TREND REPORTS
(Video) Hoversurf's Scorpion 3 is The World's First Fully-Manned Hoverbike
[Tech]
2017/02/21 11:23
The russian startup hoversurf is making flying as easy as riding a bike. The ATaaS—that’s air transport as a service—company have just unveiled the first commercial hoverbike that the world has ever seen. the craft in question is the scorpion-3, and is a fully-manned quadcopter that aims to make flying accessible to the masses.the unique, electric-powered vessel combines a motorcycle seat wi...
China Leading the Charge for Lithium-Ion Megafactories
[Business]
2017/02/21 11:22
China Leading the Charge for Lithium-Ion Megafactories.Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 has been a center of attention for people interested in the growing momentum behind green energy, electric cars, and battery production. Therefore, it is no surprise that this facility was in the news again last month, with Tesla starting to mass produce batteries as it ramps up to its goal of 35GWh of capacity and be...
Brightwheel Raises $10M to Keep Parents In-the-Know about Their Kids’ Day at School
[Investing]
2017/02/21 11:22
You may have seen the startup Brightwheel scoring an investment from Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca on Sharktank last year. Or you may know Brightwheel if you have kids in preschool, daycare, or other early education programs these days.Brightwheel’s mobile app helps pre-K teachers and care providers to manage their business, while sending parents updates about their kids throughout the school day...
De-stress with Aroma-Infused Star Night Healing Planetarium Event in Tokyo
[Product]
2017/02/21 11:22
When you’re surrounded by nearly 14 million people, you have to get creative about how you de-stress. Fortunately, a new and utterly unique event is debuting this month for those eager to escape Tokyo’s never-ending bustle for a bit of rest and relaxation.From February 11th to October 29th, Ikebukuro’s Konica Minolta Planetarium is featuring the Star Night Healing forest therapy event, which...
(Infographic) The 6 Companies That Own All Media
[Business]
2017/02/21 10:00
As consumers, we probably have access to more media and entertainment choices than ever before. But did you know that most of these outlets actually belong to one of six media corporations? From news stations and publications to video game developers and movie production studios, the following infographic by WebpageFX takes a look at these six media companies, known as ‘The Big 6’, and shows...
(PDF) PwC - Financial Services Technology 2020 and Beyond : : Embracing Disruption
[Investing]
2017/02/20 14:52
Our global report Financial services technology 2020 and beyond: Embracing disruption examines the forces that are disrupting the role, structure, and competitive environment for financial institutions and the markets and societies in which they operate. The post-crisis regulatory frameworks have been gradually settling into place, and financial institutions have been adjusting their business m...
Warren Buffett Just Dropped Walmart and Signaled The Death of Retail as We Know it
[Investing]
2017/02/20 14:52
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold off $900 million of Walmart stock, choosing instead to invest billions in airlines.The sale, which leaves Buffett with nearly no shares in Walmart, comes as the US's largest traditional retailer has been rushing to catch up to Amazon and other online competitors.Amazon's market value is now $356 billion, compared with Walmart's $298 billion. Last yea...
(PDF) Disney - Wireless Power Transmission Safely Charges Devices Anywhere within a Room
[Tech]
2017/02/20 14:52
A new method developed by Disney Research for wirelessly transmitting power throughout a room enables users to charge electronic devices as seamlessly as they now connect to WiFi hotspots, eliminating the need for electrical cords or charging cradles.The researchers demonstrated their method, called quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR), inside a specially built 16-by-16-foot room at their lab. T...
Ebay Survey Results Point to More People Buying and Researching Cars Online
[Consumer]
2017/02/20 14:52
Ebay surveyed car shoppers about their research and buying interests. 63 percent of respondents were likely to buy online.Every three minutes, a car or truck was sold on eBay via a mobile device during the fourth quarter of 2016. And if the results of a new eBay Advertising survey hold true this year, auto buyers could be more likely to buy online this year.According to the report released this...
