Ikea just demonstrated how some of the concepts/tools presented in “Winning Opportunities*, proven tools for converting your projects into success (without a business plan)” can be used not only to acquire significant competitive advantages but also change the competition landscape. It just announced the commercialization of a new line of products under the label 'Uppleva' […] Read more »
Networking opportunity during flights
Since differentiation is a critical success factor, KLM introduces a new service: "Recognizing that its passengers’ experiences can be greatly influenced by those sitting next to them, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has introduced “Meet & Seat,” a service that allows passengers to choose seatmates based on their social media profiles.", as explained in Autopia. This is […] Read more »
New test to predict heart attacks in advance
Major medical breakthrough: “The ability to diagnose an imminent heart attack has long been considered the holy grail of cardiovascular medicine,” study researcher Eric Topol from the Scripps Research Institute says in a release. Scientists have identified a marker that could apparently be used to predict circulatory problems. A commercial test could be available within 2 […] Read more »
Kissing over the internet
If hugging with a roid is not enough try kissing over the internet. With the Kiss Transmission Device, a new invention, people can now kiss remotely and enjoy the sensations. Amongst the proposed applications proposed by the inventors is the possibility to remotely kiss a star who would have recorded the experience in a computer […] Read more »
New technology to give yourself a hug
The ultimate do-it-yourself device: thanks to Sense Roid you can hug and cuddle as much as you want. It is a wired torso-shaped device that you can hug and that hugs you back. And it does not argue or talk back... As explained in Physorg.com "the "Sense-Roid" looks like a tailor's mannequin with silicon skin and […] Read more »
For men: another useful book
The book "Understanding Women" has finally arrived in book stores: Read more »
A new book that puts things into perspective
I recommend Brian Solis' latest book "The End of Business as Usual" because it points out some of the key changes that decision-makers need to deal with. Ignoring them is simply suicidal. Brian analyzes the evolution of consumers' behavior and how technology is changing the rules of the game. He goes one step further by […] Read more »
“THE” Event for intrapreneurs: the Geneva Corporate Innovation Forum
Anyone interested in corporate innovation and intrapreneurship should attend the second edition of the Geneva Corporate Innovation Forum. My participation to this conference last year led me to realize that it is definitely worth it. This forum is a rare opportunity for people interested to boost innovation in their organization to share best practices with […] Read more »
(Real) Food for (Real) Thought
A very interesting article on the gut-brain connection confirms that what we eat influences what we think: http://goo.gl/Q7NgY It complements the outstanding TED conference of Heribert Watzke on "The brain in your gut" : http://goo.gl/G5hO After this the content of your plate will never taste the same... Read more »
Mice as a foolproof system to detect explosives and drugs
With the right know-how low-tech mice can be trained to sniff out terrorists or drug dealers. Israeli Bioexplorers has developed this unique way to detect explosives and drugs. Once again low-tech. sometimes combined with high-tech, can be a huge source of opportunities. For more details read the article in Israel21c Read more »