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Consumers Love Green Brands, Survey Shows
[Consumer]
2015/07/02 10:16
One of the ah-has from the soon-to-be-released 2015 Eco Pulse study is that, indeed, a company’s sustainability or social responsibility commitment is a reason to love the brand.In fact, when we asked Americans, “Can you name a brand you love?” and then asked, “Why?” environmental and CSR reasons were almost as prevalent as core functionality or performance features.By the way, the brands...
This New Gadget Will Revolutionise Productivity on Your Laptop
[Product]
2015/07/02 10:15
Having multiple displays improves productivity tremendously (as well as your gaming capabilities); that remains mostly the remit of desktop PCs despite the growing popularity of laptops.Belgium-based startup Sliden'Joy promises to change that with a clever solution that will go live next week. Tech retailer Media Markt (the German equivalent of Currys/PCWorld) has already backed the project.Dua...
(Video) Smartspot, Which Brings Computer Vision To Gyms, Raises $1.85M
[Investing]
2015/07/02 10:15
Moawia Eldeeb has one of the more unfathomable and inspiring stories I’ve ever come across while working in Silicon Valley.He was born to a farming family in Egypt and then made his way to Queens as a child where he earned $20 a day working in a pizza shop. He was in and out of school for years, then caught up on Khan Academy and later made it into Columbia University’s computer science progr...
3-D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanning Could Strengthen Smartphone Security
[Tech]
2015/07/02 10:15
An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor measures a three-dimensional, volumetric image of the finger's surface and the tissues beneath, making it difficult to spoof.Researchers at the University of California, Davis and Berkeley have managed to miniaturize medical ultrasound technology to create a fingerprint sensor that scans your finger in 3D. This low-power technology, which could improve on the ro...
Audi Capsule - Collaboration with Audi
[Design]
2015/07/02 10:15
Audi Capsule is a small compact single seater concept transportation by Francisco Calado. It is idealized for 2025 made during SPD 2012/2013 master´s in transportation and car design with Audi collaboration. The concept is focused around the intersection of cylinders and characterized by the interpretation of the single frame that allows the connection between the front panel and the cabin cre...
(Infographic) Why Apple Watch Is the Only Smart Watch That Matters
[Consumer]
2015/07/02 10:15
Apple CEO, Tim Cook claimed Apple Watch as the only smart watch that matters. For many it was a marketing shot at rivals but there was some weight in it as well. Soon after the announcement about the Apple Watch, it got mix response but the pre-orders of the Apple Watch were mind blowing and Apple managed to get more than 1 million pre-orders on the first day.Although we did not see the same mo...
(PDF) BCG - Pricing Across Borders : How Smart Manufacturers Maximize Value
[Business]
2015/07/01 11:44
It’s a fundamental axiom that prices vary. The differences reflect the economics of the manufacturer and the customer, the value of the product to different buyers—including their willingness to pay—and market-specific competitive circumstances. In B2B and B2B2C markets, where quantities and contracts can be large, competition fierce, and value chains complex, there’s typically plenty o...
(Video) The New Standard in Water Safety - Kingii
[Product]
2015/07/01 11:44
The Kingii is small, non-invasive, reliable and with it's unobtrusive design for the first time providing safety in the water in a convenient way. The Kingii fits on your wrist, stays out of the way, is rechargeable and is there when you need it most. The smallest inflatable in the world is perfect for every activity, every age and every environment around the water. The risk of drowning and th...
The Anatomy of Healthcare Startups : 69 Companies In Patient Treatment
[Investing]
2015/07/01 11:43
Venture capital-backed healthcare startups are addressing diseases and conditions affecting virtually every part of the human body.[click to enlarge]Tech isn’t the only sector receiving billions in venture capital funding. Healthcare and life sciences companies raised more than $8B from VC firms in 2014. And while tech exits may have slowed down, exits of VC-baked healthcare startups have been...
