New research shows that the trick for companies is to combine speed with stability.Over the past decade, we’ve studied the impact of a wide range of management practices on different dimensions of organizational health.1 This analysis, based on surveys of more than two million respondents at over 1,000 companies, has become a stable baseline for understanding the incremental contributions of s...

For years, we’ve heard whispers of shoppable video. Imagine watching your favorite TV show or a music video online and being able to instantly purchase an item that appeals to you, from a shade of lipstick to a particular pair of boots.But it seems the trend is finally coming to fruition.Interlude recently raised $18.2 million from MGM, Warner Music, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Intel Capital and...

The dust is finally beginning to settle after a busy last couple of weeks for retailers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now in the rearview mirror, allowing us to temporarily hit cruise control in the week ahead of Green Monday and reflect on how the busiest shopping period of the year has performed up to this point. Through the first 36 days of the November-December 2015 holiday season, com...

Adidas leverages 3D modeling and recycled materials to reduce manufacturing's environmental impact.In the past three years, PSFK has continually covered adidas’ progress in building and developing itself as a smart lifestyle brand consumers love. From adaptive technology to Instagram gamification, they have continued to push product and retail innovation. Adidas’ latest project takes on susta...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button. The latest film technology enables targeted shading of car windows. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, automotive supplier Continental is presenting intelligent car windows.“Int...

Windspeed Technologies's new concept, which provides a 360-degree view from the comfort of a pod located on the top of the plane you’re flying on. Dubbed the “Skydeck,” it’s accessed through two routes, either an elevator or stairs. Windspeed designs for an entertaining idea for long flights on large jets that allows you to view the clouds from above when flying, Cool design!Website : http:...

With 2016 quickly approaching, the team at The Deep End have compiled their picks for those web design & UX trends that can expect to see a lot of in the new year.with an added twist: all of these trends have either been shown to increase conversions in actual studies, or at least show incredible promise to do so in theory.Infographic : http://thedeependdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11...

Apple today published an intriguing patent application with a unique method for waterproofing future devices — by covering ports, like those for USB or headphones, with self-healing seals.Described as an, “electronic device with hidden connector,” the invention describes how self-healing elastomeric material could seal each of the ports, which would then be opened by puncturing them with ext...

Users can control the PrimaDonna Elite using its 4.3-in color touchscreen display or via the accompanying Smart Coffee mobile app.De'Longhi's new PrimaDonna Elite will pretty much put a coffee shop in your kitchen. It can produce hundreds of different styles, lets users save their preferences, and can be controlled via a mobile app. De'Longhi says it is the world's "first smart connected bean-t...