TREND REPORTS
Shopping, Productivity and Messaging Give Mobile Another Stunning Growth Year
[Consumer]
2015/01/08 12:55
In the six years that Flurry has been reporting on our mobile app usage, and in some cases addiction, we’ve seen stunning growth. This last year was no different. According to Flurry Analytics, in 2014 overall app usage grew by 76%. In this context, Flurry defines app usage as a user opening an app and recording what we call a session. In 2014, Shopping, Utilities & Productivity, and Messa...
Why US Egg Prices Have Nearly Doubled Since September
[Investing]
2015/01/08 12:55
In 2014, Americans consumed nearly 260 eggs each on average, more than in recent years but fewer than in 1945, when consumption peaked at 402 eggs per person.The recent uptick in consumption has been attributed to soaring meat prices, which make eggs a comparatively cheaper and more attractive protein source, plus new awareness that eating an egg a day won’t harm your health. A sudden abundanc...
Insurance Company Rewards Customers for Every 10,000 Steps
[Business]
2015/01/08 12:54
Oscar Insurance is encouraging frequent, gentle exercise by offering gift vouchers as rewards to customers in New York and New Jersey.Regular readers of Springwise will have no doubt noticed a growing wave of insurance and finance companies using tracking technology and monetary incentives to encourage healthier lifestyles from their customers.We’ve already seen Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s...
(Video) Mobile Audio Player Concept
[Design]
2015/01/08 12:54
Why fuss over the defunct iPod Classic when we have refreshing new ideas like the Mobile Audio Player Concept to toy with. This music player specialized in streaming services like the iTunes Radio, Spotify, etc. Designed with a simple and intuitive user interface, the player is slick and easy to use. Mobile Audio Player Concept from SPECT DESIGN on Vimeo.Designer: Kizuku Kitada ? SPECT DESIGNWa...
Can Apple Do for Wearable Ads What Facebook Did for Mobile ?
[Business]
2015/01/07 11:40
Marketers predict brands will latch onto smartwatches.TapSense this week unveiled what its programmatic ads for the soon-to-be-released Apple Watch will look like, exhibiting a buy-one-get-one-free mock offer from Starbucks. It's at least the second tech company to reveal a programmatic offering for wearables in the last few months, coming on the heels of FitAd's debut with Amtrak.This will be...
(Video) Why Mercedes's Self-Driving Car Is So Much More Tempting Than Google's
[Design]
2015/01/07 11:40
MERCEDES-BENZ JUST DREAMED UP THE FIRST TEMPTING SELF-DRIVING CAR. AND IN THE PROCESS, THEY SHOW US ALL WHAT GOOGLE WAS MISSING.A man pulls his cellphone out of his pocket and hits a button. A glowing vehicle pulls up that looks like it was carved from a single block of silver. The door opens automatically, and the empty seat turns its driver, beckoning him with a tacit "get in." Who could resi...
(Patent) Apple Wins Patent for Foldable, Flexible iPhone with Force Gesture Controls
[Tech]
2015/01/07 11:40
Apple on Tuesday was granted a U.S. patent for a portable device made almost exclusively from flexible components, allowing for force-based gesture input and perhaps larger displays that fold up like a trifold wallet. As awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple's U.S. Patent No. 8,929,085 for "Flexible electronic devices" describes a portable device, like an iPhone, that can be fl...
(M&A) Facebook Acquires Wit.ai, a Startup That Helps People Talk to Robots
[Investing]
2015/01/07 11:40
Facebook has acquired Wit.ai, a startup focused on natural language processing that is intended to let users talk to their phones (or their robots), according to a Wit.ai blog post.Wit.ai builds technology that understands voice commands, allowing users to vocally communicate with machines. The 18-month-old startup currently operates what is called an “open platform,” meaning it works with mo...
Is Apple about to launch a totally redesigned, 12-inch MacBook Air ?
[Product]
2015/01/07 11:40
Every year, Apple does some counterprogramming at CES. This year, whether it meant to or not, it may have some big news: 9to5Mac has some new details that say there's a 12-inch MacBook Air with a completely new design, a higher-resolution display, and few of the trappings we've come to expect from a MacBook Air.Here's Mark Gurman at 9to5Mac:Apple is preparing an all-new MacBook Air for 2015 wit...
Stain-Proof Apparel Makes Spills Irrelevant
[Tech]
2015/01/07 11:39
All too often, people spill food or drinks on themselves, causing embarrassment as they walk around in dirty apparel. Even worse is the worry that their clothing will be ruined. The problem, while minor, seems unavoidable, even among those who are extremely careful; however, several new clothing companies offer a solution with high-tech, stain-resistant fabric.Vardama: Stains seem to appear dur...
Sony Unveils the Symphonic Light Lamp and Bulb at CES 2015
[Product]
2015/01/07 11:39
The Symphonic Light Lamp and Bulb, which Sony debuted at CES 2015, is a two-in-one device that comes in a nice sleek design. A light and speaker in one might not be a new idea, but this aesthetic is certainly appealing. Shaped like a tower, there is a speaker at the base, but the entire product helps to conduct the sound into its surroundings. A great addition to any home or office, the Symphon...
(Infographic) The Office of the Future
[Tech]
2015/01/07 11:39
This infographic from Dublin Office Centre on the Office of the Future looks at predictions for the future workforce. These include the most covet-able skill-sets, the advancements in display screens and sensors and the continued rise of telecommuting and wearable technology. It gives an overview of what our office spaces will look like by 2020.Infographic : http://infographicjournal.com/wp-con...
