Have you ever “owned a room?” I don’t mean in terms of actual real estate, but rather in terms of mental real estate? If you have, you’ll never forget the feeling of having every eye in the room on you, people practically breathing along with you. I think that’s what they mean when they say having them “eating out of your hand.” Now, have you ever completely lost control of the room? As you look around, eyes are glazed over, people sneaking peeks at their smart phones and mobile devices or just typing on their computers (and you know they aren’t taking copious notes). Even…
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Ignasi Monreal’s Fashion Illustrations
Trendland - Fashion & Trends Blogzine17 May 2013 | 10:51 amWe love the work of fashion illustrator Ignasi Monreal. A few months back, we brought you this vibrant series the illustrator did for V Magazine Spain, and we couldn’t get enough. The illustrator recently did a series of looks for Hong Kong retailer JOYCE, illustrating fashion from S/S 2013, on view here. The illustrator, who lives and works in Madrid, completing studies in Illustration, Communication Design, and Fashion.For more information, visit www.ignasimonreal.com -
Top Small Business News This Week: May 17
Small Business Trends17 May 2013 | 3:45 pmThis week’s top small business news stories looked at the latest mobile technology, 3D printing, the future of the password, the latest in the battle over Obamacare and much more. The Small Business Trends editorial team doesn’t just bring you the headlines. These stories explain how the news of the week affects you. Mobile Nokia introduces a new Lumia 925 Windows phone. The phone will have a metal case and upgrades to its camera technology. Observers see the Windows 8 operating system as a benefit to business users. Many business users are already using Windows on their other… -
How to wear high heel Shoes?
Fashion by FashionFashion by Fashion10 May 2013 | 3:34 amA pin, spool, square or hourglass, which are thin or squared, the high heels are a must for every woman: give the figure that not-so-that which makes it more sexy but also more feminine, highlight the body’s silhouette (not only that) and give an added value to your pace. Of course, men love them, although for those who are not accustomed to portals are a real instrument of torture. But learning to walk on “stilts” is not impossible. Here is some little trick to bring a well heel 12 shoes, while maintaining stability and sensuality. Every woman knows that takes only seconds… -
Google better organizes our world –and sells us back the experience
Altimeter Group15 May 2013 | 2:28 pmThis post originally appeared on my Altimeter analyst Jeremiah Owyang’s Web Strategy Blog By Chris Silva and Jeremiah Owyang, Industry Analysts at Altimeter Group Last year’s over hyped skydiving was replaced by down to earth by grounded product enhancements. We’re live from the Google IO conference in SF with 6,000 developers, press, and media in San [...]
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Google better organizes our world –and sells us back the experience
15 May 2013 | 2:28 pmThis post originally appeared on my Altimeter analyst Jeremiah Owyang’s Web Strategy Blog By Chris Silva and Jeremiah Owyang, Industry Analysts at Altimeter Group Last year’s over hyped skydiving was replaced by down to earth by grounded product enhancements. We’re live from the Google IO conference in SF with 6,000 developers, press, and media in San [...] -
New Research: Organize for Content
25 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amMore than a handful of brands publish more content now than a major media property such as Time Magazine did 25 years ago. Despite the overwhelming and ever-increasing trend toward content marketing, and the need to continually feed an ever-increasing portfolio of content channels and formats, most organizations haven’t yet addressed content on either a [...] -
Four Disruption Themes for Business
18 Apr 2013 | 10:44 amBy Altimeter’s Research Team Analysts: Susan Etlinger, Charlene Li, Rebecca Lieb, Jeremiah Owyang, Chris Silva, Brian Solis; Consulting: Ed Terpening, Alan Webber: Researchers: Jon Cifuentes, Jessica Groopman, Andrew Jones, Jaimy Szymanski, Christine Tran Over 30 Technologies Have Emerged, at a Faster Pace than Companies Can Digest. If you think social was disruptive, it was really just the beginning. Altimeter’s [...] -
The Phone Doesn’t Matter In #FacebookPhone
4 Apr 2013 | 2:48 pmThis post was also cross-posted at my blog makemobilework.com. We all gathered amidst the rain and clouds at Facebook HQ, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA to see what would be unveiled. A new flagship Android phone, tailored toward Facebook users? A new branch of the Android OS? A groundbreaking partnership? Turns out it’s an application – [...] -
SXSW Interactive: Exploring the Perhiphery
25 Mar 2013 | 12:56 pmSXSW Interactive—or what I like to call it, “Geek Mardi Gras”—is over, and the dust is settling. Although there was no real central theme at this year’s SXSW Interactive conference, there were very interesting themes on the periphery of digital. It’s great that the conference curators are exploring the outside boundaries of “Interactive”. It’s just [...]
