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(PDF) Deloitte - Tempering The Utopian Vision of the Mobility Revolution
[Consumer]
2019/01/28 09:10
As global consumers start to critically evaluate advanced vehicle technologies and whether they are willing to pay for them, utopian visions of future mobility systems may not be as close as we thought, leaving OEMs in the precarious position of needing to push forward on costly R&D programs with little assurance of ROI.MOST scenarios involving future transportation systems center on the hy...
(Patent) Nintendo Eye-Tracking Patent Hints at 3D Gaming on the Switch
[Tech]
2019/01/28 09:09
Nintendo may have abandoned true 3D gaming with the 2DS and the Switch, but it appears the company isn’t finished with the technology entirely. A patent application just published in January points to Nintendo’s potential plans to turn your television into the ultimate 3D gaming display.Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 24, a patent application for “Eye Tr...
The World’s Biggest Brands Want You to Refill Your Orange Juice and Deodorant
[Business]
2019/01/28 09:08
P&G, Nestlé and others try to curb plastic waste; Tropicana in glass bottles, Tide in metal cans.The world’s biggest makers of shampoo, detergent and packaged food will test selling their products in reusable containers, adopting a milkman-style model to address mounting concerns about plastic waste.Procter & Gamble Co., Nestlé SA, PepsiCo Inc. and Unilever are among 25 companies tha...
VR for Your Ears : Dynamic 3D Audio Is Coming Soon
[Tech]
2019/01/28 09:07
Audio in VR sucks. Here’s how to fix it to create truly immersive experiences.Put on your virtual-reality headset and be transported to a distant planet, ducking the crossfire in a battle between alien species. Laser rifle shots whiz by your head; military shuttles hover before you; the frantic calls of comrades hail from all directions.Now you are courtside at a basketball game. You hear play...
(PDF) BCG - Pairing Blockchain with IoT to Cut Supply Chain Costs
[Business]
2019/01/28 09:06
The economic advantage of using blockchain to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) is still evolving. A study conducted by Boston Consulting Group and Cisco Systems explored the ways that these two promising early-stage technologies are being employed. Most of the 35 use cases studied are still in the proof-of-concept phase. One exception is the supply chain track-and-trace capa...
Amazon is Trying to Take Down The Last Bastion of Brick-and-Mortar : Beauty
[Business]
2019/01/28 09:05
Amazon recently unveiled a debut collection of makeup products under its private label “find,” which also sells apparel basics. Available only from Amazon’s UK site for now, the products—for the eyes, brows, face, lips, and nails—are sold in “bundles” rather than individually. All are Prime eligible and priced under $20, comparable to drugstore offerings.Historically, an announcement fro...
The Elderly May Toss Their Walkers for This Robotic Suit
[Tech]
2019/01/28 09:04
An early prototype of a soft exoskeleton that helps you walk could prove useful for the military and the aging population.No one wants to walk with a walker, but age has a way of making people compromise on their quality of life. The team behind Superflex, which spun out of SRI International in May, thinks there could be another way.The company is building wearable robotic suits, plus other typ...
Foodini 3D Food Printing Kitchen Appliance - Shape Your Food Like a Pro
[Product]
2019/01/28 09:04
Print your food, so it looks like amazingly attractive. Foodini 3D Food Printing Kitchen Appliance allows you to print real, natural ingredients onto precise portions and shapes. Print your food onto a plate in exact portions and shapes, this food printing device empowers you to create amazing recipes and dishes, cooking is not just about taste, it’s about presentation as well. This cool kitch...
(PDF) PwC - 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey
[Business]
2019/01/27 09:10
CEOs' curbed confidence spells caution.Last year, our survey revealed record-breaking CEO optimism. This year, chief executives tell a different story. Trade conflicts, political upset, and a projected slowdown in global economic growth have increased uncertainty and decreased confidence in revenue prospects. Explore the strategies organisations are using to navigate this new environment. Reali...
