TREND REPORTS
Demand for Gold has Dropped to an Eight-Year Low
[Investing]
2017/11/12 10:02
Gold isn’t so shiny anymore. Globally, demand for the precious metal has fallen to its lowest level since late 2009, according to the World Gold Council. In the third quarter of 2017, demand for the haven asset was 915 metric tons, 9% lower than a year earlier.Stock markets have been setting one record high after another this year, so investors have seemingly decided they don’t have much need...
(Patent) Apple is Granted a Patent for 3D Hand Tracking Using Depth Sequences
[Tech]
2017/11/09 10:56
Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,811,721) for “three-dimensional hand tracking using depth sequences.” It relates generally to the field of computer vision and machine learning.In the patent filing, Apple says that the ability to understand human gestures, and, in particular, hand gestures, as they relate to human-computer interactive (HCI), is a “very important” aspect in understa...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What US Consumers Think of Shared Mobility
[Consumer]
2017/11/09 10:56
As ride hailing and ride sharing grow more common, a new survey offers insights into shifting attitudes and behavior.Although shared mobility is a nascent force on the automotive scene, it generates a lot of buzz. This hype can make it hard to understand what’s actually happening in the sector. To bring greater clarity to the situation, McKinsey surveyed 2,000 shared-mobility consumers across...
Bandage-Like Gadget Could Make Stitches and Staples a Thing of the Past - microMend
[Tech]
2017/11/09 10:56
A Seattle-based startup has developed an innovative “skin closure device” that exhibits the anchoring strength of sutures and staples, but is nearly as easy to apply as a bandage. Called microMend, the device is performing well in clinical studies, and it may only be a matter of time before one gets stuck on you.The device, developed by KitoTech Medical, consists of a thin adhesive strip and...
(Infographic) The Evolution of The Retail Shopper
[Consumer]
2017/11/09 10:55
In today’s world, the evolution of technology is king — creating new challenges for retailers to remain relevant and accessible to the equally evolving retail shopper. Constant connectivity, instant gratification and limitless resources create a need for retail shops to push beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar in order to cater to the rise in digital transactions. What once was a valued f...
VR Experiences Put Participants Face-to-Face with Exotic Animals
[Business]
2017/11/09 10:55
Less than a quarter of youth in the U.S. and UK have tried and like virtual reality, one of the reasons being the limited nature of social interaction when wearing the necessary headset. New virtual social networks are emerging alongside other VR trends, such as these initiatives that allow humans to interact with animals in an immersive zoo-like experience.Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo T...
(Video) ANYmal Quadruped Robot Can Now Use an Elevator
[Tech]
2017/11/09 10:55
Anymal is a quadrupedal robot that can now use an elevator, meaning there is nowhere to run if it turns on its human owners.Maybe it's the way they bound around like mechanical dog skeletons, but there's something inherently discomforting about quadruped robots. Regardless, these four-legged robots have evolved stunningly fast over the last few years and are set to become more commonplace, part...
Toyota’s New Concept Store In Japan Is A Cafe And Car Share Showroom
[Design]
2017/11/09 10:55
With new car sales dipping 2 percent the past year in Japan, Toyota is making a move to connect with a younger crowd.Japanese millennials aren’t fond of buying new cars. But Toyota has to do something to connect with Japan’s young drivers. Hence, Drive To Go, the part-café and part rent-a-car was born.In Nagoya, Drive To Go was specifically located near a university where people in their 20s...
The Mobuno Concept - Planes, Trains, and Autonomous Mobility
[Design]
2017/11/09 10:55
The Mobuno concept merges the best features of current transportation alternatives into one autonomous, car-sharing system! A Mobuno unit can be instantly booked as easy as an Uber. Similarly, users can view the status, location and availability of vehicles directly on their smartphone.Each Mobuno unit can carry groups numbering up to 4 passengers. Better yet, larger groups can book multiple Mo...
