Blockchain is expected to be so influential over the coming years that some technologists foresee it ushering in a new type of Internet, one that stores and authenticates information about every asset, device and individual, opening the door to a…
Two technological revolutions are shaping the dawn of the 21st century: the development of the internet and the shift towards a carbon-free global energy system. The latter received a boost in 2015, when the G7 pledged to phase out fossil…
In reality, most organizations are not ready for GDPR. A large part of all participants (43%) has not even familiarized themselves with the new regulations. Only 28% claims to be prepared for GDPR. Read more in Datafloq How European Organizations…
Just how do major retailers use mobility data to stay competitive in this fast paced industry? In the retail industry, the movement of shoppers and prospective customers are of particular interest. With footfall data, you can determine other key metrics that are…
A startup called Habit is in the news, because Habit plans to start offering in January kits that test DNA and blood, resulting in personalized nutrition advice—”nutrition recommendations based on an individual’s unique biology, metabolism, and personal goals. Read more…
Over the last year, there have been a lot of changes on the business landscape from Yahoo being sold to Verizon to Gawker going bankrupt. Along the way we’ve talked to CEOs of big companies, first-time entrepreneurs, and those working…
Just as digital transformation has made its way into the fields of health, business, and other sectors, it has found its place in sports, leading to the rise of the digital athlete. By collecting data on athletes and analyzing it…
Insurance companies think that urging us to wire our homes with Internet-connected devices will open up a flood of lucrative new data that can make their existing business of handling claims more efficient while creating a new relationship with the customer.…
With FOMO marketing, brands are hoping to convert users’ feelings of missing out into action. FOMO is driving new trends in marketing, and brands that successfully tap into that FOMO feeling in non-tacky ways could more effectively influence user behavior.…
Tesla collects one million miles of self-driving data every 10 hours. If this data is used to lessen accidents to make myself and others safer, then I’m happy for them to analyze my personal data. However, if this data were…