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Our Latest Hand-Picked List of Events, Contests and Awards
18 May 2013 | 2:40 pmWelcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar. Featured Events, Contests and Awards Access to Capital Chicago May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more. Discount Code sbtrends (Get 30% off) Making… -
Twitter Suspension? First Step: Don’t Panic
18 May 2013 | 10:10 amSince last week, lots of legitimate business accounts have been suspended and then unsuspended on Twitter. Here’s more on what’s been happening and what to do if you find yourself in the same situation. Legitimate Business Accounts Getting Suspended It’s been fairly common for pure spam accounts to get suspended. Most Twitter users applaud spam crackdowns. But what’s less common is when legitimate small business users get their Twitter accounts suspended. That happened just this week in the business community, with numerous reports of business users getting… -
How to “Own the Room” in Any Presentation
18 May 2013 | 6:00 amHave you ever “owned a room?” I don’t mean in terms of actual real estate, but rather in terms of mental real estate? If you have, you’ll never forget the feeling of having every eye in the room on you, people practically breathing along with you. I think that’s what they mean when they say having them “eating out of your hand.” Now, have you ever completely lost control of the room? As you look around, eyes are glazed over, people sneaking peeks at their smart phones and mobile devices or just typing on their computers (and you know they aren’t taking copious notes). Even… -
Top Small Business News This Week: May 17
17 May 2013 | 3:45 pmThis week’s top small business news stories looked at the latest mobile technology, 3D printing, the future of the password, the latest in the battle over Obamacare and much more. The Small Business Trends editorial team doesn’t just bring you the headlines. These stories explain how the news of the week affects you. Mobile Nokia introduces a new Lumia 925 Windows phone. The phone will have a metal case and upgrades to its camera technology. Observers see the Windows 8 operating system as a benefit to business users. Many business users are already using Windows on their other… -
Groupon Expands Breadcrumb POS, Shifts its Small Business Strategy
17 May 2013 | 12:17 pmStill thinking of Groupon as a company that sends out daily deal emails all the while incurring the ire of small businesses that lose money on one-time customers? Well, think again. That’s the old story. Groupon has a much more compelling small business story to tell in 2013. It’s a very positive story, in fact. One part of that story is how Groupon is repositioning itself as a provider of technology systems to help local businesses become more profitable and increase sales. Since last year, Groupon has offered a POS system for small businesses. Just this week the company…
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Steven Harrington: You & I
5 May 2013 | 5:41 pmSteven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. We first covered Steve Harrington back in 2005 and it’s been grew to watch him grow and evolve as an artist. -
Gibson Min-ETune
17 Apr 2013 | 7:42 amI love this. This clever, battery-powered robot tuner can tune all six strings in just seconds, and delivers over 75 tunings per charge. To do so, it tunes your physical strings — as opposed to digitally, which can result in degraded tone — and gives you access to 12 common alternative tunings, including six that you can program yourself. Via Uncrate -
Sartorial Zoo Animals
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Landmarks & Lions Cases
12 Mar 2013 | 8:08 amLoving the look of the Landmarks & Lions cases for iPhone, iPad, etc. Each calf skin leather piece is hand cut and sewn together with contrast stitching and individually hand painted. The iPad cases are made-to-order and are individually handmade.
