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The MINI Vision 100 Concept Car
[Design]
2016/06/26 11:04
BMW has been on quite a roll, showcasing some of their most jaw-droppingly futuristic concepts. Only last week we saw a simply stunning rendition of the future as interpreted by Rolls Royce. This time it’s MINI’s turn, with the MINI Vision 100 concept car. The reason why the MINI concept is such a big deal is because it approaches automobiles and automobile ownership in a radically different...
There’s Catnip Wine So You Don’t Have To Drink Alone
[Product]
2016/06/26 11:03
You fancy a little nightcap before hitting the sack? Or maybe you don’t want to think of it like that, maybe you’re more upfront: you like getting smashed by yourself? Look, we don’t judge, but if you’ve grown tired of doing that alone, but still can’t stand the company of humans, you might want to consider enrolling your cat into your solo drinking activities. Yes, your cat. Pictured abov...
(PDF) BCG - African Consumer Sentiment 2016 : The Promise of New Markets
[Consumer]
2016/06/23 10:32
Given the negative headlines that dominated news coverage about Africa in 2015, the casual observer might conclude that the outlook for business there is gloomy. But nothing could be further from the truth. If projections hold, Africa will have over 1.1 billion consumers by 2020—more than the populations of Europe and North America combined. And incomes are growing. In 2020, Africa will have t...
Triple-Brush Toothbrush Speed Cleans Your Teeth in 10 Seconds - Glaresmile
[Product]
2016/06/23 10:32
The GlareSmile toothbrush makes use of three brushes rather than just one.If you're using a conventional toothbrush, it takes a few minutes to thoroughly clean your teeth. A new product known as the GlareSmile, however, is aimed at significantly speeding things up. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, the unusual electric toothbrush is promised to thoroughly clean teeth...
(Infographic) Intel, Google, GE, Samsung Among Most Active Corporate Investors In AI Startups
[Investing]
2016/06/23 10:32
With AI dealmaking exploding recently, corporates and their venture arms have not been left out of the rush. Artificial intelligence dealmaking has exploded recently, leaping to a new quarterly record of over 140 deals in Q1’16.Corporates and their venture capital groups are among the most active investors in this category (tech corporates have also been active acquirers in the category).Some...
TECH-ERCISE : The NYC Fitness Scene Gets a High-Tech Makeover
[Business]
2016/06/23 10:32
Millennials’ insatiable appetite for all things health and wellness has sparked innovation within the formerly one-note fitness industry. Their habit of sweatworking has spawned wellness clubs; their penchant for athleisure attire has sparked activewear brands to launch in-house fitness studios; and now their desire for immersive experience is behind a burgeoning high-tech exercise movement.PR...
No One Cooks Anymore
[Consumer]
2016/06/23 10:31
It’s one of the more remarkable switcheroos in US economic statistics in recent years.For the last year, retail sales at US eating and drinking establishments have outrun those of grocery stores, upending a longstanding pattern in which the bulk of American spending on food occurred at the supermarket.Part of this reflects stagnant prices of groceries over the last year or so, with US grocery...
Drive a Car with Your Mind
[Design]
2016/06/23 10:30
Aside from allocating designated handicapped spots, not much has been done for handicapped people, transportation wise. The Audric changes that, and in a pretty massive way too. Designed as the first and only vehicle made for victims of paralysis, the Audric translates brain-signals into commands that operate the automobile. It also uses facial gestures and movements as cues for a more precise...
This Wig Vase Allows You To Design Your Own Floral Hair
[Design]
2016/06/23 10:29
This is the Wig Vase designed by Tania da Cruz. It's a hollow, head-shaped vase that sits atop a smaller water vase that you can put flowers in to create your own floral hairstyle. Unfortunately the vases cost around $315, expensive! Keep going for a couple more shots and a video.Website : http://www.idilli.com/#!our-products/c11xx[likecool]
(Infographic) Fast Food Facts
[Business]
2016/06/23 10:29
Americans love fast food so much that the majority of them eat it every week, usually from national chains like McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, or Burger King. While healthier eating options have become more available in recent years from customer feedback and sentiment, a majority of fast food is still very unhealthy. The following fast food illustration shares how the history of fast food has shaped...
(PDF) KPMG's Global Automotive Executive Survey 2016
[Business]
2016/06/22 11:23
The KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey is an annual assessment of the current state and future prospects of the worldwide automotive industry.This year, 800 auto executives from 38 countries gave their insights to KPMG on topics such as business model disruption, connectivity and digitalization, customer data, new products and who will be the winners or losers in the auto industry. To give...
With Supercell, China’s Tencent Will Command 13% of $99 Billion Game Business
[Investing]
2016/06/22 11:23
With the acquisition of most of Supercell, China’s Tencent will have an estimated 13 percent of the global $99 billion game business in 2016, according to market researcher Newzoo.Tencent, which also has a large social media business, is already the largest game company in revenues. Today it acquired an 84 percent share in Supercell for $8.6 billion. Supercell, which has around 190 employees,...
