(PDF) MagicScroll is the World's First Rollable Tablet with Flexible Screen
[Tech]
2018/09/03 09:30
Researchers at the Queens University Human Media Lab reveal "MagicScroll," the world's first rollable tablet with flexible screen real estate.It sports a 7.5" 2K resolution flexible display that can be rolled and unrolled around a central, 3D-printed cylindrical body. Two rotary wheels at either end of the cylinder enable users to easily scroll, while the entire display can be unrolled if neede...
(Infographic) Visualizing the Social Media Universe in 2018
[Business]
2018/09/03 09:30
Billions of people around the world grew up during the age of social media, and mankind is slowly marching toward a future where nearly everyone will be a digital native.For the one-third of humanity that now uses a smartphone, messaging and status updates are often more natural than having a live conversation. In a world where social interactions are peppered with emojis and funneled through a...
Crowdsourcing The Hunt for Software Bugs is a Booming Business
[Business]
2018/09/03 09:29
Freelance cybersleuths can help companies find flaws in their code. But the bug hunters could fall afoul of anti-hacking laws.They are the Ubers of the digital security world. Instead of matching independent drivers with passengers, companies like Bugcrowd and HackerOne connect people who like to spend time searching for flaws in software with companies willing to pay them for bugs they find.Th...
How Many Consumers Own Cryptocurrency ?
[Investing]
2018/09/03 09:29
The hype is dead, long live the hype. 2017 was a breakthrough year for cryptocurrency. Its combined market cap soared to unprecedented heights, leading to lots of media attention and celebrity endorsements, such as Paris Hilton and Floyd Mayweather, for Bitcoin and other similar currencies. In 2018, however, the skyrocketing ascent began to turn around. In December 2017, one Bitcoin was valued...
Cars Talk, Firetrucks Fly, and Robots Do Surgery in This Lab Outside Seoul
[Tech]
2018/09/03 09:29
Faster cellphones are coming. So are cities where everything is connected.Fifth-generation wireless networks, the first of which will come fully online early next year, promise faster downloads and more bandwidth for smartphones. Yet the real promise of 5G involves connecting everything besides phones, a transformation that could reorder urban life. But how? That’s the South Korean question re...
Augmented Reality To-Go - GOOVIS G1
[Design]
2018/09/03 09:28
Imagined for personal use while traveling, the GOOVIS G1 is a smart, mobile 3D cinema designed to take users to an entirely new dimension wherever they might be. The system utilizes dynamic 3D verisimilitude imaging, a large field angle of 53 degrees and a 1080-pixel full-color screen to completely immerse the user in whatever game, movie, or digital adventure they’re experiencing. The robust...
Monthly Trend Report - September. 2018 Edition
[Trendbird]
2018/09/03 09:28
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - September. 2018 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." 500여개의 글로벌 리딩기업 CEO/경영진과 미래전략실에서 열독하는 재계약율 +85%의 Trendbird Premium...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Beyond Procurement : Transforming Indirect Spending in Retail
[Business]
2018/08/28 10:10
If retailers treat indirect costs as an opportunity for business transformation rather than just a procurement matter, they can boost return on sales by as much as 2 percent.For retailers seeking to cut costs and generate cash for growth investments, indirect spending can be a big untapped opportunity. Indirect costs—the goods and services that retailers purchase but don’t resell—are equival...
The Looking Glass Makes Sci-Fi Movie-Style Holograms a Reality
[Product]
2018/08/28 09:09
The disclaimer at the very beginning of the video should be indication enough that the things you are about to see will blow your minds away. After decades of watching 3D holographic projections in movies like the Star Wars franchise, a Kickstarter project is bringing the promise of three-dimensional virtual imagery to life. No VR/AR headsets, no 3D glasses, no gimmicks, the Looking Glass displ...