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Online Marketing Media Statistics - Find Out How Organizations Structure Their Social Media Teams (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 7:24 am(TrendHunter.com) Go-Gulf Web Technologies has compiled an infographic that outlines how most organizations use and structure their social media teams. Those looking to work in the social media field as well as... -
Job Contest Campaigns - The 'Best Jobs In The World' Stunt Invites Individuals to Explore Australia (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 6:54 am(TrendHunter.com) Tourism Australia is encouraging tourists to explore all the beauty of the country through this ‘Best Jobs In The World' campaign. Applicants are competing with each other for chance to... -
Neon Browser Sign Campaigns - Advertisements for Sulamérica Paradiso Retrofy Browser Logos (TrendHunter.com)
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Joke Jogging Publicity Stunts - Fevicol’s Simple Marketing Campaign Stages Runners Stuck in Pl (TrendHunter.com)
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Friendly Flag-Sharing Ads - Coca-Cola's 'Happy Flags' Celebrate the World's Happiest Country (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 4:31 am(TrendHunter.com) To celebrate Denmark being named the world's happiest country, Coca-Cola created the ‘Happy Flag' campaign, inspired by the Danish tradition of welcoming newcomers and returning...
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41 Romantically Inspired Shoots - From Beachside Couple Editorials to Rocker Couple Captures (TOPLIST)
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60 Neo-Historical Fashions - From Feminine Medieval Attire to Victorian-Inspired Menswear (TOPLIST)
17 May 2013 | 9:56 am(TrendHunter.com) These historical fashion collections are representative of a shift away from efficient and basic minimalist fashions in favor of opulence, glamour and elegance. By nature, fashion is quite cyclical,... -
Mirroring Mother-Daughter Editorials - The Mother Daughter Duo Bianca Balti & Matilde Pose for Grey (GALLERY)
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Vibrant Feminine Artist Editorials - Langley Fox Hemingway Sports a Lot of Pink for Galore Magazine (GALLERY)
17 May 2013 | 2:57 am(TrendHunter.com) Artist Langley Fox Hemingway did a glamorous girly photo shoot for Galore Magazine this spring, after being named Galore’s IT Girl. These shots are over the top and pretty in pink. All of these... -
Darkly Deceptive Photography - The New Chema Madoz Photography Turns Reality on its Head (GALLERY)
17 May 2013 | 1:46 am(TrendHunter.com) Nothing is as it seems with the newly released Chema Madoz photography. Each of his photos displays some unexpected angle. A cloud that becomes the leaves of a tree, a spoon with a fork-shaped...
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Academic Romance Editorials - This Man About Town 2013 Editorial Depicts Student Romance (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 8:35 am(TrendHunter.com) The love-inspired editorial for Man About Town 2013 entitled ‘Love in a Warm Climate' appears to tell a student love story. These fantastic photographs by Lachlan Bailey are shot on a... -
High-End Concrete Timepieces - Concrete is Turned into Elegance on This Watch by Dzmitry Samal (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 7:55 am(TrendHunter.com) These simplistic and sophisticated-looking watches are made of material that isn't exactly so sophisticated—concrete. This watch by Dzmitry Samal, roughly priced at $1,600 US, is... -
Blood-Covered Clutch Bags - These Bloody Cleaver Clutch Purses are Great for Halloween (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 7:04 am(TrendHunter.com) Dexter fans will definitely get a chuckle out of these bloody cleaver clutch purses. This look is not for the fashion faint of heart, but if you're looking for a bold clutch bag this might be... -
Chaotic Bedroom Captures - Maya Fuhr Documents Hot Girls in Messy Room Environments (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 6:34 am(TrendHunter.com) Photographer Maya Fuhr has taken it upon herself to document the wild girl in her natural habitat, the messy room. These bodacious babes shamelessly show off their impossibly chaotic bedrooms,... -
Music Video Vixen Shoots - Brian Finke Documents Rap Video Culture in Hip Hop Honeys (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 4:21 am(TrendHunter.com) In an ongoing photo series entitled Hip Hop Honeys, photographer Brian Finke gets to go backstage behind the glitz and glam of hip hop music videos to document the off-screen action. Many rap and...
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Pop Culture Home Decor - PIXERS' Cinematographics Collection Includes Batman Art (TrendHunter.com)
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20 Quirky Adventure Time Products - From Cult Cartoon High Tops to 8-Bit Video Game Crossovers (TrendHunter.com)
18 May 2013 | 7:34 am(TrendHunter.com) Pop culture buffs have embraced the cult cartoon ‘Adventure Time.' With lovable characters like Jake the magical talking dog and Princess Bubblegum (who's name speaks for itself) it&... -
Rockstar Comic Covers - Butcher Billy Designs Hot New Looks for Post-Punk Superheroes (TrendHunter.com)
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Killer Doll Re-Creations - The Norman Bates Doll is Sure to Satisfy Your Psychotic Tendencies (TrendHunter.com)
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18 May 2013 | 4:21 am(TrendHunter.com) In an ongoing photo series entitled Hip Hop Honeys, photographer Brian Finke gets to go backstage behind the glitz and glam of hip hop music videos to document the off-screen action. Many rap and...
