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(PDF) BCG - Pairing Blockchain with IoT to Cut Supply Chain Costs
[Business]
2019/01/28 09:06
The economic advantage of using blockchain to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) is still evolving. A study conducted by Boston Consulting Group and Cisco Systems explored the ways that these two promising early-stage technologies are being employed. Most of the 35 use cases studied are still in the proof-of-concept phase. One exception is the supply chain track-and-trace capa...
Amazon is Trying to Take Down The Last Bastion of Brick-and-Mortar : Beauty
[Business]
2019/01/28 09:05
Amazon recently unveiled a debut collection of makeup products under its private label “find,” which also sells apparel basics. Available only from Amazon’s UK site for now, the products—for the eyes, brows, face, lips, and nails—are sold in “bundles” rather than individually. All are Prime eligible and priced under $20, comparable to drugstore offerings.Historically, an announcement fro...
The Elderly May Toss Their Walkers for This Robotic Suit
[Tech]
2019/01/28 09:04
An early prototype of a soft exoskeleton that helps you walk could prove useful for the military and the aging population.No one wants to walk with a walker, but age has a way of making people compromise on their quality of life. The team behind Superflex, which spun out of SRI International in May, thinks there could be another way.The company is building wearable robotic suits, plus other typ...
Foodini 3D Food Printing Kitchen Appliance - Shape Your Food Like a Pro
[Product]
2019/01/28 09:04
Print your food, so it looks like amazingly attractive. Foodini 3D Food Printing Kitchen Appliance allows you to print real, natural ingredients onto precise portions and shapes. Print your food onto a plate in exact portions and shapes, this food printing device empowers you to create amazing recipes and dishes, cooking is not just about taste, it’s about presentation as well. This cool kitch...
(PDF) PwC - 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey
[Business]
2019/01/27 09:10
CEOs' curbed confidence spells caution.Last year, our survey revealed record-breaking CEO optimism. This year, chief executives tell a different story. Trade conflicts, political upset, and a projected slowdown in global economic growth have increased uncertainty and decreased confidence in revenue prospects. Explore the strategies organisations are using to navigate this new environment. Reali...
The Co-Founder of Soylent, has a New Startup That Makes Nicotine Gum, Lucy
[Investing]
2019/01/27 09:09
Called Lucy, the new company is a product of esteemed Silicon Valley startup hub Y Combinator and has $5 million in venture funding from backers like Refactor Capital and Greycroft.Unlike existing nicotine gums, Lucy is sold online and operates on a subscription model, like Soylent. The founder claims it's also significantly better tasting and easier to use than products like Nicorette.Single c...
China’s Luxury Shoppers - Inkstone Index
[Consumer]
2019/01/27 09:08
What can one number tell us about China? Quite a lot. 46%: Chinese consumers’ contribution to global luxury sales by 2025. - No wonder Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana are courting Chinese consumers – they are the biggest driver of growth in the global luxury market.- Chinese consumers in 2018 contributed an estimated 33% of global spending on personal luxury goods like handbags and desig...
Treating Regular People Like Influencers is The Key to Glossier’s Success
[Business]
2019/01/27 09:07
The wildly popular beauty brand’s customers are also its biggest evangelists.Everyone is an influencer now, at least according to Emily Weiss, the founder and CEO of the wildly popular direct-to-consumer beauty startup Glossier.“At Glossier, something we’ve always stayed very true to, since pre-launch, day one, is that every single person is an influencer,” Weiss said during a live intervie...
(M&A) Adobe Acquires Allegorithmic, the Leader in 3D Editing and Authoring for Gaming and Entertainment
[Investing]
2019/01/27 09:06
Industry Standard for 3D Textures and Materials Behind AAA Gaming Titles and Award-Winning Movies Coming to Creative Cloud.Adobe announced that it has acquired Allegorithmic, makers of Substance, the industry standard for 3D textures and material creation in game and video post-production. By combining Allegorithmic’s Substance 3D design tools with Creative Cloud’s industry-leading imaging, v...
