TREND REPORTS
The Treepod Lounger is Part Hammock, Part Treehouse
[Product]
2017/11/20 10:46
The Treepod Lounger and Cabana is a product that ushers in the next generation of hammocks, offering a more spacious relaxation area and requiring one less tree when users are setting it up.Whether you’re planning a weekend camping trip or you just want somewhere to hang out in your backyard, the newest Treepod products provide a semi-enclosed habitat along with the rocking sensation of a hamm...
(Infographic) The Influence of Instagram
[Business]
2017/11/20 10:46
The digital advertising landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade.Social media platforms are now some of the most heavily trafficked places on the internet, and sharing hubs such as Instagram are increasingly becoming a cultural touchpoint for millions of people around the world.Tapping into Instagram InfluenceInstagram is closing in on a billion monthly active users, and with suc...
Bloomberg Businessweeek - Best Business Schools 2017
[Business]
2017/11/19 10:10
Harvard Business School offers the nation’s best MBA program, the third straight year the Massachusetts-based school has bested its peers in our annual ranking of graduate business schools.The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the MIT Sloan School of Management jumped into the second and third spots, bumping Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Tuck School of...
(PDF) BCG- The Comeback Kids : Lessons from Successful Turnarounds
[Investing]
2017/11/19 10:09
For leadership teams, turning around a troubled company represents the truest test of their performance. The 11 stories here detail some of the most successful turnaround initiatives in the world over the past decade.Facing clear challenges, these companies—the Comeback Kids—have taken the tough measures necessary to dramatically improve their profit margins and generate substantial value for...
(PDF) Pine and Poplar Wood Improve Sunlight-Driven Water Purification
[Tech]
2017/11/19 10:08
Engineers at the University of Maryland have found that porous types of wood from trees like poplar and pine can greatly increase the efficiency of water-to-steam conversion under sunlight. The findings, published November 15 in the journal Joule, could be used in a simple and inexpensive biodegradable device for water purification."I think there are many, many materials that can be used in sol...
(Video) Motorola Debuts Inkless Polaroid Printer That Snaps On To Your Phone Easily
[Product]
2017/11/19 10:07
Love the retro qualities of polaroids but can’t part with the no-fuss nature of smartphone cameras? Motorola’s newest Moto Mod brings you the best of both worlds by transforming your phone into a portable instant photo printer. The Polaroid Insta-Share Printer is a snap-on accessory that promises a “real Polaroid feel”—it even has a physical button for capturing photos. You can also beauti...
True Believers Need to See Bitcoin Near $200,000 Before Selling It
[Consumer]
2017/11/19 10:06
What would it take for an average bitcoin investor to sell all of his or her bitcoin position? According to LendEDU, a marketplace of private loans, the answer is nearly $200,000.The implication, of course, is that current holders of bitcoin do not believe it’s in a bubble. Yet.On Wednesday, bitcoin was trading at $7,200, having risen more than seven-fold since the start of the year. Last week...
Black Friday 2017 Set to Be Biggest Mobile Shopping Day Ever
[Consumer]
2017/11/19 10:04
2017 Black Friday will push mobile shopping to levels we’ve never seen before.The holidays are right around the corner and Americans are poised to spend nearly 45 million hours this year in Shopping apps on Android phones alone during the week of Black Friday.Alibaba’s record $25 billion in Singles’ Day sales is the harbinger of mobile commerce records during this year’s Black Friday week....
2050 Mobility Solution
[Design]
2017/11/19 10:04
This is a 10 days Design Lab project, it is about the future of transportation. The scene is set to be in 2050 Dublin. The idea is to design an autonomous driving, electric, shared vehicle. The vehicle will be personally owned by individuals and can be sent out to earn money for them. The key of the project is to be innovative, focusing on the interior, colour, and trim. And we have a special g...
