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 »
Can one really do it faster in the real world with better preparation?
One reader of “Winning Opportunities, proven tools for converting your projects into success (without a business plan)" sent the following message with a challenging question. As it may be of interest for other readers I am sharing the exchange below: On 08/12/11 4:53 AM, Dikran Antreasyan wrote: -------------------- I just read your excellent book and […] 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 »