TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) U.S. Economy at a Glance
[Investing]
2015/11/12 10:52
We live in a globalized world where virtually all countries interact with each other. As a result the economy has become increasingly complex. Despite this (or perhaps just because of it), it is important to know what is going on in the world around you. After all, well-informed citizens make better decisions. However, being an informed citizen is easier said than done these days. We are confro...
(PDF) Mckinsey - 4 Fundamentals of Workplace Automation
[Business]
2015/11/11 11:54
As the automation of physical and knowledge work advances, many jobs will be redefined rather than eliminated—at least in the short term.The potential of artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to perform tasks once reserved for humans is no longer reserved for spectacular demonstrations by the likes of IBM’s Watson, Rethink Robotics’ Baxter, DeepMind, or Google’s driverless car. Just...
(Video) Prieto Battery Lasts 10h with 5 Minutes Charging
[Tech]
2015/11/11 11:54
Prieto have redesigned the traditional lithium battery to create a non-toxic alternative that lasts longer, charges quicker, and can be made into any shape.With the growing ubiquity of smart tech, the fear of a dying battery will soon be a thing of the past. Prieto’s redesign of the traditional rechargeable lithium ion batteries used in smartphones and laptops is promising revolutionary batter...
(PDF) The Rise of Co-Working
[Business]
2015/11/11 11:54
The 2020 Intuit report starts with: "imagine a world where companies motivate and manage employees who never set foot in their corporate office." This is a distinct possibility in coming years. Technology is empowering an increasingly mobile workforce. It's not just employees who are mobile -- the makeup of workers in the U.S. (and beyond) is changing. Statistics today suggest that 33% of the w...
Risks to Banks From Rise of Digital Banking
[Consumer]
2015/11/11 11:53
Banking customers are increasingly using digital channels to meet their banking needs. Online and mobile banking usage has increased significantly, while branch visits and call center use are declining, Gallup analysis shows.Branch visits and call center use are on the declineWhen customers make channel changes, their engagement can dropBanks can protect revenue with strategic measurement and a...
(Video) Xandem Home Creates a Movement-Detecting Sensing Web Around the House
[Product]
2015/11/11 11:53
The nodes of the Xandem Home system use radio waves to detect each other, detect movement when someone move through a line-of-sight between two nodes and locate/track movement.If you've ever fancied securing your home with one of those cool invisible sensor webs that you see in movies, now's your chance. The new Xandem Home system detects motion through walls and furniture. It uses a number of...
Debt Levels Have More Than Doubled vs. Pre-Crisis Levels
[Investing]
2015/11/11 11:53
US corporations have loaded up on a lot of debt since the financial crisis. In fact, America's corporations have doubled their total debt levels, according to a note Tuesday from analysts at Goldman Sachs.The debt has been raised by American firms to fund mergers and acquisitions and to buy back their own shares.And despite seven years of zero-interest rates and quantitative easing, interest pa...
Re-Timer – Sleep Better with Light Therapy
[Product]
2015/11/11 11:53
Re-Time Pty Ltd was formed in 2010 to help people re-time their body clocks and improve sleep. Initially, the company set out to develop a solution to help thousands of people improve their sleep.Remember the Ted Talk by Arianna Huffington about how you need to sleep to be successful? Truth be told, there is no glamor in being sleep deprived or working like a zombie, just because you travel tim...
(Infographic) How Reviews and Recommendations Affect the Path to Purchase
[Consumer]
2015/11/11 11:52
Get the stats on how much consumers rely on their friends and family for advice about their purchase decisions.Here are the highlights from Social Media Link's survey of its consumer influencer community. It captured data from more than 21,0000 respondents. "At least once a month, 83% of respondents hear about new products on social media before they hear from any other source," states Social M...
