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(Video) Can Elon Musk’s Company Really Build Chicago’s High-Speed Loop ?
[Business]
2018/06/17 09:08
The city of Chicago has chosen The Boring Company to build its next transit project—dubbed “Loop”—which aims to whisk passengers from downtown to O’Hare airport at speeds of 100 mph.The big news was followed by a big question: Can another company founded by Elon Musk do something never done with technology not yet tested on a scale never attempted before?Maybe. First, The Boring Company wi...
Medication Dispensing Future Technology - MircoMe
[Design]
2018/06/17 09:06
MicroMe is a cheaper alternative that gives patients another option to receive and dispense medication.Treatment for many conditions involve medication to be self injected with a needle, causing anxiety to receive dispense and properly dispose. MicroMe uses dissolving microneedle technology that dispenses medicine in a dry/ solid state.Designer : Sarah Nault[behance]
(Infographic) Visualizing the Longest Bull Markets of the Modern Era
[Investing]
2018/06/17 09:05
During the longest bull market in modern history, the S&P 500 surged a whopping 418% over the 9.5 years between November 1990 and March 2000.This was during the famous economic expansion that took place during the Clinton era, in which job growth was robust, oil prices fell, stocks soared, and making money was as easy as throwing it in the stock market.In mere months, this famed bull market...
Technion Scientist Invents New Wearable Health System For Detecting Disease
[Tech]
2018/06/17 09:04
Wearable health monitoring devices are among the most exciting scientific developments. Technology capable of tracking vital signs, activity, fitness, and sleep quality such as in the Apple Watch and Fitbit already have the potential to encourage healthier lifestyles and even save lives. Over the past several years, these devices have been instrumental in alerting a number of users of abnormal...
(Video) TWIST - Twist-N-Dim Lighting
[Product]
2018/06/17 09:03
TWIST is a literal and figurative twist on the pendant light that makes dimming possible without installing a dimmer switch. Its unique construction and woven form make it possible to manually twist the base to enclose the bulb and instantly reduce its brightness. Let’s say you want to set the mood, or maybe you just need some brightness as you sit down with your favorite book, you can give TW...
(PDF) Deloitte - Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2018
[Business]
2018/06/14 10:14
Luxury goods sales growth bottoms out, profit margins resilient under pressure, and M&A activity heats up. The luxury goods industry has undergone major changes over the past two decades. Varying economic trends, rapid digital transformation and evolving consumer preferences are creating a new competitive landscape which is challenging the traditional corporate strategies.The world’s 100 l...
(Patent) Uber Wants to Patent a Way to Use AI to Identify Drunk Passengers
[Tech]
2018/06/14 10:14
Uber may be able to tell when you've had a few too many drinks.The ridesharing giant has explored identifying drunk passengers with artificial intelligence, according to a patent application published Thursday. With the technology, Uber could better tailor its ride options for customers.The patent application describes a system that learns how you typically use the Uber app, so that it can iden...
Bitcoin’s 2017 Surge Was the Result of Manipulation, Experts Say
[Investing]
2018/06/14 10:14
Bitcoin started 2017 with a value of just $900. By December, it had jumped to nearly $20,000. To the casual observer, it appeared the world was finally buying into the promise of cryptocurrencies. But that’s not, in fact, the case, according to University of Texas finance professor John Griffin.On Wednesday, the duo published a paper alleging that bitcoin’s skyrocketing value happened when a...
Self-Heating Beverage Technology Company HeatGenie Closes $6M in Funding
[Investing]
2018/06/14 10:14
HeatGenie, the leading innovator in self-heating, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage packaging, has closed a $6 million round of funding led by ARTIS Labs with additional financing from Almanac Investments and private investors. With this round of funding, HeatGenie will complete product development and move into commercialization, working together with ready-to-drink beverage brands to launch in th...
