It is no secret Amazon is trying to make its way into our homes, with the Amazon Echo as best example. What is a secret, is that Amazon is working on a home robot, according to Bloomberg. Project Vesta The top secret plan, codenamed “Vesta”, is run by Gregg Zehr – the guy who is […]
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Product Trends: Noteworthy Kickstarter Products That Might Start A Trend
It is not a secret Kickstarter products have the ability to cause a worldwide trend. Fidget spinners really were not a thing until the “fidget cube” was launched on Kickstarter, raising a whopping $6,450,690 more than the initially needed $15,000. The interesting thing here is that, even though the cube is pretty cool, other small […]
“Wheelmageddon”: Will scooter-sharing be the next big thing?
Electric scooters are a trend, as we mentioned before. But now, scooters are a bit too much of a trend in San Francisco, where people are calling for regulation. Why? Because sharing-services like Bird are flooding the streets with their scooters, and people are getting scared of being overrun. Or, as Vanity Fair calls it: […]
Is Spotify working on its first hardware device?
Is Spotify working on its first hardware device? Sources at The Verge claim they’ve seen ads for the device in February, showing the car device to some of Spotify’s users. With an upcoming Spotify-event and recent IPO, this could be an unexpected move by Spotify. IPO = News coming? Earlier, Spotify announced they would be […]
Swiss watchmaker Omega enters e-commerce space
Omega has announced the official launch of its first ever online sales platform. Exclusively for customers in the United States, the brand’s famous collections can now be purchased directly through the company’s website. Driven by the value of traditions, a majority of Swiss watchmakers have remained aloof from e-commerce, which has become an essential space […]
Retail & E-commerce Trends: 7 startups to watch in 2018
With ideas and innovations that mark them apart, these 7 startup companies have proved that they are here to stay and ready to rule. What these startups have in common is an understanding of people’s needs and the will to provide them with solutions. In the recently held WIRED Retail conference, these rising stars of […]
Baidu’s AI-powered Raven R aims to rival Amazon Echo and Google Home
Chinese tech giant Baidu’s latest bet on industry of things (IoT) is a result of its aim to give users a ‘sci-fi’ experience. In what can be seen as an attempt to rival the Amazon Echo and Google Home, the Chinese multi-billion dollar company, Baidu, has unveiled its latest set of AI hardware: a home […]
‘Brain Food’, IQ Bar promise to go hand in hand with specialty diets
In this world of rush, consumers are always on the lookout for the spot where refreshments are up and ready to be available the moment one steps in. Picking up a few chocolate bars over a traditional meal might not seem to be the right idea for most of us, but it surely does come […]
Top 5 iPhone 8 and iPhone X camera gimbals to stabilize your shaky videos
The iPhone X dropped last week to scores of salivating consumers and, with its release, came a faster, f2.4 aperture telephoto lens and dual optical image stabilization that is drawing favorable video comparisons to footage shot on professional mirrorless cameras like the Panasonic GH5. On top of those features, the iPhone X, as well as […]
12 key elements to build a wildly successful subscription box business
In their latest white paper, Ocean X, a subscription commerce platform, has identified 12 psychological ingredients that drive customers to sign up for, and stick with, physical subscriptions. In today’s complex, often overwhelming world of unlimited choices, it’s easy to feel lost and unappreciated. At the same time, we’re engulfed in a digital space — we’re […]