Immersive Reality Helps Autistic Kids Deal with the Real Thing
[Tech]
2019/04/01 10:31
The Blue Room is used to simulate catching a bus.It's not at all uncommon for autistic children to have phobias. Unfortunately, these fears can sometimes be so severe that the children have to completely avoid commonly-experienced situations such as taking buses or going into shops. A relatively new immersive reality treatment, however, is showing great promise in addressing the problem.Known a...
AR has a Far Bigger Opportunity on Mobile Than VR
[Business]
2019/04/01 10:30
Virtual reality is clunky. Augmented reality is less so. And so it makes sense that AR has a bigger opportunity on mobile devices than VR, according to a new report from market researcher Newzoo.Newzoo said that immersion is a key reason why many consumers love engaging with gaming. And AR and VR alike can make game experiences even more compelling and interactive, in ways that were—until now...
iF Design Award Winner for the Year 2019 - The DuoFlip
[Design]
2019/04/01 10:30
The DuoFlip is the most innovative laptop made in yeas.Probably the most interesting laptop I’ve seen in a VERY long time, the DuoFlip isn’t your traditional workstation. Designed with an innovative hinge detail, the DuoFlip opens in TWO ways (hence the name), one like a traditional laptop with a backward hinge, and another, like a book with a hinge on the side.This innovative detail makes th...
Monthly Trend Report - April. 2019 Edition
[Trendbird]
2019/04/01 10:29
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - April. 2019 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." 600여개의 글로벌 리딩기업 CEO/경영진과 미래전략실에서 10년이상 구독중인 재계약율 +90%의 Trendbird Pre...
(Patent) Google VR Controller Patent Adds Location, Orientation Tracking
[Tech]
2019/03/26 09:10
A Google patent application published Thursday gives us a look at the way VR systems could improve their understanding of where your hands are. Addressing the problem of locating your hands in space.The patent, uncovered earlier by Patently Mobile, lays out a "VR Arm Model," which allows a system to supplement the tracking information for a controller's location in space and the orientation in...
(PDF) Bain - Using M&A to Ride the Tide of Disruption
[Investing]
2019/03/26 09:09
Technology, superabundant capital and government intervention made 2018 the year of disruption.Disruption is happening during a time when most companies are already struggling to meet or exceed growth expectations.In this context, M&A proved to be a great enabler in responding to the disruption and growth challenges.Scope deals, in particular, are rising as the antidote to the growth impera...
The Future of Sports Is Interactive, Immersive and Intense
[Business]
2019/03/26 09:08
As more sports leagues opt for digital broadcast options, the whole idea of what it means to watch a game is going to change.The way you watch sports is about to change: A concept video for Microsoft’s HoloLens headset showed how you might one day watch the game while tracking in-game stats and a player’s running speed.Being a sports fan used to mean plopping down on the couch—or, if you wer...
Your Earbuds Will Become Your Most Powerful Health Monitor
[Tech]
2019/03/26 09:07
Outfitting headphones and earbuds with sensors will make them an ideal way to keep track of your health.Forget Fitbits and smart watches. In the next few years, the most advanced fitness and medical monitor will be your headphones. Smart headphones, or “hearables,” will do way more than pump up the bass—they’ll monitor your heartbeat, detect when you’re stressed, and track your brain waves...
(PDF) BCG - The Dividends of Digital Marketing Maturity
[Business]
2019/03/26 09:07
The hallmark of an effective digital marketer is the ability to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time in the right place. Combining data and digital technologies can increase the relevance of advertising, services, and offers for a brand’s customers and can do so at scale. Advanced technologies that apply the latest in automation, artificial intelligence, and machine...