TREND REPORTS
(PDF) BCG - Corporate Treasury Insights 2016 Report
[Investing]
2016/05/15 11:08
A global survey of treasurers at multinational corporations around the world reveals that while banks remain valued partners, a more open and digitized playing field has changed what it takes to compete effectively in transaction banking. Treasurers expect banks to do four things: serve as a leading aggregator for the entire treasury ecosystem, use IT capabilities to provide efficient and perso...
(Video) Hyperloop or Over-Hyped ? Latest Demo Does Little to Ease Doubts
[Tech]
2016/05/15 11:07
An early test of Hyperloop - a proposed high-speed transport system - has accelerated a sled to 116 mph (187km/h) in 1.1 seconds in the Nevada desert.Wednesday's demonstration was the first public glimpse of Hyperloop, a system that could send people and cargo through tubes at the speed of sound.Executives hope in five years' time people will be able to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco...
(Infographic) Tesla Motors - A Quick History of Tesla Motors
[Investing]
2016/05/15 11:06
Tesla Motors - A Quick History of Tesla MotorsInfographic : https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0196/5170/files/evannex_infographic_large.jpg?2243[evannex]
Electricity-Generating Paving Tiles Get Some Smarts
[Tech]
2016/05/15 11:05
The tiles have a new triangular design that is said to maximize energy and data capture. UK tech firm Pavegen has been harvesting pedestrian power with floor tiles that convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into electricity since 2009. Today, the firm has launched a new version of the tiles and, in addition to being more efficient, they are able to capture footfall data.Pavegen's tiles are bu...
Understanding the Impact of Category Shopping Fundamentals
[Consumer]
2016/05/15 11:04
There’s no mistaking the impact that digitalization and personalization trends are having on the consumer’s path to purchase. With convenience and preference driving behaviors and the paths consumers take to the register—whether virtual or traditional—it’s vital for brands and retailers to understand what’s actually influencing their choices. It’s also essential to understand how categor...
(Video) The Rubik's Cube of Furniture
[Design]
2016/05/15 11:03
The Ego “smart” chair lets you put your own twist on the design in a simple and fun way! Mix up the color scheme or create a different pattern simply by rearranging the position of the cushion elements to give it an entirely new look! The design is made possible thanks to its unique curved form which is perfectly balance to hold the cushion pieces in place. Contrasted with a classic wood back...
(PDF) Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey First Quarter 2016
[Investing]
2016/05/12 11:10
Fenwick analyzed the terms of 148 venture financings closed in the first quarter of 2016 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley.Overview of ResultsThe weakening in valuations that began in 4Q15 continued in 1Q16, although the results for 1Q16 are still mostly above our historical averages.Up rounds exceeded down rounds 78% to 11%, with 11% flat in 1Q16. This was a small decline from 4Q15,...
(Patent) Disney Invented a “3D Copier” That Uses Light-Cured Resin to Duplicate Entire Objects
[Tech]
2016/05/12 11:09
Using light-cured resins to 3D print physical objects is not a new technology. In fact, the oldest form of 3D printing is stereolithography (SLA), a process that uses a laser to harden individual layers of liquid resin until a full object is complete. Using a similar concept, direct light projection (DLP) actually uses a powerful light projector rather than a laser and is capable of printing an...
(PDF) Bain - Defining the Battlegrounds of the Internet of Things
[Business]
2016/05/12 11:08
The Internet of Things—a huge network of sensors and smart devices, combined with advanced analytics and cloud services to make sense of all the data—promises to augment and disrupt products and services across industries. Expectations grow more spectacular every day: Forecasters predict up to 20 billion1 Internet of Things devices within a few years, generating 5 trillion2 gigabytes of data...
(Video) Making Deliveries with the DHL Parcelcopter 3.0
[Tech]
2016/05/12 11:07
DHL uses completely autonomous system to deliver consumer goods by drone.When you think of delivery by drone of consumer goods, chances are you'll think of Amazon. But it's not the only one working on flying packages to people's front doors via unmanned aerial vehicles. Delivery company DHL is also making steady strides in this arena, first with a drone that could fly blood samples across a riv...
Proposed Cable Car Attraction Would Take Chicago to New Heights
[Design]
2016/05/12 11:05
A Marks Barfield Architects representative told us that the project cost is estimated at US$250 million.Preliminary plans have been unveiled for a new aerial cable car tourist attraction for the Windy City. Should the Chicago Skyline proposal be realized, it would transport up to 3,000 people per hour and link Navy Pier, the Chicago Lakefront, the Chicago River Riverwalk, and downtown Chicago.T...
Shopping Apps Help Users Identify and Purchase Fashion Items From Photos
[Business]
2016/05/12 11:04
Mobile devices are changing the way people shop, with consumers increasingly looking to make purchases where and when they choose. Though the majority of online purchases are still made via desktop, smartphone technology enhances the experience of consumption through social discovery, product identification capabilities, and more. A host of new apps offer shoppers creative ways to expand their...
