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Evolution of the Wall Clock - The COZY
[Design]
2019/01/16 10:36
Designer Daeun Joung’s latest concept looks like nothing more than a three-dimensional piece of wall art… but it’s that and more. The sculptural design actually triples as a short throw projector and wireless speaker.Disguised as art on your wall, it frees up the surface real estate that most wireless speakers occupy. Working in tandem with the COZY app on your phone, the design can stream y...
(Infographic) Influencers Are Getting Brands More Sales Than Celebrities Are
[Consumer]
2019/01/16 10:36
22% of survey respondents purchased something because an influencer recommended it, compared with 12% because of a celebrity.Influencers have been a hot topic among marketers for years now, but using them has translated to more than just social engagement for brands, according to new data from consumer intelligence research platform CivicScience. In fact, 22 percent of respondents said they had...
(PDF) Capgemini - Retail Superstars : How Unleashing AI Offers a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity
[Business]
2019/01/15 12:07
A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has dispelled some of the mystique around AI’s value to retail businesses and revealed a path to tangible growth opportunities. Capgemini calculates a $300 billion+ opportunity for those retail companies that are able to scale and expand the scope of their existing deployments. However, it is not straightforward – the report also found that ju...
Nissan Helps You See The Invisible with New Concept at CES
[Tech]
2019/01/15 12:07
The object of I2V is to help the driver stay aware of those things that are either out of sight or just on the edge of vision.Nissan has unveiled a concept that can "see the invisible" at CES 2019. The technology uses virtual reality, in-vehicle sensors, and connected car technologies to create a virtual world around the visible world for the driver. Invisible-to-Visible (I2V) shows how VR can...
(PDF) BCG - The Next Evolution in Fashion Marketing
[Business]
2019/01/15 12:07
E-commerce fashion sales are growing three times faster than sales at brick-and-mortar stores. More than 25% of fashion sales in Western Europe are expected to take place online by 2020—many on platforms, or websites where various fashion brands sell their wares—up from 20% today. In light of that growth, the marketing of fashion brands has migrated online as well.But while many fashion brand...
Bosch Announces Virtual Touchscreen on Every Surface for Smart Homes and IoT - BML100PI
[Tech]
2019/01/15 12:02
Bosch has unveiled the BML100PI module that can project a virtual touchscreen onto any surface.It looks like nothing in your house is safe from becoming "smart." Case in point: At CES this week Bosch has unveiled a device that could be fitted to furniture to plug regular old shelves into the Internet of Things. The BML100PI module (which could use a zippier name) projects a touchscreen onto she...
ThreeKit Raises $10M to Turn Static Images Into ‘3D Experiences’
[Investing]
2019/01/15 11:57
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a three-dimensional rendering? Ask ThreeKit — it’s in the business of creating 3D renderings for clients such as Crate and Barrel, Steelcase, and CIROC. The Chicago startup’s product configuration and visualization platform enable brands to create interactive three-dimensional “experiences,” such as product tours and comparison tools. And...
The Fight for Device Relevance
[Business]
2019/01/15 11:56
Wearable devices have generated a devoted user base, but they still lag more mature device categories in overall sales. However, improving product functionality and network connectivity could support the broader market appeal. As competitors relentlessly pursue development, many consumer electronics makers are jostling to secure their own place in consumers’ minds (and hands).A key factor dete...
A Faucet Your Face Will Appreciate
[Design]
2019/01/15 11:56
This idea by designers Seungho Choi and Yoona Lee is exactly that. At first glimpse (not necessarily to its benefit) it looks like a hybrid of an audio recorder and hair dryer. Upon further review, however, you’ll notice it expands on the the functionality of the everyday faucet.The design operates much in the same way as a traditional bathroom faucet, only it also features a unique face-refre...
