Here’s what countries and executives need to know to benefit from the next?and markedly different?wave of globalization.There has been a steady drumbeat of reports in the press and elsewhere that the heyday of globalization is over.1 Since the financial crisis, growth in global trade volumes has slowed. Global financial flows are hanging at levels almost 70 percent below their peak.2 Meanwhile...

The Equil Smartmarker can stream notes made on a whiteboard surface to mobile devices.The notes made on a whiteboard during a meeting or lecture might be important, but once the board is wiped they're gone. The Equil Smartmarker, however, can make sure that's not the case. It can capture whiteboard notes and stream them to computers and mobile devices.The Equil Smartmarker uses a sleeve into wh...

Thanks to Siri and her ilk, many young consumers have grown comfortable with using smart devices as personal assistants. Lately, these typically handheld helpers have been moving into the home as well. Companies are introducing innovative new robotics technologies that, much like Wonder Workshop’s Dot and Dash, are designed to behave less like assistants and more like family ? pushing the boun...

CarVi is an affordable smart device that enables new or nervous drivers to monitor and improve their driving habits.This is part of a series of articles that looks at entrepreneurs hoping to get their ideas off the ground through crowdfunding. At the time of writing, each of these innovations is currently seeking funding.One in five American teenagers is involved in an accident within their fir...

The Juicer is the most convenient way to share power from one device to another.The Juicer is a dual sided charging device that allows you to transfer battery power from one Android to another. It's the most convenient way for you to charge your phone when there isn't an outlet around. We found the market was filled with pricey charger cases and external power packs that were bulky and tough to...

The blade may be sharp, but it is only as swift as the hand guiding it. With the Lamborghini inspired Electric shaver, I assure you, the swiftness will come from within. Chiseled to look just like the Italian automobile company’s magnificent supercars, the concept razor looks “miles ahead of its competition”. Extra points for the signature Orange (codename Arancio) and Carbon Fiber assembly!...

You might expect to use virtual reality goggles for video games and entertainment, but what about for designing your next pair of shoes? A patent awarded to Nike on Feb. 3 shows the sneaker behemoth may be exploring that possibility.Nike already has a custom shoe design site, NIKEiD. Shoppers can customize every aspect of a plethora of Nike products, and check out their designs from multiple an...

Many marketers aren’t functioning at the top of their mobile game, and they’re not likely to admit it. But it’s time to get hip, friends. Mobile adoption is increasing and there’s still time to get it right (assuming you’re not already) ? and win. And here are some stats to frighten you into acting now!Recent research from PunchTab shows the “global mobile wallet market is expected to rea...

Only 20% of the country's population will use a tablet this year.Tablet penetration is lower in South Korea than in any other advanced digital market in Asia-Pacific, according to eMarketer’s latest estimates of tablet usage around the world. This year, we expect just over 20% of South Korea’s population to use a tablet at least once per month, compared with over 45% of the population of Aust...