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(Patent) Boeing Patented a 'Cuddle Chair' that Could Revolutionize How We Sleep on Airplanes
[Tech]
2015/04/13 11:47
Ever thought you'd be able to get a good night's sleep in your economy class seat? Boeing hopes to make that a reality with its patented "transport based upright sleep support system."The novel and somewhat bizarre contraption, which GeekWire dubbed the "cuddle chair," involves removing a backpack from underneath the seat and strapping it to seatbelt-like fasteners on both sides of the passenge...
MIT Technology Review Announces 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2015
[Tech]
2015/04/13 11:47
Not all breakthroughs are created equal. Some arrive more or less as usable things; others mainly set the stage for innovations that emerge later, and we have to estimate when that will be. But we’d bet that every one of the milestones on this list will be worth following in the coming years.1. Magic LeapA startup is betting more than half a billion dollars that it will dazzle you with its app...
(PDF) Industry 4.0 : The Future of Productivity and Growth in Manufacturing Industries
[Business]
2015/04/13 11:47
Technological advances have driven dramatic increases in industrial productivity since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine powered factories in the nineteenth century, electrification led to mass production in the early part of the twentieth century, and industry became automated in the 1970s. In the decades that followed, however, industrial technological advancements were...
Times Squared 3015
[Design]
2015/04/13 11:47
As our planet continues to overpopulate, Times Squared 3015 is an opportunity to explore the spatial, environmental, and experimental possibilities of vertical living. This tower embraces the problems of overpopulation, farm production, oxygen generation, and the re-purposing of obsolete infrastructure.The tower grounds itself in the heart of the city that never sleeps: Times Square, New York C...
The Global Pyramid of Wealth
[Investing]
2015/04/13 11:47
According to a report by Knight Frank, there are 172,850 ultra-high net worth individuals across the world, along with 1,822 billionaires, 38,280 centa-millionaires and 17,808,831 millionaires. For more information on the depressing reality of worldwide wealth distribution, refer to Statista's latest feature in the Independent.[statista]
Charter a Jet Like You Would a Taxi
[Product]
2015/04/13 11:46
Victor lets you book private jet services on demand at $40,000-$60,000 a pop.The Victor app connects high-end travelers with private jet services in real time, even within a few hours of departure.Some people need fast transportation in both senses of the word “fast”: moving swiftly from point A to point B, and starting the journey as soon as possible. For people with that need and an appropr...
Venture Capital Is Trying To Heal The Healthcare System
[Investing]
2015/04/13 11:46
Venture capitalists are on a mission to heal the ailing U.S. healthcare system, and big data might just be the right prescription.Healthcare costs in the U.S. have gone up over 130% in the last decade, and healthcare is currently 18% of the GDP. Since large insurance companies have few incentives aligning their interests with consumers, costs have continued to rise while user experience doesn’...
Omnio Rider Portable Stroller Can Be Worn Like A Backpack
[Design]
2015/04/13 11:45
Omni Rider is a conceptual compact stroller designed by team of designers and engineers whom most of them have toddlers, so they really understand the needs of parents. This innovative design features ultra lightweight stroller, foldable to the size that fits IATA cabin baggage sizes, an ideal stroller to carry when traveling by public transport, car, or air.This stroller is one of the lightest...
(PDF) Pew - Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
[Consumer]
2015/04/12 11:10
24% of teens go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability of smartphones.Aided by the convenience and constant access provided by mobile devices, especially smartphones, 92% of teens report going online daily ? including 24% who say they go online “almost constantly,” according to a new study from Pew Research Center. More than half (56%) of teens ? defined in t...
Your Insurance Company Can Now Use Drones to Check Up on You
[Tech]
2015/04/12 11:09
Insurance giant American International Group yesterday (April 8) announced it has won approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones. That means AIG will now be able to use unmanned aerial vehicles to get to disaster-stricken towns in the US more quickly (pdf), potentially speeding up the process of cutting reimbursement checks to homeowners and businesses hurt by floods or...
Banks Are Betting Big on a Startup That Bypasses Banks
[Investing]
2015/04/12 11:08
Online peer-to-peer lending platforms have surged in popularity by connecting people who want to borrow directly with people who want to lend. And now banks want in on the action.San Francisco-based startup Prosper announced a new $165 million round of financing led by Credit Suisse NEXT Investors, and which included participation by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, SunTrust Banks and USAA, among...
The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things
[Consumer]
2015/04/12 11:07
You don't have infinite money. Spend it on stuff that research says makes you happy.Most people are in the pursuit of happiness. There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn't make you that much happier. But one of the biggest questions is how to allocate our mo...
