TREND REPORTS
Drug Is First to Treat Cancer Based on Genetics, Not Location
[Tech]
2017/06/01 10:39
A change in how cancer is treated means more people will benefit from immunotherapy.In a first for precision medicine, a cancer drug has won regulatory approval based on the genetic characteristic of tumors, rather than their location in the body.On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it had approved Keytruda, an immunotherapy, for patients who have genetic glitches in so-called...
KidPass Raises $5.1M for Its Children’s Activity Subscription Service
[Investing]
2017/06/01 10:39
KidPass, a monthly membership program that gives parents access to a variety of kid-friendly activities across their city, has raised $5.1 million in Series A funding. Currently live in New York, the new funds will allow the service to expand to new markets including L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago.The round was led by Javelin Venture Partners, w...
Drone-vertising is Here - ARON
[Design]
2017/06/01 10:35
Advertisers are always looking for funky new ways to get products in front of our faces and this just might be one method we can expect in the future. It’s called ARON and it’s a drone specialized to place marketing right over our heads!It’s adapted to be safe and quiet for use in public spaces by using a blade-less design. The lack of propellers means less noise and prevents injury from spi...
Monthly Trend Report - June 2017 Edition
[Trendbird]
2017/06/01 10:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - June. 2017 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." * 300여개 리딩 글로벌 기업의 C-Level 경영진 및 경영전략, 기술연구소, 신사업, 마케팅, 디자인 등 핵심 전...
Private Companies Unbundling P&G and the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
[Business]
2017/05/28 10:09
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is under attack from a number of specialized private companies. Here are the consumer goods companies unbundling P&G's brand portfolio. [click to enlarge] Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a publicly-traded consumer goods conglomerate with a market capitalization greater than the GDP of many countries. And with a portfolio of brands spanning skin c...
Peloton is Now a Unicorn Because of the Spinning Class Craze
[Business]
2017/05/28 10:08
Have you ever taken a class at SoulCycle? Or better yet, Flywheel ?Spinning has turned out to be a big business and there’s one brand that’s been gaining traction in the at-home fitness space. Peloton’s $2000 bikes have developed a cult following, mainly because of its live-streamed classes, which are offered as an added subscription and can be displayed on the bike screen.The price of the m...
Beauty Brands Launch Products That Combat Air Pollution
[Product]
2017/05/28 10:07
Youth feel strongly about protecting the environment, and brands are addressing issues like urban air pollution by raising awareness in creative ways. Beauty brands are likewise confronting the problem, launching products that promise to protect consumers from the negative impact of common pollutants.Ren Some products use probiotics to defend against skin stressors like air pollutants; the Flas...
(Video) MSU Scientists Create Paper-Thin Device That Turns Flags Into Loudspeakers
[Tech]
2017/05/28 10:06
The flexible device generates energy from human movement and could lead to the creation of voice-activated security patches for computers and talking newspapers.Scientists at Michigan State University (MSU) have created a paper-thin, flexible device that, when integrated, can turn a flag into a loudspeaker by generating energy from human movement. The ferroelectret nanogenerator known as FENG d...
This Sports Gel Built a Cult Following Among Extreme Athletes - Hanah One
[Product]
2017/05/28 10:05
Hanah One is the natural way to get pumped up.In 2008, while running a film production company in Prague, amateur triathlete Joel Einhorn was training on his bike when he crashed, resulting in a traumatic brain injury and a broken collarbone that required surgery. He couldn’t sleep for two days, nor could he close his eyes without spinning. Two weeks after the incident, Einhorn was at an India...
