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The Dangers of Relying Too Much on Frontend Frameworks

Caught in the Framework Trap: Peter’s Story Meet Peter, an enterprising startup founder who in 2016 was driven by the ambition to develop a groundbreaking web application that could change the world. Peter, an ambitious startup founder Peter, like many of us, believed that the lat...

Question-Centric Leadership: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration

The current world has begun to value good questions more than good answers, but many leaders haven’t adopted this new line of thinking. Leaders who have answers for everything are dangerous because they are probably guiding their company by luck. Photo by Artem Maltsev on&nbsp...

Hollywood is Scared to Death with AI But Will Love this Cutting-Edge Innovation

Hollywood is scared to death with AI, the first technology that could eventually come after their golden castle. And they should be. But a new AI innovation has surfaced that even Hollywood can’t help but fall in love with. An AI with the power to make actors speak one thousand languages...

Unveiling the Best Android Phone: A Fusion of Innovation and Performance

In the vast and competitive landscape of smartphones, Android devices have become synonymous with versatility, customization, and cutting-edge technology. This essay aims to delve into the features that define the best Android phone, considering aspects such as performance, design, display, camera c...

Practice What You Preach

Over the past week, I received hundreds of emails inspired by the new findings from the expedition to the Pacific Ocean, as summarized in a new scientific paper, accessible here. Below is a representative sample of these letters to illustrate that innovation in scientific research is worthwh...

MLEnv: Standardizing ML at Pinterest Under One ML Engine to Accelerate Innovation

Pinterest’s mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. We rely on an extensive suite of AI powered products to connect over 460M users to hundreds of billions of Pins, resulting in hundreds of millions of ML inferences per second, hundreds of thousands of ML train...

MLEnv: Standardizing ML at Pinterest Under One ML Engine to Accelerate Innovation

Pinterest’s mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. We rely on an extensive suite of AI powered products to connect over 460M users to hundreds of billions of Pins, resulting in hundreds of millions of ML inferences per second, hundreds of thousands of ML train...

Area 631: what I learned in IBM’s start-up and innovation program

In short: a team of six are given a problem, a client, and 3 months to design and build a working prototype or proof of concept. That prototype can then be launched as a IBM funded start-up via Hyper Blue or be freely implemented by the existing client. Here’s how the creator of the ...

Steve Jobs’ 30% Rule, The Formula for Personal Innovation

The 30% Rule, an innovative philosophy based on foreseeing and anticipating needs and desires before they become apparent, has significantly impacted my life. Reading and writing have become part of my routine, which has enhanced my personal growth. Steve Jobs was co-founder of Apple Inc., and...

Igniting Innovation: How Empowering Employees Leads to Game-Changing Decisions

Nowadays, companies are constantly looking for methods to gain a competitive edge and boost creativity. One key factor that has been proven to drive innovation, performance and motivation is empowering employees to work independently. However, despite the clear benefits, implementing empowerment str...

Unveiling Creative Alchemy: A Fusion of Ideas and AI Innovation

We at b.lateral, often hear from clients, “How is your business going? Are you worried about AI talking over your job?” They are always surprised to hear that we have worked with AI since it was available to us. It is a tool all of our team is using, it is for our Developers support...

The Timeless Allure of Nintendo: Leading the Gaming Industry Through History and Innovation

## Introduction Nintendo holds a special place in the hearts of many. Founded in 1889 as a playing card company specializing in Hanafuda (Japanese traditional card games), it has evolved into a global leader in home gaming consoles and video games. The allure of Nintendo isn’t ...

Immersing in Innovation: An introduction to XR user experience design

On the other hand, these technologies offer immense opportunities to push the boundaries of creativity and interactivity. They promise to transform abstract concepts into tangible experiences, overlay digital information onto our physical world, and create a sense of presence and engagement that is ...

From Familiarity to Innovation: Navigating Our Artifactory Dilemma

Approximately four years ago, we, the Infrastructure team at Prodigy Education, moved from Amazon ECR to JFrog Artifactory. This move was made not only for our Docker registry at the time but also for npm, as it only made sense to consolidate the registries on one ...

United Arab Emirates: #19 in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation

Introduction The United Arab Emirates ranks 19th in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation, up from 20th in 2021 and 22nd in 2020. The UAE scored highest on Fiscal Sustainability (1st), owing to its low debt-to-GDP ratio of 19.7 percent, and its low public spending growth. ...

Greece: #27 in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation

Introduction Greece ranked 27th in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation, compared to 26th in 2021 and 27th in 2020. Greece struggled across multiple dimensions, ranking 28th in Quality for a second year. Greece also struggled with Fiscal Sustainability, ranking 24th overal...

