YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
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YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise Weekly | The world’s first cat’s eye bike, and the rest of this we...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise weekly | skyping the dead, and the rest of this week’s most exciti...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise Weekly | A smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop in one, and the ...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Top 10 business ideas & opportunities for 2014Springwise
We’ve selected 10 new business ideas that will provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration in 2014. Spotted from countries all around the world, these businesses offer a taste of what’s to come in the year ahead.
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YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise weekly | building block bottle caps, and the rest of this week’s m...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
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YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise weekly | skyping the dead, and the rest of this week’s most exciti...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Springwise Weekly | A smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop in one, and the ...Springwise
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
Top 10 business ideas & opportunities for 2014Springwise
We’ve selected 10 new business ideas that will provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration in 2014. Spotted from countries all around the world, these businesses offer a taste of what’s to come in the year ahead.
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YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas this week that will
provide entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
In this issue of Rewir Trend Review we invite you on a journey to see innovative projects and meet inspiring people who truly care about the sustainability of our planet and the well being of its inhabitants. Subscribe today for your monthly brand and business update by sending an email to rewir@rewir.com.
Your monthly dose of the latest trends locally and abroad. This month we look at enhancing the experience and connection of being human in ways that go beyond what was thought possible.
There was a time when SXSW set the agenda, but now it seems to reflect it.
Once a focal point of the digital design industry, the event has grown in size and ambition to become a forum for a wide variety of contemporary issues, seemingly random in nature and curated around no clear principles.
Havas has summarized some of the common key themes on display at SXSW, which were reflected more generally as societal trends.
As our purchasing power decreases, we still want to benefit from everything the consumer society has to offer. In order not to be frustrated and not to refrain ourselves, we found a solution: rethinking our consumption. We try to optimize our expenses, even when it means sharing our own goods with others and owning less, to keep on consuming as we wish to. Soone THE RIGHT TO USE WILL PREVAIL OVER THE PROPERTY RIGHT.
In our ninth annual report, we see how consumers are both welcoming and resisting technology's growing omnipresence in our lives. For many, technology serves as a gateway to opportunity and an enabler of hyper-efficient lifestyles, but those who are most immersed are starting to question its effect on their lives and their privacy. One result is that more people are trying to find a balance and lead more mindful, in-the-moment lives.
Our forecast also puts a spotlight on the growth of immersive experiences; the accelerating shift to a visual vocabulary; the new appeal of imperfection; and the rise of telepathic technology, which will enable brands to better understand minds and moods and react in a very personalized way.
The full report-in which we cover each trend in detail, highlighting what's driving the shift, how it's manifesting and what it means for brands-is available at www.jwtintelligence.com
This article has been written by Nehal Shah, a Design Researcher. This article was published in issue 06 of Social Technology Quarterly.
Summary: Identifying trends, fads, and patterns in behaviours through a socio-cultural perspective is key to understanding users’ needs. How these are determined in terms of relevance and impact is important to
businesses.
Trend watchers – us included – love to obsess over the new. But regular readers often ask us what’s happened to past trends, and of course that’s something we religiously track too. Which is why this month, we take a look back at five past trends*, including one from 2009 (gasp!): the developments, the status quo, and the many future innovation opportunities they will continue to offer (for those who still need their NEWISM-fix ;)
In this issue of Rewir Trend Review we invite you on a journey to see innovative projects and meet inspiring people who truly care about the sustainability of our planet and the well being of its inhabitants. Subscribe today for your monthly brand and business update by sending an email to rewir@rewir.com.
Your monthly dose of the latest trends locally and abroad. This month we look at enhancing the experience and connection of being human in ways that go beyond what was thought possible.
There was a time when SXSW set the agenda, but now it seems to reflect it.
Once a focal point of the digital design industry, the event has grown in size and ambition to become a forum for a wide variety of contemporary issues, seemingly random in nature and curated around no clear principles.
Havas has summarized some of the common key themes on display at SXSW, which were reflected more generally as societal trends.
As our purchasing power decreases, we still want to benefit from everything the consumer society has to offer. In order not to be frustrated and not to refrain ourselves, we found a solution: rethinking our consumption. We try to optimize our expenses, even when it means sharing our own goods with others and owning less, to keep on consuming as we wish to. Soone THE RIGHT TO USE WILL PREVAIL OVER THE PROPERTY RIGHT.
In our ninth annual report, we see how consumers are both welcoming and resisting technology's growing omnipresence in our lives. For many, technology serves as a gateway to opportunity and an enabler of hyper-efficient lifestyles, but those who are most immersed are starting to question its effect on their lives and their privacy. One result is that more people are trying to find a balance and lead more mindful, in-the-moment lives.
