TREND REPORTS
Mercedes Maybach's New 2-Megapixel Headlights Project Images Onto The Road as You Drive
[Tech]
2018/03/11 10:07
Mercedes-Maybach's Digital Light can paint all sorts of useful symbols on the road in bright, high-resolution light from the headlamps.New S-Class Maybachs will soon get an impressive intelligent headlight upgrade. Digital Light puts a million pixels of resolution into each headlight, and works with the car's sensors and computers to display a bunch of driver-assist information right there on t...
Fishbrain, The Fishing App and Social Network, Raises $13.5M Series B
[Investing]
2018/03/11 10:06
Fishbrain, the Sweden-made mobile app and social network for sport fishing, is disclosing $13.5 million in Series B funding. The round is led by B Capital Group, the VC fund founded by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, with participation from SoftBank Ventures Korea, and existing investors Northzone, and Industrifonden.The new cash injection, which brings total funding to $28 million, will b...
"Because I Want to" or "Because I Have to"
[Consumer]
2018/03/11 10:05
We might not say it very often, but most of us love our mothers. Mother's Day then, is surely the perfect opportunity to show your feelings and appreciation. According to a new YouGov survey though, the majority of people in the UK see it as more of a hassle pushed on us by commercial entities such as card companies. It seems that the feeling of 'having to' show your love on a specific day is t...
Pillo Automated Pill Dispenser and Personal Assistant
[Product]
2018/03/11 10:04
Things are getting pretty cute in the field of personal health. Case in point is the Pillo, an all-in-one pill dispenser, personal digital assistant, and communication device.It seems to be a mix between an automated pill dispenser, that can prepare the correct dose of multiple drugs on a personalized schedule, an Amazon Alexa-like voice-based assistant, and a screen that lets one see one’s he...
This Fan Sucks - Fan Tone
[Design]
2018/03/11 10:03
Literally… it blows and sucks! As more urban-based companies lean toward work-from-home policies, so does the need to have better indoor air quality at home. Designed with this in mind, Fan Tone by designer Hyojeong Lee is an interesting twist on the ceiling fan that does double duty as an indoor air cleaner that rids your home of harmful particles.It can easily replace any existing fan or ins...
(PDF) The Wealth Report by Knight Frank
[Investing]
2018/03/08 10:51
The world’s ultra-rich are investing more in cryptocurrencies — even if they may not understand them.Around 21 percent of wealth advisers and private bankers surveyed by Knight Frank said their clients increased investments in cryptocurrencies in 2017.But when asked about their understanding of blockchain, "there's still a huge amount of misunderstanding," said Nicholas Holt, Knight Frank's h...
(Patent) Facebook Granted Patent for Self-Balancing Robot
[Tech]
2018/03/08 10:51
The patent shows a robot that can switch from two to three wheels and carry cargo. But can it "like" friends' updates for you with its robo-arm?Has Facebook infiltrated your life? Wait until a Facebook robot starts following you from room to room.A patent for a self-balancing robot granted to the company Tuesday shows a bot resembling a standard telepresence robot with a screen, camera and micr...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Unlocking Value from IoT Connectivity
[Business]
2018/03/08 10:51
Companies must take a more nuanced look at connectivity providers as the Internet of Things evolves.The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly, with 127 new devices connecting to the Internet every second. Although many new applications target consumers, including smart-home systems and connected cars, others help companies optimize operations ranging from manufacturing to customer segment...
(Video) Automated System Translates Between Sign Language and English
[Tech]
2018/03/08 10:51
A tech company is building the world’s first automated sign language translation solution to enable deaf and hearing people to communicate almost anywhere.Sign language consists of far more than a variety of hand movements. The difficulty in using technology to translate lies in capturing the full extent of the non-verbal language. Hungarian company SignAll has taken up the challenge and is in...
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