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In Punjab, new shopping malls influence business trends - The Express Tribune
18 May 2013 | 2:01 pmThe Express TribuneIn Punjab, new shopping malls influence business trendsThe Express TribuneIn Punjab, new shopping malls influence business trends. Developers aiming to introduce such malls all over the province to attract customers. By Shahram Haq. Published: May 19, 2013. Tweet · Share this article Print this page Email. A view of the -
Porsche reveals new 918 Spyder hybrid specs and tech; it'll go 93mph on ... - Digital Trends
18 May 2013 | 12:47 pmDigital TrendsPorsche reveals new 918 Spyder hybrid specs and tech; it'll go 93mph on Digital TrendsPorsche is upping the horsepower of its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar from 795 to 887, and it has some updated specifications to go with that increased output. Stutgartt is also revealing more about the 918's programmable driving modes and other tech.and more » -
Grow with KARE: Spring gardening trends for 2013 - KARE
18 May 2013 | 8:22 amKAREGrow with KARE: Spring gardening trends for 2013KAREChanhassen - Gardeners are FINALLY getting into their gardens after a long wet, white start to spring. Here are a few trends that we are picking up on. 1.) Large planted succulents, not just for terrariums new large sizes that command a presence in the -
Samsung releases TecTiles2, new generation of programmable NFC tiles - Digital Trends
18 May 2013 | 6:53 amSamsung releases TecTiles2, new generation of programmable NFC tilesDigital TrendsAre you familiar with Samsung TecTiles? If not, let's take a moment to explain: these are small, programmable tiles that can be programmed via your smartphone to perform any given number of tasks, from making sure your phone's alarm goes off (in the and more » -
The Financial Times falls victim to the Syrian Electronic Army - Digital Trends
18 May 2013 | 6:53 amIrish TimesThe Financial Times falls victim to the Syrian Electronic ArmyDigital TrendsThe Syrian Electronic Army is at it again: The Financial Times has confirmed that its website and Twitter accounts were hacked by the SEA in the latest attack by the organization. Foreign media outlets have been the primary focus of the SEA since it 'Pro-Assad' hackers attack Financial TimesIrish Timesall 70 news articles »
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Weekly Viral Report Card
18 May 2013 | 10:45 amMany of you can probably relate to our obsession with statistics. There is an ongoing unspoken competition in our office to see who has got the viral touch, and we decided to materialize this obsession into a ‘Weekly Viral Report’ that includes the top post on Trendland.com, the most repined images from our Pinterest, and the most liked photos on our Facebook and Instagram.This week’s most repined image on TL’s Pinterest is this editorial from pedderzine.See the image here on our Pinterest and view the post on Trendland.Ulyana Sergeenko Haute Couture Spring/Summer… -
Ignasi Monreal’s Fashion Illustrations
17 May 2013 | 10:51 amWe love the work of fashion illustrator Ignasi Monreal. A few months back, we brought you this vibrant series the illustrator did for V Magazine Spain, and we couldn’t get enough. The illustrator recently did a series of looks for Hong Kong retailer JOYCE, illustrating fashion from S/S 2013, on view here. The illustrator, who lives and works in Madrid, completing studies in Illustration, Communication Design, and Fashion.For more information, visit www.ignasimonreal.com -
Working Whites: Lightfilled Swedish Interior
17 May 2013 | 10:50 amThere are many ways to work a white space. Whether you are designing your interior to be super sleek, sterile and minimal or, modern with raw textures, all white is a trend that is here to stay. Since we love Scandinavian interiors so much, check out this space in which cognac, sky blue, and white all come together in a raw, traditional but fresh fashion.Many thanks to My Scandinavian Home for the tip! -
Exhibitions & Openings for the Week of May 16
