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(Patent) Apple wins a Trio of Apple Watch Patents covering Next-Gen Biometrics
[Tech]
2019/09/05 10:57
One patent covers the possible implementation of a next-generation form of Biometrics just for Apple Watch. A second patent covers an Apple Watch band with an illumination system that could provide live icons that change to inform users of health status etc. The last Apple Watch granted patent covers a custom fit band system to keep the band tight for measuring a user's pulse and more. 1. Biome...
IKEA Shows Off ‘Missing Collection’ That Can Only Be Browsed Online
[Business]
2019/09/05 10:57
Most of IKEA’s products are the same around the world, including those in its annual catalog. However, this is the first year IKEA Denmark isn’t printing its catalog, so it had to think of other ways to advertise its new additions. Danish creative agency Hjaltelin Stahl thus created a clever campaign entitled The Missing Collection that both showcases the new products while declaring that IKE...
Ultrasound Sensor Aids Diagnosis of Middle-Ear Infection
[Tech]
2019/09/05 10:57
A new type of ultrasound transducer from Fraunhofer should soon be delivering a fast and reliable diagnosis of infection of the middle ear. [Thanks to sensor technology developed by Fraunhofer IPMS, a new device from OtoNexus Medical Technologies will radically enhance the diagnosis of middle ear infections.]A U.S. company and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS are collabor...
The Rise of Premium Private Label and its Impact on Discount Retailers
[Business]
2019/09/05 10:56
Stigma and stereotypes have faded for store brands and name brands, respectively. The premium assortment of products in the retailer-branded portfolio continues to expand. And though discount retailers have historically focused on store brands (or, private labels as we often refer to them), many have a renewed interest in name brands amid demand for premiumization. It’s an exciting time for al...
Neura Raises $16M to Help Brands Target Online Users Based on Real-World Habits
[Investing]
2019/09/05 10:56
Neura, a platform that helps developers personalize their apps to increase engagement using real-world activities and behaviors, has raised $16 million in a series B round of funding.Led by Pitango Venture Capital and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II, with participation from AXA Ventures, Moneta Capital, and Amdocs, among others.Launched in 2013 out of UpWest Labs, a Silicon Valley-based a...
Mcdonald's Drive-Thru Electric Charging Stations in Sweden - McCharge
[Business]
2019/09/05 10:55
As the number of electric-powered passenger cars is increasing in sweden, mcdonald’s has grown to become sweden’s largest restaurant chain for electric car charging.After installing its first charging posts as early as 2009, the mega-chain now counts with 55 charging stations around the scandinavian country. The expansion of charging stations continues as mcdonald’s aims to include charging...
(Infographic) What Brick-and-Mortar Shoppers Care About Most
[Consumer]
2019/09/05 10:55
Families earning $25,000 to $50,000 a year account for a quarter of brick-and-mortar shoppers.Brick-and-mortar shoppers are pretty evenly distributed across generations, but there are some key demographics that stand out, according to new research from consumer intelligence company Resonate.Families with a combined income of $25,000 to $50,000 a year account for 25% of brick-and-mortar shoppers...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Expanding Electric-Vehicle Adoption Despite Early Growing Pains
[Business]
2019/09/04 10:00
The latest analysis of our Electric Vehicle Index shows the global electric-light-vehicle industry continues to make solid progress. To accelerate growth further, several hurdles need to be overcome.The global electric-vehicle (EV) industry continues to expand rapidly. However, regional performance varies, with some EV markets approaching near-mainstream status, while others remain stuck in neu...
5 Innovative Ideas in Sustainable Beauty Packaging
[Design]
2019/09/04 10:00
Every year, over 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the global beauty industry. From do-it-yourself shampoo to reusable mascara tubes, here are some of the best sustainable beauty innovations we’ve seen in recent months.Every year, over 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the global beauty industry, most of which rely on plastic. If this trend continues, landfills will r...
