TREND REPORTS
The Most Annoying Habits of Airline Passengers, Ranked
[Consumer]
2017/01/22 10:04
Airfares have cratered to the lowest level in seven years. But there is no ticket price low enough to make up for the biggest downside of commercial air travel: other people.The online travel agency Expedia polled passengers for a fourth year on the most obnoxious passenger behaviors, and—surprise!—the “rear-seat kicker” yet again turned to be passengers’ biggest gripe, with 64% of respond...
Aido Advanced Social Robot for Smart Home
[Product]
2017/01/22 10:03
InGen Dynamics provides you with a solution, an affordable home robot, Aido. Aido is a smart, social robot, a helpful companion at home. The company aims to join robotic revolution by placing Aido in every home.As an interactive personal robot, Aido offers all-in-one package, it offers you home automation, assistance, security, entertainment, and many more. this robot can play with your kids, h...
(PDF) Deloitte - Global 2017 Predictions
[Business]
2017/01/19 11:36
Which trends may disrupt business? How could consumer habits change? Will biometrics be big? Is the tablet market in decline? What’s the one automotive feature that could save thousands of lives in 2017? These and other questions are explored in our 2017 Predictions. As the pace of technological change becomes exponentially faster, it is increasingly difficult to identify the major trends that...
iPhone 8 Concept
[Design]
2017/01/19 11:35
Our iPhone 8 concept features the biggest camera update of all time. We have integrated two camera lenses on all three models. Both sensors have 16 megapixels and are capable of recording 4K-video. Both cameras also feature optical image stabilization as well as an f1.7 aperture. The iPhone 8 camera will be the best smartphone camera on the market due to its great performance and nice appearanc...
(Patent) Top 10 U.S. Patent Recipients in 2016
[Tech]
2017/01/19 11:35
These days, when people think of innovative companies, the ones that come to mind first are the ones dominating the headlines: companies such as Apple, Google and Amazon for example. However, there is one company that, year after year, tops the ranking of U.S. patent assignees: IBM. 2016 marked the 24th consecutive year in which IBM was granted more patents in the U.S. than any other company, a...
Data and Digital Channels Key to Customer Retention
[Business]
2017/01/19 11:35
Financial institutions are realizing that they must capitalize on vast data and relationship advantages, providing enhanced advisory and digital delivery benefits. Open banking and partnering with third parties are seen as ways to improve customer acquisition and retention.Subscribe TodayFor the ninth consecutive year, Temenos has partnered with Capgemini to conduct a comprehensive banking surv...
(Infographic) $1B+ Market Map : The World’s 186 Unicorn Companies
[Investing]
2017/01/19 11:35
Our market map showcases the thirteen most populated markets comprised of private companies valued at $1B+.[click to enlarge]There are 186 private companies around the world as of 1/18/2017 that are valued at $1B+, all tracked on our real-time unicorn tracker. Collectively, these companies are worth approximately $656B. Combined, they have raised approximately $126B. Forty-two of these private...
Deep Learning Startup Neurala Raises $14M to Build Brains for Drones, Autonomous Cars
[Investing]
2017/01/19 11:35
Neurala, a software and services company that helps bring artificial intelligence (AI) to drones, robots, cars, and consumer electronics, has announced a $14 million series A funding round.Led by Pelion Ventures, with participation from Sherpa Capital, Motorola Ventures, 360 Capital Partners, Draper Associates Investments, SK Ventures, and Idinvest Partners.Founded in 2006, Neurala has been bui...
(Video) Mini Smartphone Projector for Interactive Bedtime Stories - Moonlite
[Product]
2017/01/19 11:34
Moonlite is a mini projection device designed to bring children’s stories to life with images projected onto the wall or ceiling.According to the US National Centre for Education Statistics, children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over children who are not. Statistics like this put pressure on parents to make time for bedtime reading, and we’ve seen some interesting pro...
Connected : Air Purifier
[Design]
2017/01/19 11:34
Connected is a product design and industrial design project shared by N U Y N on Behance. The product is an air purifier. The problem they are trying to solve is simple, most people close their windows and use air purification devices when fine dust density are serious. However, experts suggests to open the window for a while to ventilate the air indoor. Despite the suggestion, people still ten...
(PDF) BCG - How Digital Delivery Puts the Restaurant Value Chain Up for Grabs
[Business]
2017/01/18 10:50
Diners have a new definition of convenience, and restaurants need to respond.Convenience has long been a driving force in the restaurant business—and historically, the most widespread brands with the best-situated locations held an advantage. No longer. From the consumer’s point of view, thanks to the rapid rise of digitally enabled food delivery, convenience is no longer a matter of location...
Habit Sends You Meals Based on Your Unique DNA Profile
[Business]
2017/01/18 10:50
In a world where new meal subscription services are popping up every day, is there really room for one more? That’s a tough one to answer, but Habit is unlike any of the others and when it launches nationally later this year/early next year, it’s certainly worth your consideration.Habit stands out from traditional meal delivery services by catering a plan to your specific needs. Instead of fi...
