The Davos Delusion Davos leaders are gathering this week to change the world. Again. “We are faced by a world which is increasingly schizophrenic. Our world is rapidly changing and power is shifting geopolitically, in business terms and even in the virtual world. Power, wealth and well-being are spread in ever more complex ways, leading […]
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The Tiny Robots Revolutionizing Eye Surgery
Machines that are capable of making precise operations inside the human eye will make it possible to perform entirely new procedures. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
Super Mario Run will come to Android in March
As we’ve known for a while, Super Mario Run is coming to Android after an exclusive stint on iOS. It’s… going to be a while, though. Read More Go to Source Author: Greg Kumparak Powered by WPeMatico
Venture capital in 2017 is when the rubber hits the road for returns
In the United States, VC funds raised a whopping $40.6 billion in 2016[1]. It was the largest year for VC fundraising since 2000 when the venture industry raked in a jaw dropping $101.4 billion[1]. Yet the 2016 exit market was a mixed bag. Despite many forecasting (hoping?) that herds of unicorns would enter the public […]
Alexa Gives Amazon a Powerful Data Advantage
Millions of people talking with Alexa could help Amazon fight off Google in the home voice assistant market. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
Alchemist Accelerator closes $2.5 million to back enterprise tech startups
The Alchemist Accelerator has closed a $2.5 million fund for very early stage investments in tech startups serving large organizations in an era when robotics, artificial intelligence and the internet of things are fundamentally changing the way they operate. Limited partners in Alchemists’ second fund included Johnson Controls, Ericsson, and Analog Garage, a VC arm […]
Synthesio acquires Bunkr to build interactive business reports
Bunkr wanted to build a PowerPoint killer, making it much faster to build beautiful, interactive presentations. But the startup couldn’t attract millions and millions of users, so Synthesio is acquiring Bunkr for an undisclosed amount. The technology will live on and be integrated into Synthesio. Synthesio is a social media monitoring and analytics platform. Big […]
Will Science Have a Seat at President Trump’s Table?
Every president since FDR has had a science advisor. Trump has yet to name one or indicate leading candidates. Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
The Unacceptable Persistence of the Digital Divide
Millions of Americans lack broadband access and computer skills – can President Trump bring them into the digital economy? Go to Source Author: TechReview Powered by WPeMatico
Clothing maker Scott Jordan talks about the future of fashion
Scott Jordan never meant to make clothes. He was a lawyer by trade and wanted something he could wear to keep his Walkman from snagging on doorknobs. A few iterations later he invented the ScottEVest, a vest with loads of pockets and secret channels for headphones and other cables. Now, after over a decade in […]