Radio Recap: Millennials
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re part of Generation Y—otherwise known as the Millennial generation—you’d have to born between the years 1981 and 2000 to be one of 2.5 billion young influencers globally. Millennials are the most educated and technologically savvy generation yet—plus, with the Millennials’ median income set to grow exponentially over the [Read More]
Radio Recap: Wedding Tech
Currently weddings are a $300 billion dollar global industry employing over 800,000 people in the United States alone. And now, with the recent legalization of gay marriage in all 50 states, the marriage business is set to gain another $2.5 billion dollars annually. So if technology has made our lives easier, more efficient, and more [Read More]
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Online Workout Classes
With so many virtual-training programs and workout videos available online (including ours soon!), you can pretty much skip the gym whenever you want—without slacking on your fitness. But online workouts can be easier said than done. Where do you put your laptop? The couch is right there. Here are the best ways to get motivated at home and get your [Read More]
Inside the Brains of Internet Jerks
A new study published by PLOS ONE might shine a light on who’s behind many of those mean tweets and comments that one in four women between 18-24 say they've been a victim of, and we’re guessing you won’t be surprised by the results. According to the study, men with low self-esteem may be more likely to attack women [Read More]
Airport Pod Simulates the Weather
For anyone who's ever stepped off a plane into sweltering heat and instantly regretted their decision to dress head-to-toe in mohair, there's now help at hand. Stockholm's Arlanda Airport has installed a new "climate portal" that allows travelers to sample the weather at their destination before they go there. Here’s how it works: Before you [Read More]
Can Choice Compass Help You Make Important Decisions?
If you've ever had the hunch that gut feelings lead to the best decision, well, you might not be too far off the mark. An app developed by Northwestern University neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge taps into the body's physiological response to intuition—specifically, variations in heart rate—to help you sort through decision-making quagmires and figure out what [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Educational Toys for Kids
This year the global toys and games industry is expected to hit the $100 billion mark. And now that every marketplace is influenced by high tech gadgetry, children, too, now choose video games and electronic toys over analog toys such as board games and jigsaw puzzles. While 10% of parents say they consider touch devices as [Read More]
Radio Recap: Utilizing Big Data for Men
While Big Data is most often used to describe the huge volumes of complex data generated by traditional business activities from new sources such as bank ATMs, store point-of-sale terminals, Facebook posts, and all other forms of social media—the long and short of it is Big Data means powerful information. By looking for hidden patterns, [Read More]