17 May 2013 | 10:24 amThis week in Art Weekly we are traveling to two gallery openings each in London and NYC, and one in the ever-lovely Paris! Enjoy! Tim Bavington — “New Paintings” — New York, NY Tim Bavington’s color-saturated, minimal paintings are truly a feast for the eyes! Using music as his inspiration and starting point, Bavington creates a challenging and riveting visual experience. This set of paintings uses The Who’s operatic album as a starting point and plays with a variety of neons and pastels to form an optical journey never to be forgotten. Wow!Jack Shainman… -
Minute Taker: Last Things
17 May 2013 | 10:13 amLast Things is Minute Taker’s first musical offering in five years. The Manchester UK born songwriter, who has previously recorded under his real name Ben McGarvey, produces all of his music in his parents basement, using unusual household objects to create loops, as well as more traditional instruments such as the piano. BUY HEREFor me, what makes Minute Taker so special, is the level of raw uninterrupted songwriting he produces, that is void of the heavy studio effects we have become so accustomed to hearing within modern day music. His voice – previously compared to the likes…
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Quarterly Revenues from iTunes exceed 4% billion, grow by 32%
17 May 2013 | 2:24 pmHorace Dediu | asymco: "In the latest quarter the iTunes top line grew by 32%. Additional newly reported items: Quarterly revenues topped $4 billion (a new high) and the company suggests that this rate is maintainable by stating it has a “$16 billion annual run rate”. The pattern of revenues is shown below."The content portion of iTunes revenues was $2.4 billion, up from $2.1 billion sequentially. Growth into Q1 is not unusual as many holiday iTunes gift cards are redeemed during January.Revenue growth has been surprisingly steady, averaging 29%/quarter for more than six years. -
Yahoo and Twitter Partnership to bring Real Time Tweets
16 May 2013 | 11:11 amYahoo announced on Thursday a new partnership between the companies "will bring select tweets from Twitter directly into the Yahoo user streamPartnership between the Companies will bring select tweets from Twitter directly into the Yahoo News stream. For now,however it seems a fairly basic integration of Twitter accounts and actual Tweets into Yahoo’s flowing news content stream; placing Tweets in between the curated Yahoo news stories.As the consumption of Real time news and information, local searches including tweets , real time checkins (… -
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Google Reviving their SoMo Device Ecosystem,,
15 May 2013 | 4:59 pmGoogle kicks off showcase for devices, services - The Economic Times: " Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opens on Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase the latest mobile devices running its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up. The audience of about 6,000 people at ``Google I/O'' includes engineers and entrepreneurs who develop applications and other features that can make smartphones and tablets more appealing. Reporters from around the world also will be on hand, giving Google a chance to generate more… -
How Social Media is impacting Online Shopping in India; Country Report
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Bowie in space, atrocious local commercials and more in this week’s Staff Picks
18 May 2013 | 1:15 pmAndrew Couts: 3D-printed guns are for wussy elites So, 3D-printed guns are now a thing. The Texan libertarians at Defense Distributed unveiled last week their so-called Liberator pistol, a funny-looking all-plastic firearm created with a fancy 3D printer that costs $8,000 … used. They even put the designs up online for anyone to download for [...] -
Rising level of car tech opening door to mobile cyberattacks? Federal agency taking pre-emptive action
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Porsche reveals new 918 Spyder hybrid specs and tech; it’ll go 93mph on electricity alone
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Say the Same Thing: OK GO’s smartphone game is more than OK
18 May 2013 | 12:11 pmOK Go is a band known for its web savviness and creative projects. Now it's trying out mobile games, but it's all about words not music. We try out the asynchronous word association game Say the Same Thing, available for iOS and Android.
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Balancing Vase Automatically Tips Over When Plants Are Thirsty
