TREND REPORTS
An Uptick in Clicks and Bricks for Pet Food: An Omnichannel Perspective
[Consumer]
2018/12/06 08:57
Like most sectors across the U.S. fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, the pet care realm has been no stranger to dramatic change. As with the human food and beverage industries, product assortment and fulfillment options across the pet industry have exploded as consumers have shifted how they shop for their furry companions. And given the plethora of choice across the market (local pet...
Migraine Relief from an Israeli Neuro-Modulation Device - Neurolief
[Product]
2018/12/06 08:57
Portable, wearable device will offer over-the-counter alternative to pills or surgery, to be used as needed. Neurolief portable neuro-modulation device is meant to lessen migraine pain. Fourteen percent of American adults suffer from migraines or severe headaches. Among women aged 18 to 44, the number soars to 23%. There is no cure for migraines, and over-the-counter pain relief medicines do no...
Top U.S. Cities for Michelin Restaurants
[Business]
2018/12/06 08:56
The 2018 Michelin stars were announced for the U.S. last week, and a San Francisco chef Dominique Crenn was the first woman in America to earn three Michelin Stars for her restaurant Atelier. The Michelin star system and guide were initially a bid by the French Michelin brothers, who owned a tire business, to encourage people in the late 19th century to buy more cars. The guide turned into a pa...
The FedEx of the Future is Underwater
[Design]
2018/12/06 08:56
As the climate shifts and sea levels rise, so does the need for transportation that’s been adapted for changing landscape and seascapes. Designed with this in mind, the Berliner Logistics submarine concept aims to assist in last-mile deliveries of cargo. After intercepting packages or shipping containers at sea, the automated system of submarines would then travel through rivers to destination...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Applying Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
[Business]
2018/12/05 10:19
AI is not a silver bullet, but it could help tackle some of the world’s most challenging social problems.Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help tackle some of the world’s most challenging social problems. To analyze potential applications for social good, we compiled a library of about 160 AI social-impact use cases. They suggest that existing capabilities could contribute to...
(Patent) Ford Patent Application Puts Freakin’ Conveyor Belts in your Three-Row SUV
[Tech]
2018/12/05 10:19
That's one way to ensure your car is packed to the gills. If you've always dreamed of establishing a Rube Goldberg device in your car, this is the kind of tech that can help make it happen.If you've ever tried to reach into a three-row SUV that has its third row folded down, you'd know it can be pretty darn difficult to shove or retrieve stuff nestled all the way up there. One of Ford's new pat...
#Digital Lender Evolution - How Digital Lenders Underwrite over $100 Billion Per Year
[Investing]
2018/12/05 10:19
Digital lenders underwrite over $100 billion per year across the US, UK, Europe and China with increasing operating efficiency. Is this digitization theme sustainable for standalone companies, or will incumbents maintain their hold on both capital and client acquisition? We are excited to share with you our latest keystone analysis titled “Digital Lender Evolution”, which expands on our 2015...
This External Airbag Turns Your Entire Car Into a Crumple Zone to Save Lives
[Tech]
2018/12/05 10:19
German components manufacturer ZF has developed an innovative technology to reduce the severity of injuries linked to traffic accidents. Starting in 2018, every car sold new comes with an array of airbags integrated into the cabin. The firm envisions a safer car with airbags mounted externally, too.As of writing, the external airbag was developed only for the side of the car, meaning it deploys...
Fitness App Startup Freeletics Raises $45M
[Investing]
2018/12/05 10:18
The business of working out is getting increasingly competitive. German digital fitness startup Freeletics has closed on a $45 million Series A round. The previously bootstrapped company said in a news release that it has achieved 120 percent growth in core markets, including the US, over the last six months. (Although exactly what kind of growth is not clear)FitLab, Causeway Media Partners and...
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