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Technion Scientist Invents New Wearable Health System For Detecting Disease
[Tech]
2018/06/17 09:04
Wearable health monitoring devices are among the most exciting scientific developments. Technology capable of tracking vital signs, activity, fitness, and sleep quality such as in the Apple Watch and Fitbit already have the potential to encourage healthier lifestyles and even save lives. Over the past several years, these devices have been instrumental in alerting a number of users of abnormal...
(Video) TWIST - Twist-N-Dim Lighting
[Product]
2018/06/17 09:03
TWIST is a literal and figurative twist on the pendant light that makes dimming possible without installing a dimmer switch. Its unique construction and woven form make it possible to manually twist the base to enclose the bulb and instantly reduce its brightness. Let’s say you want to set the mood, or maybe you just need some brightness as you sit down with your favorite book, you can give TW...
(PDF) Deloitte - Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2018
[Business]
2018/06/14 10:14
Luxury goods sales growth bottoms out, profit margins resilient under pressure, and M&A activity heats up. The luxury goods industry has undergone major changes over the past two decades. Varying economic trends, rapid digital transformation and evolving consumer preferences are creating a new competitive landscape which is challenging the traditional corporate strategies.The world’s 100 l...
(Patent) Uber Wants to Patent a Way to Use AI to Identify Drunk Passengers
[Tech]
2018/06/14 10:14
Uber may be able to tell when you've had a few too many drinks.The ridesharing giant has explored identifying drunk passengers with artificial intelligence, according to a patent application published Thursday. With the technology, Uber could better tailor its ride options for customers.The patent application describes a system that learns how you typically use the Uber app, so that it can iden...
Bitcoin’s 2017 Surge Was the Result of Manipulation, Experts Say
[Investing]
2018/06/14 10:14
Bitcoin started 2017 with a value of just $900. By December, it had jumped to nearly $20,000. To the casual observer, it appeared the world was finally buying into the promise of cryptocurrencies. But that’s not, in fact, the case, according to University of Texas finance professor John Griffin.On Wednesday, the duo published a paper alleging that bitcoin’s skyrocketing value happened when a...
Self-Heating Beverage Technology Company HeatGenie Closes $6M in Funding
[Investing]
2018/06/14 10:14
HeatGenie, the leading innovator in self-heating, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage packaging, has closed a $6 million round of funding led by ARTIS Labs with additional financing from Almanac Investments and private investors. With this round of funding, HeatGenie will complete product development and move into commercialization, working together with ready-to-drink beverage brands to launch in th...
FAST FOOD : Facial Recognition and Biometric Tech Appears in Eateries
[Business]
2018/06/14 10:13
Innovation in machine learning and A.I. is presenting new opportunities to integrate biometric and facial recognition technology into consumers’ everyday lives, from checking into an airport lounge or checking out of a self-service store to tracking emotional or physical health. Additional programs are incorporating such tech into restaurant services to increase efficiency and improve convenie...
Americans Spent $36 Billion on Video Games in 2017
[Consumer]
2018/06/14 10:13
This week, the video game industry shows off its massive presence at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).E3 is the world's largest computer and video game event hosted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in Los Angeles. It's where professionals, insiders, and enthusiasts go to see what's new in the world of gaming - an industry that supports 200,000 jobs according to the E...
The Note Cam - Photography Just Got More Accessible
[Design]
2018/06/14 10:13
The Note cam was inspired by studying the works of visually impaired fine-art photographers, such as Craig Royal and Pete Eckert, and allows users to capture their perspective of the world, regardless of their sight or knowledge of photography. The design takes on a familiar journal-theme with split halves that are bound by a handsome leather case. The dual displays allow users to make side-by-...