17 May 2013 | 10:39 amNew design alerts owner when it’s time to water their greenery.
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Science experiments for curious kids by subscription
17 May 2013 | 8:45 amAdd / Remove We’ve already seen Amabam use the subscription model to help adults pursue a new hobby with monthly learning boxes, so surely the same could be done for kids? genius.box has answered that question, with the aim to get children completing projects related to STEM subjects on a regular basis. Aimed at children aged eight to 12, the boxes will be themed by each of the four STEM areas – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. According to reports, the startup has already demonstrated two of the boxes, featuring a ‘kitchen chemistry’ set that gets kids… -
Search tool offers medical information personalized to each user
17 May 2013 | 7:19 amAdd / Remove The internet is increasingly home to reams of information that patients can use to self-diagnose before they contact a health professional, but this wealth of data may either be poorly-researched or may not even be relevant to them. We’ve already seen Cureus try to tackle the first of these issues by placing peer-reviewed papers straight onto the web, and now Israel’s Medivizor is a search tool that offers results personalized to each user. Currently open to those looking for information on breast cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, colorectal cancer, and melanoma,… -
Pinterest-style site integrates social sharing, digital identification and online shopping
17 May 2013 | 5:44 amAdd / Remove We’ve already seen CrowdSend tap the crowds to help consumers identify unlabelled products in online images. Improving on this concept, myStorey is a new platform that enables users to create curated digital pinboards, with photo-tagging capabilities to let friends know where they bought the items. The idea behind the site is that people can tell their stories through the things they own. Aimed at sharing between close friends and relatives, myStorey provides a pinboard for users to upload images of products, which they can tag with rich information – from the people in… -
Online concert venue grants access to sold out shows
16 May 2013 | 9:22 amAdd / Remove Music lovers are now well versed in buying albums and singles off the web, whether through downloading or online stores. But what about live events? In the past startups such as eMusic Live have enabled fans to buy video of the show they just saw at on-site kiosks, but EVNTLIVE is an online concert venue that lets users watch a customizable live feed of shows with friends. While many consumers may have good intentions about attending live shows, their time and location-sensitive means that it’s not always possible – and tickets to see popular artists can either be too… -
Platform helps clients track contractor billing in real time
16 May 2013 | 7:26 amAdd / Remove While platforms such as Blippy have provided a way for consumers to share their every purchase, they can still remain in the dark about how their money is being spent by the businesses they use, especially when it comes to hired professionals whose costs can grow as the job goes on. Viewabill enables clients to monitor their contractors’ work hours and expenditure in real time, helping them to keep bills under control. Initially designed for those dealing with attorneys and accountants, Viewabill works with professionals’ existing time sheet and invoicing software,…
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Third Man Records has releasd a limited edition...
18 May 2013 | 8:43 amThird Man Records has releasd a limited edition gold and platinum record set for the feature film The Great Gatsby’s soundtrack. Assembled by hand, the deluxe metallized discs come packaged in a laser-cut birch wood LP jacket, riveted to aluminum spines. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
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18 May 2013 | 4:09 amVince Rossi and Adam Metallo, of the Smithsonian's 3D Digitization Program Office document the three-dimensional details of many important collections so that the objects are available for research, education and general interest. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
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17 May 2013 | 9:40 pmA first look at my most inspiring discoveries at Wanted Design NYC 2013! (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
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Recycling Electronics Becomes Easy
16 May 2013 | 9:00 amRecycling your old electronics is about to become a lot easier in NYC. This week, New York City Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty announced the launch of new residential electronics recycling program “e-cycleNYC” in partnership with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI). Unfortunately, that means you’ll probably miss out on lugging your broken 42’’ plasma on the subway in an attempt to make it to an e-waste drop off event, but we don’t think you’ll mind too much, right? The free recycling service will be provided to buildings with 10 or more apartment units in each… -
