Must Read: Mary Meeker’s KPCB Internet Trends Report
The latest edition of Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends report finds continued robust online growth. The report reviews the shifting online landscape, which has become more social and content rich, with expanded use of photos, video and audio.
The report finds also early signs of growth for wearable computing devices, like glasses, connected wrist bands and watches - and the emergence of connected cars, drones and other new platforms.
Whatsapp is bigger then Twitter, says WhatsApp CEO
As CEO Jan Koum said onstage at D: Dive Into Mobile on Tuesday, WhatsApp is now bigger than Twitter, which officially claims 200 million monthly active users. The company daily processes eight billion inbound messages and 12 billion outbound.
Here the direct link, if you experience issues with the video.
The Future of Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship »
Steve Blank - The Future of Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Here is a really interesting article describing the evolution of innovation strategy and organizational design.
SWSX - Building New Experiences with Google Glasses
Timothy Jordan from Google presented at recent SWSX to developers information about Glass’ Mirror API, and demonstrated apps for Glass, such as Gmail, Path, and Evernote. Here’s the 1hr clip.
Media for Revenue / Equity Deals, Dr. Wegner, Pro7Sat1
Innovation in TV - Media for Revenue / Equity Deals: Interesting Keynote by Dr. Christian Wegner, Chief Diversification Officer of ProSiebenSat.1 at the NOAH 2012 Conference in London.
Ad space for equity - Air for shares »
Could an unusual venture-capital model be taking off? At least in Germany, it works well for some start-ups and the media group Pro7Sat1 and its venture arm Sevenventures. The magic sauce is called “Media for revenue”.
Be prepared to want one: Leap Motion.
Leap Motion has invented the 3D user interface of the future.
You don’t use a keyboard, mouse or touch screen. You just move your fingers in the air, and stuff happens on your screen with zero latency and pinpoint accuracy, Think of Microsoft’s Kinect, but way better. 69 USD
Techcrunch's List Of Best Annual Tech Startup Events Europe 2013 »
Looking for inspiration or new ideas, contacts, products? Have a look at this great list of tech startup events in Europe 2013, created by Techcrunch.
10 crucial consumer trends for 2013
“In whatever market or industry you’re in, those who understand the changing consumer needs will forever have plenty of opportunity to profit. A remapped global economy, new technologies, new business models…
Here an overview of 10 crucial consumer trends.
JWT’s 100 Things to Watch
JWT, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies, just released its research digest “100 Things to Watch for 2013”. It is a substantial list predicting what will be big in the year ahead.
“Based on research across sectors such as travel, technology, food, retail and sustainability, the list reflects the major developments bubbling up. This year, technology takes the spotlight once more with “appcessories,” digital ecosystems, flexible screens, and responsive Web design topping the list.
Other top things to watch include new foods and ingredients like faux meat and chia seeds. Keep an eye out for quiet products, shopping hotels, mindful living, privacy etiquette, and adult playgrounds, which are just a sample of items also included.”
