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The Science of “Hangry”- Why Some People Get Grumpy When They’re Hungry
[Tech]
2015/07/21 10:57
Have you ever snapped angrily at someone when you were hungry? Or has someone snapped angrily at you when they were hungry? If so, you’ve experienced “hangry” (an amalgam of hungry and angry)—the phenomenon whereby some people get grumpy and short-tempered when they’re overdue for a feed.But where does hanger come from? And why is it that only some people seem to get hangry? The answer lie...
Stand Up For The Pregnant
[Design]
2015/07/21 10:57
Shanghai designer Shiyang He creates a series of ads encouraging public transportation patrons to give up their seats for those carrying precious cargo.Shanghai-based designer Shiyang He has crafted a series of posters called Stand Up For The Pregnant that reinforce the need to be mindful of those who need a seat for two.In many cities around the world, riding the metro or taking the bus is jus...
(Infographic) The Evolution of the Hipster 2010—2015
[Consumer]
2015/07/20 11:10
Ah, the hipster. The term seemed to come out of nowhere and take over youth subculture as we knew it. [click to enlarge]While many will argue that the hipster is a thing of the past, the term has gotten so broad that it seems to point to more of an evolution. Back in 2009, we took a look at the inaugural ten years of the hipster, and, now, we’re looking at the past six. Yes, times have changed...
(Patent) Apple Invents a Way to Use Added Solar Cells to Power Devices
[Tech]
2015/07/20 11:10
Keeping our MacBooks and other devices charged is always a priority and Apple has a new invention that could use solar cells integrated into trackpads, the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Apple's wireless keyboard and into parts of the iPhone that could provide added stored power. Apple notes that "the wireless device has a touch sensor and a solar cell that converts ambient light into electrical...
Self-Driving Car Shipment Forecast
[Business]
2015/07/20 11:10
AUTONOMOUS CARS WOULD COST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BIG BUCKS.Fully autonomous cars' ability to prevent traffic violations, like speeding and running red lights, could be very bad for local municipalities that rely heavily on traffic violation fees for revenue, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. The report said that the City of Los Angeles collected $161 million for parking violatio...
Here’s Where 6 Banking Giants Are Placing Their Bets On FinTech Startups
[Investing]
2015/07/20 11:10
Major banks including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America share overlapping investments in financial tech startups.[click to enlarge]Funding to financial technology is thriving as startups in the space harness major trends like big data, mobile, and social networks.Major banking giants aren’t sitting on the sidelines as they see some of these startups attack traditional ba...
Hundreds of Bank of America branches are Disappearing
[Business]
2015/07/20 11:10
Bank of America's workforce and branch network has declined by double-digit percentages over the past two years.If your Bank of America branch disappeared, you're not alone.The nation's second-largest bank has pulled the plug on hundreds of branches and eliminated tens of thousands of jobs over the past two years. Bank of America (BAC) is not the only big bank scaling back, but it's been among...
Mailjet Raises $11M, Primed to Grow in a Crowded Email Marketing Space
[Investing]
2015/07/20 11:09
Mailjet, one of many email providers in an increasingly complex email landscape, is announcing an $11 million Series B funding round today, bringing its total to $17.5 million from Iris Capital, Alven Capital, and new investor, Seventure. The company is using the funds to expand globally and continue adding to their suite of tools for better personalized emails.“Where once there was a clear se...
This Magic Exoskeleton for Industrial Workers is The Future - Ekso Bionics
[Tech]
2015/07/20 11:09
Wearing Ekso Bionics’ forthcoming exoskeleton for construction and industrial workers is probably the closest that I will ever come to having a real physical superpower.Through the magic of gravity and amazing industrial and mechanical design, a 40-pound industrial tool that I was holding became totally weightless. After just a few minutes, I quickly figured out that if I let the tool go it wo...
