TREND REPORTS
(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...
(Trendbird) Annual Trend Report - 2015 Edition
[Trendbird]
2015/01/06 16:58
TRENDBIRD - Annual Trend Report 2015 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) Annual Trend Report 2015는2014년 한해 동안 글로벌 시장에서 포착된 핵심적인 “글로벌 트렌드 및 미래사업 기회”를12개의 주요 Industry와 핵심 Function으로 분류하여 발행하는 보고서 (총12권)입니다TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) Annual TREND Report 2015는 지난 한해동안 글로벌 시장에서의 핵심적인 “...
Warren Buffett, Corporate Raider
[Investing]
2015/01/06 16:58
Warren Buffet had a pretty good 2014, with the famously costly A-shares at his holding company Berkshire Hathaway producing returns more than double that of the market. That’ll be a nice cushion as the 84-year-old investing guru prepares for his annual meeting with shareholders, where he’ll lay out his plans for Berkshire’s next 50 years?i.e. Berkshire post-Buffett.The stock did so well last...
(Video) TempTraq Thermometer Patch Tracks Kids’ Fevers for 24 Hours
[Product]
2015/01/06 16:58
If you’ve ever tried to take a sick baby’s temperature with a thermometer through their ear, you’ll understand how quickly it escalates into a difficult wrestling match, complete with screaming, kicking, and lots of “shhh, it’s alright”. Blue Spark Technologies, a Westlake, Ohio company that makes flexible batteries, is unveiling a solution at CES this year, called TempTraq, and it aims t...
14 Striking Findings from 2014
[Consumer]
2015/01/06 16:58
In 2014, Pew Research Center published more than 150 reports (not to mention, some 600 blog posts) covering a wide range of topics ? including demographic change, media habits, technology adoption, religious affiliation, and public opinion in the U.S. and worldwide. Here are 14 facts we found particularly striking, as they illustrate some major shifts in our politics, society, habits or familie...
Fintech Trends for 2015 : Investing Services, Anti-Social Trading, and Digital Crowdfunding
[Business]
2015/01/06 16:57
We look at three fintech trends that are slated to grow during 2015 but that also have their risks. The uniform theme of each is that they use technology to bring efficiency to the financial markets.Fintech was a great sector to be in during 2014, being the beneficiary of hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars of venture capital. The year ended with a bang, with alternative non-bank...
Google Ventures Shifts Focus to Health Care
[Investing]
2015/01/06 16:57
Google’s venture-capital arm is moving strongly into health care and life-sciences startups, mirroring shifts at the Internet giant.More than one-third of the money Google Ventures invested in 2014 went to health care and life-sciences companies, up from 9% each of the prior two years. The venture group plans to continue investing in the area, looking to capitalize on an explosion of health da...
