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Street Lamp Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are A Bright Idea
[Tech]
2015/01/15 14:55
So many electric cars and so few charging stations. If only there were plentiful electrified power posts EV drivers could simply pull up to, park and plug into... hey, are you thinking what we're thinking? True, the hundreds of millions of electric street lights lining the roads in almost every city around the world aren't designed to be convenient electrical outlets for drivers but unlike othe...
(Video) Wearable Airbag Designed to Protect Seniors When They Fall
[Tech]
2015/01/15 14:54
The ActiveProtective airbag (pictured undeployed) reportedly reduces impact to the hip bones by 90 percent.For anyone who uses a car, collisions are an ever-present danger ? that's why vehicles are equipped with safety features such as airbags. For senior citizens, however, simply falling down can also result in life-changing injuries. With that in mind, Pennsylvania-based company ActiveProtect...
Go Go Green and Glam
[Design]
2015/01/15 14:54
INU is stylish, state-of-the-art personal transportation that aims to make commuting within the city a cinch! Green and portable, it’s a fantastic option as a primary urban vehicle and is complimentary to public transportation. With one voice command or even a simple hand gesture from your smartphone it will automatically fold on its own! All you have to do is worry about getting from points A...
(Patent) Apple Patents Camera, and GoPro Shares Tank
[Tech]
2015/01/14 12:03
Apple has been granted a patent for a GoPro-like sports camera that can be controlled with a smartwatch.Shares of GoPro fell dramatically on Tuesday after Apple was awarded a patent for a mountable sports camera.Apple (AAPL, Tech30) specifically mentions GoPro (GPRO) in its patent application, criticizing GoPro's HD Hero2 digital cameras for creating "excessive wind resistance'" while mounted,...
(Video) TextBlade - Next-Gen Portable Physical Keyboard For iPhone 6
[Product]
2015/01/14 12:03
With each incarnation of the iPhone and smartphones in general, people still keep longing for a physical keyboard that will enable them to get back to the retro feeling of typing on their phone. I wouldn’t even be able to tell you how many physical USB and Bluetooth keyboards have been launched since smartphones were announced. Luckily the stream of ideas haven’t stopped, and today WayTools a...
(PDF) PwC - Applying a Fit for Growth Approach in China
[Business]
2015/01/14 12:03
After 30 years of unprecedented economic growth, China has arrived at another crucial turning point. Its export-based development model is rapidly running out of steam and needs to be replaced by higher-value activities and more domestic consumption as the country continues the notoriously difficult transition from a low-cost to a high-value economy. The eventual outcome remains uncertain, and...
Venture Capital Fundraising Jumped 62% in 2014
[Investing]
2015/01/14 12:03
Funds Attracted $32.97 Billion, the Highest Total Since 2007The money raised by venture-capital firms hit $32.97 billion in 2014, a 62% increase over 2013 and the highest total since 2007, as investors seek to take advantage of a hot market for startup funding and initial public offerings.Investment returns from venture capital funds are on the upswing, as 105 venture-backed companies went publ...
Mobile Entertainment Revenue Approaches U.S Box Office Totals
[Business]
2015/01/14 12:03
As movie box office sales slump in the U.S., a new set of screens is capturing the time and money of American viewers: Tablets and smartphones.Mobile entertainment generated $9.14 billion in revenue last year in the U.S., approaching the estimated $10.35 billion American moviegoers spent on ticket purchases, according to the latest research from SNL Kagan.Revenue from games, videos, music and s...
Almost Nobody Wants To Buy Fitness Trackers
[Consumer]
2015/01/14 12:02
Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and a host of others are making fitness trackers ? but a new report from Baird’s William Power (via Fortune) had some pretty damning data for the trend: 3,400 US consumers were asked if they wanted to buy a fitness band, and 85% said "no."Tons of companies are making fitness bands ? but does anybody actually want one?Companies like Jawbone and Fitbit have released man...
Jins Meme Eyewear Tracks Tiredness and Posture
[Product]
2015/01/14 12:02
Jins Meme eyewear hides sensor technology within stylish, wearable design.Regular readers of Springwise may have noticed an abundance of products, services and campaigns targeting the tired and weary customer. Both the Bye Bye Red Eye campaign in South Africa and The Drive Awake initiative in Thailand used facial recognition and eye-monitoring technology to identify sleepy travellers and ply th...
New Airports Coming in 2015 - From Building to Environment
[Design]
2015/01/14 12:02
Airports have traditionally been built as functional conduits connecting travelers to planes. as the first structures experienced by many travelers, they are also windows into a culture’s intended representation to the rest of the world. they are, however, at the mercy of the high level of functionality demanded of them. every year the number of global travelers rises dramatically, rendering o...
(Infographic) Total Social Network Users in 2015
[Consumer]
2015/01/13 12:23
Who's Really Using Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram in 2015. Social's biggest network isn't dying, but it is getting grayerHow will the social landscape change over the next two years as social sharing and communication technologies continue to evolve? Exclusive data from eMarketer show which networks will continue to gain momentum, while others necessarily lose ground. But in...
