Cross a John Deere with a Roomba, and You Get This Crop-Monitoring Robot
[Tech]
2018/03/22 10:24
Farms are a hotbed for automation. Robots, drones, and artificial intelligence have been assisting in agriculture for years and 2017 showed they could farm an acre and a half of barley, from planting to tending and harvesting, without a human stepping foot on the field.Now there is a small but robust robot that could take care of the more tedious agricultural tasks. It’s called TerraSentia and...
Shiseido Reinvents Signature Store As A High-End Salon Experience
[Design]
2018/03/22 10:23
The cosmetics brand's flagship store in Tokyo provides a range of beauty services in sleek spaces, in addition to a cafe, art gallery and photo studio.Beauty brand Shiseido‘s flagship store, nestled in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza shopping district, recently went through a massive transformation. Predicated on the brand’s attention to high-end cosmetics and and sleek aesthetic, the multi-level stor...
Most Companies Haven't Adopted Emerging Technologies Yet
[Business]
2018/03/22 10:23
Emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are generating a lot of buzz, but most companies haven’t adopted them yet.In a PointSource survey of 679 senior-level decision-makers in the US, most respondents indicated that they’re not using blockchain, AI, facial recognition or voice-activated technologies at the moment. Only about a third of respondents said they had...
How This Adidas Concept Shoe Redefines Design-for-Performance
[Design]
2018/03/22 10:22
What looks like an incomplete wireframe may just be the most efficiently designed and unique looking running shoe yet. Made for the 40-yard dash, Daniel Coric’s shoe is completely bespoke, fits like a glove (for your foot), and focuses on delivering on performance by wrapping around your shoe, augmenting its abilities.Taking spike positioning details from Adidas’ Track Spike and Combine Cleat...
(Infographic) What is a Cryptocurrency ?
[Investing]
2018/03/22 10:22
Cryptocurrency has been causing waves in the world of finance since it hit the scene with Bitcoin’s release in 2008. Many speculate that it’s a bubble about to burst, while others believe it’s the next big opportunity. Keep reading to get the ins-and-outs of the latest financial trend, its potential, how it can be traded and much more.Infographic : https://capital.com/files/imgs/articles/750...
(PDF) Deloitte - Digital Media Trends Survey
[Consumer]
2018/03/21 10:28
A new world of choice for digital consumers.Digital media consumers across generations are increasingly in the driver’s seat—and their expectations are at an all-time high. Some major shifts are now occurring. What are the implications for technology, media, and telecommunications companies?WITH the proliferation of mobile devices, wireless connectivity, and alternative digital media platfo...
Beer Ripples Can 3D Print a Picture on Your Next Pint
[Product]
2018/03/21 10:28
You've probably heard of latte art, but what about beer art? That's what Beer Ripples offers, just in time for Saint Patrick's Day. But where latte art involves a skilled barista using milk to paint designs on the surface of your espresso, Beer Ripples uses 3D printing and a specialized malt-based ink. The result is high-resolution art and text perfectly printed on the foam of your beer, withou...
(Infographic) The Rising Problem of Cryptocurrency Theft & Security
[Investing]
2018/03/21 10:28
Security is a massive stumbling block in the cryptocurrency world. Despite blockchains being very secure, this does not carry over to coins when they're sitting in hot wallets.A You Gov poll carried out by Coinlist.me showed that 88% of people in the UK were unlikely to invest in cryptocurrencies this year, with 50% of those put off by safety and security risks.For all the security systems cryp...
IKEA’s ‘Sleep Concert’ Lets Shoppers Test Beds While Watching A Performance
[Business]
2018/03/21 10:28
According to IKEA, customers in Switzerland aren’t fans of its beds. In a bid to win them over, the Swedish giant teamed up with Wirz BBDO, Zurich, to hold an exclusive concert that would hopefully put their misconceptions to rest. Similar to a drive-in movie theater, IKEA’s ‘Sleep Concert’ gathered customers to watch a performance—but instead of sitting in cars, they were invited to rest...
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