There's probably a sizable crossover between people who drink Starbucks regularly and people who wear Nikes. But unless they also like ugly shoes, the Nike SB Dunk Low sneaker is going to be a bust. The retro-style shoe has the same mocha and kelly green color scheme as the Starbucks logo, and some swirly, camouflage-looking embellishments for good measure. It was inspired by coffee, according...

From kombucha to pH-balanced water and pea milk, these startups are promoting their unique ingredients and innovative processing methods.US soda consumption hit a 30-year-low last year according to Beverage Digest’s annual report, and we’ve noticed a series of recent investments into healthy beverage startups flowing in to fill the gap. Using our CB Insights Mosaic algorithm, a predictive too...

PwC’s look at what senior executives in the metals sector are saying about the transformative impact of Industry 4.0 on their companies and the wider sector.Advanced digitisation and integration have the potential to deliver big gains for metals companies. Many are already seizing the opportunities on offer. In a companion report to PwC's 2016 Global Industry 4.0 Survey, we benchmarked the res...

Insurance companies seek to deliver enhanced products and services by investing in new technologies and partnering with others in the smart-car environment.When it comes to connected cars, what was once considered to be the stuff of science fiction is now reality. Many cars are equipped with sophisticated sensors that can monitor not only miles driven, location, and routes used but also a perso...

2breathe, an Israeli company, is unveiling its new smartphone-powered system that will supposedly help you fall asleep by monitoring and pacing your breathing. The idea for the technology derives from a product called RESPeRATE, an FDA-cleared device that helps to lower blood pressure by guiding pepole’s inhales and exhales. A good number of people that have used RESPeRATE have reported fallin...

One side of the small peripheral is dedicated to typing, with segmented touch section that users trace different shapes over to produce letters. A new crowdfunding campaign is looking to change how we interact with our PCs and other smart devices, providing users with an all-in-one solution that combines keyboard and mouse. The peripheral, known as the Nydeum Sense, lets users trace out letters...

Across the country a wave of dual-income couples and down-sizing baby-boomers are skipping home ownership and choosing apartment living instead. These elective nomads are pushing rents in American cities through the roof. Meanwhile, other renters—who have a median household income less than half that of homeowners—are finding that fewer and fewer homes fit their budget.Developers have respond...

A Swedish startup is selling background music from the cloud.Not long ago, when Mathias Forslund wanted to rock out while pulling espresso shots at the three Stockholm cafes he owns, he’d burn mixes to CDs. Once he discovered the ease of streaming music at home, he wanted the same convenience at work. But after scrutinizing the fine print on his subscription service, he realized he was breakin...

Unlike a regular umbrella, Sport-Brella leans backwards and attaches to the sand with stakes, creating a kind of semi-private cocoon with enough space for a couple of chairs and a cooler. Best of all, it sets up in about five minutes (once you know what you’re doing), and can provide a full day’s worth of privacy and sun protection.Sport-Brella is a kind of hybrid between a tent and a beach u...