TREND REPORTS
Sleep-Focused Events and Destinations are On The Rise
[Business]
2018/04/04 10:13
Sleep has emerged as the next frontier of the wellness movement; young consumers are embracing products and services that optimize rest. Following the popularity of nap classes, sleep-focused food and beverages, and non-medicinal sleep aids, new experiences and spaces are celebrating the act of sleeping.Sleep Composer Max Richter hosted a performance of his eight-hour symphony, Sleep, while att...
(Infographic) The 50 Most Important Life-Saving Breakthroughs in History
[Tech]
2018/04/04 10:13
We reviewed research from every field of study and assembled a collection of 50 inventions that have had (or will have) the most definite and dramatic impact on human life expectancy.The first boom of innovation followed the Industrial Revolution and spanned a strong half-century of legendary invention. The men and women who were pioneers in their fields at this time are responsible for saving...
(Video) Berkeley Lab Scientists Print All-Liquid 3-D Structures
[Tech]
2018/04/04 10:13
Reconfigurable material could be used for liquid electronics and chemical synthesis, among other applications.Scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a way to print 3-D structures composed entirely of liquids. Using a modified 3-D printer, they injected threads of water into silicone oil — sculpting tubes made of one liqui...
Music-Streaming: Who Pays Best ?
[Business]
2018/04/04 10:12
Following the emergence of CD bootlegs and illegal downloads, the traditional business for music labels and publishers collapsed in the early years of this century. The compact disc had served its time and music downloads weren’t big enough yet to compensate for the losses. The music industry was short on solutions and struggled to develop effective distribution channels in the digital age.In...
(Video) Scribit Robot Could Soon be Drawing on Your Walls
[Product]
2018/04/04 10:12
Scribit will be the subject of an upcoming crowdfunding campaign.A couple of years ago, architecture and design firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) showcased a system in which spray-paint-wielding drones were used to draw images on walls. It was very clever, but perhaps not something that could easily become a commercial product. The company's Scribit wall-drawing robot, however, is intended to be...
GROHE Smartcontrol Shower Pairs Intuitive Design with Intelligent Technology
[Product]
2018/04/04 09:01
For over 100 years, GROHE have continuously exceeded consumer expectations to shape new, dream-worthy yet accessible desires within bathrooms and individually progress the status quo of the market. their luxury sanitary collections astound by pairing appealing aesthetics with technology-led innovation. This follows their principles of design, which is focused on the experience and explores how...
Waterbook : Whadda Notebook
[Design]
2018/04/04 09:00
Sure, the Waterbook notebook concept is minimalistic, matte, and has all the aesthetic touches you might look for in a distinctly PC laptop. However, what sets it apart is an innovative notifications feature highlight that’s built directly into the body. See if you can find it!The side of the computer is actually a scrolling marquee display. You’d hardly notice it if we didn’t point it out!...
(PDF) Mckinsey - How OEMs Can Seize the High-Tech Future in Agriculture and Construction
[Business]
2018/04/03 10:36
Our research showed that OEMs in North America should focus on five core areas to take advantage of the changing landscape.We all see it in our daily lives—the pace of change is accelerating, driven by massive advances in computing power, data analytics, and connectedness. Companies across industries are finding new advantages in digitization as they develop innovative products or streamline o...
(Video) Israeli Medical Device Company, ReWalk Robotics Raises $20M
[Investing]
2018/04/03 10:36
Timwell will help the Israeli company market its product, which helps people with spinal cord injuries to walk, in China.Israeli medical device company ReWalk Robotics Ltd.(Nasdaq:RWLK) has signed a strategic investment agreement with Hong Kong based Timwell Corporation Ltd. Timwell will invest $20 million in ReWalk, at $1.25 per share, a 13.6% premium on the market price. The strategic agreeme...
