TREND REPORTS
Bosch to Debut New Concept EV Shuttle at CES 2019
[Design]
2018/12/16 09:08
Bosch is set to debut a funky, futuristic driverless electric shuttle concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) in Las Vegas next month. It’s quite a spectacle on its own – the design is minimalistic, featuring an otherworldly screen-and-glass structure that encases a spacious, airy interior.The automaker says the concept shuttle will soon be a common sight on city streets, be it fo...
SoftBank’s Vision Fund Inches Closer To $100B
[Investing]
2018/12/16 09:07
Much has been said about the SoftBank Vision Fund (SBVF), mostly in awe of the size of the investment vehicle.It’s important to remember that the $100 billion number most often associated with the gargantuan fund is only a target. Today, however, the Vision Fund inched yet closer to that twelve-figure goal as it continues to pour billions of dollars into technology companies around the world.S...
ViewR App Opens Up Third Person Views of VR Games
[Product]
2018/12/16 09:06
ViewR stands to make VR a more social experience, rather than a solo one.Virtual reality can already transport folks to some strange places, and new tech called ViewR will now enable their friends to go along for the ride. Billed as a window into virtual reality, the app allows onlookers to step into these worlds and observe all the action from close proximity, opening up some interesting possi...
MIT - Ingestible Capsule can be Controlled Wirelessly
[Tech]
2018/12/16 09:05
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.Researchers at MIT, Draper, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed an ingestible capsule that can be controlled using Bluetooth wireless technology. The capsule, which can be customized to deliver drugs, sense environmental conditions, or both, can reside in the stomach for at least a m...
COZY – Furniture, Air Purifier, and Wireless Charger in One
[Design]
2018/12/16 09:04
COZY is a minimalist object with multiple functions to de-clutter your space.COZY is a concept air purifier in form of a side table. It’s a smart design that combines furniture and appliance in one, making it highly functional when you place it in your living space. It doesn’t just stand there and operates as an air purifier, COZY also doubles as a side table.Most appliances are eyesores for...
(Infographic) Myth vs. Reality in Artificial Intelligence
[Business]
2018/12/16 09:03
This infographic is based on Artificial Intelligence in Business Gets Real: Pioneering Companies Aim for AI at Scale, a report by the MIT Sloan Management Review and The Boston Consulting Group, September 2018.In addition to fielding a survey of 3,000 executives worldwide, we conducted more than 35 interviews and a separate survey with more than 300 respondents in China.Infographic : https://bo...
(PDF) BCG - The Mass Affluent of Southeast Asia
[Consumer]
2018/12/13 11:20
For James—a successful Filipino talent agent and former restauranteur who is in his late 40s—travel is a passion. It energizes and rejuvenates him. James tries to be on the road at least one week every month. And when he travels, James says, “It is all about dining and shopping.” He reads blogs to stay abreast of trends in destinations, food, and luxury brands, and he conveys his discoverie...
(Patent) Facebook Plays Down Relevance of Location Prediction Patent
[Tech]
2018/12/13 11:20
Facebook has played down the importance of a patent application linked to technology that could predict a user’s future location.The patent, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, uses previously logged location data from a user as well as other people to make predictions on where they are likely to go next.However, the social network said the application should be not seen as confirma...
Israeli Firm Launches World’s First Blockchain Smartphone - Sirin Labs Finney
[Product]
2018/12/13 11:20
In tandem with the product release, Sirin Labs will open two flagship concept stores, first in London and then in Tokyo.Finney, billed as the first open-source, ultra-secure blockchain smartphone, has been launched by Sirin Labs of Ramat Gan, Israel. Barcelona soccer star Leo Messi and middleweight boxing champion Gennady “Triple G” Golovkin are brand ambassadors.The phone is priced at $999 a...
