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Tumblr launches new service bringing advertisers and creatives closer

Tumblr has announced Creatrs Network, which will enable brands and advertisers to connect with the site’s most popular creatives to make content na...

Tumblr : Creatrs Network : The Sharded Self

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The cost of caring and how social media affects our stress levels

Washington, US – A study by the Pew Research Center has revealed insights into the effect of internet, mobile phone and social media use on stress ...

Pew Research Center : Cost Of Caring : The Polarity Paradox

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UK to become Europe’s leading luxury goods destination by 2018

The UK is expected to become Europe’s biggest luxury goods destination by 2018 ahead of Italy, France and Germany.

UK : Luxury Destination : Luxury Futures

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Central Saint Martins Material Futures Work in Progress Show 2015

Work presented by the students of the MA Material Futures course continues to expand the definition of design into the realm of future scenarios

MA Material Futures : Mariah Wright : Hortense Duthilleux

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Pill helps the whole body function optimally at night

Researchers at McGill University have demonstrated new ways for medicine to help ease the stress associated with working irregular hours.

Circadian Rhythm : Sleep : Medicine

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Air France invites passengers flying to Asia to compete for an upgrade

Air France is promoting its Asian flights by offering passengers the opportunity to win an upgrade by playing a mobile game as they wait to board.

Air France : Passenger Upgrades : The New Value Economy

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Costco begins stocking premium beauty products at wholesale prices

Beauty lovers can now shop for prestige brands wholesale at Costco at the same time as buying their value-pack toilet rolls, discount hom...

Costco : Beauty's Most Wanted : Cosmetics

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Luxury cycling tours give glampers an opportunity to break a sweat

New York – TerraVelo Tours offers tours of the American West that combine challenging cycling routes with luxury amenities.

TerraVelo : Luxury Camping : Body Temples

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Safety and insurance costs whet consumers’ appetite for self-driving cars

Safety and insurance costs are fuelling consumer interest in self-driving cars, according to new research from the Boston Consultancy Group.

Automotive : Autonomous Vehicles : Self-Driving Cars

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Young people move to Instagram and Pinterest as Facebook attracts older users

A recent study from Pew Research Center reveals that Facebook is becoming the reserve of older generations, while Instagram is becoming increasingl...

Pew Research Center : Social Media Update : The Sharded Self

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2015 International CES Review Part 2

Amid the parade of smartwatches and connected lights on display at 2015 International CES, what was truly new and revolutionary in consumer electro...

Qualcomm : Swarovski : CES 2015

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Retail and productivity app use outpaces entertainment and games in 2014

The latest insights from data analytics tool Flurry reveal that mobile app use rose by 76% in 2014, with commerce, productivity and messaging servi...

Flurry : Mobile Apps : Retail Futures

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Millennials’ quest for meaning is changing the recruitment landscape

As Millennials begin to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time, the desire for meaningful employment by this idealistic young...

The Impact Economy : Recruitment : The New Value Economy

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Growth in e-commerce leads to rise in people abandoning shopping baskets

New York – As more people shop online, rates of shopping trolley abandonment are also increasing, according to a December 2014 study by BI Intell...

E-commerce : Omnichannel : BI Intelligence

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Tesla sets an example as study urges brands to be springboards for change

London – The brands that matter in 2015 will be those that look to build on their cultural capital, according to a new report from think tank Added...

VIBE Index 2014 : Cultural Capital : The New Value Economy

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New dining app introduces cashless payments and bidding for tables

Reserve, a new digital concierge service, is set to put an end to fumbling with cash or cards to pay for meals and will invite diners to bid for ta...

Reserve : Table Bidding : Cashless Futures

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Airbnb launches campaign designed to bring people together

Online rental marketplace Airbnb has launched a global initiative to rid the world of strangers by inspiring random acts of kindness.

AirBnB : Pineapple : Pineapple Magazine

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CES 2015: Sony’s speaker lamp brings sound and light to the home

Las Vegas – Sony’s Symphonic Light transmits resonant, high-frequency sound via a clear glass lamp.

Sony : CES 2015 : Connected Home

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Sharp rise in video posts on Facebook marks shift towards visual newsfeeds

In a shift towards visual language, Facebook has revealed that worldwide its users have shared 75% more video posts per person in the past year. I...

Facebook : Video : Generation I

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2015 International CES Review Part 1: Virtual reality, drones and augmented innovation

The 2015 International CES rode a wave of technology investment and economic optimism to become the largest show in CES history. Virtual reality an...

CES 2015 : Virtual Reality : Drones

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