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(Infographic) The Spammers Economy
[Business]
2015/11/24 11:03
We all hate spam, we know it’s time consuming, it can be simply annoying or in some cases downright dangerous but have you ever thought .. Why does spam exist? The team at EveryCloud has scoured the Internet and found comments, data and research from some of the industry’s most trusted professionals and complied a Godzilla sized, info packed infographic.Infographic : http://www.everycloudtech...
(Video) Volvo's Virtual Car Shopping on a Microsoft HoloLens ?
[Business]
2015/11/23 11:10
Microsoft and Volvo created a virtual showroom using the HoloLens augmented reality headset.Volvo says I saw the future of car dealerships earlier today.I was invited to sit on a sofa in a virtual showroom. I was wearing Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headset with a small hologram of the never-before-seen Volvo S90 floating in front of me.I tapped a finger in the air to select a color...
(Video) MIT - Bacteria Powered Breathable Clothing
[Tech]
2015/11/23 11:09
Tangible Media Group at MIT uses layers of bacteria that swell in the presence of humidity to create cooling vents in clothing.From probiotic yoghurt to a lightbulb powered by bacterial bioluminescence, the large diversity of microorgamisms in the natural world have had huge benefits for humans. Researchers at MIT’s Tangible Media Group have now found a way to use bacteria in clothing.The team...
Connecting With Political Millennials Through Music
[Consumer]
2015/11/23 11:08
What’s the best way to connect with Millennials who are interested in politics? As the Democratic and Republican U.S. presidential candidates continue to aggressively court Americans, this question is vexing quite a few campaigns.While emerging social media platforms are clearly one way connect with these younger voters—which is why even Bernie Sanders is now Snapchatting—one of the most eff...
Quanergy Announces Solid-State LiDAR for Self-Driving Cars
[Tech]
2015/11/23 11:07
Quanergy’s LiDAR sensor contains an integrated circuit that has no moving parts, but is capable of scanning in every direction (360 degrees) on both a macro and micro scale.Quanergy Systems is set to introduce its first solid-state light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor for advanced driver assistance systems and self-driving cars. The system will cost less than US$1,000 per car and was pre...
Luxury Tea Brand Launches A PANTONE-Inspired Collection Of Soothing Flavors
[Design]
2015/11/23 11:06
In collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute, Vancouver, Canada-based luxury tea blender, Tealeaves, has launched a brand new packaging design for their iconic Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabag collection. The series, called #PaletteForYourPalate, consists of ten soothing tea flavors such as ‘Imperial Oolong’, ‘Monsoon Chai’ and ‘Vanilla Rooibos’—either be enjoyed on their own or mixed into...
51 % of US Internet Users Watch Netflix
[Consumer]
2015/11/23 11:06
A nice milestone for Netflix: Some 51% of American internet users say they used the site to watch movies or TV shows over the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets, representing an all-time high.That puts Netflix on top of YouTube, the report from RBC analyst Mark Mahaney said, and well above Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Go.The survey results raise the question of what...
Global Banking Giants Place Record Number Of Bets On Fin Tech Startups
[Investing]
2015/11/23 11:05
One-third of all fin tech deals since 2009 by Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Goldman, and BofA have come in 2015 YTD.Major banks stepped up their fin tech investments in 2015, betting on startups ranging from bitcoin payments apps and enterprise blockchain platforms to peer-to-peer lenders. According to CB Insights data, 34% of all fin tech deals since 2009 by Wells Fargo, JPMorga...
(Video) The Future of Living and Work According to the IKEA Laboratory
[Design]
2015/11/23 11:04
Lab, exhibit space, ever-growing community—Space10 questions how we work now and how we'll ultimately work in years to come.If you’re trying to find new ways to work and live, outside-the-box solutions for sustainability, healthier living, or productive office environments, you have a choice. Either sit in a cubicle and try to imagine such things, or build a space where you can try them out i...
