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Morgan Stanley - Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Could Represent Half the Global EV Market within 3 Years
[Business]
2017/09/05 11:13
Last year, Tesla shared its ambitious plans to increase its annual production capacity to 500,000 vehicles in 2018 with new Model 3 production. It’s a higher planned production capacity than any other all-electric vehicle offered today.But Tesla also plans to repeat it with the upcoming ‘Model Y’ and now a new report suggests that both vehicles could virtually dominate the global EV market e...
(Video) MIT's RFly - Drones That Find Missing Objects Using Battery-Free RFIDs
[Tech]
2017/09/05 10:56
MIT wants to use drones as RFID-relays in warehouses. System could save retailers billions lost through faulty inventory records.Tracking stock in modern distribution warehouses is a huge challenge for even the best-run businesses. Lost items reportedly cost American retailers over $45 billion annually, so tech that makes inventory tracking easier has the potential to have a huge impact. A new...
(Infographic) What Google Knows About You
[Consumer]
2017/09/05 10:55
These days we cruise around with a smartphone jammed in our pockets or cradled in the palm of the hand. We browse freely, chat with friends across the world, and share personal moments, every second of the day.Many of us choose different tech ecosystems, whether it’s Apple iphones vs Android phones or Google Gmail vs Microsoft Outlook. But the truth is there aren’t that many choices. Google h...
How Package Design Attracts Today's Wine Consumer
[Consumer]
2017/09/05 10:55
Regardless of varied consumer preferences, there are surely enough wine options available to satisfy nearly every American of legal drinking age (21+). Whether these consumers are riding the rosé wave or enjoying varietals like chardonnay, merlot or cabernet sauvignon, one thing is for certain: Label design is a key purchase driver in an increasingly crowded wine market.As of June 2017, more t...
(Video) New Device Can Spot Fake Luxury Goods - Entrupy
[Product]
2017/09/05 10:55
A new on-demand authentication solution hopes to enable trust in high-value goods transactions.Entrupy is a new portable scanning device that uses machine-learning algorithms to accurately distinguish between genuine items and accurate fakes of the same product. The system works by taking microscopic photographs of the object and then comparing them with a database of around three million image...
More Than 6,300 Stores Are Shutting Down — Here's The Full List
[Business]
2017/09/05 10:55
Retailers are closing thousands of stores following years of declines in sales and customer traffic. We compiled a list of the 6,375 closures that have been announced so far in 2017. Here's the full list:Some retailers have released lists of which of their locations will be closing. To find out if a store near you is shutting down, click on the retailers in the following list:RadioShack list of...
Wearable Bluetooth Speaker JBL - Sound Gear
[Product]
2017/09/05 10:54
Innovative hands-free and ear-free wireless sound solution provides immersive audio around the neck.HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced JBL Soundgear, a new way of experiencing personal sound. JBL Soundgear is designed to be worn around the neck for a hands-free and ear-free in...
Volkswagen "California XXL" is The Camper Van of Our Dreams
[Product]
2017/09/05 10:54
This week, Volkswagen announced that it had built its 150 millionth car after nearly 80 years in the business. Many of those models, like the Volkswagen California camper van, aren't sold here in the U.S. That means there's always a twinge of jealousy when Volkswagen reveals something as awesome as the California XXL concept. The California is based on VW's Transporter van, but the XXL is super...
Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is an Autonomous Electric Concept for 'The Future of Car Sharing'
[Design]
2017/09/04 11:43
The smart vision EQ fortwo is highly flexible, efficient form of transportation that provides a new perspective on individualized, urban mobility and local public transport. the fully-autonomous, electric vehicle dispenses with the traditional steering wheel and pedals. This EQ fortwo concept is glimpse into the possible future of car sharing as it’s able to pick up its passengers from a desir...
