TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) How the Best and Brightest Millennials Live, Shop and Dream
[Consumer]
2016/04/13 11:03
Forbes surveyed nominees to its 30 Under 30 list to find out their beliefs and habits. Upwardly mobile millennials are easily the most sought-after demo for marketers and advertisers, so when Forbes publishes its highly coveted 30 Under 30 list, many take note.This year, Forbes went further and surveyed nearly 500 millennials—all nominees to the list—to get an idea about this niche demo's bel...
(Video) Experience VR Games With Bandai Namco’s Virtual Reality Zone!
[Business]
2016/04/11 11:04
With all the advancement and crazes happening involving technology, surely no one wants to get left behind. Gamers, in particular, also want to experience the latest in gaming which is Virtual Reality (VR). But one thing that may hold us back from getting this tech in our homes might be the price.Luckily for those living in Tokyo or are planning to visit Japan soon, Bandai Namco has something r...
The Race for AI : Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple In A Rush To Grab AI Startups
[Investing]
2016/04/11 11:04
Over 60% of the AI companies acquired in the last 3 years had VC backing. There have been 4 major acquisitions already in 2016.[click to enlarge]More than 20 private companies working to advance artificial intelligence technologies have been acquired in the last 3 years by corporate giants competing in the space, including Google, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Yahoo, Facebook, Intel, and, more recently,...
(PDF) BCG - A Growth Agenda for Biopharma and Medtech Companies
[Business]
2016/04/11 11:04
The high-risk, high-reward world of biopharma and medtech has generated a great deal of optimism on Wall Street—and behind-the-scenes financial engineering in the C suite. Shareholders have been rewarded handsomely with strong returns in the sector, but it is unclear how long such high valuations can last. Stock prices may be rising, but the businesses themselves have slowed in terms of growth...
Apple Stores See Shrinking Share of iPhone Sales
[Consumer]
2016/04/11 11:04
More buyers are buying directly from telecom carriers. Telecom carriers are taking a bite out of Apple's iPhone sales and potentially cutting into the tech giant's profits. More U.S. consumers are buying iPhones from third-party retailers instead of directly from Apple Inc., according to a new report, a shift that could cut into the tech giant’s wide profit margins.Consumer Intelligence Resear...
(Video) Festo 3D Cocooner Caterpillars Inspire New 3D Printer Design
[Tech]
2016/04/11 11:04
The 3D Cocooner from Festo will be demonstrated at the Hannover Messe trade show later this month. As with its SmartBird, BionicKangaroo and robotic ants, Festo's Bionic Learning Network has once again looked to the natural world for inspiration during the development of a new 3D printing solution. Rather than gradually forming an object layer by layer like a desktop extruder, the 3D Cocooner w...
The Brands Millennials Want To Work For The Most
[Consumer]
2016/04/11 11:03
If you could choose any company to work for, what would top your list? These days, the majority of millennials want to work at web and tech companies, according to index rankings recently released by YouGov. Google, well known as a benefit and perk palace, comes in at number one with the highest score. Well known web companies Amazon.com and Netflix come second and third respectively.Only three...
MIT - Engineers Develop a Pill for Long-Term Drug Release
[Tech]
2016/04/11 11:03
New tablet attaches to the lining of the GI tract, resists being pulled away.A novel pill, developed by researchers at MIT, shows promise in allowing for effective long-term delivery of drugs, with the ability to stick to the gastrointestinal tract for lengthy periods time. The pill makes use of a two-face build, with one side designed to hold it in place, while the other repels liquid and food...
Marcos Alberti Takes Fun Portraits of People After 1, 2 and 3 Glasses of Wine
[Design]
2016/04/11 11:03
What do you look like as you get increasingly buzzed from alcohol? Many of Marcos Alberti's friends now have photographic evidence."There is a saying about wine that I really like and it's something like this: 'The first glass of wine is all about the food, the second glass is about love and the third glass is about mayhem,' " the Brazilian photographer tells AdFreak. "I really wanted to see it...
