​Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance.[click to enlarge]The US economy appears strong, and the retail industry has shown consistent growth across channels, yet news headlines often point to a failing industry. What is everyone missing?Infographic : https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/us/articles/4464_The-great-retail-bifurcation_infographic/figures/4464_infographic....

It seems like the whole world is abuzz about blockchain, with evangelists in every vertical convinced that the technology has applications poised to revolutionize their industry. For digital ads, blockchain’s promise lies in its potential to make ad supply chains transparent—and therefore ripe for optimization.Digital ad supply chain optimization is one way to bring down the “tech tax” on t...

Wildhorn Outfitters presents you with the next generation of its best-selling snorkeling mask, Seaview 180° SV2. The new design features premium full-face mask with improved breathability, it connects you with the beauty of the ocean. The enhanced viewing area along with several features allow this mask provide you with unmatched snorkeling experience. For the second version, the design team r...

The clock is ticking for 19 companies who have set the years 2020 – 2021 as a deadline to get their self driving cars ready for the roads. There are doubts and hopes, limitations and opportunities, risks and rewards.But even in the face of criticism and skepticism, evidence showing the advantages self driving vehicles have over human-driven cars is overwhelming.Auto Loan Solutions has created...

Is being behind the wheel behind the times? Autonomous vehicles are coming. In fact, to an increasing extent they are already here.Aside from the home, one of the last bastions of the ad-free life is the car. Other than the badge on the steering wheel, the interior of a car is blissfully empty of any brands or companies trying to push their products or services on you (assuming you avoid the ra...

Sleep has emerged as the next frontier of the wellness movement; young consumers are embracing products and services that optimize rest. Following the popularity of nap classes, sleep-focused food and beverages, and non-medicinal sleep aids, new experiences and spaces are celebrating the act of sleeping.Sleep Composer Max Richter hosted a performance of his eight-hour symphony, Sleep, while att...

We reviewed research from every field of study and assembled a collection of 50 inventions that have had (or will have) the most definite and dramatic impact on human life expectancy.The first boom of innovation followed the Industrial Revolution and spanned a strong half-century of legendary invention. The men and women who were pioneers in their fields at this time are responsible for saving...

Reconfigurable material could be used for liquid electronics and chemical synthesis, among other applications.Scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a way to print 3-D structures composed entirely of liquids. Using a modified 3-D printer, they injected threads of water into silicone oil — sculpting tubes made of one liqui...

Following the emergence of CD bootlegs and illegal downloads, the traditional business for music labels and publishers collapsed in the early years of this century. The compact disc had served its time and music downloads weren’t big enough yet to compensate for the losses. The music industry was short on solutions and struggled to develop effective distribution channels in the digital age.In...