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L'Oréal's New Themed Emojis Are a Response to a 'Lack of Authentic Beauty Creative'
[Business]
2016/07/12 10:40
Brand leans on consumers to start conversation. The beauty brand's Beaumoji app features 130 custom decals and images, including ombré hair. L'OréalPlenty of brands have launched one-off apps in an attempt to get onboard with the emoji craze, but L'Oréal hopes to make emojis part of a longer-term discussion about beauty trends and culture.The beauty giant is launching an emoji app called Bea...
New Digital Tools and Initiatives Gamify Running
[Business]
2016/07/12 10:39
New apps enhance one’s runner’s high through tools that do everything from create GPS art to plant the runner in an action film.The importance of fitness isn’t lost on the Millennial generation, though despite the trendiness of boutique studios like SoulCycle and FlyWheel, not all are willing to shell out $35/class multiple times a week. A far more affordable alternative? Running. TRACKSMany...
(M&A) Dana White on $4 billion UFC sale : 'Sport is Going to the Next Level'
[Investing]
2016/07/12 10:39
UFC has been sold for $4 billion in a deal announced Monday.Talent agency WME-IMG revealed that it is partnering with its owner Silver Lake Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and MSD Capital, the investment firm of Michael Dell, to take over the mixed martial arts company."We've been fortunate over the years to represent UFC and a number of its remarkable athletes," WME-IMG co-CEOs Ari Emanuel a...
(Video) Aether 3D Bioprinter - Bioprinting Bone with Graphene and Stem Cells
[Tech]
2016/07/12 10:39
Aether 1 3D Bioprinter prototype unit shown. Aether 1 beta units are set to be released summer 2016.Get details about the new Aether 1 3D Bioprinter here:This is an early preview to show the type of 3D bioprinting applications researchers can perform with Aether 1. New videos coming soon will showcase Aether 1's full range of features and capabilities.The video shows two bones wrapped in bands...
The Suncubator - Insulating Incubating
[Design]
2016/07/12 10:38
The Suncubator’s greatness lies in its simplicity. Built for babies in the harsh climate of Africa, the Suncubator allows babies to have a warm bed to sleep in at night by harvesting heat during the day.Africa’s barren lands see temperature differences of 30 degrees from noon to night (imagine having to switch between bare clothing and woolens in a single day, everyday). Even a drop in a sing...
How the ‘Bralette’ Has Upended Victoria’s Secret
[Business]
2016/07/11 10:40
Retailer promotes bras without padding as it responds to athleisure trend, slowing growth in core business.[Victoria's Secret, which built its brand and reputation on padded bras and busty models, is switching gears with its new bralettes collection in a bid to boost slowing sales]Victoria’s Secret has a problem and it’s not much of a secret: athleisure is upending the bra business.Growth is...
(Video) HYPERCOOL - Cool Drinks in 60 Seconds
[Product]
2016/07/11 10:40
HYPERCOOL is the fastest portable cooler! Chill your drinks with style!Warm summer days, easy holiday mood, time for chilling and recreation. Why carry a big, heavy cooler when you can chill with style? HYPERCOOL is the fastest portable cooler. Take it to beach, picnic, boat, camping or training – anywhere you go!HYPERCOOL has been designed to fit your lifestyle. Cool a can or two when you fee...
(PDF) The Modern News Consumer
[Consumer]
2016/07/11 10:40
News attitudes and practices in the digital era.Wave after wave of digital innovation has introduced a new set of influences on the public’s news habits. Social media, messaging apps, texts and email provide a constant stream of news from people we’re close to as well as total strangers. News stories can now come piecemeal, as links or shares, putting less emphasis on the publisher. And, hype...
The 28 Schools That Mint The Most Billionaire Alumni
[Investing]
2016/07/11 10:39
Some universities are known for strong liberal arts programs, others might be top engineering schools. But a few excel at a more unique task: minting Forbes 400 members. As part of Forbes’ annual, outcomes-based ranking of the top 660 colleges in America, we looked at how many billionaires a school has produced.[click to enlarge]It might come as a surprise, but the school with the most billion...
(Video) Olive Robotic Suitcase Brings New Meaning to Carry on Luggage
[Product]
2016/07/11 10:39
Olive is an intelligent suitcase that can be ridden like a Segway.Air travel is already stressful enough without having to trek long distances through what are essentially giant coach stations while dragging a bag on wheels behind you. There have been a number of attempts to relieve this situation in recent years with foldable scooters and bags that can follow its owner's smartphone, but Olive...
10 Things Millennials Won’t Spend Money On
[Consumer]
2016/07/11 10:39
By 2017, millennials will have more buying power than any other generation. But so far, they're not spending like their parents did.Millennials are often maligned for their lack of financial literacy, but there is one money skill the younger generation has in spades: saving. After growing up during the Great Recession, millennials want to keep every cent they can. (If you don’t believe us, jus...
Norway to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2025. Will the U.S.?
[Business]
2016/07/11 10:38
Norway’s major parties agreed to a proposal to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered cars starting in 2025. This hasn’t yet become law, but marks the first time a nation has taken such a dramatic step towards green energy. While 20-24% of Norway’s cars are already fully electric, this still marks a significant transformation for a nation that is Europe’s largest petroleum producer...
