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Lightmatter Aims to Reinvent AI-Specific Chips with Photonic Computing and $11M in Funding
[Investing]
2018/02/08 10:06
It takes an immense amount of processing power to create and operate the “AI” features we all use so often, from playlist generation to voice recognition. Lightmatter is a startup that is looking to change the way all that computation is done — and not in a small way. The company makes photonic chips that essentially perform calculations at the speed of light, leaving transistors in the dust...
This Seizure-Detecting Smartwatch Could Save Your Life - Empatica
[Product]
2018/02/08 10:05
The first medical-grade smartwatch for a neurological condition alerts caregivers when someone is having an epileptic seizure.[Woman holding a cellphone presses two fingers from each hand to the electrode pads of the stick-on Kardia Mobile heart monitor]U.S. regulators have approved the first piece of consumer tech for a neurological condition: a medical-grade smartwatch that monitors for dange...
The Millennials : Stylish Capsule Hotel for Millennials Opens in Shibuya
[Design]
2018/02/08 10:04
The ongoing evolution of capsule hotels shows no signs of slowing down. The latest iteration of one of the most iconic types of Japanese accommodation is a stylish hotel in central Tokyo specifically designed for millennials.After successfully opening its first branch in Kyoto last July, the second branch of the aptly named The Millennials opens in Shibuya on March 15th.Containing 120 guest roo...
(Infographic) The Power of Dividend Investing
[Investing]
2018/02/08 10:03
If you start talking about dividend investing at your next cocktail event, it’s possible that other patrons may not see you as the life of the party.But that’s okay – because while dividends are not necessarily sexy, they are a foolproof way to reel in consistent, predictable returns in the market. And for decades, seasoned investors have leaned on dividends to help power their portfolios th...
(PDF) PwC : 5 Trends Transforming The Automotive Industry
[Business]
2018/02/07 10:07
eascy – five letters that will shape the future of the automotive industry. In this study we present a coherent market model for a clear future strategy for your company.The mobility of the future is “eascy” – electrified, autonomous, shared, connected and “yearly” updated. In this study, we describe the factors influencing the sector leading up to 2030 in the key US, Europe, and China ma...
(Video) SpaceX Beams Live Feed From Its Spacefaring Tesla Roadster
[Tech]
2018/02/07 10:07
The Tesla Roadster looking like something out of 2001: A Space Odyssey.If you're wondering what happened to that Tesla Roadster that SpaceX shot into interplanetary space on Tuesday atop its Falcon Heavy rocket, wonder no more, because the company has posted a live feed from the cosmic car on YouTube. From a variety of camera angles, the video stream shows its dummy driver, Starman, casually cr...
(Video) Netflix’s Ad Featuring A ‘Person’ In An Incubator Is Freaking People Out
[Design]
2018/02/07 10:07
Netflix’s bus stop billboard on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood is creeping out pedestrians and passers-by. The creepy advert showcases what looks like a human body trapped inside a plastic bag. Upon closer inspection, it even appears to even be “breathing.” The billboard has been attracting much attention from members of the public, with some even stopping to poke the unusual ad. T...
Retail Sales : Trends in Revenue and Employment
[Business]
2018/02/07 10:06
Retail trade is a key avenue of consumer spending and makes a major contribution to the labor market as well. The sector, however, is undergoing some changes, which have impacted total sales, revenues of different store types, and employment.IntroductionTHE buzz of the holiday season may not be able to drown out the voices of concern about the future of retail trade.1 According to an article in...
(Video) Rolls-Royce Sets Its Sights on Self-Repairing Jet Engines - IntelligentEngine
[Tech]
2018/02/07 10:06
The IntelligentEngine vision would see aircraft engines communicating with one another.At this year's Singapore Airshow, Rolls-Royce launched IntelligentEngine, a new initiative aimed at developing intelligent aircraft engines that are safer or more efficient thanks to their ability to communicate with each other and their support networks. They would also learn from their own previous experien...
