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Industry Giants Test Sustainable Paper Packaging
[Design]
2020/01/01 13:20
At first glance, paper might not seem the most innovative packaging material (especially in lieu of brands debuting packaging made from seaweed or milk, as well as packaging that you can eat in its entirety), But recently, big-name brands are testing new bio-based paper packaging solutions, paving the way for industry-wide innovation and setting the standard for corporate eco-consciousness.1. C...
(Infographic) The Most Hyped Technology of Every Year From 2000-2018
[Tech]
2020/01/01 13:20
Visualizing Technology Hype Cycles (2000-2018). Nothing captures our collective imagination quite like emerging technology.In a short amount of time, technological innovations such as wireless internet and social networking have become a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives, quietly transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. Other promising technologies have their moment in the sun,...
(PDF) Mckinsey - China Consumer Report 2020
[Consumer]
2019/12/23 09:10
Five trends emerged in the latest research from our Chinese Consumer Survey, offering insight into what over 5,000 consumers in the region think about spending, brands, health, and more.China’s slowing GDP and the trade dispute with the United States have injected a cloud of uncertainty into the Chinese economy. Some observers have predicted that these developments will spell bad news for Chin...
(Paper) MIT - Storing Medical Information Below the Skin’s Surface
[Tech]
2019/12/23 09:09
MIT engineers have developed a way to store medical information under the skin, using a quantum dot dye that is delivered, along with a vaccine, by a microneedle patch. The dye, which is invisible to the naked eye, can be read later using a specially adapted smartphone.Every year, a lack of vaccination leads to about 1.5 million preventable deaths, primarily in developing nations. One factor th...
The Top 100 AI Startups Of 2019 : Where Are They Now?
[Business]
2019/12/23 09:08
In 2019, companies from 3 continents and 18 industries made it to the CB Insights AI 100. They were selected from a pool of 3K+ companies based on a range of criteria, including patent activity, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, market potential, partnerships, competitive landscape, team strength, tech novelty, and more.[click to enlarge]Since announcing our list, 7 of these startups h...
Honda Proposes an Augmented Driving Concept on the Path to Autonomy
[Business]
2019/12/23 09:07
This is the thinking behind Honda's "Augmented Driving Concept," which it's presenting at CES next month. It's a cheery little open-top roadster with spacey futurey wheels, electric drive and a tiny, low visor as a windshield. Its purpose is to demonstrate a new approach to the venerable steering wheel.The transition to autonomous driving will progress differently in different generations. Youn...
What Programming Languages Do You Need to Work in Data Science ?
[Tech]
2019/12/23 09:06
Data science employers want their software engineers to know Python, along with Hadoop, R, and Spark, but the picture is changing quickly.Data scientists and software engineers who work with big data are in high demand. Thinknum Media called this field the hottest profession in 2019. Job search site Indeed earlier this year reported that job listings for data scientists jumped 31 percent betwee...
Snackpass Snags $21M to Let You Earn Friends Free Takeout
[Investing]
2019/12/23 09:05
“We were in the back washing blenders so they could keep taking Snackpass orders,” recalls co-founder and CEO Kevin Tan. The team from order-ahead food startup Snackpass was willing to get their hands dirty to keep up with demand at one of their first restaurant partners, Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the Yale University campus.Why were people so eager to pay for takeout through Snackpass? Becaus...
Polar Bears Float Atop Your Drinks In This Charming Café From Taiwan
[Design]
2019/12/23 09:04
Come rain or shine, polar bears keep cool, calm and collected in this café located in Taipei, Taiwan.Polar Cafe has been serving polar bear-themed marshmallows on coffees and other beverages, but it has recently made them even more adorable by having the creatures float on “ice caps” on your cup.The unbearably cute marshmallows are all crafted by hand. The earlier version, which is still ava...
