Why do some new technologies quickly replace their predecessors, while others do so more gradually? Harvard Business Review says we need to think about things through the innovation ecosystem, and I agree!. We ought to look not just at the technology itself but also at the broader ecosystem that supports it. Not only that,…
These are made by a German company called Mime et moi. Its website says: The heels can be exchanged in height, shape and color, and can be easily stored in any handbag. Depending on your mood, the look, comfort and style can be changed. They aren’t available in the United States yet, but the company…
Eating gluten free is certainly a trend, but for many people, it’s a crucial necessity. Those with Celiac disease become very sick when ingesting even the slightest amount of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the…
Moms are experts in the art of sharing information across social media. I’ve been following the “mommy blogging” trend since Innovationedge first launched in 2007, but it was a great way to network long before that. Yes, mommy blogging is still a thing, although these days you’ll find niche blogs for moms. In case you…
As more and more companies leverage crowdsourcing to market and sell their products, Harvard Business Review wanted to know if customers would be more eager to buy if they knew folks like themselves helped come up with the innovation or marketing: We decided to look at how consumers perceive crowdsourced new products and in particular…
When it comes to the convenience of shopping, we have so many options today that the lines between where and how we shop are blurring as retailers scramble for our dollars. This is called “Channel Blurring,” and it’s a trend I’ve been watching with interest for several years now. One of the industry watchers for…
Drivers who find themselves behind a semi-trailer truck can often become impatient, and try to pass when they should wait. Now Samsung has developed a solution hat helps motorists see what’s in front of the truck, designed with saving lives in mind. It’s called the Safety Truck, and it employs a wireless camera attached to…
Do you have a digital supply chain? There is a fascinating Forbes article highlighting 11 trends and future developments detailing how a digital supply chain can better enable customer-centricity: Digitization isn’t merely a buzzword. The digital transformation of your business can have a serious impact on your organization – particularly as it applies to your…
A Los Angeles-based company has developed an ultra-thin solar panel that you can duct tape to just about any surface, anywhere. Imagine the potential! Sunflare spent 16 years developing the solar cell made with copper, indium, gallium, and selenide, which they say are superior to traditional solar technologies in terms of weight and efficiency,…
Imagine a house that stays stable only if its inhabitants cooperate! Here’s a home that is balanced on an axis. It’s called ReActor, and is part of the 2016-17 Architecture Omi exhibition WOOD: From Structure to Enclosure. Check out this amazing video: The home was constructed at the Omi sculpture park in the Hudson Valley north…
