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Online Food Delivery Ordering is About to Overtake Phone Ordering in the US
[Business]
2015/07/15 11:27
Getting your dinner to your door is now easier than ever, and thanks to the internet, almost no human interaction is required.While phone orders dominated delivery only five years ago, the balance between meal orders placed over the phone versus those placed online have nearly switched, with internet orders on track to surpass phone orders any minute now.In the year ended May 2010, approximatel...
(Video) Lego-Compatible Prosthetic Arm Lets Kids' Imaginations Run Wild
[Design]
2015/07/15 11:27
After a fair bit of tinkering, Torres developed a functioning prototype of a prosthetic that lets kid use their imagination to build their own arm.For Colombian designer Carlos Torres, how to best tackle the low self-esteem and social isolation felt by child amputees is about more than finding the the most advanced prosthetic money can buy. His IKO Creative Prosthetic System is aimed at unleash...
More Than 40% of Americans Say Smartphones Will Never Replace Cash
[Consumer]
2015/07/15 11:26
Apple Pay is launching in the UK today. So now it's just a matter of time before everybody uses their smartphones to pay for everything, right?Maybe not. Apple Pay has been around in the US since October, and Google Wallet for several years, but according to a February Harris survey, compiled here by Statista, 43% of Americans think their smartphones will never replace cash for the majority of...
Wind Turbines Power Liquid-Air Energy Storage
[Tech]
2015/07/15 11:26
One startup energy company is looking to reinvent not only wind energy, but also energy storage.Keuka Energy recently launched a 125-kilowatt prototype vessel that uses its novel floating wind turbine design paired with liquid-air energy storage to create a steady source of electricity.Unlike traditional wind turbines, which have three blades and a central gearbox, Keuka’s turbine is a pinwhee...
(Patent) Samsung is Inventing a Way to Measure Your Body Fat Through Your Smartphone
[Tech]
2015/07/14 11:08
Our phones can already tell us how many calories we've burned, how far we've walked, and even our heart rate. But Samsung wants to take that even further by finding a way to measure body fat through our phones.A recently published patent application details a type of technology that measures body fat through sensors in your smartphone.The drawings in the patent make the process look as simple a...
(Infographic) 2015 Real Estate Trends
[Investing]
2015/07/14 11:08
Nearly a decade removed from the onset of the recession, the U.S. real estate market has made significant strides. The recovery has gained momentum, and markets across the country are starting to show signs of life. Highlighted by historical appreciation rates, increased home sales, and a reduction in distressed properties, 2015 real estate trends suggests that the market is primed to fire on a...
Bang & Olufsen Videre Proximity Glasses Concept for The Blind
[Design]
2015/07/14 11:07
The projects core focus was to create a set of marketable proximity glasses for the blind, by incorporating a new edgy design aesthetic with a systematic feedback component.Using a pioneer within the sound industry, integrating the means of quality sound producing products into the every day lives of people who suffer from visual impairment, “Videre” Directly translated from Latin means “To...
(PDF) Smart Energy Outlook
[Consumer]
2015/07/14 11:07
A new report released from Smart Energy GB shows that a majority of people who have one find them accurate, with 76% trusting the information that they give as opposed to 57% who think the old system does a good job. It also shows that unsurprisingly gadget-friendly younger people are more interested in the device, and that 59% of people who have heard of one would like one. The northwest is mo...
Tablet Sales Have Plateaued But There’s A Future In Business
[Business]
2015/07/14 11:07
As iPhone revenue soars, Apple’s iPad sales dropped 18 percent year-over-year in the final quarter of 2014 and has now hit a plateau, according to a new study from Forrester Research.Even the new iPad Air didn’t help. But it’s not just Apple’s device that slipped. The study points to an overall plateau in tablet sales worldwide.The reason for the slump in sales is varied, but saturation in...
The Investors Who Passed on Airbnb’s Seed Funding Had Their Reasons
[Investing]
2015/07/14 11:07
Over the weekend, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared some of the rejection letters he received in 2008 when the company was raising a $150,000 seed round at a $1.5 million valuation. That amount would’ve given investors a 10% stake in the startup, now worth $25 billion.As some people (and publications) have noted, these investors might be kicking themselves today. But hindsight is 20/20, and it’s...
(Video) Shelfpack - Why Can’t All Luggage Be a Collapsible Dresser ?
[Product]
2015/07/14 11:07
Instead of large wheeled boxes to stuff clothes in, the Shelfpack is a collapsible dresser that can save a hotel room from the mess of unpacking. In less than 20 seconds the bag can be folded out into an organized cabinet of clothes and shoes. This means you’d never have to dig for a pair of pants ever again.Operation of the Shelfpack is very straightforward. Lay the bag on its back, extend th...
MAXFAS Exoskeleton Improves Soldiers' Aim
[Tech]
2015/07/14 11:06
MAXFAS uses an exoskeleton to train shooters to aim more accurately.Mention military exoskeletons and it will likely conjure up visions of something like Iron Man, that gives a soldier super strength or the ability to march all day with a pack the size of a piano. However, exoskeletons can provide more than brute strength. Taking a page from therapy exoskeletons, Dan Baechle, a mechanical engin...
