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(PDF) Few Smartphone Users Interested in Phones Without Headphone Jacks
[Consumer]
2016/09/26 11:10
New data also shows that concerns over battery life far outweigh demands for better cameras or shatterproof screens.By now it's old news that after announcing that the iPhone 7 wouldn't include a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, Apple's reputation took a hit. Late-night talk show hosts to people across Twitter derided the brand's decision to replace the universal smartphone feature with wireless...
MIT Sloan - A Fresh Take on Supply Chain Innovation
[Business]
2016/09/26 11:09
Companies are presented with many opportunities when they decide to enter a new market. Venturing into unfamiliar territory offers a unique chance to innovate and make changes that benefit the business as a whole.One of PepsiCo’s growth strategies is to proactively adapt to emerging market trends for natural, healthy, and nutritious beverages. The strategy makes the company’s supply chain mor...
Blue Bottle Coffee is Raising Another Big Round of Funding
[Investing]
2016/09/26 11:08
The coffee wars of San Francisco are back on!We’re now hearing from sources that Blue Bottle is raising a big round of financing a little more than a year after it raised a whopping $75 million. We don’t know the exact amount, but given the immense (and at times odd) interest in coffee from investors in Silicon Valley, it wouldn’t be surprising if it would be approaching or matching that pre...
Harvard - Portable Kit Could Put Vaccines in The Frontline – Just Add Water
[Tech]
2016/09/26 11:07
Researchers at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a portable technique for biomolecular manufacturing, which allows the creation of vaccines almost anywhere.Vaccines and bimolecular treatments are constantly improving, but the logistics of getting them to the front lines of new outbreaks, often in remote locations, remains a challenge. In the latest attempt to find a practical way to produ...
Waze Launches Bluetooth Beacons to Avoid Tunnel Blackouts
[Tech]
2016/09/26 11:06
Waze Beacons are battery-powered wireless transmitters that can be installed in tunnels to send navigation signals directly to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth when GPS satellite signals are unavailable.For anyone who has driven into a tunnel while using GPS for navigation, the loss of satellite signal and map guidance can be disconcerting, particularly when trying to find your way to the c...
Didi Chuxing Invests ‘Tens of Millions’ of Dollars in Chinese Bike-Sharing Startup Ofo
[Investing]
2016/09/26 11:05
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing (“Didi”) announced that it has invested “tens of millions” of U.S. dollars into bike-sharing platform Ofo. The deal represents part of a “multi-layered partnership” in the urban mobility realm, according to a statement released by the company.Didi Chuxing was born in early 2015 as the result of a merger between local rivals Didi Dache and Kuaidi Dac...
Leather Hard Cover Case for MacBook
[Product]
2016/09/26 11:04
Give your MacBook the perfect protection with this Leather Hard Cover Case. The case is foldable and comes in various textures and colors. The purpose is to protect your device without compromising with its appearance. To add to this is the heat releasing design that will prevent your MacBook from being overheated. The accurate cut-outs provide access to all ports whereas the tough design will...
Elle : A Swimming Prosthetic & Swimwear to Optimize Amputee’s Ability to Swim
[Design]
2016/09/26 11:03
The intention of Elle design is to help amputee to swim much better. Most of the time, we take for granted our ability to swim. Della Tosin, a product designer, was inspired to find a solution to help those with physical disabilities. It’s her main principle to design a product that improves lives and potentials of the users.Elle is a set of a prosthetic leg and a swimwear, designed to optimiz...
(PDF) BCG - Digital or Die : The Choice for Luxury Brands
[Business]
2016/09/25 11:10
It may not be widely recognized as such just yet, but digital technology is probably one of the best things to happen to luxury brands in a long time.Digital is happening fast and forcefully, whether brands are ready for it or not. It enables new products and services. It opens up opportunities to create personalized offers and provide bespoke services to many more customers. Its distribution c...
