TREND REPORTS
Cutting Edge Content from Digital Publishers Keeps Millennials Coming Back for More
[Consumer]
2018/01/22 12:12
The growth of digital content, both text and video, has transformed the way people engage with media—whether that’s getting breaking news, watching game highlights, checking out the latest fashion trends or figuring out what’s for dinner. Digital publishing is also a way for companies forge stronger bonds with consumers. In fact, Nielsen Digital Content Ratings show that more than half of th...
The Only Portable Audio You Need
[Design]
2018/01/22 12:12
AXY audio is an essential item for anyone pursuing a minimalistic lifestyle! It aims to reduce the number of gadgets required for differing styles of listening, freeing you from superfluous devices and gadgets.Its modular construction makes it possible to quickly switch between over-ear headphones, stereo desktop speakers and mono portable speakers in seconds. Built-in sensors automatically det...
(PDF) Amazon Patents a Robot That can Tailor Clothes with Glow-in-the-Dark Guidance
[Tech]
2018/01/21 10:10
Amazon has taken one more conceptual step toward an integrated system that can size up fashion customers and sell them tailor-made clothing.The latest advance comes in the form of a patent published today, describing a system that could use fluorescent inks as a guide for cutting fabric. The inks would be invisible under normal lighting, but when the fabric is illuminated with ultraviolet light...
(PDF) Deloitte : M&A Trends 2018 - The State of The Deal
[Investing]
2018/01/21 10:09
1,000+ corporate executives and private equity investors have weighed in: Expect M&A activity to continue accelerating, with tech in the driver’s seat.Corporate and private equity executives foresee an acceleration of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2018, both in the number of deals and the size of the transactions. Technology acquisition is the new No. 1 driver of M&A pur...
(Video) Harvard's milliDelta Robot Is Tiny and Scary Fast
[Tech]
2018/01/21 10:08
Harvard's milliDelta is a millimeter-scale delta robot based on origami-inspired engineering that can reach velocities of 0.45 m/s and accelerations of 215 m/s².In terms of sheer speed and precision, delta robots are some of the most impressive to watch. They’re also some of the most useful, for the same reasons—you can see them doing pick-and-place tasks in factories of all kinds, far faste...
Wine Trends to Watch for In 2018
[Business]
2018/01/21 10:07
It’s a new year, which means manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike are on the lookout for the latest trends within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space. And wine is a category to keep an eye on in the search for growth opportunities.When it comes to wine, there is plenty of diversity within the category itself—ranging across different varieties, price tiers and packaging. Despit...
Ledger Raises Another $75M to Become The Leader in Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets
[Investing]
2018/01/21 10:06
Ledger just raised an impressive Series B round of $75 million (€61 million), led by Draper Esprit. The startup already raised a $7 million round last year. But the cryptocurrency mania probably made it easy to raise more money.If you have more than a bit of money in cryptocurrencies, chances are you’ve heard about Ledger wallets. The French startup has been designing some of the most secure...
These Adidas Sneakers Double as a One-Year Pass to Berlin’s Mass Transit
[Product]
2018/01/21 10:05
Arguably more useful than 'Pie Tops'. To get a whole bunch of people to change their habits and do the right thing, it helps to make the right thing sexy … or at least provide a sexy incentive.That’s the logic behind Adidas’ limited-edition EQT Support 93/Berlin shoe, the fruit of an unlikely partnership between the brand and the city’s public transport company, BVG.“The motivation behind...
(Video) Sleep Enhancer and Energy Booster Device for Better Productivity and Health - Sleepman
[Product]
2018/01/21 10:04
A good sleep means a good energy, productivity, and overall health. Sleepman is a device specially designed to enhance your sleep. A good sleep is also important when you driving constantly, never doze-off with Sleepman.This is the upgraded version from the first model, all new features are based on Kickstarter community advices and suggestions, a new Sleepman that is sleeker, smaller, with jam...
