Fashion . Technology
Activity On the Nike Run: 3D Printing Shoe Design, Fashion and Sustainability
On 05/27/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorNike has had a busy week: it announced a partnership with HP Printer, opens up a sustainability center in Belgium and Balmain partnered with Nike for a fashion shoe. The world’s first 3D printer has been perhaps one of the most innovative tools to date being picked up by early pioneers such as Autodesk, Johnson & Johnson and
Business
The New Age of Automobility: Google To Open Self-Driving Car Unit Center in Michigan
On 05/27/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorGoogle Alphabet announced this week that it plans to open an Engineering Center in Michigan to mass produce its self-driving car and by doing so may contribute to the revitalization of Detroit as the U.S. automobility car center.It will be the first time the Google self-driving cars division has worked directly with an automaker giant
Technology
The Rise of Robots: Apple Manufacturer, Foxconn, Replaces 60,000 Workers with Robots
On 05/26/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorThere is no doubt that technology is playing a bigger role in the workforce domestically and abroad. Taking its influence several steps further than the standard cellular device and tablet, engineers have attempted to perfect automated machinery. According to the latest insights from Chinese media outlets, the world’s largest manufacturing entity of electronics, Foxconn, has
Business
LinkedIn Accounts Hacked in 2012. Damages Coming Out Now.
On 05/24/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorThe 2012 LinkedIn hack caught everyone off guard with the theft of a staggering 6.5 million passwords. The issue that was presumably fixed after the business-oriented social networking platform reset all the compromised accounts have resurfaced, and this time it is much worse than anyone could have anticipated. LinkedIn announced on last Wednesday that the
Crowdfunding . Public Affairs
Company Plans To Change the Landscape of Education with CoreAtlas
On 05/24/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorEducation is becoming a major challenge not only for the teachers assigned to instruct students but for young scholars that lack sources to effectively engage their learning faculties. Paul F. Bulakowski PhD and Sara Niesen M.A. have seen this occurrence take place for nearly a decade with virtually no solution in sight. Emphasizing that students
Environment & Science
The World's First Edible Six-Pack Rings Coming to Your Supermarket Soon
On 05/23/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorFor as long as we can remember, traditional plastic holders and other forms of plastic instruments have been the drink industry’s standard. Over the years, plastic has become one of the most scrutinized items on the market due to environmental concerns. In addition, the threat that it poses to wildlife and animals have become of
Crowdfunding . Technology
Real-Time Translation Ear Piece Breaks Down Language Barriers
On 05/20/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorThere is nothing more remotely significant than one’s own native tongue. It’s what defines an individual from the cultural and communicative point of view. However, it is also the one thing that separates us because each language is unique and can be nearly impossible to interpret by speakers of foreign linguistics. The New York-based company,
Business
Bitcoin’s Rival, Ethereum, On the Verge of Greatness
On 05/19/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorEarlier this month the popular alternative virtual currency, Bitcoin, made headlines after the Australian Entrepreneur Craig Steven Wright announced that he was the originator and sole creator of the platform. Negating the long-held belief that the founder’s title was Satoshi Nakamoto, the response was mixed with relief and criticism over Wright’s abrupt claims. With Bitcoin’s
Crowdfunding
#VOOM2016 in Full Effect for UK Professionals
On 05/18/2016 by Anne Howard - Editor#VOOM2016 is in full effect and offering its annual Virgin Media Business competition for startups in the UK and Ireland. Over 14 weeks, #VOOM will host a series of competitive workshops, public voting trials, a 29-hour business “pitchathon” along with the opportunity to pitch to Sir Richard Branson for a chance of snagging £1 million
Technology
Top 5 Must-Have Technologies for Small Business
On 05/17/2016 by Anne Howard - EditorRunning a small business isn’t a cakewalk, and it can be especially difficult if you are just starting out in the industry. As you move forward, unanticipated complications and roadblocks may appear out of nowhere. You may have to tackle such challenges every so often. Limited budget, manpower, and time are some of the factors