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(Video) IBM Scientists Achieve Storage Memory Breakthrough
[Tech]
2016/05/19 10:58
The PCM technology developed by IBM could see smartphones that fire up in seconds.Data storage is one of those things where too much is never enough. And as the amount of data generated increases exponentially, the search is on for new memory technologies that tick all the boxes in terms of speed, endurance, non-volatility and endurance. Phase-change memory (PCM) has emerged as a promising cand...
Capsule Launches to Reinvent the Pharmacy, Complete with Med Delivery
[Business]
2016/05/19 10:52
If you’ve ever grumbled about long lines at the pharmacy, Capsule wants to save you the trouble next time. The New York-based startup is launching today to offer delivery of prescription meds directly to your doorstep or office in your time of need.Here’s how it works:When you visit the Dr. and they prescribe you meds, you can ask your Dr. to fill out the prescription for the Capsule pharmacy...
Auto China 2016 : Audi Presents Audi Connected Mobility Concept
[Design]
2016/05/19 10:51
Audi has developed a connected mobility concept car with a secondary mode of transportation hidden within the vehicle’s bumper: an electric-powered longboard capable of reaching a top speed of nearly 19 mph.Designed with markets like China in mind where massive traffic jams can bring roads to a standstill, the Audi Connected Mobility Concept Car is based upon the Audi Q3 – the brand’s urban...
(Infographic) How The Selfie Has Evolved Over The Years
[Consumer]
2016/05/19 10:51
The selfie has evolved rapidly since smartphones included a front-facing camera, fueling our vanity more than before. Now, there exists many different variations of the ‘selfie’, from ‘groupie’s, which are selfies taken in a group of three of more people, and ‘selfeye’s, which are selfies that show off days when you’re really feeling your eye makeup. Can you tell your ‘healthie’s from...
(Infographic) 11 Frugal Habits Of The Super Rich
[Consumer]
2016/05/18 11:13
Just a glance at Mark Zuckerberg tells you all you need to know about the Facebook founder’s attitude towards extravagance. His simple T-shirt and jeans get-up and Acura TSX entry-level motor are hardly befitting a modern-day prince. Michael Bloomberg keeps a similarly austere wardrobe despite being a billionaire twenty-six times over. The business mogul and former New York mayor wore the same...
(Video) Your Next Smartphone Could Be a Transformer - Cubimorph
[Tech]
2016/05/18 11:12
Researchers create Rubik's cube-like touchscreen display. Right now we design apps around our smartphones. They need to fit in a certain screen size, react to touch, and follow a certain user interface. But a new prototype from the University of Bristol's Interaction Group shows that we could instead change the shape of our smartphones to fit the needs of the app.The Cubimorph is a bundle of to...
Big Auto’s Startup Bets - AI, Mapping, Automation and Materials
[Investing]
2016/05/18 11:12
CB Insights visualize and analyze the private market bets made by auto manufacturers, including the venture arms of GM, BMW, and SAIC.Momentum in the auto tech industry is at an all-time high, with startups in the space receiving a record number of financing deals in 2015. Meanwhile, the industry has seen a wave of high-profile corporate acquisitions, partnerships, and new initiatives in self-d...
(Video) Stuffed Animals Get Transplants in Adorable Campaign About Child Organ Donation
[Design]
2016/05/18 11:12
Giving toys, and hopefully kids, a second life.Future participants can either donate toys or ask for parts to restore their own bedtime friends. The campaign then asks anyone who gets a plush transplant to write a thank-you letter to the donor—completing the reciprocal circle and helping to illustrate the potential benefits of a more significant medical gift. Overall, it's a clever way to spar...
(Video) EasyJet Smart Shoes Let You Follow Your Feet - Sneakairs
[Tech]
2016/05/18 11:12
The Sneakairs were developed to help wearers navigate a city easily, without the need for constantly looking at a smartphone screen. European airline easyJet has made getting around the continent easier and cheaper, and now it's given wings to an idea that would make it easier for its passengers to get around when they reach their destination. Its new "Sneakairs" prototype smart shoes vibrate t...
