the best software companies will win at retail,” which does not necessarily mean that physical stores will disappear, but that more and more retailers are being run on software and that successful companies will need to think and operate like…
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Pocket diagnosis: App turns any smartphone into a portable medical diagnostic device by University of Cambridge
29 March 2014Views: 996A new app that turns any smartphone into a portable medical diagnostic device could help in the fight against diseases including HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world. “This app can substitute for laboratory equipment, saving money to clinics…
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Researchers 3D print micro trusses as strong as steel, lighter than water by Lucas Mearian
28 March 2014Views: 910A team of German scientists used 3D laser lithography to print microscopic trusses and shells that are as strong as steel — and lighter than water. The objective of the research is to someday create materials stronger than anything…
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10 futuristic tech products to check out at Gadget Show Live 2014 by Laura Barnes
28 March 2014Views: 1,245This year’s Gadget Show Live will once again showcase the technology of tomorrow in a dedicated Future Tech Project area.There will be a number of UK launches at the show and even a world exclusive from Wikipad. This year’s Future…
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The Future of Medtech , Applying the Power of Innovation by Anders Johansson and Björn Axling
26 March 2014Views: 1,396The share of profits from new products is particularly high in medtech compared to other industries; and Arthur D. Little’s recent global Innovation Excellence study demonstrates that a high performance innovation system generates significant and quantifiable effects on profitability and…
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Volvo designs magnetic roads for cheaper, simpler self-driving cars By Ryan Whitwam
22 March 2014Views: 1,090There are myriad visions for a future filled with self-driving cars. For example, there’s Google’s experimental driverless car bristling with sensors, as well as more modest systems that would only take over from drivers for short periods. The problem with…
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Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed the first room-temperature light detector that can see the entire infrared spectrum of colors. And it can be small and compact, because graphene is insane and only one atom thick learn…
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What would you give for a retinal chip that let you see in the dark or for a next-generation cochlear implant that let you hear any conversation in a noisy restaurant, no matter how loud? Or for a memory chip,…
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Silk-based surgical implants could offer a better way to repair broken bones Date by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
16 March 2014Views: 986Using pure silk protein derived from silkworm cocoons, investigators have developed surgical plates and screws that offer improved remodeling following injury and can be absorbed by the body over time. When a person suffers a broken bone, current treatment calls…
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The marketing and tech crowd hit Austin, Texas, once again this week for the annual SXSW Interactive conference, bringing with them more members of the fashion industry than ever before. There were representatives from long-time attendees like Burberry and Bergdorf…