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(Video) Zwift Merges Indoor Fitness with Massive Multi-Player Online Gaming
[Investing]
2016/11/09 11:26
At its core, Zwift is indoor cycling software. But layered on top of its functionality is a community that in the two years the company has been operating has grown in both scale and shear strength. At an event at Rapha’s cycling in SF, I found myself surrounded by core users proudly flaunting their team names and meeting, often not for the first time. Even Barry Bonds showed up to the happeni...
(Video) MIT Rolls Out Driverless Scooter
[Tech]
2016/11/09 11:26
Self-driving scooter demonstrated at MIT complements autonomous golf carts and city cars.At MIT’s 2016 Open House last spring, more than 100 visitors took rides on an autonomous mobility scooter in a trial of software designed by researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the National University of Singapore, and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Rese...
(Video) Hyperloop Pods That ‘Hyperjump’ Out of the Tube
[Tech]
2016/11/09 11:26
IT’S A ROUGH day, no matter where you fall on the political spectrum. So if you need to distract yourself from the reality of the present, Hyperloop is here to help. And it’s going beyond the tube to do it.Hyperloop One, the company leading the race to bring Elon Musk’s vision of high-speed tubular travel to life, has signed a deal with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. Representatives...
Millennials' Thirst for Coffee Drives Demand, Price Surges in Face of Tightening Supplies
[Consumer]
2016/11/09 11:25
Millennials' seemingly unquenchable thirst for coffee is helping to push global demand to a record just as supplies are tightening.Americans are becoming java junkies at an earlier age, and young adults are increasing their daily consumption at a fast enough pace to make up for declines by older folks. The result: Demand in the U.S., the world's top user, is set for an all-time high, and the tr...
(Video) Scientifically-Crafted Song Keeps Babies Happy - C&G Babyclub
[Product]
2016/11/09 11:25
C&G Babyclub created the track with the sound of sneezes, animals and laughter.What’s one of the greatest universal truths? That parents want their children to be happy. Luckily for parents everywhere, C&G Babyclub has created The Happy Song—the first scientifically-tested song that cheers up babies.The Irish pregnancy and baby advice company asked over 1,000 parents across the UK to...
(Video) Bedbox Traveling with Kids - Jet Kids
[Product]
2016/11/09 11:25
BedBox is the ultimate travel gadget for children from 0 years, all the way up to 6-7 years. It is your child´s hand luggage, ride-on suitcase and inflight bed, in the very same box.But what about the part of the journey that you spend in the air? For many parents, the real hassle about traveling starts when entering the aircraft. The children usually gets tired and exhausted during the flight...
A Bit of The Future, A Bit of The Past - Infinium
[Design]
2016/11/09 11:24
You may not see gramophones around anymore, but even if you have, you sure as hell haven’t seen anything like the Infinium. Inspired by the burst of acoustic energy, the player really looks otherworldly. Its organic Luigi Colani-ish style even includes a capacitive touch screen to control playback. The Infinium record player also boasts of FM Radio playback through its drop-shaped speaker on t...
(PDF) PwC - 2016 Holiday Outlook : It’s The Most Digital Time of The Year
[Consumer]
2016/11/08 11:00
Consumers will spend more this holiday season according to our 2016 Holiday Outlook. And they’re looking forward to an enjoyable shopping experience. In their quest for the perfect gift for themselves and others, they will shop at both physical and digital retailers.Where and when consumers will shop? What drives their purchasing decisions? How retailers are preparing for the season? Check out...
(Video) Adidas to Release Sneakers Created from Recycled Ocean Waste This Month
[Product]
2016/11/08 11:00
Over the last few years, 3D printing technology has increasingly been integrated into the world of fashion. One area in which it has especially proven beneficial is footwear, from high-end heels that belong on the runway to running shoes created for the track. The emerging technology has already been adopted by some of the biggest footwear manufacturers in the world, including New Balance, Unde...
