TREND REPORTS
Understanding the Top Drivers Behind Shoppers' Store Choices
[Consumer]
2016/10/13 13:36
In today’s retail environment where dollar sales growth has been small and unit sales growth flat, the main driver of retail channel and retailers’ sales levels has been changes in store count. While an uptick in penetration will always be an important part of any retailer’s strategy, it’s not the only tool in their tool belt. Keeping current shoppers happy and engaged boosts competitive ad...
(Video) BMW's Self-Balancing Motorcycle of Tomorrow
[Design]
2016/10/13 10:56
BMW imagines motorcycle of the future.In the distant future, motorcycle riders will have no need of helmets or padded clothing. They also won't need to put their feet on the ground when they stop. That's because, according to BMW, the motorcycle of the future will balance itself and will help the driver avoid crashes.BMW, which is famous for motorcycles as well as cars, unveiled a new concept m...
(PDF) Disney's One-Legged Robot Hops Into Action Without a Tether
[Tech]
2016/10/13 10:56
The Disney hopping robot is the first to operate without a tether or outside power.Bipedal robots, such as Boston Dynamics' Atlas may be able to balance on one leg, but Disney Research has gone one better and built a one-legged hopping robot. This unidexter automaton isn't the first hopping robot, but it's the first to not rely on a tether or external power source to keep bouncing.Hopping robot...
(Video) Why Augmented Messaging App, Tribe Could Change How We Chat
[Business]
2016/10/13 10:55
Cyril Paglino, CEO of Tribe, is developing a new way to communicate that blends video and text.With the massive success of messenger platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, WeChat and the like, it seems as though there isn’t much space for a newcomer. Against convention then, Cyril Paglino (CEO), Ryan Morris (Head of Marketing) and the rest of their San Francisco-based team are steppin...
Paul Smith & Caran d'Ache Release a Second Edition
[Product]
2016/10/13 10:55
Paul Smith and Caran d’Ache continue their colourful collaboration with a second edition of eye-catching pens, plus a special 8-pen collector’s box set." With its famous hexagonal body and its ultra-thin case, the Caran d’Ache 849 has been regarded as a design classic since its release in 1969. A regular user of Caran d’Ache’s ‘849’ pen, Paul Smith first teamed with the Swiss manufacture...
‘Rich Kids’ is a $1,000/Month Social Network for Attention-Craving Snobs
[Business]
2016/10/13 10:55
The appeal of social media is largely its inclusivity. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, anyone with a smartphone can open an account free of charge and start posting immediately. This isn’t what Rick Kids is about.Launching today, Rich Kids is the self-proclaimed “world’s most exclusive social network” – and it certainly lives up to these claims. Unlike regular social networks...
Nanotech Bandage Heals Wounds in Days
[Tech]
2016/10/13 10:04
Egyptian researchers have developed a bandage embedded with nanoparticles for the treatment of wounds using the anti-epilepsy drug Phenytoin, known for its capacity to treat skin injuries.The bandage can heal wounds in a few days, after just one application to soft tissue. Wounds normally take several days to a few weeks to heal completely, and some may only heal after several months or up to t...
The Fend Helmet Is Serious About Folding Down
[Product]
2016/10/13 10:03
It’s never a bad idea to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, but their bulk makes them hard to carry after you’re done riding, and this makes it unappealing for many. To make your life easier, The Fend helmet is able to fold down to 1/3 of its original size, kind of like an accordion. Its proprietary hinge means it won’t collapse in case of an accident, and is designed to exceed all US CPS...
(PDF) IAB’s First Report On VR/AR Surveys The Terrain for Marketers
[Business]
2016/10/12 10:38
The study is a first step toward the organization’s development of guidelines for ads.As reality becomes virtual, augmented and spherical, marketers are eager to get involved.To help set the stage, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is out with its first report on the subject, “Is Virtual the New Reality?: A Market Snapshot of VR Publishing and Monetization.”The report samples how publ...
