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(Paper) Color-Changing Threads could Find Use in Gas-Detecting Clothing
[Tech]
2019/04/10 10:41
Threads prepared with bromothymol blue (top thread), methyl red (middle thread) and MnTPP (bottom thread) are exposed to ammonia at concentrations of 0 ppm (left panel) 50 ppm (middle panel) and 1,000 ppm (right panel).While there are already electronic devices that detect toxic gases, they can be expensive, and require training to properly use. Soon, though, there could be a cheap and simple a...
Piper Jaffray Completes Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey
[Consumer]
2019/04/10 10:41
Piper Jaffray Companies, a leading investment bank and asset management firm, completed its 37th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey, which highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences amongst 8,000 teens across 47 U.S. states with an average age of 16. - Overall teen spending up 6% from fall 2018 and up 1% from a year ago- Athletic brands remain strong; Vans and lulu...
Israeli Food Tech Startup Cuts The Sugar For Healthier Fruit Drinks - Better Juice
[Product]
2019/04/10 10:41
Sales in the juice market have dipped sharply over the past decade due to the growing concerns about the levels of sugar and the high calorie count in the beverages. In fact, fruit juice may contain as much sugar and calories as a soft drink, according to a 2014 study in The Lancet, a peer-reviewed general medical journal. A growing body of research over the years showing a convincing link betw...
Smart Luggage Includes Bluetooth Trackers and a Power Bank to Simplify Traveling - Jey&Em ‘ONE’
[Design]
2019/04/10 10:41
Jey&Em presents ‘ONE’ – a smart luggage case that focuses on meeting the needs of the ‘nomad’ generation and making work-related traveling easier. As journeying farther and wider becomes the norm, the designers have looked at how to make that process simpler and more convenient for those frequent flyers.As opposed to searching for a socket at the airport to plug your phone into, or scr...
(Infographic) 27% of Gen Zers Say They Always Write a Product Review After Making a Purchase
[Consumer]
2019/04/10 10:41
And 37% say they do it most of the time. And for Gen Z, word-of-mouth recommendations are key.It may seem like a hassle to write a recommendation after buying a product online, but not for Gen Z. In fact, according to new research from tech company Social Media Link, over 60 percent of Gen Zers say they leave a review often, if not every time.Maybe that’s because Gen Z values recommendations f...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Healthcare Consumerism Today : Accelerating the Consumer Experience
[Consumer]
2019/04/09 11:34
McKinsey’s latest research shows that consumer engagement in healthcare continues to grow, but many payers and providers are struggling to meet changing needs and demands.The results of McKinsey’s 2018 Consumer Health Insights (CHI) Survey deliver a consistent message with important implications for payers, providers, and other industry stakeholders: consumer engagement is becoming increasing...
BMW and Microsoft Launch Open Platform to Fast-Track Manufacturing Innovation
[Business]
2019/04/09 11:33
The OMP has been set up to encourage technology development collaboration in the manufacturing industries.Noting that complex, proprietary systems can adversely affect productivity and profitability, the partnership announced the Open Manufacturing Platform at the Hannover Messe today. The idea is to set up an open technology framework and cross-industry community to accelerate automotive and m...
Botox Rivals Create New Wrinkles for Allergan
[Business]
2019/04/09 11:33
New pricing and new claims to longer-lasting effects from Botox competitors could entice beauty treatment customers to try something new.Allergan PLC’s multibillion-dollar Botox franchise is once again under attack from new competitors, threatening a core business at a time when the drugmaker is already battling other challenges.The anti-wrinkle treatment, approved for cosmetic use in 2002, he...
Wearable Sensors Mimic Skin to Help with Wound Healing Process
[Tech]
2019/04/09 11:32
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have developed skin-inspired electronics to conform to the skin, allowing for long-term, high-performance, real-time wound monitoring in users."We eventually hope that these sensors and engineering accomplishments can help advance healthcare applications and provide a better quantitative understanding in disease progression, wo...
