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(PDF) Mckinsey - An Executive’s Guide to the Internet of Things
[Business]
2015/08/19 11:55
The rate of adoption is accelerating. Here are six things you need to know.As the Internet of Things (IoT) has gained popular attention in the five years since we first published on the topic,1 it has also beguiled executives. When physical assets equipped with sensors give an information system the ability to capture, communicate, and process data—and even, in a sense, to collaborate—they cr...
To Have And To Hold, Literally—Or Just To Watch Digitally ?
[Consumer]
2015/08/19 11:55
There’s no doubt a digital age is upon us. Today, the average American owns four digital devices, and we're increasingly using these tools and platforms to keep ourselves entertained. But have audiences switched completely to digital when viewing TV and movie content?With 73% of Americans age 12 and up actively consuming movies and TV shows for home viewing, it’s important to understand the h...
Sephora Joins the Beauty Subscription Box Arena
[Business]
2015/08/19 11:55
PLAY! is a monthly subscription service that brings five beloved products to the doors of beauty buffs.In the world of cosmetics and skin care, no item has become quick so fashionable as the monthly subscription box. Every four weeks, men and women receive small boxes packed with new or beloved beauty essentials, from make-up to hair products, fragrances and face masks. Sephora, one of the bigg...
(Patent) Boeing Has Patented a Flying Drone That Turns Into a Submarine
[Tech]
2015/08/19 11:55
Early this year, the US Patent and Trademark Office approved a patent application from Boeing's Nathan Hiller for a "rapid deployment air and water vehicle."In other words, Boeing's has patented a remotely operated flying drone that can transform into a submarine.According to Boeing, the patented craft could be carried into the deployment area by a host aircraft. The remotely piloted drone woul...
Roomba Grew a Handle - Jumi
[Design]
2015/08/19 11:54
Jumi is your everything broom. It can clean in both dry and wet modes, and even boasts of a one-handed and an auto-pilot operation mode! The handle has a 360° ball & socket joint, allowing you to maneuver the broom however you want it. What gives it an edge is that you can snap off the handle and work the broom remotely via the app. Great for hard to reach places, or if you’re just a lazy...
(Infographic) Which Fitness Tracker Is Right For You ?
[Product]
2015/08/18 15:08
In recent years, the wearable technology industry has exploded, with fitness-centric wearables leading the way. Fitbits, Jawbones and other fitness trackers are now a common accessory, and the technology is only getting smarter with some trackers able to monitor sleep patterns, calories burned, and heart rate. This infographic from In-Shape Health Clubs details some of the most popular fitness...
Here's What Made Coca-Cola's Green Glass Bottle the World's Coolest Container
[Design]
2015/08/18 15:08
It's Cola-Cola—no, not the drink, but the bottle it comes in.You've probably never heard the name of Earl R. Dean. Or, for that matter, the Root Glass Company of Terre Haute, Ind. But there's a good chance that you've held their signature product in your hand. After all, 300 billion of them were produced in the century since its invention.Variously known as the Hobble-skirt bottle or the Mae W...
(Video) Google's Project Sunroof is a Solar Game-Changer
[Business]
2015/08/18 15:08
Google Sunroof uses maps and weather data to calculate how much money you can save with solar panels on your home.Want solar panels but don't know where to start? Google has created a nifty little tool for determining if your home is a good bet for solar power. It combines Google Maps information about your home, local weather history, and estimates from nearby solar providers.Project Sunroof w...
(Video) Can Wristify Work as a Personal Air Conditioner ?
[Design]
2015/08/18 15:07
Everybody knows what it’s like to be in a room where half of the occupants are freezing in sweaters, and the other half are sweating in short sleeves. Wristify solves that by individually regulating body temperatures and saving loads of money on energy costs.The bracelet provides heating or cooling to the wearer's skin at the press of a button. It isn't designed to affect the temperature of yo...
US Pet Spending : Pets That Have It All
[Consumer]
2015/08/18 15:07
In fact, people treat their furry and feathered companions more like family members than ever, pampering them with treats, gifts, toys—even home-cooked meals.Just how deep are our ties with our pets? According to a recent Nielsen survey conducted by Harris Poll, 95% of U.S. pet owners consider their pets to be part of the family. And in looking at how much we spend on our pets, it’s clear tha...
(Video) Glass Paint That Can Keep Structures Cool
[Tech]
2015/08/18 15:07
Glass paint could keep metal roofs and other structures cool even on sunny days.Whether it’s slides at playgrounds or roofs of houses, there are some things that you just don’t want to heat up in the sun. Not only does it make them uncomfortable to touch, but it also causes them to age prematurely. While painting such surfaces white is one approach, a scientist at Johns Hopkins University has...
First Response Monitor
[Design]
2015/08/18 15:07
The Cambridge Design Partnership, an industrial design consulting firm out of Cambridge, UK, has created a vital signs monitor designed to help first responders to manage multiple victims during emergency situations. The First Response Monitor clips onto the nose and immediately begins monitoring the heart and respiratory rate of the person wearing it. The readings can be transmitted in real-ti...
