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Apple Plans Sleep Tracking Feature for Future Watch
[Product]
2019/09/04 09:59
Company holding studies at headquarters to track sleep habits. Function would compete with wearables from Fitbit and Withings.Apple Inc. is said to be testing a sleep monitor for a future version of its smartwatch, a feature that would bolster the company in the health- and fitness-tracking market.The company has been using the sleep-tracking feature for several months with testers at secret si...
This Conceptual Bentley eVTOL Takes Off Right From Your Balcony
[Design]
2019/09/04 09:59
Imagine if your balcony’s view wasn’t restricted to just one frame. Imagine if your balcony could literally detach from your house and float above the city, giving you a new, more exhilarating view every time. That’s the idea behind David Vultaggio’s conceptual Bentley Majestic Walker.Vultaggio’s idea was simple – a dynamic balcony that made you feel like you were walking among the clouds...
(Infographic) How Brand Mascot Recognition Has Changed Over Time
[Consumer]
2019/09/04 09:58
Vlasic Pickles' stork, Travelocity's gnome and Snuggle's teddy bear are far less recognizable among Gen Zers than baby boomers.While some brand mascots feel timeless, many can’t weather the unstoppable force of time and innovation, according to new research commissioned by promotional products company Crestline.Crestline analyzed brand recognition by generation among 82 mascots and found that...
(Patent) Ford Patents Idea for Building a Movie Projector into SUV Tailgates
[Tech]
2019/09/03 11:26
The (presumably pricey) system can also double as a floodlight.Earlier this year, it was revealed that Ford now has a patent for a system that would effectively turn the bed of its F-150 pickup truck into a mobile movie theater. But it turns out Ford's ideas for on-the-go cinemas don't stop with its pickup trucks. The Drive uncovered a new Ford patent published this week showing its plans for b...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Invisible Hand : On The Path to Autonomous Planning in Food Retail
[Business]
2019/09/03 11:26
It’s not news to food retailers: sometimes your stocks are too high, sometimes they’re too low. Advanced planning now gives them entirely new options for solving the expensive problem—and cuts costs in the process.Procurement planners in food retail today are not to be envied. They have to please customers who have never made more exacting demands on availability, freshness, and range. And t...
At-Home Blood Testing Startup Baze Rakes in $6M from Nature’s Way
[Investing]
2019/09/03 11:21
By now, the venture world is wary of blood testing startups offering health data from just a few drops of blood.However, Baze, a Swiss-based personal nutrition startup providing blood tests you can do in the convenience of your own home, collects just a smidgen of your sanguine fluid through an MIT manufactured device, which, according to the company, is in accordance with FDA regulations.The i...
Younger Workers Report Biggest Gains in Happiness With Pay
[Consumer]
2019/09/03 11:21
Millennials, Gen Z employees say they’re more content with compensation than baby boomers.Nearly 54% of U.S. workers said they were satisfied with their jobs in 2018, the highest share reported in more than two decades.American workers under 35 report being happier with their paychecks than people over 55 for the first time since at least 2011, according to a new report from the Conference Boa...
Sono Motors Presents Sion Interior Design : Moss Is Standard
[Design]
2019/09/03 11:21
Sono Motors revealed a few images of the interior of the solar-powered Sono Sion electric car, which is scheduled for production in the second half of 2020.In the front, we see a plain and simple approach, with a 7" display behind the steering wheel and a 10" infotainment touchscreen, which looks pretty elegant.One of the unique features is a special moss integrated into the dashboard as part o...
Industry Review Boards are Needed to Protect VR User Privacy
[Consumer]
2019/09/03 11:21
The movements you make playing VR and AR games create a huge amount of personal data.It seemed like a game when Riley first started the virtual reality (VR) maze. He used a room-scale setup, so by physically walking around his living room, he could solve puzzles and visit different parts of the virtual maze. His friends were networked into the game, so even though they were in their own living...
