The virtual reality trend is set to sweep the gaming industry, and several companies are taking note. Sony created Project Morpheus and Samsung recently introduced the Gear VR Innovator powered by Oculus. The technology used in these virtual reality headsets is driving innovation by plunging gamers into a 3-dimensional virtual world that feels incredibly lifelike.
Will Wearable Technology Transform Healthcare?
Wearable technology is already making a difference in the way we monitor our health. Devices such as wearable fitness trackers monitor our activity level, our sleep cycle, and even the calories we consume in order to manage our personal fitness goals.
What Type of Innovator Are You?
There is a maker spirit in each of us, that inherent desire to create, to problem solve, to tinker, to believe everything is possible. Today’s makers are the new generation of innovators. According to Forbes, there are four different types of innovators. They recently examined the levels. Here’s the breakdown:
Robots and Human Emotion
In this TED Talk, Guy Hoffman explains how he used inspiration from Pixar and his background in animation and acting to create a robot with “soul”.
Wearing It Well: Fashion-Focused Wearables
2014 seems to be the year of wearables. Despite the hype surrounding wearable technology, most options have kept fitness and features in the forefront and aren’t particularly wearable or fashion forward.
Disrupting From Within: Lessons in Business Innovation
As Chief MagClouder I know first hand that starting a new business inside an existing, well-established, large and profitable company can be just as challenging as launching an enterprise all on your own. Especially if your idea is a disruptive one – and one that requires time to grow before it adds a noticeable boost to your company’s overall bottom line.
Andrew Bolwell 