TREND REPORTS
Big Tech Presents a Problem for Investors as Well as Congress
[Investing]
2020/08/05 09:07
A strong year for the largest five US stocks despite the worst recession the country has faced in decades has further expanded their influence on equity markets.Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook now represent more than a fifth of the S&P 500. Not since the 1980s have the biggest five companies had such a large share of the index, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.This con...
Yotpo Raises $75M for Its e-Commerce Marketing Cloud
[Investing]
2020/08/05 09:06
“Marketing cloud” has become an increasingly popular concept in the world of marketing technology — used by the likes of Salesforce, Adobe, Oracle and others to describe their digital tool sets for organizations to identify and connect with customers. Now, a startup that is building its own take on the idea aimed specifically at e-commerce companies is announcing some funding after seeing a...
(Video) The World’s First Smart Golf Ball - Graff Golf
[Product]
2020/08/05 09:05
A smart golf ball + analytics platform that tracks your ball and analyzes your unique shot data.Golf balls have been a big source of debate lately. Core, dimple pattern, distance etc. Well this ball is different.You are probably thinking “I’ve heard that before” but I am serious. This is a smart golf ball and the best thing is it is affordable!The tech world has been gaining more and more in...
Teardrop-Shaped Tents let you Spend a Night Hanging from the Trees - Tranendreef
[Design]
2020/08/05 09:04
if you’re looking for an alternative vacation this summer, you might want to head to borgloon forest in belgium, where four teardrop-shaped tents have been suspended from the trees.Blurring the line between sculpture and architecture, the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar. hanging above the ground and accessed by a ladder, the ‘tranendreef’ tree tents provide a low-impact...
(Infographic) World's most valuable tech brands 2020
[Business]
2020/08/05 09:03
The pandemic has businesses everywhere on the ropes, with many firms filing for bankruptcy since lockdowns began. Despite the uncertainty, tech giants and major digital retail brands are still thriving—and some are running circles around those that are less pandemic-proof.Using data from Kantar and Bloomberg, a recent brand report released by BrandZ shows which tech companies are proving their...
(PDF) EY - Bridging AI’s Trust Gaps Aligning Policymakers and Companies
[Business]
2020/08/04 09:10
Ethical concerns around the use of AI are growing as COVID-19 stimulates deployment, but poor governance erodes trust.Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a transformational potential for both companies and public health authorities. But the pandemic has crystallized risks which seemed distant only several months ago. Imagine an AI algorithm scanning you for signs of COVID-19. Would you trust th...
(Video) This Conveyor Belt can Move in Any Direction - Cellumation
[Tech]
2020/08/04 09:09
Celluveyor is an omnidirectional conveyor belt that can move objects freely in any direction. Following is a transcript of the video. Celluveyor is an omnidirectional conveyor belt that can move objects freely in any direction. Following is a transcript of the video. This conveyor belt can move in any direction. It is called the Celluveyor.It consists of several small hexagonal cells driven by...
AR Sudoku Solver Uses Machine Learning To Solve Puzzles Instantly
[Tech]
2020/08/04 09:08
You can most certainly create one at home too.Augmented reality is slowly but surely moving past the threshold of novelty and into the realm of useful technology. Investments in the AR market made by companies like Facebook, Intel, Alphabet, and Samsung have fueled this innovation. Currently, the Augmented Reality market is projected to expand to $72.7 billion by 2024.Growing demand in the heal...
(M&A) Microsoft's History of Billion-Dollar Acquisitions
[Investing]
2020/08/04 09:07
Two days after the first rumors of Microsoft’s possible interest in acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations had emerged, the Redmond-based company officially confirmed such reports on Sunday. “Following a conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald J. Trump, Microsoft is prepared to continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in the United States,” the company...
