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Velano Vascular Raises $17M for a Needle-Free Blood Draw Device
[Investing]
2017/03/09 10:39
The San Francisco-based startup, which has developed a needle-free device to draw blood, today announced a new investment of $17 million. This technology could reduce the risks of injuries for patients who suffer from difficult venous access due to weight, chronic disease, and other issues.Velano Vascular’s product is called PIVO — a single-use, needle-free device that can be inserted through...
Paying with Your Face - Face++
[Tech]
2017/03/09 10:39
Face-detecting systems in China now authorize payments, provide access to facilities, and track down criminals. Will other countries follow?Shortly after walking through the door at Face++, a Chinese startup valued at roughly a billion dollars, I see my face, unshaven and looking a bit jet-lagged, flash up on a large screen near the entrance.Having been added to a database, my face now provides...
Bjarke Ingels-Designed LEGO House Takes Shape Ahead of September Opening
[Design]
2017/03/09 10:39
LEGO has announced that its bjarke ingels-designed experience center — the ‘LEGO house’ — will open its doors to the public on september 28, 2017. located at the center of billund, denmark, the ‘home of the brick’ will offer a range of creative experiences for visitors from around the world. the venue includes paid attractions as well as experiences that are free and open to the public. a...
(Infographic) 2016 Global Mobile Consumer Survey
[Consumer]
2017/03/09 08:12
The market-creating power of mobile.Moving beyond the role of being simple communication devices, mobile has now become a ‘hub’, enabling overall connectivity for consumers and opening doors to Internet-of-things (IoT), mobile payments, virtual reality (VR) and beyond.Explore the infographics below to learn more on how the mobile revolution is opening doors to new markets.The biggest mobile e...
(Video) Airbus’ New Concept is a Car, a Drone, and a Train All in One
[Tech]
2017/03/08 10:21
Airbus is proposing a new solution for avoiding rush hour: fly over it.The aircraft manufacturer revealed its vision for a car that can be airlifted by a drone on Tuesday. Called the Pop.Up system, the car-drone combo is making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 9. Airbus designed the system with Italdesign, a design and engineering company.The key component of...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The New Battleground for Marketing-led Growth
[Business]
2017/03/08 10:21
In the digital age, consumers are always shopping around. New research shows that hooking them early is the strongest path to growth.The CEO of a branded apparel company was troubled and began putting some tough questions to the marketing department. The company had spent substantially on promotions and loyalty-rewards programs to drive much-needed growth based on studies showing that targeting...
(Video) Yomi, The First Robotic Dental Surgery System Now Cleared by FDA
[Tech]
2017/03/08 10:21
Neocis, a company based in Miami, Florida, just announced winning FDA clearance to introduce Yomi, the first robotically assisted dental surgical system. Yomi’s software is used to plan a procedure based on a patient’s CT scan. During the procedure, the system continuously tracks the patient and controls the direction of the drill as the clinician advances it into tissue. This is supposed to...
February 2017 Big, Bad, Wide & International Report
[Business]
2017/03/08 10:21
Print bookselling remains artificially silo’d by country even today, for variety of legacy historical and logistical reasons. But by contrast, the global ebook marketplace is a seamlessly international one.For authors, selling an ebook to a reader in a different country is just as easy as selling to a reader in your home country. Barriers to reaching an international audience no longer exist.T...
Nike is Releasing its First Performance Hijab for Female Muslim Athletes - The Nike Pro Hijab
[Design]
2017/03/08 10:20
Nike has announced the launch of a new and highly anticipated product, and it isn’t a sneaker. It’s a hijab, made of a breathable, lightweight, sport-ready fabric meant to keep the athlete wearing it cool and dry. Nike plans to release it early next year.The hijab caters to the many female Muslim athletes who for years have had little choice but to wear hijabs in traditional fabrics to compet...