Our forecast also puts a spotlight on the growth of immersive experiences; the accelerating shift to a visual vocabulary; the new appeal of imperfection; and the rise of telepathic technology, which will enable brands to better understand minds and moods and react in a very personalized way.
The full report-in which we cover each trend in detail, highlighting what's driving the shift, how it's manifesting and what it means for brands-is available at www.jwtintelligence.com
This article has been written by Nehal Shah, a Design Researcher. This article was published in issue 06 of Social Technology Quarterly.
Summary: Identifying trends, fads, and patterns in behaviours through a socio-cultural perspective is key to understanding users’ needs. How these are determined in terms of relevance and impact is important to
businesses.
Trend watchers – us included – love to obsess over the new. But regular readers often ask us what’s happened to past trends, and of course that’s something we religiously track too. Which is why this month, we take a look back at five past trends*, including one from 2009 (gasp!): the developments, the status quo, and the many future innovation opportunities they will continue to offer (for those who still need their NEWISM-fix ;)
For more information visit http://www.howcoolbrandsstayhot.com/trends
Enjoy the inspiration!
Early 2014, five trend watchers teamed up to share their views on the consumer and societal evolutions for 2014 and beyond. In this brand-new consumer trends paper, we gathered 5 paradoxical trends defining the consumer of today and of the future:
1. Learn from Joeri Van den Bergh how global brands such as Heineken and Renault are using serendipity in their advertising.
2. Find out from Steven Van Belleghem how companies benefit from the abundance of useful information to predict consumer behavior.
3. Follow Tom Palmaerts to experience four possible cloaking channels: de-facing, de-sharing, de-leting and the dark web…
4. Discover with Sven Mastbooms how existing business models are under pressure due to the consumers’ urge to take a quicker, easier and cheaper shortcut to the solution.
5. And finally tune in to Herman Konings to find out how consumers are taking control of their own health.
Technology Trends | How Technology Impacts Our LivesHellocomputer
A trends report looking at how technology has changed our lives and business in recent years. From Uber and Airbnb and other sharing economies, to smart cities and crowdsourcing, the Internet and new technology has made a significant impact on how we function in our society.
By Carla Gontier
People can basically get whatever they want, whenever they want it, from the tap of an app these days. And according to research by The Webby Awards and Harris Poll, consumers’ expectations are higher than ever and only growing. Get those exclusive findings in our white paper below, What They Expect When They’re Expecting: Understanding the Sky-High Demands of the World’s Most Entitled Consumer.
With contributions from:
Susan P. Crawford, Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet & Society
Edu Pou, Executive Creative Director, The Barbarian Group
Gaspard de Dreuzy, Pager App, Co-Founder
Scott Mautz, Marketing Director NA Charmin & Puffs Family Care
Inspiration Tours and Factfinding Missions 2023.pdfNiki Skene
Silicon Valley Inspiration Tours was established in 2012 and has conducted over 160 Inspiration Tours and Factfinding Missions in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Berlin, Vienna, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Mumbai and Hongkong.
The 5* rated program is the best experience, money can buy to inspire future leaders.
Top Trends from SXSW Interactive 2014. The Big Roundup.Ashika Chauhan
SXSW wasn’t just about one or two pieces of new tech, what it actually felt like was a glimpse into the not-so-distant future.
Trends you might of heard of like wearables, data and the internet of things are still around, but they’re beginning to grow-up and different industries are beginning to be disrupted as a result.
More than anything, the conference instilled a sense of responsibility in me. The decisions we make today, as people, as agencies and as brands will define the future we live in tomorrow.
The deck covers the most prominent trends from this year. I'd love to hear your thoughts, say hello @ashikachauhan.
Ashika Chauhan is Big’s Digital Experience Director and is passionate about creative innovation.
As a millennial, born in 1990, I have first hand knowledge of what’s trending with today’s youth. I grew up on the internet. I had my first cell phone in middle school, and I check my social media sites more frequently than my email. I understand where the kids are coming from because, as much as I don’t want to admit it out loud, I’m still one of those kids.
After shifting through the current trends of my generation, four over-arching themes emerged: self-expression, new media, the share economy, and the socially conscious consumer.
trendwatching.com’s 7 CONSUMER TRENDS TO RUN WITH IN 2014TrendWatching
Check out our handpicked selection of 7 Consumer Trends begging to be applied in 2014. By you. From CROWD SHAPED to THE INTERNET OF CARING THINGS to MYCHIATRY...
