The concept of instant messaging crossed into the mainstream in the 1990s, allowing friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and like-minded thinkers from all over the world to connect in real-time.Since then, instant messaging has revolutionized how we communicate, and today over 2.5 billion people are signed up for at least one messaging app. The present IM experience is seamless, and it intuitive...

A luggage brand solves a problem for non-customers on the condition they become walking billboards.Samsonite wanted to communicate that its luggage was tougher than competitors’ without resorting to clichéd torture tests.The answer, provided by Publicis Conseil, Paris, was to offer free luggage wrapping to anyone with an inferior suitcase.Samsonite opened its Samsowrap stall in Palma airport...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With 39% of consumers stating the holiday season starts on Thanksgiving, many are also planning to head to the stores to stock up on gifts for their loved ones in the days after their turkey dinner. Traditionally, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the busiest shopping days in the U.S., when consumers expect long lines and even bigger savings at th...

The drones will take flight in a choreographed performance and form holiday-themed animations.After last week revealing its Shooting Star drone in record-breaking choreographed flight, Intel is wasting little time in getting the aircraft out in front of the public eye. Attendees of Florida's Walt Disney World Resort this coming holiday season will be treated to a different kind of light show, w...

The next time you take a Carnival cruise, don't be surprised if the brand digitally tags you in photos taken aboard the ship.The Carnival Vista just finished making its first transatlantic trip and is docked in New York this week to show off what Carnival Cruise Line claims is its largest and most souped-up ship to date. Among the ship's high-tech amenities is a digital photo experience built b...

Two biochemists have discovered a link between a protein called carbonic anhydrase and aging in the brains and muscle cells of mice. While still in the early stages of development, their research could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.In addition to being the “powerhouse of the cell,” the mitochondria could also be home to a certain protein that’s in char...

Smart energy design company Totem Power introduced the Totem, a connected energy hub that provides light, EV charging, wifi and 4G.Designed to make renewable energy an integral part of city life, the Totem street light is solar powered and stores enough energy to be used in emergency situations where traditional power grids fail. The lamp also acts as a wifi and 4G hub and provides an electric...

The Philips Skinscan is a domestic device that targets the world’s most common type of cancer. There are a very low percentage of people who actually discover cancer at the correct time and have it treated. Most people don’t take the cancer threat seriously for one of two reasons. It’s very difficult to self-diagnose, and having medical examinations or treatments periodically are highly expe...

An MBA can get you access to hot internships, sprawling alumni networks, and the most desirable jobs in the market.As a bonus, it can wipe out your savings and swell your debt.More graduate degrees in business are awarded annually than in any other field in the U.S., and new business schools are accredited by the dozen every year. How do you find the program that will make you stand out in the...