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(PDF) 4 Trends Accelerating Entrepreneurship in Africa
[Business]
2015/07/13 10:57
East Africa has seen incredible changes over the past decade with the rise of Silicon Savannah and its tech hubs. Unlike Silicon Valley, with its roots in quantum physics and semiconductors, tech in Sub-Saharan Africa is more citizen-driven— tackling issues as basic as workers in Nairobi waiting at bus stops with paper sacks full of money.[click to enlarge]Most discussions of the origins of th...
iPhone Users Most Likely to Upgrade Every 2 Years
[Consumer]
2015/07/13 10:57
Good news for the iPhone 6S — more than half of US iPhone users upgrade every 2 years.Apple is turning the crank for its next iPhone release, expected this fall — it just put out a public preview of iOS 9, the updated operating system that will ship on new iPhones, and the leaks about the phone hardware are coming fast and furious. Overall, it looks like the next iPhone will be a minor update...
The World's Top 10 Fashion Brands are Worth $122 Billion
[Business]
2015/07/13 10:57
Luxury fashion has become a huge global business in the past few decades. Several major brands are dominant players. But brands not traditionally associated with luxury have also established themselves. Taken together, these 10 brands are worth a whopping $121.74 billion. [businessinsider]
The Coming of “Peak Car”
[Business]
2015/07/13 10:56
Futurist Thomas Frey: In what year will the number of cars in the world reach its peak and auto sales overall begin to decline?For most, it may be surprising to realize we’re already there in the U.S. Growing data shows many wealthy economies have already hit “peak car,” a point of market saturation characterized by an unprecedented deceleration in the growth of car ownership, total miles dr...
Harry’s Raises $75.6 Million In Series C, Valued At $750M Post Money
[Investing]
2015/07/13 10:56
Harry’s, the direct-to-consumer mens’ razor company, has just announced the close of a $75.6 million Series C funding round led by Wellington Management. A source confirmed with TechCrunch that the company is valued at $750 million after money.The Harry’s business might seem simple on the surface. The company sells razors over the internet, both on a one-off basis and as a subscription. But...
(Video) Never Forget to Drink Your Daily Water Goal Again - GYENNO Cup
[Product]
2015/07/13 10:56
Along with frequent reminders on water intake, the GYENNO Cup boasts weather, current time, and calendar updates.You’ll often hear health experts say “Drink eight glasses of water every day” and while you know this is true, you find yourself unable to even drink half that amount. You’re too busy getting through the day that you’ve forgotten your daily need to drink water. But not anymore,...
The Heathcare Thermometer - Thermaid
[Design]
2015/07/13 10:56
Thermaid is a heathcare thermometer that checks and records body, atmosphere temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions of and around baby 24/7. Because monitoring body temperature is so important during the first year, the device makes it easy to keep an watchful eye especially when sleeping. Audible and visual markers on the device as well as mobile notifications alert parents a...
(Infographic) Serving The Connected Consumer of The Future
[Consumer]
2015/07/13 10:56
A joint Strategy& and Electronic Transactions Association survey recently studied 1000+ consumers, 25+ merchants, and 50+ payments executives to understand consumer and merchant pain points and overlay against payment providers perception of the market.Infographic : http://www.strategyand.pwc.com/media/file/Serving-the-connected-customer-of-the-future.pdf[pwc]
The Secret To Walt Disney's Corporate Strategy
[Business]
2015/07/12 11:10
A 1957 infographic of Walt Disney's corporate theory reveals a complex web of strategic channels. The illustration might be nearly 60 years old, but it's still the basis of the brand's success.When Disney makes a movie today, the company thinks beyond the motion picture to how the story can be leveraged into merchandise, experiences, and spin-offs. It's not just a film: it's a theme park ride,...
(Patent) We Cannot Allow This Awful Idea for Airplane Seating to Become Real
[Tech]
2015/07/12 11:09
Airplanes used to be luxurious things, laden with fine china and unlimited wine. But over the years, the glory of flying has faded—giving way to broken technology (frustrating), bruised knees (painful), terrible smells (actually dangerous!). Yet, somehow, someone has figured out a way to make things worse.Behold: the most atrocious idea for airplane seating design you’ve ever seen. Conceived...
(PDF) Decades of Wealth : The Next 10 Years In Wealth & Luxury
[Consumer]
2015/07/12 11:08
More Millionaires And A Shift In Consumer Behaviour In Emerging Markets Present Opportunities For Luxury Brands.A surge in the number of millionaires and a shift in luxury consumer behaviour in emerging markets in the coming decade present opportunities for brands that serve the wealthy, according to the Decades of Wealth: The Next 10 Years In Wealth & Luxury, a new report released by Wealt...
(Video) Microsoft Introduce HoloLens Augmented Reality for Medical Education
[Tech]
2015/07/12 11:07
The MicroSoft HoloLens augmented reality glasses allow to mix the real world with computer generated 3D graphics. Microsoft has partnered with Case Western Reserve University to implement this technology for teaching medicine. The hope is that teaching how things look and work in 3D within a real environment will lead to better understanding of the structure and physical processes happening wit...
