The Joy of Projecting
[Design]
2016/06/15 11:16
If you’re an office-bum like me, you know that life is all about presentations being projected on virtually every possible surface. In short, life is more about knowing the projector, so imagine my delight when I come across devices like the Hal 2010 – an easy-to-use projector. Designed for home, an innovative high-end 360° speaker system with rechargeable battery that’s been integrated to...
Quarterly Trend Report - Q2. 2016 Edition
[Trendbird]
2016/06/14 16:14
TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report (SiliconValley VC Funding Report) - Q2. 2016 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?). "Crowd-Sourced, Expert-Curated" is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve. Thanks. The Trendbird Team------...
Line’s IPO Filing Shows The Asian Chat App is Going Public Past its Peak
[Investing]
2016/06/14 11:14
Line, a messaging app popular in Asia, passed an important landmark on June 9—they filed a F1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, ahead of a July public offering.Link’s IPO is a big moment for the tech industry at large, because finally investors will place a public valuation on a messaging company. More than two years after Facebook purchased WhatsApp for $18 billion and began to...
AR Startup Meta Raises $50M at Around $300M Valuation, Eyes Up China
[Investing]
2016/06/14 11:14
This latest round includes investments from Horizons Ventures Limited (which led its $23 million Series A round), as well as a list that includes several strategic backers with several specifically out of China: Lenovo, Tencent, Banyan Capital, Comcast Ventures, and GQY.Meta is not disclosing its valuation, but filing documents provided to us by VC Experts points to a valuation of up to $307 mi...
In Financial Services, Customer Service Can Be A Deal Maker
[Consumer]
2016/06/14 11:14
So you had a bad day at the bank. And not because your balance was lower than you expected. Perhaps the pen that was chained to the deposit slip holder didn’t have any ink in it. Or maybe you couldn’t remember the PIN you needed to make a deposit. Whatever the reason, you’re not alone—and the displeasure you experienced makes you a flight risk to your bank of choice. In fact, just 60% of Am...
(Video) Trōv : On-Demand Insurance For Your Things
[Business]
2016/06/14 11:14
New app uses Tinder-like interface to make it easy for people to insure individual devices.US startup Trōv is changing how insurance works with a new feature on its iOS app that allows users to insure personal property on-demand.Unlike most blanket insurance policies, Trōv gives users the ability to insure using what is most valuable to them under terms being dubbed as micro-duration. On the...
Bacteria-Free Bedsheets That Stay Clean And Fresh - Silvon
[Product]
2016/06/14 11:13
Powered by pure natural silver – the Silvon Pillowcase and Sheets permanently prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria.Everyone likes coming home to freshly laundered sheets on their beds, but studies show that generally, men change their bedsheets just four times a year, while women change theirs only every two and a half weeks. This is where Silvon pillowcase and sheets come in—by fusing inn...
Build Your Own Phone
[Design]
2016/06/14 11:13
The smartphone market is saturated with hundreds of designs, each with its own unique set of features.Even those dedicated to a specific brand occasionally finding themselves green with envy over another’s wireless charging, sexy shape or another feature they wish they had! The solution? THOR! A smartphone in which users can change each and every component. Its wide range of modules provide al...
(Infographic) What Music Festivalgoers Are Buying, Posting and Sharing
[Consumer]
2016/06/14 11:13
Summertime is here and more people are getting outdoors, especially for large music festivals. But just because everyone is outside enjoying the weather and music doesn't mean they'll be equally receptive to marketing and brand messaging. Concertgoers at three of the largest and most well-known U.S. music festivals—Coachella, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza—have distinctly different tastes and spen...