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(PDF) Accenture - Artificial Intelligence Will Enable 38% Profit Gains By 2035
[Business]
2017/07/04 11:08
sinesses that successfully apply artificial intelligence (AI) could increase profitability by an average of 38 percent by 2035, according to a new report from Accenture. The introduction of AI could lead to an economic boost of US$14 trillion in additional gross value added (GVA) across 16 industries in 12 economies. To capitalize on the opportunity, the report identifies eight key strategies f...
(Infographic) Chatbot Landscape 2017 by KeyReply - Where Does Your Bot Fit ?
[Business]
2017/07/04 11:08
Since we started building bots at KeyReply more than two years ago, the industry has seen massive interest and change. This makes it hard for companies and customers to figure out what’s really happening — so we hope to throw some light on this industry by creating a landscape of chatbot-related businesses. [click to enlarge]There’s no way to put everyone into this landscape, so we have sele...
(Video) The World’s First All-In-One Automatic Car Tent - Lanmodo
[Product]
2017/07/04 11:08
In a hot summer day, walking into a parked car is like walking into the center of the sun.The only solitutione comes in the form of a tree casting its shadow on a parking space that someone else has grabbed.Lanmodo is the world first automatic car umbrella to protect your car, which come with design patents. It features automatic working principle, anti-heated sunshade theory, portable design p...
Instagram and Nike Reach for Fashion's Holy Grail
[Business]
2017/07/04 11:08
This tie-up could be a game changer. The social shopping catwalk is littered with stumbles. Funnily enough, a company best known for its hard-working sneakers might just show the stiletto crowd how it's done.Nike Inc. said Friday it is going to sell some of its products through Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app. Details on how it will work are sketchy. The Beaverton, Oregon-based...
(Video) Princeton University : Self-Powered System Makes Smart Windows Smarter
[Tech]
2017/07/04 11:07
Smart windows equipped with controllable glazing can augment lighting, cooling and heating systems by varying their tint, saving up to 40 percent in an average building’s energy costs.These smart windows require power for operation, so they are relatively complicated to install in existing buildings. But by applying a new solar cell technology, researchers at Princeton University have develope...
(PDF) Bain - Global Healthcare Private Equity and Corporate M&A Report 2017
[Investing]
2017/07/04 11:07
Turmoil creates opportunity, and in 2016, there was plenty of both. Private equity investors contended with a world of uncertainty.1 Would the long-running global recovery gain strength, falter or muddle along? Would the UK vote to exit the EU? Who would win the US presidential election?Amid all this volatility, investors latched onto healthcare as a safe haven—that is, an industry with proven...
Renault’s New Nail Polish Doubles As Car Touch-Up Paint
[Product]
2017/07/04 11:07
Owners can coordinate their fashion tastes with four shades of popular paint colors.Pairing cars with fashion is nothing new, as both rely heavily on style to appeal to people. Renault is taking a more literal approach by offering some of their automotive paint colors as a fashion accessory. Twingo Nail Polish is a new collection of four colors matched to popular shades available on the Renault...
(PDF) EY - FinTech Adoption Index 2017 : The Rapid Emergence of FinTech
[Investing]
2017/07/03 10:37
The rapid increase of FinTech firms operating in the financial services industry, and the corresponding VC and corporate investment in this sector, has attracted significant attention from both industry observers and the media. We launched the first EY FinTech Adoption Index in 2015 to cut through the hype and understand whether digitally active consumers were actually using FinTech services on...
An MIT Graduate Created a New Kind of Shampoo That's Worth $110 Million
[Business]
2017/07/03 10:37
Function of Beauty is a young startup trying to tackle an age-old problem: getting better hair. The New York-based startup, which launched last October, lets you create custom shampoos and conditioners based on your hair type and goals. If you want smooth, shiny hair, for instance, you can let the company know and they'll build a concoction that fights frizz. Function of Beauty is less than a y...
