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(Video) NTT's New Projection Mapping Technique Brings Paintings to Life
[Tech]
2015/03/04 11:08
If a hanging portrait suddenly smiles back at you, it might be something you've eaten, but it might also be HenGenTou ? a new light projection technique developed by NTT Communication Science Laboratories that magically brings static objects like paintings to life.Projection mapping (known as Shader Lamps), where a real object is overlaid with a projected image, is both costly and technically d...
(Video) Buhel Tech Sunglasses + Headphones: No Earphones Or Wires !
[Product]
2015/03/04 11:07
Buhel Sound Glasses can communicate with smart devices, MP3 players, and GPSThe Buhel SG05 Soundglasses are high-tech sunglasses that allow the wearer to listen to music from their smart devices as well as make calls hands-free.Unlike typical headphones or in-ear earphones, the Soundglasses use bone conduction technology, which relays the audio or music as vibrations that travel through the use...
Race to The Bottom
[Investing]
2015/03/04 11:06
INFLATION rates around the world have been sinking over the last three years. Pervasive economic weakness in the rich world and a slowdown in Chinese growth drove the initial decline. [click to enlarge]Lately tumbling oil prices have helped to push inflation into negative territory across much of the euro area. America, Britain and China, where inflation rates have dropped below 1%, may soon jo...
Countertop Cooking Appliance Concept You Can Control With Your Phone
[Design]
2015/03/04 11:05
Cooc combines lab-grade precision heating, a smartphone-based interface, and sophisticated design.Cooc is a concept for a cooking appliance, which is controlled by an accompanying app. Designed by Impel Studio, the versatile countertop appliance features a thermal probe, induction heating, sensors, and a Wi-Fi connection. It could lead to improved accuracy and the ability to easily control the...
Capsules of Light
[Design]
2015/03/04 11:04
The Ignite light is a fresh take on the emergency torch that strays from the bulky body, opting for a sleeker yet equally effective form. The modular design is intended for a multitude of purposes, including power outages, roadside breakdowns, or recreational camping. Simple separate the two halves of the capsule to automatically activate the LEDs. One half provides a directional beam for spotl...
(Infographic) How Multilingual Is Your Country ?
[Consumer]
2015/03/04 11:03
In recognition of the importance of language and to celebrate Mother Language day, SwiftKey conducted some research on the languages ? and combinations of languages their users are typing in around the world.The ensuing infographic identifies the most and least multilingual countries worldwide (and a few other interesting factoids) as determined by how many citizens speak more than one (or two...
(Infographic) How Startup Valuation Works ? Measuring a Company’s Potential
[Investing]
2015/03/03 11:10
How would you measure the value of a company? Especially, a company that you started a month ago ? how do you determine startup valuation? That is the question you will be asking yourself when you look for money for your company.Infographic : http://fundersandfounders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/how-startup-valuation-works-infographic.png[fundersandfounders]
Apple Updates Swiss Legal Documents to Add Vehicles to the List of Company Activities
[Tech]
2015/03/03 11:09
Apple has officially added vehicles to the corporate documents describing the company’s activities, at least in Switzerland. The company’s lawyers added the following paragraph, reports Swiss site ApfelBlog.Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; electronic hardware components for motor vehicles, rail cars and locomotives, ships and aircraft; Anti-theft devices; Theft alarms...
(M&A) PayPal Acquires Mobile Payment Startup Paydiant
[Investing]
2015/03/03 11:08
PayPal today announced it is acquiring mobile payment startup Paydiant. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, though a report from Recode estimated the deal at $280 million, which PayPal declined to confirm.Founded in 2010, Paydiant helps brands build mobile apps with their own payment system. The startup has provided its services to 9 merchant customers so far: Subway, Orange Leaf,...
