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(PDF) IAB Research : Mobile Video Usage, A Global Perspective
[Consumer]
2015/06/10 11:19
Contrary to popular opinion, mobile screens are regularly being tapped for streaming longer-form video, according to “Mobile Video Usage: A Global Perspective,” a new comprehensive survey of consumers from 24 countries around the world who watch smartphone video.Thirty-six percent of total respondents said they watch videos that are 5-minutes or longer on their phones daily or more frequently...
(Video) Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety - The DADSS System
[Tech]
2015/06/10 11:19
The DADSS system uses two measures of blood alcohol content - one based on the driver's breath, and the other based on a touch sensor (Credit: US Department of Transportation, courtesy of MADD)America's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown members of Congress the latest advances it has made in the quest for anti drunk-driving technology in the car. Working in partnership wit...
The Top 13 Virtual Reality And Augmented Reality Startups To Watch
[Investing]
2015/06/10 11:19
Magic Leap seems to grab all the press attention for AR and VR startups, but it has already moved beyond the early stage after raising a Series B round. Here are the emerging early-stage companies to watch in AR and VR.Virtual reality and augmented reality are still in their infancy, but both spaces are developing quickly. Almost all of the large tech companies have shown interest, including Go...
Fraunhofer Optics Could Make Augmented Reality Specs Thinner
[Tech]
2015/06/10 11:18
The list of companies with an interest in augmented reality eyewear has grown long over the years and includes some of the biggest names: Microsoft, Google, and Sony. However, consumer acceptance has been lackluster, in part because these specs are still a bit bulky.Researchers led by Peter Schreiber at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena, Germany,...
(Video) Lenovo’s "Smart Cast" Projector
[Design]
2015/06/10 11:18
We’ve seen it in sci-fi movies for way too long. It’s high time we had a pocket projector that turned our canvas into an interactive playground. Lenovo’s done better. They fit all that into a smartphone, just in time for their big reveal at Lenovo Tech World 2015! Check it out, it may still be in its beta stage, but it’s the most awe-inspiring tech you’ll see in quite a while!Watch Video :...
(PDF) Bain&Co - Worldwide Luxury Markets Monitor 2015 Spring
[Business]
2015/06/09 11:00
GLOBAL LUXURY GOODS MARKET EXPECTED TO SUSTAIN STEADY MOMENTUM WITH 2-4 PERCENT REAL GROWTH IN 2015According to Bain & Company's spring luxury update, market dynamics and discontinuity necessitate a long-term strategic approach to the global pricing and distribution paradigm for luxury brandsThe global personal luxury goods market reached €224 billion in revenue (at retail equivalent value...
Disrupting The Auto Industry : These Are The Startups Unbundling The Car
[Business]
2015/06/09 11:00
Automotive industry is changing quickly. These are some of the companies trying to improve cars and the way we drive.[click to enlarge]Cars are a new frontier for tech startups, now that other internet connected-device markets are more mature. The market opportunity is significant since 65 million passenger cars were sold globally in 2014. While many companies are working to connect cars to the...
Forget it : Brainwaves May Replace Passwords
[Tech]
2015/06/09 11:00
Always forgetting your not-so "memorable" data? Never fear – the end of the password could be in sight, as our brains might be able to do the work for us.Researchers at Binghamton University, New York, have been looking into the way our brains react to words, and found that brainwaves could be used to replace passwords.The scientists looked at the brain signals of 45 volunteers as they read a...
Huawei Has Announced the Talk Band B2
[Product]
2015/06/09 10:59
Huawei has announced the Talk Band B2, an update to its multifunctional wrist-worn fitness tracker which doubles as a Bluetooth hands-free earpiece. An upgrade on last year's B1, the new model has a more refined and attractive look, with a champagne gold model featuring a brown leather strap, giving the Talk Band a much-needed injection of style.The Talk Band's dual functionality may be lost on...
