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World's Largest Artificial Sun Rises in Germany - Synlight
[Tech]
2017/03/26 10:08
Germany isn't exactly famous for its sunshine, so to help with the country's commitment to investigating renewable energy, the German Space Center (DLR) has constructed the world's largest artificial Sun. Making its public debut today in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia, the three-storey "Synlight" electrically-powered sun lamp will be used for various research projects, including developing pro...
(PDF) PwC : CEO Survey - Key Talent Findings in the Financial Services Industry
[Business]
2017/03/26 10:07
Rethinking people strategiesTechnology, regulation and changing customer expectations are challenging traditional business models within financial services (FS). And with this comes a whole new set of skills and organisational demands. Bringing people strategies up to speed with disruption and change is an opportunity to innovate, differentiate and engage more closely with customers. The risks...
(Video) This Watch Ad Came to Life on a Bus Shelter to Reveal It Was Selling Something Better
[Business]
2017/03/26 10:06
Imagine you’re waiting for the bus, and the guy in the watch ad next to you suddenly starts talking to you.A handful of straphangers in Israel recently enjoyed (if that’s the word) such an experience, thanks to a campaign from Samsung and Leo Burnett Tel Aviv for the Gear S3 smartwatch.The billboard—actually a live video feed—aimed to play up the classic look of the newfangled timepiece, wh...
(Infographic) The Largest Company Headquartered in Each State
[Business]
2017/03/26 10:05
Today’s infographic comes to us from Business Insider, and it shows the largest company headquartered in each state, based on headcount data from CapRelo.In order to be considered one of the largest corporations in America, a company needs to have thousands of employees and billions in revenue. Yet, while it may be intuitive to expect the top companies to be leaders in terms of both revenue an...
(Video) Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall, What's My Schedule for Today ? The Daptly Display
[Product]
2017/03/26 10:04
Digital assistants seem to be the Next Big Thing at the moment, but they appear to be mainly stuck in the audio realm. Daptly would prefer things to be a bit more visual, so it's introducing the Daptly Display. It looks like a trendy mirror, but is really a gesture-controlled interactive assistant and display screen.The Daptly Display has mirror or image display options The Daptly Display looks...
(Video) I.F.O. "The Identified Flying Object"
[Design]
2017/03/26 10:03
Designed by pierpaolo lazzarini from italian company jet capsule, the I.F.O or ‘identified flying object’ is a proposed two seater drone/copter vehicle. the chassis, composed of a main central capsule cockpit, measures two meters in diameter and is surrounded by a carbon fiber disk with an overall dimension of 4.70 meters. jet capsule‘s I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, able to pu...
(PDF) Deloitte - Blockchain Technology for Investment Management Firms
[Investing]
2017/03/23 11:03
Blockchain technology has the power to transform the asset management value chain—and the firms that adopt it early will reap the rewards. This report examines unique blockchain developments and provides a six-step guide to implementing blockchain. Position your firm for the future by advancing asset management technology. Investment management (IM) leaders have responsibilities beyond managin...
Design a New TV - Atelier
[Design]
2017/03/23 11:03
Black, Wide, Slim. These are the main elements of TV design. But Big, wide black screen makes our space unnatural. Trend of electronics is 'Furniture' and most product design aims 'Melt in-' Form. Matching trends, TV needs to be changed like furniture. And also new TV needs to change sales target to young buyers, not older generation, to find new market. For aiming young buyers, according to sa...
(Video) Adidas "KNIT FOR YOU" - Adidas Will Knit You a $200 Sweater While You Wait
[Tech]
2017/03/23 11:03
Adidas takes the sweat out of sweater shopping with in-store machine.In the sneaker industry, it normally takes around 12 to 18 months for a new clothing design to make it to store shelves. Adidas wants to shorten that wait to a matter of hours. To that end, the German fitness apparel company has opened a pop-up shop in Berlin that enables customers to design, manufacture and buy a customized m...
(Infographic) Americans are Seriously Worried about Healthcare Costs
[Consumer]
2017/03/23 11:02
Millennials are skipping doctor visits to avoid high healthcare costs, study finds.Healthcare is a hot topic, with Washington in the midst of a protracted debate. But beyond policy, we wanted to know—how do everyday Americans really feel about their healthcare costs?We partnered with Ipsos, an independent market research company, to conduct a poll on Americans’ sentiments and budgeting behavi...
Our Future Mobile Device Screens Might be Made of Trandparent Silver
[Tech]
2017/03/23 11:02
Researchers have created the thinnest, smoothest layer of silver to date which could transform how we create future touch screens and flexible displays.A team from the University of Michigan said this week that the new material, made by combining silver with a tiny amount of aluminum, can be produced at only seven nanometers thick and is also resistant to tarnishing and air exposure.Most of the...
Better Dieting Through Chemistry - Habit
[Business]
2017/03/23 11:02
Habit wants to design one especially for you.First, the shake: At 950 calories, 61 grams of fat, 20g of protein, and 75g of sugars in just 14 ounces of fluid, it’s the centerpiece of the starter kit for Habit LLC, a new individualized nutrition company. It’s also a beast. Even tackling it after a 10-hour fast, as instructed, I have a hard time getting it all down.Joshua Anthony, founding chie...
