’s DNA to match them with compatible romantic partners...
This Phone Nails The “Wet Look” - Aqua
[Design]
2018/05/16 10:01
From the maker of these woody wireless phones comes yet another aesthetic alternative to run of the mill designs. It too gets its inspiration from nature but, this time, it’s not wood — it’s water!Simply called “Aqua,” this fresh take on the smartphone nails the “wet look.” You won’t find any straight lines or rough edges on its fluid form, rather, its screen and back are equally smooth...
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