Solar Patio Table
15 May 2013 | 9:00 amThis is the patio table with an integrated solar cell that lets users enjoy electronic devices outdoors without worrying about a dying battery. The top of the table resembles blown glass, yet it contains a 30-watt solar panel that absorbs the sun’s energy and stores it in a rechargeable 12-volt, 7 Ampere-Hour battery concealed under the tabletop. The side of the table is outfitted with two USB ports that can charge smartphones, MP3 players, and tablets, while two 12-volt auto DC ports and two 9-volt DC ports run a fan, laptop, or other low-wattage device. The battery provides enough power… -
Goggles Lens with Real Time Tracking
14 May 2013 | 9:03 amSports technology has come a long way over the past 10 years, but there is one particular sector that has been widely neglected when it comes to monitoring devices: swimming. designed in collaboration with tribudesign, ‘instabeat’ – a heads-up display monitor that mounts on the straps of any swimming goggles – reads the heart rate from the temporal artery without a chest belt, and displays it in real-time on the lens through a color code indicating the heart rate zone. the device also tracks calories burned, lap times and breathing frequency – with all data… -
When Less is More
13 May 2013 | 9:02 amThis exquisite design belongs to Paris based studio BETILLON / DORVAL?BORY. They took a tiny, elongated studio and turned it into a beautiful minimalist loft, serene and streamlined. The uniformity of color creates an illusion of a bigger space. It also serves as a backdrop for an unusual and clever lighting effect. The kitchen and living room features color distinguishing illumination, while the bed and shower merely uses monochromatic light. This contrast defines and visually zones the place. Apartement Spectral [ShoeBox Dwelling] -
Loo Connect
12 May 2013 | 9:00 amFor those on the go, finding a clean toilet in Singapore and giving feedback on the best and worst commodes is now in hand with a new app for mobile phones and tablet computers. The Restroom Association of Singapore (RAS) already has the LOO Connect service on its toilet.org.sg website that allows people to pinpoint and comment on public facilities and to see those given three, four or five stars. With the new app for Android smartphones and tablets, the non-profit group said it was “leveraging on the ‘crowdsourcing’ trend and technology to recognise clean toilets and…
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We Need A Little Insanity: Jordan Zimmerman at TEDxUSF
26 Apr 2013 | 10:24 amSee on Scoop.it – Trends: Mobile, New Media, Market Research and Collaboration For our greatest success, we need to take daring risks and be willing to do things that may seem a bit “insane” to others. Advertising mogul Jordan Zimmerman… Deanna Lawrence‘s insight: Life via Jordan Zimmerman: his story of insanity and how it led to a life of remarkable feats. See on www.youtube.com Filed under: Digital Media -
Global Information Technology Report 2013
13 Apr 2013 | 8:33 amhttp://www.weforum.org/ Something to pay close attention to: The Global Information Technology Report Deanna Lawrence‘s insight: ICT readiness.. See on www.youtube.com Filed under: Digital Media -
Most Innovative Companies 2013
26 Mar 2013 | 7:56 amThe Most Innovative Companies 2013 The Secret: Each solution enables people. The creators, listen, observe and often with users as a part of the process, design to solve problems. Support Connections, Listen, and Learn. See on www.fastcompany.com Filed under: Digital Media -
Cisco – Tomorrow Starts Here
22 Mar 2013 | 1:58 pmSee on Scoop.it – Trends: Mobile, New Media, Market Research and Collaboration More than 99% of things in the physical world are still asleep. The Internet of Everything will wake up everything you can imagine. Deanna Lawrence‘s insight: Amazing…connected. I hope tomorrow comes soon! See on www.cisco.com Filed under: Digital Media -
Coca-Cola Sees No Sales Impact From Online Buzz; Says Digital Display As Effective As TV | CMO Strategy – Advertising Age
19 Mar 2013 | 9:15 amSee on Scoop.it – Trends: Mobile, New Media, Market Research and Collaboration coca-cola finds online buzz has no measurable short-term sales impact, but digital display ads work about as well as tv. Deanna Lawrence‘s insight: I am really worried about how this article with trend with traditional thinkers. I think this is a plea for better measurement! We need to consider the advantages of emotional connections and what the long term impact for the brand will be. I wish Coca-Cola was responding, co-creating and celebrating original content a bit more. …
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What do 156 global CEOs and leaders say it takes to prepare their organizations for the future?