Serafio: The City of Athens’ complex of sports, culture and innovation.

At the very beginning of this exciting experience, we had the opportunity to find out more about Serafio, a modern center of Sport, Culture and Innovation of the Municipality of Athens. Located in the center of Athens, Serafio is the new urban destination and offers Athenians new opportunities ...

Innovation in Bangkok: The Launch of the Huawei Seeds for the Future Program 2022

Our first days in Bangkok were the busiest as our agenda was filled with tours of different locations. These days were also when we were culturally immersed. We went sightseeing, visited a palace and a temple, and learned about the history of Thailand. The morning after we arrived, we were greeted b...

From Copenhagen to the Greater Copenhagen Region: Sustainability, Innovation and Collaboration

Green, innovative, sustainable, welcoming… Enough clues given to recognise the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture, Copenhagen — the Capital city nestled in the heart of the Greater Copenhagen Region. In this article, top stakeholders from the Copenhagen ecosystem will guide us ...

Comically wrapping up at The Nordic Innovation Fair

I thought I would write a few sentences about The Nordic Innovation Fair and get you updated on recent events. Attending the fair was a lot of fun, with me and Evan joining the networking dinner the first night. We would like to thank Novo Nordisk Fonden, Innovation Fund Denmark and t...

Dubai: Where Extravagance Meets Innovation

Dubai is renowned for its futuristic skyline that seems to defy the laws of physics. The cityscape is dominated by architectural marvels like the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure on Earth. Standing at a staggering 828 meters, it pierces the sky, offering breathtaking panoramic views from...

IOST Inaugurates AI Lab to Accelerate the Evolution of Web3 Digital Innovation

Since the introduction of ChatGPT, there has been a surge of interest in the field of Artificial Intelligence worldwide. Companies across the planet are investing in the development of next-generation AI products similar to ChatGPT. The impact of AI on digital transformation has been significant, pa...

Hong Kong: #12 in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation

Hong Kong ranks 12th in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation, down from 8th in 2021 and up from 16th in 2020. Hong Kong excels on measures of Fiscal Sustainability (3rd) and Choice (7th) thanks to its remarkably low debt-to-GDP ratio of 0.3% and many choices in the private...

Spain: #21 in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation

Spain ranked 21st overall in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation, up from 22nd in 2021 and 24th in 2020. Notably, Spain ranked 17th for Quality, 13th for Choice, 20th for Science and Technology, and 23rd for Fiscal Sustainability. The global recession from 2009 to 2015 re...

BitBasel X Art With Me X Evoke X Meet The Drapers: A Pinnacle of Art Networking and Innovation

Miami, FL — , 2023 — BitBasel, in collaboration with Art With Me, Meet The Drapers, and Evoke Immersive Technologies is thrilled to announce an exclusive VIP Networking Event set to take place on December 5th, 2023, at the prestigious National Hotel on Miami Beach. This spectacular eveni...

Cybersecurity: Why this beautiful city of spires could be the next tech innovation hub

Each year, around 4,000 ICT graduates in the Czech Republic enter its tech and IT industry. According to some estimates, the IT sector in the country employs more than 300,00 people, with the demand for talent growing every day. The mix of startups, well-established tech firms and ...

Harbouring Innovation: SXSW Sydney, AI and Divergent Thinking

Collating every part of my SXSW Sydney seems like a monumental undertaking, but it only feels right to start with the “My Deal” program, one of my favourite parts of the year at Mantel. As an alternative to the traditional performance review and bonus structure that’s more specific...

Hundreds Attended Successful Financial Innovation Summit

Sydney Financial Innovation Summit was a Big Success As the world recovers from the events of the last couple of years, the Sydney Financial Innovation Summit demonstrated to be everything the finance industry needed — and more: an event full of knowledge, hope, and opportunities! Around...

International Innovation Summits as Indicative Assemblages of Agents, Opportunities and Networks

On September 17, 2019, the yearly DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival has kicked off with an opening that brought together delegates from around the world to an off-the-beach reception venue overlooking the seashore, walking paths and those basking in the evening glow of the summer season. ...

5 global examples of revitalizing urban areas with innovation districts

Canada has a successful history of using innovative development strategies to revitalize urban areas, dating back to the 1970 creation of the first Business Improvement Area, in Toronto’s Bloor West Village. Similar efforts in cities around the world have shared the same basic premise: that a ...

A call for stronger theorization of public sector innovation labs

This blog is the first in a series that tells stories from the second iteration of the City of Vancouver Solutions Lab (SLab), which ran from July 2018 — February 2020. This post is written from my points of view as a practitioner and an academic, and it’s infused by my current Ph.D. res...

