Almost 4,000 people were killed and 95,000 were injured in Large Truck accidents in 2013, reports The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the latest year for which data is available. As the industry works to decrease this number, tech companies are proposing wearables as a potential solution says a new article from Transport Topics. The…
Amazon announced an expansion of its Dash replenishment system this week, forming partnerships with manufacturers of printers to pet food dispensers. Dash buttons were launched last year to much attention, but the real star of the show is just emerging, Dash Replenishment Services (DRS). Designed to integrate with smart, connected devices, DRS will automatically order…
The UPC is getting a makeover. Digimarc Corp. has partnered with GS1, the company that oversees UPCs, to bring unique digital identifiers to product packaging. Currently used on everything from driver’s licenses to money, digital watermarks are expected to save time in the supply chain and in retail. This is because digital watermarks are…
Campbell’s CEO Denise Morrison announced this week that her company will identify the presence of genetically engineered ingredients in its products. This decision was brought about by Vermont’s legislation requiring such disclose. As no federal standard yet exists, Campbell’s is preparing to label all of it’s affected products before Vermont’s law takes effect in July….
Your tablet just just got a lot bigger. Samsung unveiled it’s newest Smart Refrigerator, and the right refrigerator door is composed of a giant Gorilla Glass screen. The touchscreen panel is 21.5 inches and integrates with several apps and services, such as Pandora and Instacart. MasterCard and ShopRite have also collaborated with Samsung to provide…