17 May 2013 | 5:46 amAfter more than 2 years of research and travelling around the world to talk to senior leaders about the challenges facing their businesses, and themselves, 5-10 years in the future we will shortly publish the book summarizing our findings and recommendations – what does this mean for you and your organization in preparing for the future, and what do you need to start doing today. “Ready? The 3Rs of Preparing your Organization for the Future” will be available at the end of May/start of June, so we hope you will find it interesting and useful. Here’s a short introduction – for… -
Flu politics
9 May 2013 | 6:19 amMy time in Asia over the past decade has been dotted with epidemics and epidemic scares. These have mainly involved different varieties of the ‘flu, but also other less deadly but still quite bothersome ailments, such as dengue fever. Having just experienced the latter myself – although admittedly a rather mild bout according those in the know – your occasional correspondent is now back in business and eager to share some thoughts on the topic! Here in Singapore, we are currently experiencing the worst year for cases of dengue fever since 2005. The city state’s approach to risk… -
FORGET ABOUT THE PRICE TAG: WHAT WE CAN DO FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE – AND WHY
30 Apr 2013 | 5:17 amHave you ever found a science experiment – or rather some badly rotten food – in your child’s school bag, because nobody checked it for a few days? Ever found clothes on a laundry rack in exactly the same position you put them days ago? Any similar experiences? Then, you must be a working Mum, who now and then goes on a business trip and leaves family tasks to your cherished male partner. Sorry, partners, the above mentioned examples are too common to have been made up by me and, of course, I have some statistics to support my case. A study done by the Institute for Public Policy… -
Cities 3.0: Moving towards the next generation of cities
8 Apr 2013 | 10:46 amPicture a world of bright green cities – not just in terms of being eco-friendly, but bright green as in color! My research for the May Global Trends Briefing on Securing Resources (register here to receive it when it comes out) threw up an interesting article about the world’s first algae powered building in Germany. It’s an apartment complex with a bright green façade thanks to its covering of biofuel-producing algae, and will be the first building in the world to fully integrate algae into the building’s construction. While it’s an exciting – as well as aesthetically pleasing… -
Talking trash in Brussels: Let’s not waste the waste!
25 Mar 2013 | 1:53 amAs a journalist I receive dozens of invitations for press conferences and public speeches every day. Of course, I can’t attend all of them, but I have been to many over the years. Somehow they all seem to sound the same – especially the speeches from the European Institutions: “The EU sets global standards for a better world.” “Europe has the toughest legislation on consumer rights, use of chemicals, or climate change – and the rest of the world would do well to follow this example.” All good intentions and maybe one day even a competitive advantage. But are things really all…
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How To Give The Hair A Wet Look
13 May 2013 | 5:58 pmThe wet look is a mode of very original combing which lends itself to donate (to those who love giving their hair a touch of freshness) a youthful appearance. By following the proper procedure creating a wet look hairstyle is pretty simple. This guide will teach you how to give hair this particular effect suitable for any occasion and most suitable reason to splurge on summer evenings. To get a perfect result, you must first choose the right styling products (for example, balsams use ill-suited to the type of your hair will not allow affection to remain wet for several hours). Then choose a… -
Jeans fashion for fall
13 May 2013 | 5:48 pmThe jeans are increasingly moving away from traditional blue trends simple and boring to become the center of attention for a look both day and night. From sequins to leather appliques are some of the most striking trends presented for this fall season. In this post you commented on of the most beautiful, glamorous and fashionistas who come for cold days. Jeans fashion for fall Pay attention and notes about these trends to look fashionable and gorgeous at all times. Printed Jeans It was something in the summer, but this trend remains in place for the cold season. This fall will be quite… -
Repair summer hair after treatments and creams
13 May 2013 | 5:17 pmSummer ended and left indelible marks on your skin (with tan, but also dry) as in the hair, which probably rinsed, dried on end and the tips are broken and open. All of them suffering symptoms of abuse in swimming pools, the beach, salt water, chlorine, wind and other climatic factors. If the state of your hair is not the best, this is the time to act to restore its softness, shine and smoothness, but also must be prepared for cold and windy days of the new season. At least once a year you have to apply a shock therapy that will restore hair nutrition and hydration. The best without doubt is… -
How to choose the right handbags for every Women
10 May 2013 | 3:50 amA bag contains discretion with all the feminine: tricks, mobile phone, keys, and all that is needed during the long working day or not. Large, small, classic shoulder bag, super shiny. There are many bags that a woman can find on the market and so are the many possibilities of error in the combinations. In this guide we will try to give you the right advice to choose the right bag for every occasion. For the day, choose n capacious bag to contain everything you need to get through the day without a hitch: it is the maxi bag so that you can easily hold a pair of spare shoes. Choose a soft bag… -
How to wear high heel Shoes?
10 May 2013 | 3:34 amA pin, spool, square or hourglass, which are thin or squared, the high heels are a must for every woman: give the figure that not-so-that which makes it more sexy but also more feminine, highlight the body’s silhouette (not only that) and give an added value to your pace. Of course, men love them, although for those who are not accustomed to portals are a real instrument of torture. But learning to walk on “stilts” is not impossible. Here is some little trick to bring a well heel 12 shoes, while maintaining stability and sensuality. Every woman knows that takes only seconds…


