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(PDF) MIT’s ‘Living Jewelry’ is Made Up of Small Robot Assistants
[Tech]
2017/08/02 11:31
Project Kino was inspired by ‘living jewelry,’ large bedazzled beetles and other insects worn as decoration in different parts of the world. The MIT Media lab version is much more humane, however, using palm-sized robots that cling onto clothing with magnets. The team has been demoing the work for about a year now and has come up with a wide range of functions for the little wheeled robots.Fo...
(PDF) Apple's Q3 Earning Report : Services Revenue Hits All-Time Record
[Investing]
2017/08/02 11:30
Apple’s growth rebound continues. Apple says it sold 41 million iPhones last quarter, posting its third straight quarter of accelerating revenue growth.But more importantly, its forecast for the current September quarter — when the next, big iPhone launch is expected — is strong. Apple says to expect $49-$52 billion in fiscal fourth quarter revenue, more than many had anticipated.This sugges...
Brompton Electric Bicycle Fuses Folding-Ability with Portable Battery
[Product]
2017/08/02 11:30
Renowned for their folding bikes, brompton bicycles are set to enter the electric market, announcing the launch of the ‘brompton electric’. The latest development adds extra power to their folding two-wheelers, which are ideal for city commuting, with a small, lightweight and portable battery bag. now, whilst it is folded up and stored in a small, convenient space, cyclists can recharge the p...
This App is Designed to Turn Anyone Into a Wine Expert - Vivino
[Business]
2017/08/02 11:30
Heini Zachariassen never quite understood wine. He would go to the supermarket to pick out a bottle, but was often at a loss when confronted with the inevitable "wall of wine."It bothered him -- so he set out to build an app that catalogs, organizes and ranks millions of bottles."We had a problem that needed solving: I want to drink better wine but I don't know s**t about wine," said Zachariass...
How Some Brands Are Starting To Bet Big On Augmented Reality
[Business]
2017/08/02 11:30
Brands such as L'Oréal and Acura are investing in augmented reality to propel their brand experiences forward.Snapchat and Apple are opening up possibilities for experiential branding with augmented reality. Brands such as Acura and L’Oréal are investing in this new technology hoping to propel their brand experience, incorporating AR into their marketing, stores and e-commerce sites.Recently...
This Company Wants To Put A Vending Machine Inside Every Uber
[Product]
2017/08/02 11:29
Lyft and Uber drivers have the opportunity to make a little extra money by selling everyday products to passengers while en route.Startup Cargo wants to supply Uber and Lyft drivers with cases full of everyday items for passengers to purchase mid-ride—including snacks, candy, over-the-counter medication, condoms and more. When a driver signs up with Cargo, they receive a case full of products...
(Video) World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Switzerland
[Design]
2017/08/02 11:29
Are you brave enough to walk on the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge? according to the zermatt — switzerland’s tourism office — the charles kuonen suspension bridge is now open for hikers, adrenaline junkies and anyone looking for breathtaking views of the swiss alps. constructed in just 10 weeks by SWISSROPE, the 494-meter-long (1,621 feet) bridge is suspended at 85 meters (300...
(Infographic) The Evolution of Television, Watching & Advertising
[Consumer]
2017/08/02 11:29
In our latest infographic, we review the evolution of television and many of the most important trends in TV and media consumption over the past century or so (yes, including binge watching!). When we took a deep look into the history of television, we see all sorts of changes and developments in TV trends, statistics and viewing habits over the years.Read more..Our timeline for this infographi...
(PDF) BCG - How to Gain and Develop Digital Talent and Skills
[Business]
2017/08/01 11:44
As digital transformation disrupts the workplace, one factor more than any other will determine which companies turn digital to their advantage. That critical element is people: the talented employees who are able to use existing digital technologies and adapt to evolving methods and new approaches. Without these employees, companies will struggle to benefit as they should from the latest advan...
