Next Big Thing
News and Articles About Next Big Thing
Nostalgia
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Blast From the Past: Nostalgia Becomes a Marketing Strategy
'90s flashbacks target an influential buying group.
Crowdfunding
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Crowdfunding for Life Events, Medical Emergencies Is Now Free on Indiegogo
The San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform says that it will not collect commission when individuals are raising money for medical emergencies, memorials and other life events.
Crowdfunding
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Is Crowdfunding a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Equity crowdfunding has serious shortcomings compared with proven alternatives.
Far Out Tech
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A Simple Bracelet Can Turn Your Arm Into an Interactive Smartphone Display
With Cicret on your wrist, you'll never lose touch with your smartphone again. You wear it like a second skin.
Far Out Tech
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The 'Paper' Airplane to Rule Them All
Say hello to the slickest little high-tech eye in the sky.
Detroit
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The Business of Urban Farming Takes Root in Detroit
Farmers, the original entrepreneurs, are finding a profitable niche in the vast amount of abandoned land in the Motor City.
Far Out Tech
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These 'Smart' Ballet Shoes Digitally Paint Dancers' Fancy Footwork
Art in motion, with a side of geek.
Take It From The Pros
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Playboy CEO: Nudity Could Completely Vanish From the Brand
How Scott Flanders is cleaning up an aging American empire by leaning on its legacy and pushing its digital potential.
Far Out Tech
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A Watch That Shoots Lasers? Yes, Please.
It isn't as cool as sharks with lasers on their heads, but it's pretty close.
Far Out Tech
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Where to Stash That Cryptocash? This Man Put It Under His Skin.
Martijn Wismeijer keeps his Bitcoin handy -- right between his thumb and index finger.
Far Out Tech
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Virtual Reality Meets DIY With Samsung's Project Beyond
Samsung has announced a 3-D, 360-camera that lets people record and create their own virtual reality worlds.
3-D Printing
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From Eye Shadow to Entire Houses: 7 of the Craziest 3-D Printed Creations Yet
In honor of Martha Stewart, who recently proclaimed her 'love' for 3-D printing, here's a list showcasing the technology's endless and magical possibilities.
Design
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This New Font Is Designed for People With Dyslexia
Research has suggested dyslexia affects more than one third of U.S. entrepreneurs
Far Out Tech
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Gold? Silver? Pffft. This Necklace Is Pure Illumination.
This high-tech necklace is made out of light and morphs with your every move. You have to see it to believe it.
