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Drones On Yoyr Wrist - Karlsson
[Design]
2018/10/10 10:40
From the inspired minds of the interns at Germany-based design studio PEARL CREATIVE, the Karlsson is the latest in wearable tech that aims to go beyond simple fitness tracking to make life better!This minimalistic mobile companion features a wrist strap that serves as a landing platform for a minuscule drone. In addition to the traditional capabilities of a smartwatch (like music playing and p...
(Patent) Nintendo Patents How a Smartphone Case Could Turn Your Phone Into a Game Boy
[Tech]
2018/10/09 09:10
Nintendo filed a US patent for a Game Boy-style phone case in March 2018. The case is designed to turn a smartphone's touchscreen into a functioning Game Boy with a working control pad and buttons.Nintendo does not currently have any Game Boy software available for Android or iOS devices, but the case design suggests that a line of handheld games are on the way.Nintendo has filed a patent for a...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Automation Imperative
[Business]
2018/10/09 09:09
As many organizations move to build their automation capabilities, recent survey results suggest that certain best practices will differentiate successful efforts from others.Organizations in every region and industry are automating at least some business processes, yet only a slight majority have succeeded at meeting their targets, according to a new McKinsey Global Survey on the topic.1 As ad...
Alaska Airlines is Offering VR Movies During Certain Flights - Allosky
[Product]
2018/10/09 09:08
Some first class Alaska Airlines passengers might find themselves face to face with a virtual reality headset rather than the plane's usual in-flight entertainment system. The airline will pilot SkyLights' Allosky Cinematic VR headset aboard its Seattle-Boston and Boston-San Diego routes. It will give passengers access to immersive 3D and forward-facing 360 degree films, though they can also ch...
(Infographic) The Rise of the Chief Data Officer (CDO)
[Business]
2018/10/09 09:07
Data has taken on a central role in our daily lives, permeating nearly every activity in the business and public sectors. It’s now considered an essential piece of the puzzle for any serious organization, enabling everything from game-changing insights to the birth of entire new technologies or business models.In fact, data is so important nowadays that some experts are saying that it’s the m...
Mindstrong Says Its App Can Detect Signs of Depression and Anxiety ...
[Tech]
2018/10/09 09:06
Could your fitful typing and scrolling on your phone be a sign that you’re suffering from depression or anxiety? The creators of Mindstrong think so. The iOS app employs machine learning technology to scour patients’ phone use for “digital biomarkers” the company says can signify mental health issues, which could encourage users to seek out a trained professional. The startup has already ra...
(M&A) Argodesign Sells to a $22 Billion IT Company
[Investing]
2018/10/09 09:05
The boutique design firm sells to DXC Technology for an undisclosed sum.In 2014, Mark Rolston stepped down from the top job in design, as Frog’s chief creative officer, to found his own design firm, Argodesign. Less than five years later, the 45-person Austin studio is being acquired by DXC Technology–a multinational IT company that had $22 billion in revenue in 2018.“They approached us and...
China is Building The World’s Biggest Indoor Ski Resort - Wintastar
[Design]
2018/10/09 09:04
Shanghai is going downhill fast. At least that’s the intention of Majid Al Futtaim, the retail giant planning to build a massive indoor ski resort in the Pudong New Area of the city.The snow park, called Wintastar Shanghai, represents a bigger, newer and more elaborate version of the Emirati company’s flagship resort, Ski Dubai. The new resort will be three times the size of its counterpart i...
(Infographic) The History of AR and VR, and What the Future Holds
[Tech]
2018/10/09 09:03
The origin of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) came way back in 1838, when Charles Wheatstone invented the stereoscope. This technology used an image for each eye to create a 3D image for the viewer.Since then, the technology has evolved at a rapid pace, but has stayed on the fringes of society. However, in the past few years, as graphics and computing technologies have evolved,...
