There’s no doubt that 2017 was a huge year for innovation across the board. As artificial intelligence, augmented reality and machine learning disrupted industries as diverse as fashion and finance. But of course not all of last year’s creations were winners. Below we look at some of the best and worst invention ideas that 2017… Read more »
Month: January 2018
Five trends in green construction to watch out for in 2018
The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris climate agreement understandably raised fears that the current efforts of the international community to combat global warming would be derailed. However, there are a number of mitigating factors that give considerable scope for optimism. One of them is the proliferation of environment friendly technologies in construction,… Read more »
External device control, subscription services, and their money drain
External device control is not new, but the ability to use it in a personal capacity is. In previous years, external device control was more commonly associated with army or other military control situations. Modern changes to device control include thermostat controls for the option to operate a PlayStation or television to myself own. These… Read more »
How apps are changing the way we consume and engage with live entertainment
The way fans engage with live entertainment and events is changing. Where once upon a time we were simply happy to go to the stadium to passively watch a concert or live sporting event, our expectations have begun to change. Fans today are looking for an engaging, participatory experience, and this change is mostly due… Read more »
New cyber security standard: Get a VPN
Thanks to changes to net neutrality laws in the USA and the imprisonment of a Chinese citizen, VPN’s have been in the news a lot lately. If you’re not entirely sure what the term VPN means, it stands for Virtual Private Network, and according to some experts in the next 5 years, it’s about to… Read more »
Five common leadership blunders in startups and how to avoid them
For a startup to stay relevant and become successful, having a good product is not enough by itself. Even average products perform well when they are backed by the right team led by an efficient leader. People with great passion and drive for entrepreneurship are not necessarily good leaders who bring out the best in… Read more »