Local Motors, the Arizona-based automaker that crowdsources vehicle design, has introduced a 3D-printed, autonomous, electric shuttle bus that is partially recyclable called Olli. Local Motors says that it’s the first vehicle to use IBM Watson’s car-focused cognitive learning platform, Watson Internet of Things (IoT) for Automotive. Local Motors, the Arizona-based automaker that crowdsources vehicle design,... >>>
Coca-Cola said Thursday that it expects a recent merger of European bottlers to hurt its second-quarter revenue and pretax earnings. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article84104047.html#storylink=cpy Coca-Cola said Thursday that it expects a recent merger of European bottlers to hurt its second-quarter revenue and pretax earnings. Read more here:... >>>
Social media is a source of news for half of consumers around the world but the originating news brand frequently goes unnoticed, according to new research. Social media is a source of news for half of consumers around the world but the originating news brand frequently goes unnoticed, according to new... >>>
Hammer, dropped. Dismayed that CO2 emissions from motor transport have not dropped in the country since 1990, Germany is taking what some will consider an extreme measure. Others will think it’s about time. As of 2030, all new cars registered in Germany must be emissions free, according to The Globe and Mail. Just to be sure... >>>
The virtual reality experiences on display during the Electronic Entertainment Expo are only the beginning. The virtual reality experiences on display during the Electronic Entertainment Expo are only the... >>>
With more internet users than any other country and a fast-rising middle class, China is one of the most sought-after markets in the world. With more internet users than any other country and a fast-rising middle class, China is one of the most sought-after markets in the... >>>
Consumers are embracing screens equally and showing similar emotional reactions – regardless of device – when it comes to video advertising, new research has shown. Consumers are embracing screens equally and showing similar emotional reactions – regardless of device – when it comes to video advertising, new research has... >>>
Social media has emerged as a leading source of news among online users who increasingly access it on their smartphones, a thinktank said on Wednesday, warning that the embrace of free news was becoming a challenge for publishers of quality news. Social media has emerged as a leading source of news among online users who... >>>
Twitter Inc has invested about $70 million in Berlin-based music service SoundCloud, technology website Re/code reported citing people familiar with the deal. Twitter Inc has invested about $70 million in Berlin-based music service SoundCloud, technology website Re/code reported citing people familiar with the... >>>
After a 71-year run in Chicago, Johnson Publishing is getting out of publishing After a 71-year run in Chicago, Johnson Publishing is getting out of... >>>
The time spent with traditional media by consumers will fall across the board in 2016 as internet consumption – specifically the mobile internet – continues to rise, according to a new report. The time spent with traditional media by consumers will fall across the board in 2016 as internet consumption – specifically the mobile internet... >>>
For many iPhone owners, the most eye-catching update among the dozens of new iOS features announced by Apple on Monday was the “emojification” of iMessage. For many iPhone owners, the most eye-catching update among the dozens of new iOS features announced by Apple on Monday was the “emojification” of... >>>
Oculus still hasn’t told us when its Touch motion controllers might ship, but it’s saying that over 30 full virtual reality games will have support for Touch at launch — and that we’ll know the full lineup and release details this fall. This suggests that the controllers will be coming out around the holidays, possibly after... >>>
Charitable giving in the U.S. hit a record $373.3 billion in 2015, with individuals contributing more than two-thirds of that amount. Charitable giving in the U.S. hit a record $373.3 billion in 2015, with individuals contributing more than two-thirds of that... >>>
Some of the largest publishing companies in Germany are joining forces to pool consumer data across a shared exchange as they seek to ramp up their challenge to US tech giants Google and Facebook. Some of the largest publishing companies in Germany are joining forces to pool consumer data across a shared exchange as they... >>>
You don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds on an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive headset to give virtual reality a try. You don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds on an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive headset to give virtual reality a... >>>
WWDC is always a big deal in the tech community. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference is Apple’s AAPL -1.06% Academy Awards, if the awards were only given to the Academy members and you only saw a few very particular movies all starring Hugh Jackman. With a mix of hardware announcements, software updates and furiously enthusiastic... >>>
China’s top life insurer, which has invested in Uber Technologies Inc., is now pouring $600 million into its Chinese ride-hailing rival China’s top life insurer, which has invested in Uber Technologies Inc., is now pouring $600 million into its Chinese ride-hailing... >>>