The system would use GPS, cameras and other sensor data to determine when it's OK to shut the engine off.Many GM products won't even let you turn auto stop/start on or off, so a patent improving the system is a good thing.Automatic start/stop systems have been pretty common on cars for a few years thanks to their ability to save a surprising amount of fuel and the reduction in emissions that co...

The company had been offering subscriptions to Disney+ for several months before Tuesday’s launch.Walt Disney Co. ’s flagship streaming service has signed up 10 million users, the company said the day after Disney+ launched.Disney had been offering subscriptions for several months before Tuesday’s launch, including some at a significant discount.Investors were encouraged by the numbers as Di...

NXP, BMW Group, and Continental work on new auto Ultra-Wideband (UWB) use cases and standards in CCCEnables a broad range of striking new use cases such as true handsfree smartphone car accessProvides spatial awareness to cars and smart devices through unique UWB localization capabilitiesNew automotive Integrated Circuit (IC) completes NXP’s UWB portfolio spanning auto, mobile and IoT ecosyste...

A few months ago, Adidas took its first step toward making new shoes out of old shoes. The second phase of its ambitious Loop project will go further.I’m on a Skype call with half a dozen Adidas designers and engineers in Germany, and they want their shoes back.Specifically, they want their Futurecraft Loop returned—a shoe made completely from polymers that can be washed, ground up, and melte...

We've recently seen a number of "electric mouthpiece"-type toothbrushes that are claimed to clean your teeth in 3, 10, 20 or 30 seconds, depending on the model. At a reported 50 seconds, the three-headed BruBruBrush takes a little longer, but its makers state that it does a better job.The other quick-brush toothbrushes pretty much all take the form of a bristle-lined mouthpiece that the user bi...

Personalization is becoming the norm for marketers, mostly because consumers are looking for messaging and products that are relevant to their interests. 

What about personalization for videos?Vedia has compiled a list of stats that prove that video personalization will amplify personalization efforts and help companies meet (and surpass) their KPIs.Infographic : https://infographicjournal.c...

The world's first event linking coffee flavors with the Nikkei Stock Average, demonstrated over a 5-day period at the Nikkei coffee stand in Nihonbashi, attracted widespread interest. Long lines every day resulted in a total of 2,578 participants enjoying a fresh cup of coffee.Website : https://blend.nikkei.co.jp/en/Watch Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGHjm9UCaoI[nikkei]

The Rise of Mega-Deals in Venture Capital Financing : Venture capital “mega-deals”—which rake in $100 million or more—have taken off at breakneck speed. A total of 185 were signed by the end of September, setting the pace for a record number of mega-deals in 2019.Interestingly, mega-deal counts aren’t the only thing ballooning in venture capital financing. Almost everything has gotten bigg...

Earlier this month, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) became the first deployment site for a new telemedicine station developed by health technology company OnMed.Available as part of the TGH staff health program, the OnMed Station connects patients with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists for real-time consultations via high definition audio and video. Available 24/7, doctors available through OnMed a...