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(Infographic) The World's Most Innovative Leaders
[Business]
2018/09/09 09:10
Jeff Bezos, the most innovative leader on earth. What sets apart the superstars of innovation? Not just creativity and genius ideas. Nikola Tesla may have been more brilliant than Thomas Edison, but Edison had huge successes that changed the world, and Tesla died penniless. What Edison had that Tesla didn't is what professors Jeff Dyer of Brigham Young University and Nathan Furr of INSEAD busin...
(Video) BMW Revs Up Its Own ‘Intelligent Personal Assistant’ Voice Tech
[Product]
2018/09/09 09:09
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant may be the cold, distant German Siri of our dreams. BMW is readying a digital voice assistant that is familiar with your car’s operations and can learn your preferences over time. Slated for release in a basic version in March 2019, BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant will be available for cars using the manufacturer’s new OS, BMW Operating System 7.0., BM...
(PDF) Mckinsey - A Blueprint for Successful Digital Transformations for Automotive Suppliers
[Business]
2018/09/09 09:08
Leaders in the automotive-supply sector are mastering six elements of successful digital transformation—and reaping the rewards.Digital disruption is hitting the automotive sector hard, though the effects are still only just playing out. From the growth of electric vehicles to shared-mobility business models to self-driving cars, automotive companies are scrambling to catch each new wave.The l...
Temi is a Telepresence Robot with Harman Kardon Speakers and an AI Voice Assistant
[Product]
2018/09/09 09:07
Telepresence robots tend to be underwhelming. They’re expensive, for one, and not exceptionally user-friendly. And most aren’t intelligent, by any stretch of the imagination.At IFA 2018 in Berlin, Roboteam — the Tel Aviv-based startup behind Temi — formally introduced its home robot to the world. The 3-foot-tall, 4-wheeled bot sports a 10.1-inch QHD (2560 x1600) IPS LCD touchscreen connecte...
BlackRock’s Decade : How the Crash Forged a $6.3 Trillion Giant
[Investing]
2018/09/09 09:06
Ten years later, its shrewd moves are a master class in capitalizing on others’ risk.Our memories of the 2008 U.S. financial crisis primarily concern losses: Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, homebuyers, insurers that made reckless bets, and American taxpayers who shouldered billions of dollars in bank bailouts. What about the big wins? One stands out.BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money ma...
Align Finished Stapler
[Product]
2018/09/09 09:05
Where Other Staplers Can't ReachWhile a standard stapler's reach is limited by its length, Align's detachable base enables a user to staple materials of any size, from posters to sheets of cardboard. To keep your desk uncluttered, you can always stick it to a magnetic chalkboard, whiteboard, or file cabinet.Dimensions: 11cm length x 5.5cm width x 16.5cm heightMaterials: plastic, non-slip silico...
Stunning Wooden Airport will Feature an Indoor Forest
[Design]
2018/09/09 09:04
Suvarnabhumi International Passenger Terminal II will include a large 16,132 sq m (173,643 sq ft) indoor forest area, which will be accessible to both staff and passengers.Duangrit Bunnag Architect Limited (DBALP) has unveiled an eye-catching design for a new airport terminal in Bangkok that features intricate wooden detailing and an indoor forest. The new building is reportedly expected to be...
(Infographic) How the Blockchain is Powering Our Future
[Tech]
2018/09/09 09:03
The future is bright, and it’s going to be driven by the blockchain.Blockchain technology is already turning the financial industry upside down through its disruptive applications, but finance is only the tip of the iceberg. The blockchain’s true scope is in its ability to change the way you do things every day – like voting, travelling, or going to the doctor.The Future of BlockchainToday’...
(PDF) Cryptoasset Market Coverage Initiation : Valuation - Satis
[Investing]
2018/09/06 09:10
The overall cryptocurrency bear market has left many investors wondering how prices will play out in the long term. Using real-world data, research firm Satis Group has released its 10-year price forecast for the 10 leading cryptocurrencies.The report, dubbed “Cryptoasset Market Coverage Initiation: Valuation,” utilized several market factors–including quantity theory of money, multiples of...