A New Dawn in Innovation and Sustainability: Reflections from the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability Launch on December 6th, 2023

My research on the jamband theory of innovation, which emphasizes spontaneous, collaborative, and creative problem-solving, resonates profoundly with the ethos of the RDCS. This theory underscores the need for captivating innovation models — ones that are co-creative, inclusive, adaptive, and ...

A Journey through innovation and inclusion

World Estate Token (WET) is like a super-smart tool for buying and selling houses, but cooler! Imagine it’s a magical key to the global real estate world. We use special computer technology called blockchain to make everything super fast and easy. So, normally, buying and selling houses is...

How Innovation Sets Me Backwards

In September, I was waiting to cross the Embarcadero in San Francisco. A woman standing nearby asked me, “Is that the wheelchair that can climb stairs?” I shook my head. (I hadn’t gotten this one before, so I didn’t have one of my joking comebacks ready.) She informed me, &ld...

Difference between innovation, creativity, and design

In confidence, I always felt a little bit confused by these terms. Defining them made me realize when I wasn’t as “creative” as always, “designing” well, or “innovating” with impact. And what I should do about it. And maybe this applies to you. In my e...

The Future of On-Demand Commerce: Key Innovation Drivers

Intoday’s omnichannel age, purchase is rarely the end of the consumer journey. As the discovery-to-purchase funnel continues to collapse in the face of near-ubiquitous shoppable units and content marketing, the post-purchase phase is now unquestionably a heightened part of the shopping experie...

Sendstack Chronicles: A Year of Resilience and Innovation

I’ve always been interested in logistics, but I never knew how much I didn’t know until I started working here. It’s not just about getting packages from point A to B; it’s about ensuring customers have the best experience from the second they think about using your product. ...

Does your Party have what it takes to win the prestigious Party Innovation Award?

Does your political party place a strong focus on transparency, have a distinctive strategy for energising supporters, or have innovative technology that makes you more approachable? The coveted Party Innovation Award will most certainly be one to apply for! Human ri...

My Journey from Addiction to Innovation

Ever found yourself trapped in a cycle you couldn’t escape? That was me, not too long ago. My name is Dr. Richard Matthews, and today, I might stand before you as the founder and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of RHEM Labs, but the road to this point was anything but straightforward....

The Impact of Amgen’s Price Increases for Enbrel on Pharmaceutical Innovation

The pharmaceutical industry has long argued that high drug prices are a good thing because the profits from these price hikes allow companies to spend more on research and development to discover and launch the cures of the future. To test the claim that higher drug prices drive innovation, we ga...

The Impact of Roche’s Price Increases for Avastin on Pharmaceutical Innovation

The pharmaceutical industry has long argued that high drug prices are a good thing because the profits from these price hikes allow companies to spend more on research and development to discover and launch the cures of the future. To test the claim that higher drug prices drive innovation, we ga...

Culture for Innovation. Or, Where Do Ideas Come From?

The Seeds of Creativity Much like the inception of an idea depicted in the eponymous film, where thoughts are planted and germinate within the mind, the genesis of innovation often originates from the fertile soil of preexisting concepts. Reading Literature Could Spark New Ideas in You Cons...

The Nature of Networks that Support Innovation

In my research, based on my work, I used sociology to describe the social networks that support innovation. We see these specific networks in places where innovation thrives. They exist around the successful startup ecosystems, and in particular underpin startup accelerators. It turns out they are c...

Innovation in Elegance: The Art of Designing AI Generated Fashion Accessories

In the realm of AI-generated fashion, my design repertoire extends beyond apparel to also encompass AI-crafted accessories. Above: my avatar overlooks one of my favorite abstract expressionist paintings I did. This creative process necessitates profound contemplation and an expression of p...

Men’s On Cloud 5 Review: Comfort Meets Innovation

In the realm of athletic footwear, the Men’s On Cloud 5 sneakers emerge as a masterpiece of innovation, combining style with unparalleled comfort. The essence of these sneakers lies not just in their aesthetic appeal but in their revolutionary technology, designed to cater to both th...

The Future of Flawless Skin: Exploring Skincare Tech and Innovation

In a world where technology touches every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise that skincare is also benefiting from cutting-edge innovations and advancements. From personalized skincare routines to high-tech beauty devices, skincare tech and innovation are revolutionizing the way we care for...

Germany: #4 in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation

Germany 4th in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation with an overall score of 58.42, slightly dropping from 3rd in 2021 and 2nd in 2020. Germany’s healthcare system excels in several dimensions. Germany shined most in the categories of Choice (1st, 69.33) and Fiscal S...