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Enterprise Barcode Scanner Startup Scandit Raises a $30M Series B
[Investing]
2018/08/13 09:53
“Augmented reality for enterprise” is the sort of phrase that surely hits all of the right neurological pleasure centers for VCs. No surprise, then, that Scandit just raised a $30 million Series B, in a round led by GV (née Google Ventures) and NGP Capital. That joins a previous $13 million raise for the Zurich-based startup.We highlighted the company back in early 2017. At the time, its mis...
Häagen-Dazs Introduces Adorable LINE FRIENDS Mooncakes
[Product]
2018/08/13 09:52
As one of the year’s major cultural holidays, Mid-Autumn Festival holds a special significance for Chinese culture (as well as for certain Southeast Asian countries) as it marks an important transitional period. Despite its cultural importance, however, one of the occasion’s most recognizable features remains to be the delectable dessert that is enjoyed each year: the mooncake. Although the o...
McDonald's Opened a New Flagship Store in Chicago That Looks More Like an Apple Store
[Design]
2018/08/13 09:51
McDonald's just opened a new restaurant that looks like an Apple Store — and it reveals a blueprint for the future of the fast-food giant.McDonald's opened a new flagship store in Chicago that looks more like an Apple Store than a fast-food restaurant.The restaurant features table service, ordering kiosks, and more than 70 trees at the ground level.While not every McDonald's will look like the...
(PDF) The Rise of Voice Commerce Report - OC&C Strategy
[Business]
2018/08/12 09:10
Voice shopping set to jump to $40 Billion by 2022 in US. Amazon-Dominated Household Speaker Penetration Expected to Soar to 55% Over Next Four Years, from Current 13%.Our latest research predicts that Voice shopping is expected to jump to $40 billion in 2022, up from $2 billion today, suggesting the new channel may well be the next major disruptive force in retail in the US.The survey showed gr...
(Patent) Amazon & Apple Patents Aim To Personalize Your Ride
[Tech]
2018/08/12 09:09
Newly published patent applications by the tech giants envision autonomous vehicles that identify passengers and adjust to their preferences. One of the systems even detects when a passenger is feeling stressed.Autonomous vehicle technology could make a lot more people car passengers rather than drivers. And now Amazon and Apple look like they want those passengers to have an optimal ride.On Ju...
How Brands Are Utilizing Augmented Reality To Build Consumer Engagement
[Business]
2018/08/12 09:08
From photo-realistic makeup simulation to AR sunglasses trial, both luxury and discount retailers are integrating digital mirrors into their brick and mortar locations to improve the IRL experience.From cosmetics to children’s toys, brands increasingly are finding interactive ways to draw customers to the store. Through augmented reality mirrors and touchscreen monitors, beauty and toy retaile...
(Infographic) The Wellness Tech Market Map
[Business]
2018/08/12 09:07
From sleep robots to virtual nutritionists to CBD oils, these companies are growing the wellness space.[click to enlarge]Modern-day “wellness” refers to holistic healthy living characterized by physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Whether it’s sipping kombucha or experimenting with the latest CBD oil, wellness has officially invaded our society.While the industry has seen its...
Spark Neuro Raises $13.5M to Measure Your Emotional Response to Ads and Movies
[Investing]
2018/08/12 09:06
I’m not immune to compliments, and Spencer Gerrol, founder and CEO of Spark Neuro, offered a real winner as he demonstrated his technology.“I love your brain,” he told me. This was after the startup’s vice president of research Ryan McGarry had strapped sensors to my fingers and head, then showed me an intense movie clip, with my attention level and emotional response displayed on a screen...
What's in Podcast Fans' Shopping Carts ?
[Consumer]
2018/08/12 09:05
Podcasting continues to grow in popularity year after year in the U.S. According to Nielsen’s Fanlinks survey data, the medium saw a significant growth in engagement from 2016 to 2017. In the fall of 2016, 13 million homes identified as “avid fans” of podcasts, while by the fall of 2017, the number of homes that consider themselves “avid fans” soared to 16 million.Brands—both big and smal...