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10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
How to Use AI to Write a High-Quality Article that Ranksminatamang0021
In the world of content creation, many AI bloggers have drifted away from their original vision, resulting in low-quality articles that search engines overlook. Don't let that happen to you! Join us to discover how to leverage AI tools effectively to craft high-quality content that not only captures your audience's attention but also ranks well on search engines.
Disclaimer: Some of the prompts mentioned here are the examples of Matt Diggity. Please use it as reference and make your own custom prompts.
Google Ads Vs Social Media Ads-A comparative analysisakashrawdot
Explore the differences, advantages, and strategies of using Google Ads vs Social Media Ads for online advertising. This presentation will provide insights into how each platform operates, their unique features, and how they can be leveraged to achieve marketing goals.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
[Google March 2024 Update] How To Thrive: Content, Link Building & SEOSearch Engine Journal
March 2024 disrupted the SEO industry. Websites were deindexed, and manual penalties were delivered—all to produce more helpful, more trustworthy search results.
How did your website fare?
Watch us as we delve into the seismic shifts brought about by Google's March 2024 updates and explore strategies to not just survive, but thrive in this dynamic digital landscape.
You’ll learn:
- How to create content that is valuable to users (not just search engines) using E-E-A-T.
- How to build links that can boost rankings and withstand algorithm updates.
- Best practices for content creation and link building so you can thrive during algorithm updates.
With Vince Ramos, we'll examine the implications of the latest algorithm changes on content creation, link building, and SEO practices, and offer actionable insights from businesses like yours that have remained steadfast amidst the volatility.
Using real-life case studies, we’ll also show you the effectiveness of manual link building techniques and person-first content strategies.
Whether you're a seasoned SEO professional, a budding content creator, or anyone in between, this webinar will help you weather the changes in Google's algorithms and capitalize on them for sustained success.
Check out this webinar and unlock the secrets to thriving in the new Google era.
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
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Key Takeaways:
>> Strategic Selection and Integration: Understand how to select AI tools that align with your business goals and how to conceptually integrate them into your workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation.
>> Understanding AI Tool Categories: Gain a deeper understanding of how AI tools can be leveraged in the areas of ideation, creation, and operation—transforming each aspect of your business.
>> Practical Starting Points: Learn how you can start using these tools in your business with practical tips on initial steps and integration ideas.
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Unleash the power of UK SEO with Brand Highlighters! Our guide delves into the unique search landscape of Britain, equipping you with targeted strategies to dominate UK search engine results. Discover local SEO tactics, keyword magic for UK audiences, and mobile optimization secrets. Get your website seen by the right people and propel your brand to the top of UK searches.
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3. Top 10 business ideas & opportunities for 2014
We’ve selected 15 new business ideas that will provide
entrepreneurs with plenty of inspiration. Spotted from
countries all around the world, these ideas offer a taste of
what’s to come.
YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS
27-02 April 2014
4. The importance of our smartphones has
led to charging points being installed in a
number of outdoor places, from parasols
to handbags. Now a Netherlands-based
fashion designer has created Wearable
Solar, a range of high-end garments that
feature solar panels, enabling wearers to
charge a mobile device.
Read more about Wearable Solar »
1. High-end fashion items collect and store solar energy
5. In big cities, congested roads mean that
public transport is the predominant mode
of travel and if residents need to take a
car, it’s usually a taxi. The Netherlands’
Hopper has already explored the
possibility of eco taxi travel with its one-
person electric scooters, and now
Mellowcabs is enabling South African
citizens to travel for free in its electric
cycle cabs that are funded by advertising.
Read more about Mellowcabs »
2. In South Africa, free-to-use electric cycle taxis are paid for by ads
6. For event organizers and promoters,
collecting an email address and a name
from each ticket buyer is good for future
marketing, but not for really getting to
know the community of people that are
engaged by their shows and events.
Aiming to put a face to the names of
customers, the Selfie Ticket provides a
more personal and fun way to create a
unique admission ticket.
Read more about the Selfie Ticket »
3. ‘Selfie Ticket’ puts a face to event attendees’ names
7. The crowd can make or break a concert
— if they’re not having a good time then
the entire event can fall flat, and the best
performers can adjust their sets by
reading the audience’s reaction. A piece of
wearable tech called Lightwave now
hopes to make this process easier, by
delivering crowd engagement data to DJs
in real time.
Read more about Lightwave »
4. Smart wristband tells DJs if the audience is enjoying the show
8. Drones have recently been touted as an
option for businesses to more quickly
deliver products to consumers without
having to send out a human driver, but the
speed of the flying robots could have wide
implications for healthcare. We’ve already
seen Germany’s Defikopter project
explore the possibility of getting
defibrillators to heart attack victims before
the paramedics even arrive, and now San
Francisco’s QuiQui is set to offer 24/7
delivery of pills and prescriptions via
drone.
