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Tech Companies Are Not Trusted with Health Data
[Business]
2015/11/22 11:10
A survey finds that consumers are not eager to give health information to Google, Apple, or Microsoft, but Facebook fared worst of all.The American public does not trust technology companies with personal health data, according to a survey from Rock Health, a venture capital firm focused on digital health.Venture investors have poured record amounts into health apps, electronic medical records,...
(PDF) The Future of The North Face’s Guided Shopper Experience
[Design]
2015/11/22 11:09
Creative Agency Zemoga conceptualizes The North Face's future user experience for PSFK’s Future of Retail Report.The following idea is an excerpt from Zemoga’s submission aiming to rethink The North Face customer interaction. By redesigning its user journey, North Face could further its brand and become a brand partner to returning customers that appreciate and return no matter what.North Fac...
Gartner's Data Reveals That Huawei Was the Big Winner, Lenovo the Big Loser
[Business]
2015/11/22 11:08
The latest data from Gartner is out. From July through September, Huawei was the big winner in the global smartphone market, while Lenovo/Motorola was the biggest market share loser. The data, generated by end user sales, showed that Samsung sold 83.6 million units during the three month period, good enough for 23.7% of the market. While Samsung sold roughly 11 million more phones year-over-yea...
(Video) Juvo Sleep Monitor Makes Your Bed "Smart"
[Product]
2015/11/22 11:07
The Juvo sleep monitoring system is claimed capable of tracking your slightest movements 100 times a second, picking up every breath and every heartbeat.A Singapore-based startup is turning to Indiegogo to fund the development of Juvo, a sleep tracker that will fit under your mattress and track each breath and heartbeat without relying on uncomfortable wrist-worn bands. Through a comprehensive...
Nanosubmarines Promise a Fast Drug Delivery Device
[Tech]
2015/11/22 11:06
Let’s just get this out of the way from the outset: this technology has absolutely nothing to do with the miniature submarine from the sixties sci-fi classic “Fantastic Voyage”.Now that that’s clear, research out of Rice University led by James Tour has accomplished something perhaps even more impressive because it’s real. Tour and his team have designed and fabricated a molecule consistin...
Airbnb Raises Over $100 Million as It Touts Strong Growth
[Investing]
2015/11/22 11:05
Airbnb Inc. has raised more than $100 million in a new round of funding that has closed, according to a person familiar with the matter. The round held to the same $25.5 billion valuation at which the company raised $1.5 billion of capital over the summer.The home-rental service, which is based in San Francisco, showed off solid growth to investors as it sought the latest funding.Airbnb generat...
Standford’s Artificial Skin Capable of Sensing The Pressure of Touch
[Tech]
2015/11/22 11:04
A team of researchers led by Prof. Zhenan Bao from Stanford University has developed a tactile sensing system, which could replicate the human sensation of touch. Reporting in Science, this artificial skin could one day allow people with prostheses to feel the sense of touch with their artificial limbs.The system consists of a two-ply printed plastic construct, with the upper layer serving as a...
MINIM+AID Emergency Kit from Nendo
[Design]
2015/11/22 11:03
MINIM+AID is a minimalist design created by Tokyo-based design firm Nendo. Japan has faced numerous natural disasters in its recent years, and was reminded once again in 2011—the Great East Japan Earthquake—the importance of disaster and emergency preparation. Nendo wanted to create a more versatile solution for emergency preparedness, as opposed to the conventional kits that are limited in t...
(PDF) Redefining Boundaries : Insights from The Global C-Suite Study
[Business]
2015/11/19 20:16
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of business leaders think technology will transform their company's competitive landscape in the coming years, according to a recent report from IBM.The report was based on data from a survey of 5,247 C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, CIOs, CMOs, and COOs) from more than 70 countries. Respondents—most of whom were interviewed face-to-face—work for a wide range...
