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A Future Fit Band for Diabetes - Glycount
[Design]
2015/05/10 11:04
Glycount is a wearable diabetes management system based on near-future tech that enables users to measure blood sugar levels instantaneously, continuously and without any invasive skin pricking. A long-lasting E-ink display relays vitals in real time and displays reminders for insulin and pill dosage times. A tethered connection keeps kin and doctors in-the-know and allows all involved to revie...
(Infographic) How To Tip Around the World
[Consumer]
2015/05/10 11:03
In the US, it's customary to tip servers at least 15% at both bars and restaurants.But that's not always the case in the rest of the world. In Japan, for example, it's considered rude to tip and doing so might cause some awkward confusion.To avoid these kinds of situations, take a look at the infographic below so you'll know just how much to leave behind — if anything — the next time you're e...
A Steep Rise in Apple's R&D Spending Points to a Big New Project Underway
[Business]
2015/05/07 11:20
Apple’s R&D spending is going through the roof, which suggests something big is comingApple goes to great lengths to maintain secrecy around future products. As was the case with iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Watch, Apple knows that being able to introduce a product to the world for the first time on stage is one ingredient for success. Consumers love surprises and Apple is a master magician.Whi...
The Difference Between Living In New York and San Francisco
[Consumer]
2015/05/07 11:20
After living in New York for five years, I recently moved to San Francisco. Neither city is clearly superior, but there are some distinct differences …[thecooperreview]
Chinese Drone Maker DJI Raises $75M in Funding at a $10 Billion Valuation
[Investing]
2015/05/07 11:20
Chinese Drone Maker DJI Raises $75 Million From Accel Partners. Accel investment values SZ DJI Technology Co. at around $8 billion, sources say The company behind the most popular consumer drone in the world announced this morning that it was raising $75 million in funding from Accel Partners, an investor in companies like Facebook and Dropbox. "Accel’s experience backing some of the world’s...
(Video) McDonald's Invented This Clever Takeout Bag That's Also a Tray
[Design]
2015/05/07 11:20
Here's a nifty invention for people brave enough to eat McDonald's—the new "BagTray" from DDB Budapest.It is, as it sounds, a bag that's also a tray. Just tear off a tab at the bottom of the brown paper bag, pull off the top and watch the whole thing turn into a cardboard tray that will reduce the odds of spilling your oversized soda all over the back seat of your car, or your laptop, or the l...
Marketing Automation Best Bets : 80% of Companies Increase Leads, 77% Increase Conversions
[Business]
2015/05/07 11:19
If marketing automation is only five percent penetrated, but growing rapidly, there must be a lot of anxious, wondering marketers looking for systems to manage their campaigns.[click to enlarge]Especially with up to 200 vendors in the space.VB analyst Andrew Jones has taken that massive number, boiled it down to 43 that matter, and ranked them according to best bets for both B2B and B2C at vari...
Quip’s Subscription-Based Toothbrush Replacement Service Raises Seed Funding
[Investing]
2015/05/07 11:19
A startup called Quip, showcasing its service here today at TechCrunch Disrupt NY’s Startup Alley, believes it has a better way: a new brushes as a subscription service, shipped to you automatically every three months.Did you know you’re supposed to replace your toothbrush every three months? Apparently, this is actually the recommended time frame preferred by the ADA, but most consumers just...
The Touch-less Timing Tap
[Design]
2015/05/07 11:19
Are you one of those people who hates touching the faucet after you’ve washed your hands? Mind you, it’s a little OCD, but totally makes sense consider those handles are riddled with germs! The Timing Tap was designed for you. Unlike older models of push-button timed taps, this design’s digital display allows you to set the running duration and even gives you a countdown of how long you have...
