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(Infographic) Companies That Scaled Quickly
[Business]
2017/05/24 10:59
The number one reason that startups fail is from premature scaling. A study from the Startup Genome Report found that 74% of startups fail because of premature scaling, while those who scale properly typically see growth that’s 20 times faster. To help to better understand why some companies get scaling right while others fail, Alligatortek has created the following infographic that takes an i...
(Video) World's First Autonomous Security Vehicle with Companion Drone - OTSAW O-R3
[Tech]
2017/05/24 10:59
The O-R3 combines an autonomous security robot with a surveillance drone to create a comprehensive security system.Surveillance drones and security robots are not new innovations on their own, but Singapore company Otsaw Digital has brought the two together. The O-R3 is the world's first ground-aerial outdoor security robot that combines an autonomous roving ground vehicle with a surveillance d...
The U.S. Tech Giants Piling on the Profit
[Investing]
2017/05/24 10:58
As the round of Q1 results closes, this infographic takes a look at the big U.S. tech players that saw a jump in profit in comparison to Q1 last year. The best quarter by a long shot was experienced by Netflix. Although they have the lowest net income of the bunch, and therefore clearly a lot more scope for growth, the enormous 544 percent leap is the clear stand-out performance. Apple's bounce...
(Video) The World's First Reverse Vending Machine for Spent Batteries - Refind Technologies
[Product]
2017/05/24 10:58
Launched on Earth Day, the device from Coop Norway hopes to incentivize more people to recycle their batteries.Recycling batteries can be a chore, especially when you need to go out of your way to drop them off. Coop Norway and Swedish firm Refind are looking to make the act a little more appealing by creating a reverse vending machine that pays you when you recycle batteries.Launched on Earth...
(Video) The Handbag Dyetonator Is A Purse Snatcher Deterrent
[Product]
2017/05/24 10:58
The Handbag Dyetonator is a small device that attaches to the side of a purse and, when activated, releases a cloud flare as well as a splash of permanent dye. This way, anyone who grabs your purse will be permanently marked for easier police identification, while the flare will attract attention and make it more likely for them to drop your belongings and run. It’s masked as a stylish accesso...
The Kodak Concept Cam
[Design]
2017/05/24 10:57
This Kodak concept cam just might revitalize the disposable camera we used as kids. Not just because it has a cooler pill shape, textured shell, and attractive packaging (those are just bonuses), but because it features FILTERS! Apply your favorites from a selection of city-inspired hues before having your film developed the old-school way!Designer : PDF HAUS[yanko]
(PDF) Mckinsey - Self-Driving Car Technology : When will the Robots Hit the Road ?
[Business]
2017/05/23 10:59
As cars achieve initial self-driving thresholds, some supporters insist that fully autonomous cars are around the corner. But the technology tells a (somewhat) different story.The most recent people targeted for replacement by robots? Car drivers—one of the most common occupations around the world. Automotive players face a self-driving-car disruption driven largely by the tech industry, and t...
(Infographic) How Disney Transforms Films Into a Theme Park Empire
[Business]
2017/05/23 10:59
Since opening Disneyland in 1955, the company has been perfecting the process of fantasy-world creation.As revenue from Disney's TV properties comes under threat due to cord-cutting, theme parks are poised to become an increasingly important part of its business. With six major resorts worldwide, featuring scores of attractions, the company ought to be sitting pretty, but the past decade has se...
(Video) MIT Researchers Design Moisture-Responsive Workout Suit - Biologic
[Tech]
2017/05/23 10:58
Ventilating flaps lined with live cells open and close in response to an athlete’s sweat.A team of MIT researchers has designed a breathable workout suit with ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete’s body heat and sweat. These flaps, which range from thumbnail- to finger-sized, are lined with live microbial cells that shrink and expand in response to changes in humidi...
Most iPhone Users Never Look Back
[Consumer]
2017/05/23 10:58
Apple users are notorious for their loyalty. With the most ardent fans sometimes branded 'sheeple' for their unbending commitment to the company and its products, Apple is clearly very good at customer retention. A recent survey by Morgan Stanley confirms this, showing that 92 percent of iPhone owners intending to upgrade within the next twelve months will stick to an iOS driven handset. Not on...
Biking for a Cleaner Planet
[Design]
2017/05/23 10:58
You’ve heard this phrase before. Save the planet, ride a bicycle. However, the thing with bicycles is that they don’t minimize pollution. They minimize further pollution by not creating any. But the bikes designed for the Smog Free Project actually decrease pollutants in the air. A device mounted on the handlebars sucks dirty air in from the front, and launches clean, smog/toxin-free air from...
(Video) Qualcomm Has Focus on Charging for Electric Vehicles
[Tech]
2017/05/23 10:58
Qualcomm have demonstrated a dynamic electric vehicle charging (DEVC) system. Qualcomm Technologies announced the testing of the wireless DEVC system that involves charging from the road surface.Reuters reported Thursday that the dynamic charging test took place in France. Reuters said that the test involved two Renault Kangoo vehicles driving over embedded pads. A charge was transferred to the...