Read more about QuiQui »
5. In SF, pharmacy goods will be delivered in 15 mins via drone
9. Regular readers of Springwise may
remember Unbox Love, the subscription
service that helps busy couples revive
their relationships with date ideas in a
box. For those whose relationships are
beyond repair, Japan’s Shitsuren Box —
which translates as Break Up Box — aims
to soothe recipients’ broken hearts while
also supporting pregnant women in
developing countries.
Read more about Shitsuren BOX »
6. Break Up Box cures broken hearts while helping couples in
needunit
10. Plagiarism is a major concern for colleges
today, meaning when it comes to writing a
thesis or essay, college students can often
spend an inordinate amount of time
ensuring their bibliographies are up to
scratch, to the detriment of the quality of
the actual writing. In the past, services
such as ReadCube have made it easier to
annotate and search online articles, and
now Citelighter automatically generates a
citation for any web resource, along with a
number of tools to help students organize
their research.
Read more about Citelighter »
7. Broswer extension automates academic citations of online
material
11. This is part of a series of articles that looks at
entrepreneurs hoping to get their ideas off the
ground through crowdfunding. At the time of writing,
each of these innovations is currently seeking
funding.
Wearable tech has for the most part been
focused on fitness tracking, but that’s not
the only way we can keep our bodies and
minds healthy. Currently seeking funding
on Indiegogo, Sunsprite is a clip-on
sensor that detects if wearers are getting
enough sunlight.
Read more about Guilty Pledgers »
8. Wearable device tells you when you need more sunlight
12. While wearable tech can often offer great
practical uses, consumers won’t go for it if
they think it looks silly — take the
backlash against Google Glass, for
example. Taking this into consideration,
Cuff is a new collection of stylish jewelry
products that come with a discreet and
detachable Bluetooth module that, when
pressed, lets friends and family know if
wearers are in trouble.
Read more about Moff »
9. Customizable jewelry range features a smart rape alarm
13. Weird Of The Week: This is part of a series of
articles that looks at some of the most bizarre and
niche business ideas we see here at Springwise.
Eating is about more than just the taste of
the food in our mouths, and the
experience can be enhanced or tainted by
a whole range of factors, from
atmosphere and ambience to dining
partner. NY-based artist Emilie Blatz has
now created Lickestra to take advantage
of just that, demonstrating ice cream that
acts as a musical instrument when it’s
licked.
Read more about Lickestra »
10. Ice cream offers a musical accompaniment with each lick
14. The fashion industry has come under fire
for its increasing use of ultra-thin models,
which promote false ideals and don’t
represent the body shape of the majority
of consumers. In the past we’ve seen
China’s Vancl Star app enable its own
customers to model their clothes, and now
London-based Anti-Agency is offering a
roster of unusual, creative and punky
models to give fashion campaigns a more
‘real’ edge.
Read more about Anti-Agency »
11. A fashion agency for alternative models
15. Caller ID has made it easier for both
businesses and consumers to make a
decision before they pick up the phone
since its implementation in the telecoms
world, and we’ve even seen apps such as
SayWhat provide subject lines for
incoming calls. With today’s smartphones,
the urge to check every notification is now
one of the biggest timekillers, and new
Android app called Mumble uses custom
alerts to give more information about the
type of text message they’ve received
before they look at their device.
Read more about Mumble »
12. Custom SMS notifications help users decide if they should
bother checking their phone
16. Nobody enjoys waiting in a queue, even if
it’s for something they really want. Apps
such as Qminder have provided a way for
businesses to avoid crowded waiting
rooms or long lines of customers by
providing them with smartphone
notifications when their appointment or
reservation is ready, and now another app
called Shout wants to turn queues into a
marketplace, where users can buy and
sell spots in line for new games consoles
or a table at no-reservation restaurants.
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13. App lets users barter to jump queues
17. Dating isn’t the easiest thing in the world,
and it’s made more difficult when there’s a
gender imbalance in the city. In New York
City, there are 100,000 more women of
dating age, and in San Francisco, there
are 40,000 more men than women. To
solve this problem, matchmaking service
The Dating Ring is helping the two
groups out by flying single New York
women across the country for long
distance dating.
Read more about The Dating Ring »
14. Group dating service connects New Yorkers with San Franciscans
18. Finding out information about a stylish
garment found in a photo or spotted on
the street can sometimes be a pain, and
while visual search — as used by apps
like Snap Fashion — is getting better, it’s
not always accurate. ASAP54 is an app
that taps both the masses and fashion
experts for clothing identification and
personalized recommendations.
Read more about ASAP54 »
15. Social fashion app crowdsources clothing ID and
recommendations