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Connecting With Political Millennials Through Music
[Consumer]
2015/11/23 11:08
What’s the best way to connect with Millennials who are interested in politics? As the Democratic and Republican U.S. presidential candidates continue to aggressively court Americans, this question is vexing quite a few campaigns.While emerging social media platforms are clearly one way connect with these younger voters—which is why even Bernie Sanders is now Snapchatting—one of the most eff...
Quanergy Announces Solid-State LiDAR for Self-Driving Cars
[Tech]
2015/11/23 11:07
Quanergy’s LiDAR sensor contains an integrated circuit that has no moving parts, but is capable of scanning in every direction (360 degrees) on both a macro and micro scale.Quanergy Systems is set to introduce its first solid-state light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor for advanced driver assistance systems and self-driving cars. The system will cost less than US$1,000 per car and was pre...
51 % of US Internet Users Watch Netflix
[Consumer]
2015/11/23 11:06
A nice milestone for Netflix: Some 51% of American internet users say they used the site to watch movies or TV shows over the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets, representing an all-time high.That puts Netflix on top of YouTube, the report from RBC analyst Mark Mahaney said, and well above Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Go.The survey results raise the question of what...
Luxury Tea Brand Launches A PANTONE-Inspired Collection Of Soothing Flavors
[Design]
2015/11/23 11:06
In collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute, Vancouver, Canada-based luxury tea blender, Tealeaves, has launched a brand new packaging design for their iconic Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabag collection. The series, called #PaletteForYourPalate, consists of ten soothing tea flavors such as ‘Imperial Oolong’, ‘Monsoon Chai’ and ‘Vanilla Rooibos’—either be enjoyed on their own or mixed into...
Global Banking Giants Place Record Number Of Bets On Fin Tech Startups
[Investing]
2015/11/23 11:05
One-third of all fin tech deals since 2009 by Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Goldman, and BofA have come in 2015 YTD.Major banks stepped up their fin tech investments in 2015, betting on startups ranging from bitcoin payments apps and enterprise blockchain platforms to peer-to-peer lenders. According to CB Insights data, 34% of all fin tech deals since 2009 by Wells Fargo, JPMorga...
(Video) The Future of Living and Work According to the IKEA Laboratory
[Design]
2015/11/23 11:04
Lab, exhibit space, ever-growing community—Space10 questions how we work now and how we'll ultimately work in years to come.If you’re trying to find new ways to work and live, outside-the-box solutions for sustainability, healthier living, or productive office environments, you have a choice. Either sit in a cubicle and try to imagine such things, or build a space where you can try them out i...
Tech Companies Are Not Trusted with Health Data
[Business]
2015/11/22 11:10
A survey finds that consumers are not eager to give health information to Google, Apple, or Microsoft, but Facebook fared worst of all.The American public does not trust technology companies with personal health data, according to a survey from Rock Health, a venture capital firm focused on digital health.Venture investors have poured record amounts into health apps, electronic medical records,...
(PDF) The Future of The North Face’s Guided Shopper Experience
[Design]
2015/11/22 11:09
Creative Agency Zemoga conceptualizes The North Face's future user experience for PSFK’s Future of Retail Report.The following idea is an excerpt from Zemoga’s submission aiming to rethink The North Face customer interaction. By redesigning its user journey, North Face could further its brand and become a brand partner to returning customers that appreciate and return no matter what.North Fac...
Gartner's Data Reveals That Huawei Was the Big Winner, Lenovo the Big Loser
[Business]
2015/11/22 11:08
The latest data from Gartner is out. From July through September, Huawei was the big winner in the global smartphone market, while Lenovo/Motorola was the biggest market share loser. The data, generated by end user sales, showed that Samsung sold 83.6 million units during the three month period, good enough for 23.7% of the market. While Samsung sold roughly 11 million more phones year-over-yea...
