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(Infographic) How Startups Can Improve Their Odds of Becoming a Unicorn
[Investing]
2018/02/12 11:25
In 2017, we showed that 57 startups were able to achieve unicorn status – a rare designation that is reserved only for privately-held startups valued at $1 billion or more. While this number may seem high, unicorns are still quite the rarity.In the U.S. alone, there are currently 19,550 venture-backed startups vying for those same massive valuations. At the same time, it’s been estimated that...
Chinese Police are Using Facial Recognition Sunglasses to Track Citizens
[Tech]
2018/02/12 11:25
The glasses are being used by officers in police stations to oversee travelers during the Lunar New Year.China’s police have a new weapon in their surveillance arsenal: sunglasses with built-in facial recognition. According to reports from local media, the glasses are being tested at train stations in the “emerging megacity” of Zhengzhou, where they’ll be used to scan travelers during the u...
Visualizing the History of Bitcoin Crashes
[Investing]
2018/02/12 11:25
The latest Bitcoin crash has some investors believing the “end of days” are near. Once bullish “hodlers” and committed individuals now voice their concerns and fears that this crash indicates that the cryptocurrency market may be faced with a new normal. While the latest crash has been painful, it is best to step back and assess the current state of Bitcoin relative to its past. Bitcoin has...
Superfood Skin Care Blends Grooming and Gastronomy
[Product]
2018/02/12 11:25
Young people are elevating simple indulgences like treating oneself at home; 67% of youth indulge in self-care products (69% of young women and 65% of young men). In the past, treating yourself was about splurging on big-ticket items, but now, simple skincare acts are being considered luxuries, and these brands are blending this practice with another category exalted by young consumers: food.Lo...
Apple's Record-Breaking Quarter
[Investing]
2018/02/12 11:24
Thanks to new revenue records in two of its five operating segments, Apple just posted the biggest quarterly revenue in the company’s record-rich history. Mainly driven by the successful launch of the higher priced iPhone X, the world’s most valuable company grew its revenue to $88.3 billion in the three months ended December 30. With net income of $20.1 billion, Apple also broke the record f...
One Heavenly Hanger
[Design]
2018/02/12 11:24
You never know just how luxurious having a light in your closet is until you are living without one! Those dark, cavernous corners quickly become black holes for forgotten clothing. Unless, of course, you’ve got a Luminous Hanger.The latest design from Sam Antiqechian, it aims to illuminate your closet without hardwiring. Rather than fumble around in the dark as you search for the right color...
(Patent) Huawei Patents A Unique Back-Hand Gesture For Smartwatches
[Tech]
2018/02/11 10:10
Huawei just got a unique patent for smartwatches which compensates for the limited space on a smartwatch display. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) received this patent on July 29, 2016, and it was published today with the caption ‘Gesture input method for wearable device and wearable device’. This patent describes an unusual way in which you can input letters on your device...
(PDF) PwC : How Will Automation Impact Jobs ?
[Consumer]
2018/02/11 10:09
We've analysed over 200,000 jobs in 29 countries to explore the economic benefits and potential challenges posed by automation.AI, robotics and other forms of smart automation have the potential to bring great economic benefits, contributing up to $15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 according to PwC analysis. This extra wealth will also generate the demand for many jobs, but there are also conce...
New Sema4 DNA test screens your child for 193 genetic diseases
[Tech]
2018/02/11 10:08
A new DNA screening test can identify if your child is at risk for 193 different genetic disorders.A DNA test has just been launched allowing parents to screen their newborn babies and children for a variety of childhood-onset diseases. Offered by genomic testing company Sema4, the test involves gathering a DNA sample via a simple cheek swab that is then mailed back to the company for sequencin...
