How new technology and new thinking can transform how goods are moved.It’s easy to envision self-driving trucks safely and efficiently carrying shipments down US highways. But that’s only part of any product’s journey between manufacturer and customer. How will the new mobility ecosystem handle the whole trip, including the trickiest part of all: last-mile delivery?MONIQUE needs a new lens f...

Watson's at it again helping to create two-minute highlights of matches during tennis' biggest and oldest tournament.Will defending Wimbledon men's champion Andy Murray be able to repeat? IBM will be tracking all of his action.Too busy to spend hours watching Wimbledon champ Andy Murray try to win back-to-back titles against the likes of past winners Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokov...

From analyzing millions of satellite images to finding healthy strains of plant microbiome, these startups have raised over $500M to bring AI and robotics to agriculture.[click to enlarge]Agricultural tech startups have raised over $800M in the last 5 years. Deals to startups using robotics and machine learning to solve problems in agriculture started gaining momentum in 2014, in line with the...

Alehouses in the city's outer regions are especially vulnerable.THE public house, once a linchpin of British nightlife, is in decline. According to the British Beer and Pub Association, the total number of watering holes in Blighty has fallen by 25% since 1982, to 50,800. During the same period, Britain's population has risen by 16%. Why are pubs falling out of favour?Changing consumer preferen...

Scientists at the Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (CMU RI) are working on a computer system that can read body language right down to the position of fingers. The new process works in real time and even in crowds, opening the door to a more natural way for people and machines to interact.At the moment, communicating with computers is mostly confined to typing, mouse clicks, and...

The Koda is an interesting micro-home that boasts a very small footprint, quick assembly, and an attractive modern style. Estonian creator Kodasema has now officially launched it in the UK for a starting price of £100,000 (roughly US$130,000) and has big plans in store for the tiny dwelling.The Koda is built from concrete and ships in prefabricated sections, so can be assembled within a workin...

Bluetooth headsets make it easy for active individuals to concentrate on their fitness or other activities without fumbling around with a cumbersome cord. The only problem? They use up their battery quickly, especially if they get hot in the sun. The solution? Bluetooth Solar Headphones! The solar panel surface is beautifully contoured and seamlessly integrated into the ergonomic shape of the d...

With so much talk about self-driving vehicles on the news, it’s easy to forget about the rise of electric cars. But there’s no stopping their development. Auto Loan Solutions has created an infographic that puts the spotlight on how EVs will change car ownership. The infographic takes a look at the ripple effect these vehicles will have on fuel consumption, technology and more.Infographic : h...

Entertainment and media companies have been accustomed to competing and creating differentiation primarily based on two dimensions: content and distribution. Now they must focus more intensely on a third: user experience. And as user experience takes centre stage, companies must develop strategies that engage, grow, and monetise their most valuable customers.Download PDF Report : http://www.pwc...