Broadband at home, motion sensors and high definition video cameras led to a renaissance in home security systems over the past decade.But big problems remain in residential security, says Alex Pachikov, CEO and cofounder of Sunflower Labs with CTO Chris Eheim. Stationary cameras don’t detect would-be intruders until they are close or actively trying to enter the home, he said.Palo Alto-based...

For the most part, legacy print media stalwarts are dying a death by a thousand cuts.There are exceptions to this rule, and The New York Times is often touted as the best example of an old-school media company that is successfully navigating the challenging transition to digital. They’ve experimented with different types of content and tactics to get eyeballs, while also shifting their company...

I pushed my hand forward, palm down, until I could see it on the laptop screen. My real-life hand interrupted a virtual stream of bubbles that I felt gently popping against my palm.Wow. I left my hand there for a long time—the touch of bubbles popping is actually quite pleasant, particularly in a virtual world, where you’re not getting wet and slimy from bubble soap.That was my introduction t...

Here's one issue with Apple's brand: People don't think it offers good value for the money, according to a survey conducted by UBS. Only 20% of 6,500 people surveyed by UBS in the US, the UK, China, Germany, and Japan say that Apple's iPhone "offers value for money."That's far behind rivals like Samsung, LG, and Nokia. It's even behind lesser-known brands such as Meizu and ZTE. "It’s a little...

Artificial intelligence can thank Hollywood for its bad rep. Movies like "Ex Machina" and the "Terminator" series conjure up futuristic doomsday scenarios where intelligent machines wreak havoc on humans. However, in real life, humans are already surrounded by artificial intelligence. Amazon and Netflix recommendation engines suggest books or movies based on previous selections, Google Now rero...

Traveling alone can be very stressful. But adding children and all the luggage they need to that mix can be enough to send parents insane. The team at Born to Fly Baby is trying to make it a bit easier to travel with young kids by bundling a stowable stroller into a piece of carry-on luggage.When it's all folded up, Born to Fly Baby looks like a regular hard carry-on case from the outside. It m...

Head of Design Andreas Nilsson describes which values were most influential in determining the identity and design direction of the new auto companyFollowing the reveal of the 01, LYNK & CO’s debut vehicle as an auto brand, PSFK spoke with Andreas Nilsson, Head of LYNK & CO design, about what distinguishes the brand and how it was brought to life starting from a blank sheet of paper.Fr...

Tyto Care Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its digital stethoscope, a device that will be part of its advanced set of examination tools now being introduced to the world of telehealth. Tyto Care is launching a comprehensive telehealth solution that includes state-of-the-art digital tools for examining the ears, throat, skin,...

Why is it so rare for customer insight (CI) functions to have a seat at the table when key decisions are being made? Executives in consumer-facing companies know that understanding customers’ motivations and anticipating their behavior can accelerate and amplify growth. Yet most organizations struggle to integrate CI into their strategic decision making and core processes.[click to enlarge]CEO...