TREND REPORTS
(PDF) BCG - The Most Innovative Companies 2016 - "Not Invented Here'
[Business]
2017/01/15 10:10
Even a quick scan of BCG’s 2016 list of the 50 most innovative companies highlights the impact of the digital revolution.Long-standing tech giants hold down the top places once again, new digital disruptors such as Uber and Airbnb have joined the list, and the expanding role of digital innovation is readily apparent in the presence of some traditional manufacturers and process-driven companies...
(PDF) Scientists Find Alzheimer's Drug Makes Teeth Grow Back - Tideglusib
[Tech]
2017/01/15 10:09
Fillings could be consigned to history after scientists discovered that a drug already trialled in Alzheimer's patients can encourage tooth regrowth and repair cavities.Researchers at King's College London found that the drug Tideglusib stimulates the stem cells contained in the pulp of teeth so that they generate new dentine – the mineralised material under the enamel.Teeth already have the c...
Less Than Half of US Doctors are Happy at Work
[Consumer]
2017/01/15 10:08
Medscape, a trade medical publication, released their annual physician lifestyle report this week. They analyzed survey results from more than 15,800 US doctors practicing in 25 different specialities about how their work affected the rest of their lives in 2016.Some doctors reported being a lot happier than others, but even the specialists who were happiest at work still overwhelmingly reporte...
A Human Capital Challenge in Information Technology
[Business]
2017/01/15 10:06
A large number of job openings, low unemployment, and decreased matching efficiency in the labor market imply that hiring high-quality talent is likely to be a challenge. This is particularly true in the IT sector, which is trying to cope with a projected increase in job openings, ever-changing demand for skills, and the rise of the gig economy.Job openings in the United States are at an all-ti...
Bellus3D Face Camera at CES 2017 Puts Regular Selfies to Shame
[Product]
2017/01/15 10:05
Bellus3D face camera at CES 2017 puts regular selfies to shame. after the incredible hype of the selfie culture, bellus3D steps up the game with its 3D self-scanning camera showcased during the international CES 2017 trade show and designed exclusively for smartphones. simply by attaching the device to the mobile and rotating one’s head from one side to the other, the camera is able to generat...
Yves Béhar + Superflex's Powered Suit Aims to Revolutionize Mobility Tech for The Elderly
[Design]
2017/01/15 10:04
When it comes to innovative tech for the elderly, the mind jumps to helper-bots, to smart homes and facilitative infrastructure. there can be a tendency to mollycoddle, promoting a static or sedentary life, when often the opposite approach is needed. Unveiled at london design museum’s exhibition NEW OLD, the aura powered suit is a collaboration between designer yves béhar and superflex, a pow...
Bird Flocking Inspires Technology That Cuts Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Use by 30%
[Tech]
2017/01/15 10:04
UC Riverside researchers are combining connected vehicle technology and evolutionary algorithms to make PHEVs more efficient.UCPlug-in hybrid cars are far more fuel efficient than internal combustion engine cars, but it turns out that the way the cars' energy management systems balance the energy load between the battery and gas engine isn't always the most efficient.Researchers at the Universi...
(Infographic) The Evolution of the Video Games Market
[Business]
2017/01/15 10:03
Before the heroics of Super Mario and Lara Croft captured our imaginations, video games were primarily used on an academic basis.In the 1950s, scientists built the first video games as instructional tools or to demonstrate the capabilities of new technologies. Academics tested out rudimentary forms of artificial intelligence on games like tic-tac-toe or chess, while showcasing their findings to...
(PDF) The AI 100 2017 Report - CB Insights
[Business]
2017/01/12 10:53
A ranking of the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies globally.[click to enlarge]The AI 100 recognizes the teams and technologies that are successfully using AI to solve big challenges. The award winners will be announced on January 10th at The Innovation Summit being hosted at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, CA.Companies were selected on the basis of their Mosaic sc...
