TREND REPORTS
Most Companies Haven't Adopted Emerging Technologies Yet
[Business]
2018/03/22 10:23
Emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are generating a lot of buzz, but most companies haven’t adopted them yet.In a PointSource survey of 679 senior-level decision-makers in the US, most respondents indicated that they’re not using blockchain, AI, facial recognition or voice-activated technologies at the moment. Only about a third of respondents said they had...
How This Adidas Concept Shoe Redefines Design-for-Performance
[Design]
2018/03/22 10:22
What looks like an incomplete wireframe may just be the most efficiently designed and unique looking running shoe yet. Made for the 40-yard dash, Daniel Coric’s shoe is completely bespoke, fits like a glove (for your foot), and focuses on delivering on performance by wrapping around your shoe, augmenting its abilities.Taking spike positioning details from Adidas’ Track Spike and Combine Cleat...
(Infographic) What is a Cryptocurrency ?
[Investing]
2018/03/22 10:22
Cryptocurrency has been causing waves in the world of finance since it hit the scene with Bitcoin’s release in 2008. Many speculate that it’s a bubble about to burst, while others believe it’s the next big opportunity. Keep reading to get the ins-and-outs of the latest financial trend, its potential, how it can be traded and much more.Infographic : https://capital.com/files/imgs/articles/750...
(PDF) Deloitte - Digital Media Trends Survey
[Consumer]
2018/03/21 10:28
A new world of choice for digital consumers.Digital media consumers across generations are increasingly in the driver’s seat—and their expectations are at an all-time high. Some major shifts are now occurring. What are the implications for technology, media, and telecommunications companies?WITH the proliferation of mobile devices, wireless connectivity, and alternative digital media platfo...
Beer Ripples Can 3D Print a Picture on Your Next Pint
[Product]
2018/03/21 10:28
You've probably heard of latte art, but what about beer art? That's what Beer Ripples offers, just in time for Saint Patrick's Day. But where latte art involves a skilled barista using milk to paint designs on the surface of your espresso, Beer Ripples uses 3D printing and a specialized malt-based ink. The result is high-resolution art and text perfectly printed on the foam of your beer, withou...
(Infographic) The Rising Problem of Cryptocurrency Theft & Security
[Investing]
2018/03/21 10:28
Security is a massive stumbling block in the cryptocurrency world. Despite blockchains being very secure, this does not carry over to coins when they're sitting in hot wallets.A You Gov poll carried out by Coinlist.me showed that 88% of people in the UK were unlikely to invest in cryptocurrencies this year, with 50% of those put off by safety and security risks.For all the security systems cryp...
IKEA’s ‘Sleep Concert’ Lets Shoppers Test Beds While Watching A Performance
[Business]
2018/03/21 10:28
According to IKEA, customers in Switzerland aren’t fans of its beds. In a bid to win them over, the Swedish giant teamed up with Wirz BBDO, Zurich, to hold an exclusive concert that would hopefully put their misconceptions to rest. Similar to a drive-in movie theater, IKEA’s ‘Sleep Concert’ gathered customers to watch a performance—but instead of sitting in cars, they were invited to rest...
Consumer Concerns About Self-Driving Cars
[Consumer]
2018/03/21 10:27
A woman in Arizona was tragically hit and killed by a self-driving car on Sunday. The vehicle, part of Uber’s autonomous driving test fleet, was in self-driving mode at the time of the crash and had an emergency backup driver behind the wheel. It was the first fatal accident involving a self-driving car and a pedestrian.As a response to the incident, Uber suspended all further testing of auton...
National Geographic Built 'Space Projection Helmets' for Its New Show
[Business]
2018/03/21 10:27
They're a unique way to experience the Will Smith-narrated "One Strange Rock."When it came time for National Geographic to build an immersive experience for its new show, One Strange Rock, the network didn't want another virtual reality experience. So it worked together with McCann and New York City-based Tomorrow Lab to build something entirely new: Space Projection Helmets. From the outside,...
