TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) 2016 Global Mobile Consumer Survey
[Consumer]
2017/03/09 08:12
The market-creating power of mobile.Moving beyond the role of being simple communication devices, mobile has now become a ‘hub’, enabling overall connectivity for consumers and opening doors to Internet-of-things (IoT), mobile payments, virtual reality (VR) and beyond.Explore the infographics below to learn more on how the mobile revolution is opening doors to new markets.The biggest mobile e...
(Video) Airbus’ New Concept is a Car, a Drone, and a Train All in One
[Tech]
2017/03/08 10:21
Airbus is proposing a new solution for avoiding rush hour: fly over it.The aircraft manufacturer revealed its vision for a car that can be airlifted by a drone on Tuesday. Called the Pop.Up system, the car-drone combo is making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 9. Airbus designed the system with Italdesign, a design and engineering company.The key component of...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The New Battleground for Marketing-led Growth
[Business]
2017/03/08 10:21
In the digital age, consumers are always shopping around. New research shows that hooking them early is the strongest path to growth.The CEO of a branded apparel company was troubled and began putting some tough questions to the marketing department. The company had spent substantially on promotions and loyalty-rewards programs to drive much-needed growth based on studies showing that targeting...
(Video) Yomi, The First Robotic Dental Surgery System Now Cleared by FDA
[Tech]
2017/03/08 10:21
Neocis, a company based in Miami, Florida, just announced winning FDA clearance to introduce Yomi, the first robotically assisted dental surgical system. Yomi’s software is used to plan a procedure based on a patient’s CT scan. During the procedure, the system continuously tracks the patient and controls the direction of the drill as the clinician advances it into tissue. This is supposed to...
February 2017 Big, Bad, Wide & International Report
[Business]
2017/03/08 10:21
Print bookselling remains artificially silo’d by country even today, for variety of legacy historical and logistical reasons. But by contrast, the global ebook marketplace is a seamlessly international one.For authors, selling an ebook to a reader in a different country is just as easy as selling to a reader in your home country. Barriers to reaching an international audience no longer exist.T...
Nike is Releasing its First Performance Hijab for Female Muslim Athletes - The Nike Pro Hijab
[Design]
2017/03/08 10:20
Nike has announced the launch of a new and highly anticipated product, and it isn’t a sneaker. It’s a hijab, made of a breathable, lightweight, sport-ready fabric meant to keep the athlete wearing it cool and dry. Nike plans to release it early next year.The hijab caters to the many female Muslim athletes who for years have had little choice but to wear hijabs in traditional fabrics to compet...
LoopMe Raises $10M to Optimize Mobile Video Ads Using Artificial Intelligence
[Investing]
2017/03/08 10:20
LoopMe, a digital advertising firm that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize mobile video advertising, has raised $10 million in a funding round led by Impulse VC and Harbert European Growth Capital, with participation from Holzbrinck Ventures and Open Ocean Capital.Founded out of London in 2012, LoopMe unifies all the popular mobile video ad formats, covering pre-roll, HTML5, and the...
(Video) Cobalt Robotics Introduces a (Mostly) Autonomous Mobile Security Robot
[Tech]
2017/03/08 10:20
Cobalt Robotics' security robot uses advanced sensors and AI to navigate autonomously and look for suspicious activity.Finding a viable business case for a commercial mobile robot is very tricky. At this point, the most you can realistically expect from a reliable and affordable autonomous platform is the ability to navigate in a semistructured premapped environment, which Savioke (to take one...
Cuz You’re Hot Then You’re Cold - The DEGRÉ
[Design]
2017/03/08 10:20
Ever sat in a fancy car with seats that both heated and cooled?! There’s almost nothing more luxurious! The DEGRÉ applies the same idea to furniture for your home.Minimalist in form, it’s a perfect entryway piece that you can use to sit on or place items. With its built-in heating/air-conditioner, it will cool or warm anything on or around it! Cozy up after playing out in the snow, warm your...
